Patents refer to products or technological processes that are created by humans and must meet the conditions for protection such as novelty, inventiveness, and industrial application.
Patent
How we can help:
Lookup (or patent search):
Prior to filing an application, PLF will help Clients to search the national patent database and other international databases to verify whether an industrial design has already been registered or applied for.
Patent registration:
PLF will draft and submit applications for patent registration in Vietnam, international registration via WIPO, USPTO, etc., or direct submission in selected countries.
Extend registration:
PLF will help Clients to maintain the patent and keep the certificates valid. We will assist you in filinf application to extend the period of protection before the expiration date.
Patent management:
PLF will advise you on the effective and systematic identification and management of intellectual property rights for patents.
Patent assignment:
PLF will provide advice on strategies and approach plans and implement the related procedures for transferring patent ownership or changing the name stated on the certificates.
Patent enforcement:
PLF will draft 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. Patent enforcement also includes drafting letters to be sent to state agencies in charge of patent management.
Dispute resolution:
PLF will represent our 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.
Discover the expertise of our legal professionals on our ‘Our Team‘ page and explore further insights in our blog articles, specifically tailored for those interested in Intellectual Property Rights in Vietnam.
How to proceed:
- Organize direct meetings with our team to clarify our Client’s your requirements, targets, and concerns in Vietnam;
- Advise and propose an action plan to establish and register a patent aligned with the company business plan. We carry out domestic, international registration through WIPO, USPTO, etc., or work on behalf of clients with overseas representatives, organizations, and law offices;
- Provide key elements and offer options and ways to manage patents 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;
- Describe the patent to highlight what makes the target patent unique and different from other applied patents;
- Liaise with the competent authorities during the registration process;
- Provide 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 the certificates.
Vinh Tran
Partner
Cong Thanh Bui (James)
Managing Partner
Lan Nguyen (Megan)
Head of Legal Business Consulting
Khai Tran (Henry)
Senior Counsel
Mai Le (Sica)
Junior Associate
Phat Nguyen (Keyes)
Junior Associate
Hanh Nguyen
Senior Counsel
Ngan Ho (Isabel)
Communications Administrator
Most Frequent Questions & Answers
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We provide services for registration, renewal, amendment of trademark applications, patents, utility solutions, industrial designs, copyrights for domestic and foreign Clients
The service fee is calculated based on the object to be registered, the number of product/service classes according to the classification table, the number of products/services to be registered, and the intended country for registration.
Yes. We offer a feasibility check service specifically for trademark applications. After checking, we will issue a report to the Client.
Yes, we provide services for international trademark registrations through the Madrid system.
The service cost will be based on the countries specified by the clients and the information on the object to be registered.
Yes, we provide services for registering copyrights for computer programs.
Currently, PLF is one of the Industrial Property Representatives with the function of representing clients to submit, monitor, and promote registration applications. We have handled numerous cases for clients and have extensive experience in this field.
Clients can request us to issue a Cease-and-Desist Letter to the infringing party. In addition, PLF can act as a representative for Clients to contact relevant authorities such as inspectors, customs, market management agencies, and courts to request actions against the infringement.
According to the regulations, the registration process takes 14 months. However, in practice, this timeframe can extend from 2 to 3 years.
The trademark protection certificate is granted for a period of 10 years from the date of receipt of the application.
After this period, the Client has the right to request an extension.
No, in this case, the applicant needs to authorize a competent representative organization to proceed with the trademark registration in Vietnam.
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