Novelty Grace Period for Utility Model Applications in Vietnam

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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.

专利申请流程

VN Vietnam

  • Whether the Vietnam invention patent application can be DAS

    no

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

    no

  • What are the requirements for the design application documents in Vietnam?

    Filing Language: Vietnamese

    Necessary documents:

    1. Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
    2. A Brief Description

    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. Description of patent IPC classification number

  • How long is the PCT period for Vietnam invention patent application

    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.

  • Is the design application in Vietnam eligible for DAS?

    no

  • 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

  • Is it possible to apply for a combined appearance for a design application in Vietnam?

    yes. Multiple designs may be included in one design application.

  • 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

  • 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