How long does it take for Vietnam invention patent application to be granted?

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5-6 years

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VN Vietnam

  • Novelty Grace Period for Utility Model Applications in Vietnam

    If the applicant, inventor or assignor discloses the relevant invention information at an officially recognized exhibition within 6 months before the filing date, it can enjoy a 6-month novelty grace period.

  • How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Vietnam?

    1 year

  • Is the design application in Vietnam eligible for DAS?

    no

  • Whether utility model applications in Vietnam can be type-converted

    no

  • What are the requirements for utility model application documents in Vietnam?

    Filing Language: Vietnamese

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Certified Priority Document
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    5. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
    6. Description of patent IPC classification number

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entry into the Vietnamese national phase Amended Article 19/28/34/41
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    6. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    7. Description of patent IPC classification number

  • Instructions for Authorization and Annual Fee of Vietnam Invention Patent Application

    • Grant fee: The patent applicant should pay the granted fee within 3 months from the date of receiving the patent granted decision
    • Annuity: The annual fee for the first year is paid at the same time as the granted fee. Subsequent annual fees should be paid within 6 months before the due date. Overdue annual fees can be paid within a 6-month grace period, and a 10% late fee will be paid at the same time

  • Novelty Grace Period for Vietnam Invention Patent Application

    If the applicant, inventor or assignor discloses the relevant invention information at an officially recognized exhibition within 6 months before the filing date, it can enjoy a 6-month novelty grace period.

  • What are the requirements for Vietnam invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: Vietnamese

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Microorganism deposit certificate and its Vietnamese translation
    3. Microorganism Survival Certificate and its Vietnamese translation
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Certified Priority Document
    6. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    7. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    8. Description of patent IPC classification number
    9. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entry into the Vietnamese national phase Amended Article 19/28/34/41
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Microorganism deposit certificate and its Vietnamese translation
    6. Microorganism Survival Certificate and its Vietnamese translation
    7. Power of Attorney
    8. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    9. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    10. Description of patent IPC classification number

  • Can the priority right of utility model applications be restored in Vietnam?

    yes. Please consult IPVN for the standards and charges for restoring the priority.

  • Is a utility model application in Vietnam eligible for DAS?

    no