Pre-filing trademark search in Vietnam – A small but significant step!

Download Numerous business owners believe that the brand or logo they created is original and unique, hence it is unquestionably possible to register/protect. Applying to register a trademark application in a hurry is a common mistake made by many Vietnamese businesses. Occasionally, the price they pay for their hurry is not inexpensive. If you risk using your trademark without determining if it is comparable to or in conflict with the marks of other companies or individuals, you run the danger of becoming embroiled in a dispute or being forced to become engaged in one. 1. Why is it important to conduct an...

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What should be noted about non-traditional trademarks in Vietnam?

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Download Trademarks based on a single color, appearance, shape, sound, smell, taste and texture are often difficult to register. 1. Three-dimensional shapes (3D marks) in Vietnam: No separate provisions are set out in the laws of Vietnam concerning registration of a 3D mark. It is possible to register the shape of a product as a three-dimensional trademark, provided the shape performs the function of a trademark in the marketplace. To qualify, the shape of the product must be inherently distinctive. The shape should also not be dictated by the function of the product. For a 3D trademark application in Vietnam, all images (from different views) of...