Responding to a notification of refusal issued by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IP Vietnam) for an international trademark application designating Vietnam (filed via the Madrid System) requires careful preparation and adherence to Vietnamese IP law and WIPO procedures. Below is a detailed guide on how to overcome the refusal: 1. Reason of refusalThere are...

Filing an opposition against a trademark application in Vietnam involves a specific process governed by the Intellectual Property Law of Vietnam, overseen by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IP Vietnam). Vietnam operates under a "first-to-file" system, meaning trademark rights are generally granted to the earliest applicant, but opposition proceedings allow third parties to challenge...

Step 1: Determine the type of work to be registered for copyrightThe types of works that can be registered for copyright are divided into various categories. Depending on the work, it will be registered in different forms.The specific types of works eligible for copyright registration are as follows:a) Literary, scientific works, textbooks, teaching materials, and...

 Brands and trademarks are important assets of a company. A vital first step for any company or individual looking to safeguard their brand and stop illegal use by third parties is to register a trademark in Vietnam. But registering a trademark can be difficult and requires a number of stages that need to be carefully...