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Patent system, trademark registration, annuity management, and renewals in Vietnam.

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Before You Start

Before filing or quoting, you'll typically confirm these first

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Whether to pursue the Paris route, PCT national phase, or start with trademark registration in Vietnam
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Which of patent filing, trademark registration, annuity, or renewal is the most urgent priority
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Whether to verify the official portal, search system, and key deadlines before moving to a quote or engagement

The sections below cover each module — use the navigation to jump directly to what you need.

Patent System & Process

Patent System in Vietnam

Vietnamese patents are administered by NOIP (National Office of Intellectual Property), with a 20-year term from filing. Vietnam also offers a "Utility Solution" (lower inventive step threshold; 10-year term). Vietnam is a PCT member with a 31-month national phase deadline; a full Vietnamese translation is required. Vietnam has been a member of the Madrid Agreement since 1949 (Madrid Protocol since 2006) and can be designated via Madrid.

Patent Types: Invention Patent and Utility Solution ▾

**Patent of Invention:** - Term: 20 years from filing - Requires substantive examination - Covers product and process inventions **Utility Solution:** - Term: 10 years from filing - Lower inventive step standard than an invention patent - Requires substantive examination (simplified standard) - Covers shapes/structures of tangible articles only — methods not covered

Source: Vietnam IP Law 2005 (as amended 2022); NOIP guidelines

PCT National Phase Entry — Vietnam ▾

- Deadline: **31 months** from the priority date - A complete **Vietnamese translation** (specification, claims, abstract) must be submitted - National phase entry fees apply - A Vietnam-registered IP agency must be appointed

Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide — VN; Vietnam IP Law

Examination Process and Timeline ▾

Vietnamese invention patents require a substantive examination request within 42 months of the filing date. NOIP publishes the application within 18 months. Overall examination timeline is typically **3–6 years** (backlog exists).

Source: Vietnam IP Law; NOIP examination guidelines

Madrid System (Member since 1949) ▾

Vietnam is a member of the Madrid Agreement (since 1949) and the Madrid Protocol. International applications can designate Vietnam. NOIP examines under Vietnamese national law (Vietnamese language requirements apply).

Source: WIPO Madrid — VN; Vietnam IP Law

Trademark System & Process

Trademark System in Vietnam

Vietnamese trademarks are administered by NOIP under a first-to-file system. Registrations are valid for 10 years from the filing date, renewable indefinitely. Vietnam is a member of the Madrid Agreement and Protocol; international applications can designate Vietnam. All filings must be in Vietnamese.

Trademark Examination Process ▾

NOIP trademark examination: formal review → substantive examination (~9–18 months) → publication (2 months) → registration. Typical total: ~18–30 months (without opposition).

Source: Vietnam IP Law; NOIP trademark guidelines

Term and Renewal ▾

Vietnamese trademark registrations: 10 years from the filing date; renewable every 10 years. File renewal before expiry.

Source: Vietnam IP Law

Non-Use Cancellation (5 Years) ▾

A Vietnamese trademark unused in Vietnam for 5 consecutive years may be cancelled by any party. The registrant must provide proof of genuine use.

Source: Vietnam IP Law Art. 95.1(d)

Patent Annuity

Vietnam Patent Annuities

Vietnamese patents require annual fees from the filing date, both pre- and post-grant, until expiry (20 years). Surcharge applies for late payment.

Source: Vietnam IP Law; NOIP fee schedule

Annuity Reference → Managed Annuities

Trademark Renewal

Vietnam Trademark Renewals

Vietnamese trademark: 10 years from filing date; 10-year renewals. File before expiry.

Source: Vietnam IP Law

Renewal Reference → Managed Renewals

FAQ

Common Questions — Vietnam IP

What is the PCT national phase deadline for Vietnam? ▾

31 months from the priority date. A full Vietnamese translation is required, and a Vietnam-registered IP agency must be appointed.

Has Vietnam joined the Madrid System? ▾

Yes. Vietnam has been a member of the Madrid Agreement since 1949 and is also a Madrid Protocol member. International applications can designate Vietnam.

Does Vietnam have a non-use cancellation mechanism? ▾

Yes. A Vietnamese trademark unused for 5 consecutive years in Vietnam can be cancelled by any party before NOIP. Proof of genuine use (invoices, advertising, etc.) must be provided.

Official Reference Sources

Sources for This Page

NOIP Vietnam Official Website noip.gov.vn NOIP IP Library Search iplib.noip.gov.vn/WebUI/WSearch.php WIPO PCT Guide — VN www.wipo.int/pct/en/appguide/ WIPO Madrid — VN Member Info www.wipo.int/madrid/en/members/

Content based on official sources above, last reviewed: 2026-04. In case of discrepancy with the latest official publications, official sources prevail.

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