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1. How long does it take to process a Trademark Application?
Processing time for a trademark application in Vietnam:
- Formal examination: 1–2 months
- Publication of application: within 2 months from the date of acceptance of valid application
- Substantive examination: 9–12 months from the date of publication of application
- Issuance of certificate: 1–2 months after payment of the certificate fee
👉 Average total time: about 12–18 months to be granted a Certificate of Trademark Registration (if there is no amendment, objection or refusal).
2. In Vietnam, which agency is responsible for receiving and examining applications for registration of trademarks, copyrights, inventions, industrial designs and utility solutions?
- Trademarks, inventions, industrial designs, utility solutions: received and assessed by the National Office of Intellectual Property (IP Viet Nam), Ministry of Science and Technology.
- Copyright: received and resolved by the National Office of Copyright, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
