no
20 years
IPVN conducts formality examination and substantive examination of utility model patents. IPVN has no restrictions on the fields of utility model patent applications. Utility models can be applied for in all fields covered by inventions, but all utility models will undergo substantive examination. A patent applicant/anyone needs to file a substantive request no later than 36 months from the filing date.
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date
yes. Please consult IPVN for the standards and charges for restoring the priority.
no
no
no
Filing Language: Vietnamese Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Description of patent IPC classification number
5-6 years
no