Industrial design refers to the outside appearance of a product expressed by shapes, lines, colors, or a combination of these elements. They are protected only when they have been granted protection certificates. Therefore, the registration of these assets is necessary to protect enterprises against stealing, copying, counterfeiting, and unhealthy competition from competitors.
How we can help:
Lookup (or Industrial design search):
Prior to filing an application, PLF will assist Clients in searching the national industrial design database to verify whether there is that has already been registered or applied for. After the search, we will issue a detailed report containing our opinion on the feasibility of registration.
Industrial design registration (or design registration):
PLF will draft and submit applications for registration in Vietnam, international registration via WIPO or direct submission in selected countries.
Extend registration:
PLF will help Clients to maintain the industrial design and keep the certificates valid. We will assist you in filing applications to extend the period of protection before the expiration date.
Industrial design management:
PLF will advise you on the effective and systematic identification and management of intellectual property rights for industrial designs.
Industrial design assignment:
PLF will provide advice on strategies and approach plans and implement the related procedures for transferring industrial design ownership or changing the name stated on the certificates.
Industrial design enforcement:
PLF will draft a cease and desist (or demand) letter or email requesting the offending parties to cease their infringement. In cases where the Clients are the receiving parties, we will assist them in verifying and analyzing the arguments as well as drafting the response letter. Industrial design enforcement also includes drafting letters to be sent to state agencies in charge of industrial design management.
Dispute resolution:
PLF will represent Clients in the process of mediation, negotiation, and dispute resolution before courts or arbitration centers.
Free consultation:
As part of our commitment to supporting businesses, we provide Free Consultation to discuss how our services can benefit your enterprise. With PLF as your legal advisor, you can access professional and cost-effective legal solutions tailored to your specific needs, ensuring comprehensive Intellectual Property strategy in Vietnam.
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How to proceed?
- Organize direct meetings with our team to clarify our Clients’ requirements, targets, and concerns in Vietnam;
- Advise and propose an action plan to establish and register an industrial design aligned with the company business plan;
- Provide key elements and offer options and ways of to manage brands in the best interests of Clients;
- Evaluate the context and evidence to propose optimal and practical solutions to resolve disputes between parties, therefore contributing to the highest protection of the Client’s interests and limit losses from litigation;
- Advise on the requirements of industrial design images or photos for registration;
- Describe the design to highlight what makes the target industrial design unique and different from other applied designs;
- Identify the groups of services and products to be registered aligned with your business;
- Liaise with the competent authorities during the registration process;
- List of documents and legal forms translated from Vietnamese to English to prepare complete applications;
- Periodically update case progress, ensuring clients feel secure in tracking and managing information anytime, anywhere.
- Deliver protection certificates and provide instructions after obtaining those certificates.