Notification of the Intellectual Property Office regarding the unified application of the International Classification of Goods and Services under the Nice Agreement, Version 12-2025

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On 27th December, 2024, the Intellectual Property Office issued Notice No. 4039/TB-SHTT regarding the unified application of the International Classification of Goods and Services under the Nice Agreement, Version 12-2025. Accordingly, the new classification has been officially applied since 1st January, 2025 and it has been published on the official website of the Intellectual Property Office.

From 1st January, applicants must ensure proper classification in accordance with the International Classification of Goods and Services under the Nice Agreement, Version 12-2025 while completing the “List and Classification of Goods and Services having trademarks” Section. In cases applicants fail to classify or classify incorrectly, the Intellectual Property Office will conduct the classification, and the applicants will be required to pay the classification fee as prescribed.

The Intellectual Property Office emphasizes that any difficulties or concerns encountered during the implementation process should be promptly reported to the Office via email at phongthongtin@ipvietnam.gov.vn.

Reference Information: The International Classification of Goods and Services under the Nice Agreement, Version 12-2025