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Documentation and procedures for three-dimensional trademark registration in Vietnam according to the latest regulations.
What is a Three-Dimensional Trademark?
A three-dimensional (3D) trademark is a type of trademark that uses the three-dimensional shape of a product or product packaging as a brand-identifying feature instead of relying solely on traditional images, words, symbols, or colors. This type of trademark includes special shapes, structures, or textures of a product through which consumers can recognize and differentiate the product from others in the market.
Documentation for Three-Dimensional Trademark Registration in Vietnam
Documentation for three-dimensional trademark registration in Vietnam must comply with specific regulations and include the following documents:
- Trademark registration application: Must be filled out according to the regulations of the Intellectual Property Office, including basic information about the applicant and the three-dimensional trademark to be protected.
- Detailed description of the trademark: Must specifically describe the three-dimensional shape, including dimensions, shape, color (if any), and any other distinctive features that help identify the product in the market.
- Images of the trademark: Provide high-quality images from various angles to clearly and fully show the three-dimensional features of the trademark.
- List of products/services: List the products or services to which the trademark will be applied, classified according to the International Nice Classification.
- Information about the applicant: Includes the name and address of the applicant. If the applicant is an organization, provide the name, address, and representative of that organization.
- Authorization letter for the representing organization (if any): If registering the three-dimensional trademark through an industrial property representative, a valid authorization letter must be submitted.
- Registration fee: Must pay the trademark registration fee as regulated by the Intellectual Property Office.
Procedure for Three-Dimensional Trademark Registration in Vietnam
The procedure for three-dimensional trademark registration in Vietnam includes the following basic steps:
1/ Trademark Search:
Ensure your three-dimensional trademark can distinguish your product/service from others. Conduct a preliminary search to check whether a similar or identical three-dimensional trademark has already been registered.
2/ Prepare and Submit the Three-Dimensional Trademark Registration Application:
Submit the application at the Vietnam Intellectual Property Office. The application can be submitted directly at the office or via postal service.
3/ Formality Examination:
The Intellectual Property Office will review the application for formal compliance to ensure all necessary information and documents have been fully and correctly provided.
4/ Publication of the Three-Dimensional Trademark Application:
If the application meets formality requirements, it will be published in the Intellectual Property Gazette. Any organization or individual has the right to submit a document to the Intellectual Property Office to oppose the trademark registration.
5/ Substantive Examination of the Three-Dimensional Trademark:
The Intellectual Property Office will assess the distinctiveness of the three-dimensional trademark and decide on the protection grant.
6/ Issuance of the Trademark Registration Certificate:
If the application passes all examination stages without any legal issues, the Intellectual Property Office will issue the Trademark Registration Certificate.
The registration process for a three-dimensional trademark may take about 18-24 months or longer, depending on factors such as the examination of the application and the opposition process.
To avoid risks and increase the chances of successful registration, contact us for advice from an intellectual property lawyer with years of experience in trademark registration.
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