Trademark Refusal on Absolute Grounds: KENFOX Successfully Helps Secure Protection for 4 International Trademarks in Vietnam
Download KENFOX IP & Law Office has recently achieved a significant victory in helping clients successfully register and protect 04 International Registrations (IRs) designating Vietnam. All 04 of these trademarks were initially refused protection by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IP Vietnam) on absolute grounds, specifically for being considered descriptive. Trademark Refusal on Absolute Grounds in Vietnam During the examination process for trademark applications in Vietnam, refusals issued by IP Vietnam based on absolute grounds (stipulated in Articles 73, 74 of the Intellectual Property Law) are a quite common situation and pose significant challenges for trademark owners. The most common reason for...
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