The Decision of Refusal of patent application

If the applicant to whom the NOIP has sent a notice on its intended refusal of the application fails to correct errors or unsatisfactorily corrects errors or makes no opposition or makes unreasonable opposition to the intended rejection within the set time limit[...]

Meet Ms. Dao Thu Trang: Leading SB LAW’s Intellectual Property Innovation

At SB LAW, our strength lies in our people. We are dedicated to providing our clients with legal support of the highest caliber, and this starts with having industry-leading experts at the helm of our departments. We are pleased to profile Ms. Dao Thu Trang, our Head of Patent...

Patent Registration via the PCT Treaty: A Case Study by SBLAW

Are you a Vietnamese inventor possessing groundbreaking technical solutions? Do you want to expand your products into the international market but are unsure how to protect your intellectual property rights effectively and cost-efficiently? Patent registration via the PCT Treaty is your ultimate key. As an Intellectual Property Agent with years...

Protection of Utility Model in Laos

If your company would like to protect utility model in Laos, SBLAW would like to provide you some information about the legal procedure of filing utility model in Laos 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...

How to protect our patent in Vietnam?

Question: We would like to know the procedure for protecting the patent in Vietnam, please advise? Answer: Regarding your enquiries concerning the subject matter, we would like to advise you procedure  in relation to the patent registration proceeding in Vietnam as follows: 1.PATENT/UTILITY SOLUTION REGISTRATION Protection criteria: A patent shall be eligible for...

Characters of invention

An invention shall be considered novel if it has not yet been publicly disclosed through use or by means of a written description or any other form, inside or outside the country, before the filing date or the priority date, as applicable, of the invention registration application[...]
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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[...]
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Q&A: File a patent application at Vietnam through PCT route

Q: We are a Japan company who intend to file a patent application at  Vietnam,  through PCT route claiming priority of our national patent application filed at the Japan patent office on December 21, 2012.  A: Thank you for your letter. As your requirement, we would like to advise you on fee...
Patent Examination Procedure in Vietnam

Patent Examination Procedure in Vietnam

Applicants should be aware of the examination process a patent going through the National Office of Intellectual Property of Viet Nam (NOIP). This process is begun with the filing of a patent application with NOIP and completed by granting a patent. (1) Filing the application In order to obtain the patent...
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...
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...

SBLAW Successfully Secures Industrial Design Protection for Hung Hoa’s Adjustable Chair Frame

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...