Patent practice in Vietnam
In this section, HAIHAN-IP wishes to provide general information about patents so that applicants/clients can refer to and understand about the current patent practice in Vietnam. Following procedures are mentioned:
2. Patent registration in Vietnam
3. Prosecution of patent and time frame
4. PCT National Phase in Vietnam
5. Vietnam patent acceleration
6. Interview with Vietnamese examiners
7. Patent Opposition and Appeal
9. Patent Statistics in Vietnam
10. FAQs for Patents in Vietnam
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Each IP firm can use their own database and IP Lib to conduct patent search. The skills of IP searchers are very important to receive correct search results. |
The time limit for entry of a PCT application into Vietnam national phase under both Chapter I and Chapter II is 31 months (not 30 months). |
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PATENT ACCELERATION IN VIETNAM
To accelerate, it is suggested to conform the VN application to a granted patent of a corresponding application filed in foreign countries, especially filed in Japan, US or Europe. |
Patent owners are requested to pay annuities for granted patents within 06 months before the annuity due date. |
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For more information about patents in Vietnam, please do not hesitate to contact us at
HAIHAN IP LAW FIRM
12A Floor, Center Building, No. 1 Nguyen Huy Tuong, Thanh Xuan Trung Ward, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi City, Vietnam.
Tel: +84-24-3202 8111 / +84-24-3202 8222
Fax: +84-24-3202 8333
Hotline: +84-983 788 469
Email: hh@haihan.vn
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