Intellectual Property Laws at Vietnam
Vietnam has a robust and evolving intellectual property (IP) legal framework designed to protect the rights of creators, innovators, and businesses. Here's an overview of the key aspects of IP law in Vietnam:
🇻🇳 Key IP Laws and Regulations
1. Trademarks
Governing Law The Law on Intellectual Property (IP Law), effective from January 1, 2023, governs trademark protection in Vietnam.
Registration Managed by the National Office of Intellectual Property (NOIP) under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Protection Registered trademarks are protected for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely.
International Treaties Vietnam is a member of the Madrid Protocol, allowing for international trademark registration.
2. Copyright
Governing Law The Law on Intellectual Property (IP Law), effective from January 1, 2023, governs copyright protection in Vietnam.
Protection Automatic upon creation; no registration require.
Duration Lifetime of the author plus 50 years.
International Treaties Vietnam is a member of the Berne Convention, providing international copyright protection.
3. Patents
Governing Law The Law on Intellectual Property (IP Law), effective from January 1, 2023, governs patent protection in Vietnam.
Protection Inventions are protected for 20 years from the filing dat.
International Treaties Vietnam is a member of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), facilitating international patent application.
4. Industrial Designs
Governing Law The Law on Intellectual Property (IP Law), effective from January 1, 2023, governs industrial design protection in Vietnam.
Protection Industrial designs are protected for 5 years and can be renewed up to two times, totalling 15 year.
5. Trade Secrets
Governing Law The Law on Intellectual Property (IP Law), effective from January 1, 2023, governs trade secret protection in Vietnam.
Protection Trade secrets are protected as long as they remain confidential and provide economic value.
🌐 *International Treaties and Agreements
Vietnam is a member of several international IP treaties, including:
*Madrid Protocol: For international trademark registration.
*Berne Convention: For the protection of literary and artistic wors.
**Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)*: For international patent applications.
*Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement: For international registration of industrial designs.
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