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

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...