Patent Filing Requirements
- Power of attorney simply signed.
- Certified copy of the priority document if claimed.
- Full details of the applicant.
- Specifications including claims, drawings, and abstract.
- Deed of assignment document if the applicant is not the inventor.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: allowed within 1 month from filing date without penalty.
- Extension of time for late filing of documents: can be applied for an additional period of 1 month with penalty.
Annuity Requirements
- Power of attorney simply signed.
Patent Search
Notes
It is not possible to conduct a search for a patent in Vietnam, however, it is possible to obtain relevant information for specific granted patents. This transaction do not require any documents.
Patent Assignment
- Power of attorney simply signed.
- Deed of assignment document simply signed.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.
Patent Merger
- Power of attorney simply signed.
- Merger agreement document simply signed.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.
Patent Recordal of Change
- Power of attorney under the new name or address, simply signed.
- Certificate of incorporation or extract from the commercial register reflecting the change of the name or address, notarised.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.
Patent License
- Power of attorney signed by the licensee.
- License agreement document signed by both parties.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.