A Dong IP, with an intellectual property representative number of 78, is an intellectual property representative organization in Vietnam, which has been recognized by the National Office of Intellectual Property since 2007. With nearly 20 years of operation, A Dong IP has supported tens of thousands of domestic and foreign customers in establishing intellectual property rights, especially patent registration. The company also provides services for amendment of applications, assignment, maintenance of validity, issuance of counterparts, and handling of infringements related to patents both in Vietnam and internationally.
In Vietnam, inventions include:
- Patents: Protected if they meet the standards of novelty, creativity and industrial applicability. The term of protection is 20 years.
- Useful solution: Protected if it meets the standards of novelty and industrial applicability. The term of protection is 10 years.
To be granted a patent in Vietnam, an invention must meet the following criteria:
- Novelty: Must be globally new before the time of application. For example, a new medical device has never been announced or used anywhere in the world.
- Creativity: Must be creative, that is, not everyone can create in the same field. For example, a new technology for solar cells has higher efficiency than current technologies.
- Industrial applicability: Must have applicability in mass production or not. For example, a new pharmaceutical manufacturing process can be widely applied in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Patent: 20 years from the date of filing.
- Utility solution degree: 10 years from the date of application.
To file a patent application in Vietnam, the following documents are required:
- A description of the invention.
- Claim for protection of the invention.
- Drawings (if any).
- Information about the author and applicant.
- Power of attorney (if necessary).
Protected in the form of patents are technical solutions such as:
- Physical products: For example, tools, machines, equipment, components.
- Chemical products: For example, materials, materials, food, pharmaceuticals.
- Manufacturing process, technological method: For example, the process of manufacturing a new drug.
According to intellectual property law, not protected in the form of an invention is:
- Scientific inventions.
- Diagrams, plans, rules, training methods, etc.
1. Examination of the application form: The National Office of Intellectual Property shall examine the application form in 1-2 months.
2. Patent application gazette: The National Office of Intellectual Property publishes the patent application within 19 months.
3. Content test: Appraisal of patent content in 12-16 months. If the standard is met, a patent will be granted.
Patent registration can be done directly at the National Office of Intellectual Property or through an intellectual property representative.
Registration of inventions of a territorial nature. In order to obtain international protection, it is necessary to register an international patent under agreements such as the Paris Convention or the PCT.
If you have any problems with patent registration, do not hesitate to contact A Dong IP for advice.
Using the services of industrial property representative organizations such as A Dong IP can help businesses protect intellectual property rights more effectively and professionally.
Please contact us:
A DONG IP – TRANSLATION – CONSULTANCY COMPANY
Room F2&F3, No. 2 Phung Khac Khoan Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Tel: 84-28 3926 0120 – 39260125
Email: consultant@a-dong.com.vn; info@a-dong.com.vn
Website: a-dong.com.vn
