Innovative ideas deserve strong protection. Whether you’ve developed a groundbreaking invention or a practical improvement to an existing product, our team is here to help you navigate the complexities of patent and utility model registration. From securing legal rights to minimizing the risk of imitation, we work with you to transform your innovation into a powerful asset in today’s competitive landscape.
Patents and utility models protect technical innovations by granting exclusive rights, preventing imitation, and strengthening market position. They are essential tools for turning ideas into business assets.
Comprehensive support provided at every stage of protecting inventions and technical innovation.
Prior art searches are conducted, and the novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability of inventions are assessed to evaluate patentability before submission.
Support is provided in drafting, translating, and filing patent or utility model applications with the Intellectual Property Office, ensuring compliance with all formal and substantive requirements.
The examination process is managed, including responding to office actions and overcoming formal or technical objections raised by examiners.
Annuity deadlines are monitored, and portfolios of patents and utility models are maintained to help preserve rights over time.
Patent documents are drafted and translated with precision to meet both technical clarity and legal requirements for local and international applications.
Effective patent protection is essential to securing your competitive edge and ensuring long-term business growth.
Get a ConsultationThe process includes filing a patent application with the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IPVietnam), formal examination, publication, substantive examination, and finally, grant or refusal of the patent.
The applicant need to submit a patent application form, a detailed description of the invention, claims, drawings (if applicable), an abstract, and proof of payment of official fees.
Foreign applicants can file a patent application in Vietnam directly with the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IPVietnam).
A local representative or patent agent is required when filing directly or when entering the national phase.
If filing via the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), the applicant must enter the national phase in Vietnam within 31 months from the priority date.
Yes, professional representatives can assist with drafting, filing, prosecution, and enforcement.
Yes, patent applications must be filed in Vietnamese or accompanied by a Vietnamese translation.
