Requirements on invention registration applications

Documents identifying an invention registered for protection in an invention registration application shall include a description of the invention and an abstract of the invention[...]

PCT Regime in Vietnam

S&B Law would like to provide you guideline for PCT Regime in Vietnam as follows[...]

Required document for filling patent in Vietnam

In order to file a patent in Vietnam, inventor has to provide these following documents[...]

Request for correction and amendment of Vietnam patent application

Request for correction and amendment of Vietnam patent application

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 [...]

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...

Registration of Patent in Laos

SBLAW - IP internatioanl agent would like to give you some information about legal procedure of registration of patent in Laos as follows:

Guideline for non-PCT Patent in Vietnam

Guideline for non-PCT Patent in Vietnam[...]

Expert Guide: PCT National Phase Entry in Vietnam – Navigating Local Legal Complexitie

Expanding your patent protection into Vietnam via the PCT National Phase is a strategic move, yet it is far from a standard administrative process. It requires a firm grasp of both international treaties and Vietnam’s specific domestic IP landscape. Bridging the Gap: PCT Rules vs. Vietnamese IP Law Many international applicants...

Conditions for inventions eligible for protection

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

Patent attorney in Vietnam, Mr. Pham Duy Khuong, partner of SBLAW.

Mr. Pham Duy Khuong (Mr. Pham) is a founding partner of SBLAW. He has particular experience in the field of Intellectual Property for nearly ten years.

Patent Examination Procedure under Vietnam IP Law

Patent examination procedure is regulated as follows:

Annuity payment of Patent

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...