Industrial Design in Vietnam

On the date of expiration of the time limit for substantive examination of an application at the latest,the NOIP shall send to the applicant one of the following notices[...]

Documents identifying an industrial design registered for protection in an industrial design[...]

Where an applicant for registration of an industrial design knows that such industrial design is being used by another person without prior use right for commercial purposes[...]

On the date of expiration of the time limit for substantive examination of an application at the latest,the NOIP shall send to the applicant one of the following notices[...]

In today’s fiercely competitive aesthetic and spa equipment market, asserting intellectual property (IP) rights over exclusive designs is a strategic move to safeguard R&D investments and maintain a sustainable market edge. SBLAW is proud to have successfully assisted Hung Hoa Furniture and Aesthetic Equipment Company Limited in securing an exclusive...

On November 22, 2024, in Riyadh, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) officially adopted the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (RDLT). This is a historical milestone aimed at establishing common standards for the application and management of industrial designs, helping designers protect their work internationally more easily, quickly, and cost-effectively....

Registering intellectual property rights for foreign enterprises in Vietnam demands rigorous procedural adherence and an in-depth understanding of local jurisdictions. Recently, the specialized intellectual property attorneys at SBLAW successfully advised and secured industrial design protection for Daio Paper Corporation (JP) – one of Japan’s premier paper and diaper manufacturers...

In the high-tech and telecommunications industries, developing hardware components and localized technical infrastructure requires massive R&D investments. Consequently, establishing exclusive intellectual property (IP) rights over proprietary designs is a critical shield to safeguard a corporation's technical assets. SBLAW is proud to act as the accredited Intellectual Property Agent selected by...

In the intellectual property registration process, receiving an office action or a refusal notice from examiners due to subjective evaluations or oversight in prior art citations is not uncommon. However, for a tier-one Intellectual Property Agent, such challenges serve as a proving ground for expertise and resilience. SBLAW is proud...

In the modern marketplace, the visual and aesthetic appearance of a product—including its shape, configuration, and packaging pattern—is the primary driver for consumer attraction and brand distinctiveness. Consequently, industrial designs are highly vulnerable to unauthorized imitations and piracy by competitors. Securing an exclusive industrial design patent is the single...

In the highly competitive footwear and fashion industry, aesthetic appearance and structural product contours are the primary drivers of brand valuation and consumer conversion. To safeguard creative intelligence and preemptively block product design cloning by market rivals, securing exclusive industrial design protection is a non-negotiable business strategy. SBLAW is proud...

In today's era of smart manufacturing and automation, industrial hardware such as autonomous vehicles (AGVs/AMRs) acts as the operational backbone of modern factories. Proactively establishing exclusive intellectual property (IP) rights over proprietary hardware designs is a vital move to secure a technological monopoly and defend corporate market share. SBLAW is...