Vietnam Trademark Registration
Basic Fees (One mark one class)Search: USD 230 Application: USD 560 Registration: USD 240
Unless otherwise
indicated, Vietnam Trademark Registration stated in this quotation refers to
trademark registrations in accordance with the Intellectual Property Law 50/2005/QH11.
All fees in this quotation are valid until 30 September 2023.
The legal basis of Vietnam's
trademark is the Intellectual Property Law 50/2005/QH11. Vietnam is a member of
the Paris Convention and the Madrid Union. Vietnam adopts first-to-file basis
for trademark protection. Trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the
date of application and could be renewed for 10 years before the expiry date.
IP
Viet Nam will not issue paper Certificate of Registration for the
registrations, only an electronic Certificate of Registration will be issued.
|
Service |
Fees (USD) |
|
Word mark search (optional)
- First class - Each additional class |
230 180 |
|
Application (6 items) - First class - Each additional class |
560 410 |
|
Registration
- First class
- Each additional class
|
240 130 |
* Each item in excess of 6 will be charged at USD15.
The fees cover the following services:-
(1) Conduct 1-time preliminary identical search for word mark – without report;
(2) Analysis the registrability of the mark;
(3) Classify the goods/services;
(4) Translate the goods/services into the specified language (first 6 items at no cost);
(5) Country-specific adaptation and conversion of goods/services designation where applicable (first 6 items at no cost).
Notes:
(1) All fees are exclusive of bank charges, priority claim, notarization or legalization fees, courier fees (mailing of Power of Attorney or Certificate of Registration) and taxes, if any.
(2) The fees quoted above apply only to trademark applications which are unrejected, unopposed and proceed without any complications. If the application is being rejected or opposed or complication is incurred, we can help to respond and our fees will be quoted upon request.
| (1) | A Power of Attorney (to be provided by Kaizen) signed by the applicant and notarized before a Notary Public in applicant’s country. |
| (2) | A duly completed trademark search/registration order form (to be provided by Kaizen). |
| (3) | A soft copy of the trademark in JPEG format. |
| (4) | A copy of identity proof of the applicant (passport for individuals and Business Registration Certificate/Certificate of Incorporation for companies). |
| (5) | A priority document when priority is claimed (extra charge will be charged for filing priority claim documents). |
| (1) | Kaizen acknowledges the information including the specimens of mark, its goods/services and registration details, then provides the latest quotation, preliminary advice and classifies your goods/services; |
| (2) | After the quotation has been confirmed, client will be required to complete our Trademark Search/ Registration Order Form and send it back to Kaizen by email, fax or post; |
| (3) | Once receipt of the payment for pre-filing search, Kaizen will conduct the pre-filing search (if requested). The search report will be sent to client within 15 working days (based on the duration of the official search); |
| (4) | Client could refer to our analysis and suggestion in the search report and decide whether to file the application. Kaizen will file trademark application to the NOIP upon receipt of your payment and instruction; |
| (5) |
The NOIP will conduct a search of the trademarks records to see if the same or similar trademark has already been registered or been applied for by another trader in the same or similar class. They will also see if the trademark satisfies the registration requirements laid down in the Intellectual Property Law 50/2005/QH11. If the requirements for registration are not met, the Examiner will object to the mark; |
| (6) | Once your trademark has been accepted for registration, it will be published on the official industrial property gazette; |
| (7) |
If no objection by a third party, a registration certificate will be issued by the NOIP. We will review and send the certificate to you. |
Payment Term and Payment Method
Our fees for each stage of an application are to be invoiced and settled before the commencement of each stage of service. If a China or Taiwan Value-Added Tax invoice is required, 7.5% or 5% additional charge will be incurred.We currently accept cheque, cash, TT and credit card through Paypal (5% additional charge will incur for paypal). Please click here for payment methods.
Refund Policy
In any case you pay us our fees for all three stages of an application, and the search result indicates that there is an identical mark already in the register, the application for filing should not be proceeded, the fees for services not performed, i.e., filing for application and issuing of certificate of registration will be refunded, after deducting bank wiring charge.
