In a rapidly growing market like Vietnam, protecting your brand is not optional — it's essential. Vietnam follows the first-to-file principle, meaning whoever registers a trademark first owns it, regardless of prior use. Our Trademark Registration service ensures your IP is protected before someone else claims it.
Vietnam strictly enforces a "first-to-file" rule. Even if you have been using your brand name globally for years, a local entity can register it first in Vietnam, making it illegal for you to use your own brand. Early registration is vital.
What We Protect
Brand Names & Wordmarks
Protect your company name, product names, and slogans from being used by competitors.
Logos & Device Marks
Register your logo and visual brand elements for exclusive use in Vietnam.
Product Packaging
Protect distinctive packaging, trade dress, and product designs that identify your goods.
International Extension
Extend your Vietnam registration to ASEAN and global markets via Madrid Protocol.
Registration Process
Trademark Search
We conduct a thorough search of the Vietnam IP database to assess availability and potential conflicts.
Class Selection
We help you identify the correct Nice Classification classes that cover your goods and services.
Application Filing
We prepare and submit your trademark application to the National Office of Intellectual Property (NOIP).
Examination & Publication
We monitor the examination process and handle any office actions or third-party oppositions.
Certificate Issuance
Upon approval, you receive your Trademark Registration Certificate valid for 10 years, renewable indefinitely.
FAQs
The process typically takes 18–24 months from filing to registration. However, you receive priority protection from the filing date. Expedited examination is available for an additional fee, which can reduce the timeline significantly.
Yes. You can claim priority if you file in Vietnam within 6 months of your first foreign trademark application. Well-known trademarks may also be entitled to expanded protection even without prior Vietnamese registration.