A trademark is a sign used to distinguish the products and services of different parties, taking the form of logos, slogans, image layout, colors, or sounds. Trademarks play an important role in corporate identity.
Trademark
How we can help:
- Trademark lookup (or trademark search): Prior to filing an application, PLF will help Clients to search the national trademark database to see if any trademark has already been registered or applied. After the search, we will issue a detailed report containing our opinion on the feasibility of the registration;
- Trademark registration (or logo registration): PLF will draft and submit applications for trademark registration in Vietnam, international registration via the Madrid system or direct submission in selected countries;
- Extend registration: PLF will help Clients to maintain the trademark registration and keep the certificates valid. We will assist you in filing applications to extend the period of protection before the expiration date;
- Trademark management: PLF will advise you on the effective and systematic identification and management of intellectual property rights for trademarks;
- Trademark assignment: PLF will provide advice on strategies and approach plans and implement the related procedures for transferring trademark ownership or changing the name stated on the certificates;
- Trademark 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. Trademark enforcement also includes drafting letters to be sent to state agencies in charge of trademark 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 a trademark aligned with the company business plan;
- Provide key elements and offer options and ways 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;
- Provide list of documents and legal forms translated from Vietnamese to English to prepare complete applications;
- Provide a CRM account so our Clients can monitor the legal services and procedures;
- Deliver protection certificates and provide instructions after obtaining those certificates.
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Most Frequent Questions & Answers
Finding expert guidance in our FAQs section, which address common concerns and provide insights into corporate legal, accounting, and secretarial matters.
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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