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How to Check Registered Trademarks in Vietnam? Checking registered trademarks in Vietnam is an important step to ensure that your trademark does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others and can be successfully registered. Below are specific steps to check registered trademarks in Vietnam.
Why Check Registered Trademarks in Vietnam before Filing an Application?
Identifying a similar or identical trademark before filing can help you make an informed decision. Should you proceed with the application, or should you adjust your trademark design before filing?
Conducting a trademark search before filing an application is very important and necessary for the following reasons:
- Investment Protection: When you decide to create a trademark, you invest a lot of time, effort, and money into its development. If another organization or individual has already applied for protection of the same or a similar trademark, the Intellectual Property Office will deny your protection request. Moreover, you may even be prohibited from using the trademark by the prior registrant who has been granted protection.
- Time and Cost Efficiency: The period from submitting your trademark application to receiving a decision from the Intellectual Property Office regarding its protection can be very long, typically around 18 to 24 months. If your application is denied, you will lose the investments made in the trademark and waste the waiting period. Therefore, by conducting a preliminary search on the registration possibilities, the trademark owner can save both time and financial resources.
Check Registered Trademarks in Vietnam through the Online Database of the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam
1/ Access the Website: Visit the website of the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam. Select the appropriate language if necessary (Vietnamese or English).
2/ Access the Online Database: Visit online database, then select “trademark” to access the trademark database.
3/ Conduct a Trademark Search:
- Enter trademark information: Enter the trademark name or related information into the search box. You can enter keywords, application numbers, or the name of the trademark owner.
- Choose the field and type of search: You can select the type of trademark (image, word) and the group of goods/services registered.
- Perform the search: Click the “Search” button for the system to conduct the search.
4/ View Search Results: View the list of registered or pending trademarks related to the keywords you entered. Click on each result to see details about the trademark, including information about the owner, application date, registration date, and trademark description.
Check Madrid Registered Trademarks in Vietnam
1/ Access the Website of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO): Visit the WIPO website. Select the appropriate language if necessary.
2/ Access the Madrid System Online Database: Visit Madrid system online database, then select “eMadrid,” then choose “Madrid Monitor,” and continue to select “Advance Search.”
3/ Conduct an International Trademark Search:
- Enter trademark information: Enter the trademark name or related information into the search box. You can enter keywords, application numbers, or the name of the trademark owner.
- Choose the field and type of search: You can select the type of trademark (image, word) and the group of goods/services registered.
- In the “Designated contracting party” section, choose VN (Vietnam).
- Perform the search: Click the “Search” button for the system to conduct the search.
4/ View Search Results: View the list of registered or pending trademarks related to the keywords you entered. Click on each result to see details about the trademark, including information about the owner, application date, registration date, country of origin, and trademark description.
Using DCNH Law’s Trademark Search Service
If you encounter difficulties in conducting online searches or want more accurate and comprehensive search results, you can use the services of DCNH Law. We have experience and specialized tools to conduct detailed trademark searches and provide a comprehensive report on the legal status of the trademark.
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Contact the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam Directly
You can also contact the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam directly for guidance and assistance with trademark searches. Contact channels include:
Main Office in Hanoi:
Address: 386 Nguyễn Trãi, Thanh Xuân, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Phone: (+84) 24 3858 3069
Representative Office in Ho Chi Minh City:
Address: 31 Hàn Thuyên, Bến Nghé Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Phone: (+84) 28 3920 8485
Representative Office in Da Nang:
Address: 135 Minh Mạng, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Da Nang, Vietnam.
Phone: (+84) 236 389 1383
Notes When Checking Trademarks in Vietnam
- Thorough Check: Trademark searches should be conducted thoroughly to ensure that no similar or identical trademarks have been previously registered.
- Classification of Goods/Services: Ensure that you search for trademarks in the appropriate groups of goods/services relevant to your business field according to the Nice Classification.
Conducting a trademark search before filing a registration application is a crucial step to avoid legal risks and ensure that your trademark can be successfully registered. By using the online database of the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam, services from intellectual property consulting firms, or directly contacting the Intellectual Property Office, you can effectively check the legal status of your trademark.