Trademark registration is a critical step for businesses seeking to establish a strong brand identity and safeguard their intellectual property rights. In the case of a thermos product, obtaining a registered trademark in Vietnam is particularly important to prevent unauthorized use and protect the distinctive features that define the brand. To confirm quality and reputation, registering a thermos trademark is extremely necessary for traders who are trading and producing this item. In this article, Viet An Law will summarize the regulations to register a thermos trademark in Vietnam according to current law.
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| Information | Content |
| Authority agency | National Office of Intellectual Property
– Head office of the National Office of Intellectual Property, address: 386 Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi city. – Representative office of the National Office of Intellectual Property in Ho Chi Minh City, address: 7th Floor, Ha Phan Building, 17/19 Ton That Tung, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. – Representative office of the National Office of Intellectual Property in Da Nang City, address: 3rd floor, 135 Minh Mang, Khue My ward, Ngu Hanh Son district, Da Nang City. |
| Process of submitting paperwork | – Direct;
– Through postal service. – Online (currently the application receiving system of the National Office of Intellectual Property is not complete) |
| Fees and charges | – Application fee: 150,000 VND
– Publication fee: 120,000 VND – Research fee for application examination: 180,000 VND/01 class of goods and services. Each 7th good or service onwards plus 30,000 VND/01 good or service – Substantive examination fee: 550,000 VND/01 class of goods and services. Each 7th good/service onwards adds 120,000 VND/01 good or service. |
| Form of payment of fees and charges | – In case of direct application: pay the fee directly at the headquarters or representative office of the National Office of Intellectual Property.
– In case of submitting a trademark application by post: the applicant needs to transfer money through the post office service, then photocopy the Money Transfer Receipt and send it along with the application file to one of the application receiving points mentioned above. above from the National Office of Intellectual Property to prove the amount paid. |
| Legal basis | – Law on Intellectual Property 2005, as amended and supplemented 2009, 2019, 2022;
– Decree No. 65/2023/ND-CP detailing several articles and measures to implement the Intellectual Property Law on industrial property, protection of industrial property rights, rights to plant varieties, and management state on intellectual property; – Circular 236/2016/TT-BTC regulating industrial property fees and charges; |
According to the International Classification of Goods and Services under the Nice Agreement, version 12-2024, applicable from January 1, 2024, trademark registration of thermos in Vietnam is classified in class 21 and class 35:
Zebra Thermostat originates from Thailand and is relatively popular in Vietnam. With capacities from 350ml to 2.5L and heat retention time from 8 hours to 24 hours, Zebra Thermal Bottles are suitable for all consumer needs.
Thermos is a type of bottle with a shell made of 304 stainless steel with the outstanding feature of being able to retain heat well and prevent scratches. Thermos is considered to be in the high-end category with luxurious design and ensuring safety for users.
Lock&Lock thermos models are very popular on the market because of their high quality and diverse designs. The heat retention time of Lock&Lock thermos bottles is up to 12 hours, helping you keep the temperature of your food all day long.
Class 21: Thermos
Class 35: Kitchen utensil wholesale and retail store services; kitchen utensils dealer; wholesale and retail store services for household products; agents selling household products; non-electric cooking pot wholesale and retail store services; dealers selling non-electric cooking pots; wholesale and retail store services of containers for household or kitchen purposes; dealers in containers for household or kitchen purposes; Wholesale and retail store services for bathroom products; agents selling bathroom products; wholesale and retail store services for bedding fabrics; dealers selling fabrics for bedding; furniture wholesale and retail store services; furniture dealers; food and beverage wholesale and retail store services; food and beverage vendors; import and export agent services.
| No | Document name | Note |
Client provide Viet An Law |
| 1 | Trademark registration declaration | 02 copies | Information about the applicant and the class of registered goods and services |
| 2 | Trademark template | 06 samples | 01 sample |
| 3 | Proof of payment of fees and charges | 01 | |
| 4 | Other documents:
– Document confirming permission to use special signs (symbols, flags, badges, seals…), – Document confirming trademark registration rights – Document confirming enjoyment of registration rights from another person – Regulations on the use of collective/certification marks – Documents proving priority rights – Map of geographical area – Document of the People’s Committee of a province or centrally run city permitting the use of place names or other signs indicating the geographical origin of local specialties |
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| 5 | Power of Attorney for Viet An Law to carry out the procedure | 01 | Personal legal documents |
This is a completely voluntary procedure for the applicant. However, this procedure should be carried out because it is the first and most important step in the preliminary examination of a trademark. Therefore, this research is for reference only and is not a basis for granting or not granting a degree.
Currently in Vietnam, the latest version of the Nice Classification being applied is Version 12-2024 (applied from January 1, 2024). Versions are updated and issued by the National Office of Intellectual Property each year to apply consistently with the updated version of WIPO when registering trademarks in Vietnam.
Goods and services are recorded sequentially in each class and classified according to the International Classification of Goods and Services according to the latest updated version of the Nice Agreement.
In the same class, the application owner uses the sign “;” between goods and services in the class to separate and calculate the number of goods and services. At the end of each class, record the total number of goods/services in that class to determine the relevant state fees.
For example: Class 43: Restaurant services; Food and beverage provision services provided by the restaurant. (2 goods/services)
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