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.
- How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Vietnam?
- Is the design application in Vietnam eligible for DAS?
- Can the priority right of utility model applications be restored in Vietnam?
- How long does it take for Vietnam invention patent application to be granted?
- What are the requirements for utility model application documents in Vietnam?
- Is a utility model application in Vietnam eligible for DAS?
- Can the priority right of Vietnam invention patent application be restored?
- What are the requirements for the design application documents in Vietnam?
- Whether the type of Vietnam invention patent application can be converted
- Whether utility model applications in Vietnam can be type-converted