Patent registration is an important step to protect intellectual property rights and exploit the commercial value of new inventions. Below is the detailed process for registering a patent in Vietnam performed by A Dong IP:
PATENT REGISTRATION PROCESS THROUGH A DONG IP
Before proceeding with registration, it is very necessary to search and preliminarily evaluate the feasibility of the invention. We'll assist you:
- Look up novelty and creativity: Check if your invention is unique and has never been registered before.
- Industrial Applicability Assessment: Determine whether your patent can meet the protection standard.
Based on the results of the search, we will:
- Detailed advice on registrability: Clearly explain the strengths and weaknesses of the invention.
- Write a patent description: Draft a document describing the invention in detail, including its specifications, how it works, and practical applications.
We will assist you in preparing a complete application including:
- Patent application: Fill in the required information completely and accurately.
- Description of the invention: Enclosed with drawings or illustrations (if any).
- Registration fees and fees: Detailed instructions on the fees to be paid.
The dossier will be submitted to the National Office of Intellectual Property in two forms:
- Submit in person or by post: To the Department's reception points in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or Da Nang.
- Online submission: Register an account and submit an application through the online application system of the National Office of Intellectual Property.
The National Office of Intellectual Property will appraise the form of the application within 1 month from the date of submission. The result can be:
- Accept a valid application: Your application fully meets the formal requirements. - Application rejection: Your application is deficient or does not meet the requirements, needs to be supplemented and corrected. Step
Once the application is formally accepted, the substantive review process will take place within 18 months. During this period, the National Office of Intellectual Property will:
- Evaluate the novelty, creativity and industrial applicability of the invention.
- Request additional information or explanation if necessary.
If your invention meets the protection standards, the National Office of Intellectual Property will issue a patent decision. You will need to pay the prescribed degree fee to receive the certificate.
The patent is valid for 20 years from the date of filing; utility solution valid for 20 years from the date of application; and should be maintained. A Dong IP will:
- Remind you of the validity period: Make sure you don't miss any deadlines.
- Support in paying maintenance fees: Help you complete the relevant procedures to maintain the conservatorship.
Using the services of a lawyer helps ensure that your patent registration process is carried out accurately and efficiently. With our expertise and experience, we will support you from the initial consultation step to the receipt of the patent, helping to protect and maximize the value of the patent.
Contact us today for advice and support for patent registration in the most professional and effective way.
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
