How Do Famous Trademarks Affect New Trademark Applications in Vietnam?
When an earlier trademark enjoys exceptional recognition and reputation, the risk analysis for a new application can be broader than for an ordinary prior mar…
Trademark Registrability
How to judge whether a mark can be registered.
Can Phonetically Similar Trademarks Be Refused in Vietnam?
Two brand names can look different on a screen yet sound almost the same when spoken. In markets where consumers hear brands in advertising, video, telephone…
Can Identical Names Be Registered in Different Nice Classes in Vietnam?
A common misconception is that an identical name is automatically safe if the earlier mark sits in a different Nice class.
Can a Descriptive Product Name Be Registered as a Trademark in Vietnam?
A product name that immediately tells customers what the product is can be attractive for marketing, but it may be weak for trademark protection.
Word Mark, Logo or Combined Mark: Which Should You Register in Vietnam?
A business may use a brand name, a logo and a combined version of both. The filing question is whether to prioritize the word element, the figurative element…
Which Trademarks Cannot Be Protected in Vietnam?
Not every new name or logo can be protected as a trademark in Vietnam. A sign may be unavailable even when an exact-match search returns nothing, because Viet…
How Long Does Trademark Registration Take in Vietnam? Timeline and Examination Stages
How long does trademark registration take in Vietnam in 2026? See publication, 3-month opposition, 5-month examination and fast-track stages.
Vietnam Trademark Registration Cost: Official Fees and Professional Fees Explained
Vietnam trademark registration cost in 2026: official filing, search, examination and grant fees, class-based charges and professional fee budgeting.
Trademark Registration in Vietnam 2026: Procedure, Requirements, Cost and Timeline
Trademark registration in Vietnam 2026 for foreign applicants: filing requirements, 5-month examination, 3-month opposition, costs and local agent rules.
How Similar Is Too Similar? Trademark Confusion and Refusal Risk in Vietnam
How similar is too similar for a Vietnam trademark? Understand confusion risk, goods/services analysis and how Lawdoc AI helps identify conflicting marks.
Can My Trademark Be Registered in Vietnam? How to Assess Registrability
Assess trademark registrability in Vietnam: distinctiveness, earlier rights, Nice goods/services and AI-assisted filing risk analysis on Lawdoc.