Jurist
Trần Thanh Nhàn
Board Member
Intellectual Property & Corporate
6 years of experience
Intellectual Property
Trademark registration
Clearance search, filing and prosecution through to registration.
Who this service is for
- Businesses about to launch a brand
- Brands already trading but not yet registered
- Foreign companies protecting their trademark in Vietnam
What Justix does for you
- 01
Clearance search and assessment of registrability and conflict risk
- 02
Classifying goods and services under the Nice Classification
- 03
Preparing and filing the application with the IP Office
- 04
Monitoring the application and responding to all office actions
- 05
Collecting and delivering the registration certificate
How it works
- 1
Clearance search
Assess registrability before filing to reduce the risk of refusal. 1–3 days.
- 2
Filing
File as soon as details are ready; the filing date establishes your priority.
- 3
Formal examination
The office checks formal validity, about 1 month.
- 4
Publication
The application is published in the Industrial Property Gazette.
- 5
Substantive examination and registration
Justix responds to any objections until the certificate is issued.
What you need to prepare
- The mark (a clear image file)
- List of goods/services the mark will be used on
- Applicant details: enterprise registration certificate or ID card
- Power of attorney (Justix provides the template)
Timeline
Usually 12–18 months to registration. A registration is valid for 10 years and renewable indefinitely.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the mark while the application is pending?
Yes. You can keep using it; the filing date determines priority if a dispute arises.
How long does a trademark registration last?
10 years from the filing date, renewable for successive 10-year periods.
Team in charge
Paralegal
Đỗ Bảo Trâm
Paralegal
Intellectual Property & Corporate
3 years of experience
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