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.
- Whether the type of Vietnam invention patent application can be converted
- Features of the utility model patent application process in Vietnam
- Is the design application in Vietnam eligible for DAS?
- Instructions for Authorization of Utility Model Application and Annual Fee in Vietnam
- Can the priority right of Vietnam invention patent application be restored?
- How long is the PCT period for Vietnam invention patent application
- Can the priority right of utility model applications be restored in Vietnam?
- How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Vietnam?
- Whether the Vietnam invention patent application can be DAS
- Characteristics of Vietnam invention patent application process