Question: I would like to inquire you about the detailed charge of annuity of Patent (from the 1st year to the 20th year). Looking forward to your reply.
Answer:
Regarding your enquiries concerning the subject matter, we would like to advise you procedure and our fee schedule in relation to the intellectual property registration proceeding in Vietnam as follows:
- Procedure
a.Required documents and information:
In order to file Annuity payment of Patent, the following documents/information should be provided:
i. Instruction letter for Annuity payment
ii. Information of Patent
b, Timeline:01-02 months from filing date
2. Fee schedule
| Annuity fees (per annum for one independent claim) | Official Fee
($US) |
Attorney’s fee
per patent ($US) |
|
| 1 | 1st and 2nd year | 30.00 | 60.00 |
| 2 | 3rd and 4th year | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| 3 | 5th and 6th year | 90.00 | 70.00 |
| 4 | 7th and 8th year | 120.00 | 80.00 |
| 5 | 9th and 10th year | 150.00 | 85.00 |
| 6 | 11th to 13th year | 180.00 | 90.00 |
| 7 | 14th to 16th year | 220.00 | 100.00 |
| 8 | 17th to 20th year | 270.00 | 120.00 |
Note: The above cost includes Official fee and Agency fee; exclude 5% VAT, bank charge ($30-40) and communication fees ($30-40); do not include additional fees in case of refusal. In case of any office action which may occur during the application
