Q&A: Possible new trademark application in Vietnam
Q: Now we are a USA company who would like to file one trademark application under four classes without claiming priority in USA. Before their formal application, we would like to perform a trademark availability search for the four classes first. And we would like to entrust your esteemed...
Recordal of the assignment of trade mark
Question: Please advise the documentation required to attend to the recordal of the assignment of the marks into the new owner’s name?
Inquiry on Color of a Trademark in Vietnam
Question:It is our understanding that a registered black-and-white trademark can be used in black-and-white as well as in other colors.
However, we heard that it is not the case in Vietnam. That is to say, a black-and-while trademark registered in Vietnam can only be used in black-and white.
Please kindly confirm.
Answer: Thanks for your...
SBLAW SUCCESSFULLY REGISTERS COPYRIGHT FOR “CRAB HOTPOT”
For over two decades in Vietnam, Chris Freund, the founder and CEO of Mekong Capital, has not only played a crucial role in transforming the investment market but has also left a mark with renowned brands such as Pizza 4P’s, Pharmacity, F88, and YOLA. Beyond his role as an...
Requirements on trademark registration applications
1. Documents, samples, information identifying a mark registered for protection in a trade mark registration application include:
ASSERTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS: SBLAW SUCCESSFULLY SECURES COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION FOR “MEMBERSHIP 4.0” COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR MEMBEE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION.
In the era of digital transformation, software is not merely an operational tool but the core intellectual property of technology enterprises. Establishing copyright in a timely manner serves as a vital legal "shield" to protect intellectual labor and prevent any unauthorized replication of source code.
SBLAW is honored to have...
Vietnam trademark quotation
Question: My company needs filling application trademark on Vietnam. Can you send me a quotation?
Thank you very much!
Answer: Thank you very much for your email regarding the subject matter. Regarding your enquiries concerning the subject matter, we would like to advise you on the procedure and our fee schedule in relation to...
New trademark application for foreign company in Vietnam
If foreign company would like to file new trademark application in Vietnam, S&B Law would like to advise you procedure and our fee schedule in relation to the trademark registration proceeding in Vietnam as follows[...]
IP matter concerning to the pharmaceutical products in Vietnam.
In IP aspect, set-out requirement are included as but not limited to the following:
Review of Trademark and Copyright Agreement
S&B Law understands that Client is now in need of our assistance in
(i) Reviewing the Trademark and Copyright Agreement (“Agreement”) to protect the highest possible rights and interests of Client while ensuring the compliance of the same with prevailing laws of Vietnam and
(ii) Reviewing the translation of the Agreement...
What are natural signs not protected as trademarks?
According to Intellectual property law, there are some signs shall be ineligible for protection as marks:
Power of attorney for registering trademark in Vietnam
SBLaw provides the following form of Power of attorney for your kind consideration
Form of declaration of ownership of trademark in Myanmar
DECLARATION OF OWNERSHIP OF TRADEMARK
I. _______, Authorised person of __________ a Company incorporated in the ________ and having its executive office at _______ (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) do solemnly and sincerely declare as follows:-
1. That the Company is the Owner and Sole Proprietor of the Trademark viz:
Instert...
Vietnam Trademark Introduction
Trade marks are eligible for protection under Vietnamese law provided that these are visible signs in the form of letters, words, drawings or images including holograms, or a combination of these, represented in one or more colours.
In Vietnam three-dimensional signs (shapes) can be registered as trade marks, but trade...
Fee quotation for filing a trademark application in Vietnam
Question: Dear Sirs, Please provide me a fee quotation for filing a trademark application in Vietnam. Thank you.
Answer: Thank you for your email today regarding the subject matter. Regarding your enquiries concerning the subject matter, we would like to advise you on the procedure and our fee schedule in relation to...

















