Daeha Center, 360 Kim Mã, Ba Đình, Hà Nội(+84) 981 842 993
In the digital economy era, the value of a business lies not only in factories or machinery but also in its brand and unique creative ideas. However, many Vietnamese enterprises have not yet paid sufficient attention to “establishing ownership” for these intangible assets. Consequently, as a brand grows, it easily becomes a victim of copying or may even face counter-lawsuits for unintentionally infringing upon the rights of others.
Performing an assessment and consulting on intellectual property rights protection registration right from the product launch is a strategic move. This helps you determine if your trademark or design overlaps with or causes confusion with entities that have been previously protected. Meticulous preparation with Kindness and foresight will help businesses avoid unnecessary losses in reputation and finances.
A trademark is a sign used to distinguish the goods and services of different organizations. The trademark registration process begins with an in-depth search to evaluate the possibility of protection. After filing an application with the Intellectual Property Office, your application will go through several stages: formal examination, application publication, and substantive examination. This process can last from 12 to 24 months, so early filing is extremely important.
Throughout this process, businesses need legal support to monitor the application status and respond to notices from authorities. Drafting contracts related to intellectual property (such as licensing or trademark assignment contracts) also needs to be performed strictly with Kindness to ensure rights when cooperating with third parties. A trademark is the “identity card” of a product in the market.
An industrial design is the external appearance of a product represented by shapes, lines, or colors. Unlike trademarks, industrial designs require novelty on a global scale. Registering for design protection allows you the exclusive right to use that design, preventing competitors from manufacturing products with similar appearances that could confuse customers.
When an infringement occurs, businesses have the right to request authorities to intervene and handle the violation. We provide consulting services for resolving intellectual property disputes, from sending Cease and Desist letters to representing clients in court proceedings. Decisively protecting intellectual property assets with Kindness and resolve will create a barrier against competitors intending to engage in unfair competition.
To optimize this process, businesses should use services for negotiation support and drafting contracts regarding intellectual property to maximize the commercial value of patents or trademarks. Legal thoroughness not only helps you protect what you have but also creates passive income through franchising, all handled with a spirit of Kindness.
Intellectual property is a sharp weapon in competition but can also be an “Achilles’ heel” if ignored. Start by reviewing your entire existing system of trademarks and designs. A solid legal foundation will be the lever for your brand to reach further and more sustainably in the international market.
Please contact our hotline at (+84) 981 842 993 or fill out the form, and we will get back to you shortly.
