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Filling an utility solution application in Vietnam

In order to file an utility solution application in Vietnam, the following documents/information should be provided[...]
Patent and Industrial Design in Vietnam

Basic comparison between Patent and Industrial Design in Vietnam

Patent attorney of SBLAW would like to provide client some information on basic comparison between patent and industrial design in Vietnam as follows:  Criteria Patent Design Note Subject matter claimed for protection A process, a method in which steps of these process and method shall be included.   A product: protect parts within a product and how...

Refuse to accept the valid patent application

The refuse to accept the valid patent application is regulated as follows[...]

China National Intellectual Property Administration Amended GUIDELINES FOR PATENT EXAMINATION (2025)

Recently, China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued a decision on amending  the GUIDELINES FOR PATENT EXAMINATION (Order No. 84 of the CNIPA). The newly amended GUIDELINES FOR PATENT EXAMINATION will  take  effect on January 1, 2026. The amendments focus on  improving  patent examination  standards and optimizing examination rules  for new fields...
How to file patent/utility model applications in cambodia

How to file patent/utility model applications in Cambodia

SBLAW would like to provide the client information on filling patent/utility model applications in Cambodia for your kind consideration: A- How to Apply Patent/Utility Model Applications Agent/Attorney representing applicant should file application, at the Department of Industrial Property (DIP), Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy. Application should contain: 1. A request (application) 2. A...

Right of prior use of inventions

Where a person has, before the publication date of an invention registration application, used or prepared necessary conditions for use of an invention identical with the protected invention stated in such registration application but created independently [...]

Conversion of Vietnam patent applications

Before the NOIP issues a notice of its refusal to grant a protection title or a decision on the grant of a protection title[...]

New Utility Model Application in Vietnam

In order to file an utility solution application in Vietnam, applicant is required to provide with us the following document:

The Substantive Examination of patent application

The purpose of substantive examination of patent applications is to assess the patentability of objects claimed in the application under the requirements and corresponding protection scope[...]

Formality examination of Vietnam patent

A patent application filed with the NOIP shall be subject to formal examination for evaluating its validity.

Maintenance of validity of patents

To have the validity of his/her invention protection title maintained, a protection title holder shall pay a validity maintenance fee within six months before the expiration of the validity term[...]

PROCEDURES RELATED TO PATENTS IN VIETNAM

1. General provisions on maintenance of validity of protection titles Invention patents shall each have a validity starting from the grant date and expiring at the end of 20 years after the filing date/ the international filing date.Invention patent’s validity should be maintained annually. Utility solution patents shall have a validity...
Patent Search

Q&A: Regarding a Patent Search for car engine in CAMBODIA

Q: Our company is Korean Car Company and is considering to file a patent application regarding car engine in CAMBODIA. Before filing, we wish to conduct a patent search to see if there is any similar invention / utility model patents or pending applications in this area. Therefore, please let us know...

Required documents of patent application in Vietnam

To file a patent in Vietnam, required documents of patent application are as follows

Conditions for inventions eligible for protection

An invention shall be protected by mode of grant of invention patent when it satisfies the following conditions[...]