Distinguishing Between Patents and Utility Solutions: Expert Insights from SBLAW
"Currently, many individuals and enterprises mistakenly equate patents with utility solutions. This is a common misconception in Intellectual Property Law, which can easily lead to incorrect protection strategies and regrettable losses of commercial exclusivity." – Stated by the Executive Attorney of SBLAW Law Firm during an interview on the...
Patent and Utility Solution Advisory Services at the IP Office of Vietnam
In today's globalized knowledge economy, patents and utility solutions represent the most valuable intangible assets of any innovative enterprise. Securing timely intellectual property (IP) protection not only prevents competitors from misappropriating your technology but also establishes an absolute commercial monopoly.
As a highly recognized, full-service Intellectual Property Agent in Vietnam,...
Patent Examination Procedure under Vietnam IP Law
Patent examination procedure is regulated as follows:
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...
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...
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...
Invention and base for the emergence and establish of invention
An invention means a technical solution in form of a product or a process which is intended to solve a problem by application of laws of nature[...]
What is the patent in Vietnam?
1. Definition
Invention means a technical solution in the form of a product or a process which is intended to solve a problem by application of laws of nature.
An invention shall be protected by mode of grant of invention patent or utility solution patent.
2. Technical solutions
Technical solution - the object...
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...
Patent translations in Vietnam
As the leading IP firm in Vietnam focusing on patent prosecution and enforcement in Vietnam, SBLAW frequently help our client translate the specification of their patents before officially filing them into Vietnam Patent Office.
Therefore, it is strongly believed that we could assist client in providing translation service from English...
Publication of the Vietnam Patent Application
IP Vietnam Law regulated the publication of Vietnam patent application as follows[...]
Vietnam – Filing new utility solution
In order to file an utility solution application in Vietnam, client is required to provide with us the following document:
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...


















