Brand protection is a solid shield for businesses, helping to affirm their position and prevent unfair competitive behavior. However, many businesses are still apprehensive about the cost of protection. This article will help customers better understand the fees, payables and factors affecting the total state fee of trademark protection in Vietnam in the year 2024, thereby making effective investment decisions.
In general, the cost of trademark protection in 2024 has not changed, the types of trademark protection fees when applying Circular No. 263/2016/TT-BTC take effect from 2017. However, in order to support and create more favorable conditions for production and business activities. Through the adjustment and reduction of the collection of a number of fees and charges, this Circular aims to reduce the cost burden on enterprises, especially in the context of difficulties caused by natural disasters, storms and floods, epidemics and other macroeconomic factors
| No | Fee Type | Fee exemption (VND) (01/07/2024 – 31/12/2024) | Fee (VND) when Circular 43/2024/TT-BTC expires |
| 1. | Application Fee | 75.000 | 150.000 |
| 2. | Fees for grant of protection titles | 60.000 | 120.000 |
| 3. | The fee for granting a protection title for a trademark application with more than 01 group of goods/services, from the 2nd independent class onwards, must be paid for each independent class | 50.000 | 100.000 |
| 4. | Fees for maintaining the validity of trademark protection titles | 50.000 | 100.000 |
| 5. | Information search fee for examination, complaint settlement and other tasks within the scope of responsibility (for trademarks for each class with up to 6 goods/services) | N/A | 180.000 |
| 6. | Trademark search fees for more than 6 goods/services must be paid for each class of goods/services | N/A | 30.000 |
| 7. | Substantive examination fee | N/A | 550.000 |
In general, Circular 43/2024/TT-BTC has brought great good news to the business community when sharply reducing the trademark protection fee. Thanks to this policy, businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, will significantly reduce the financial burden when registering for protection of their products and services. The fee reduction not only creates favorable conditions for businesses but also contributes to promoting the spirit of creativity and protecting intellectual property rights. With lower brand protection fees, more businesses will be more motivated to apply for protection, thereby contributing to building and developing a creative and competitive economy.
Clients who need support in submitting applications for trademark protection titles, trademark renewal, please contact Viet An Law hotline (+84) 9 61 67 55 66 (WhatsApp, Viber, Zalo, Wechat) for the fastest support!
