Trademark for Electronic Components & Tech Parts in Vietnam

In the era of Industry 4.0, the manufacturing and trading of electronic components are developing rapidly, becoming one of the key industries driving the digital transformation and modernization of the economy. Registering electronics trademark Vietnam not only helps businesses establish legal ownership of their names, logos or trade symbols, but also serves as an important legal basis for preventing intellectual property infringement and protecting the reputation and long-term value of their brand. In the article below, Viet An Law Firm will provide clients with detailed information on important considerations when registering trademark for electronic components & tech parts in Vietnam.

Why do electronic components need trademark registration?

Benefits of trademark registration

The electronics components market is currently developing rapidly with the participation of hundreds of domestic and international brands. From manufacturers of chips, circuit boards, sensors, wires, and capacitors, to distributors of computer components, phones, and industrial equipment – ​​all are fiercely competing not only on product quality but also on brand reputation.

Upon receiving a trademark registration certificate, a business will be protected by law exclusively for 10 years from the date of application, and can renew it multiple times, each time for 10 years. Registration brings the following practical benefits:

• Protecting the brand from copying, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use;
• Increasing the reputation and credibility of the business in the market;
• Creating a legal foundation for franchising, transferring, or contributing capital using the trademark;
• Supporting product promotion and market expansion both domestically and internationally;
• Providing a significant advantage in export activities, bidding, or trade cooperation.

Classification of electronic components for trademark registration

According to the Nice Classification of Goods and Services, version 12-2024, electronic components are generally classified primarily in Class 9. Class 9 trademark mainly includes scientific or research equipment and instruments, audiovisual and information technology equipment, as well as safety and emergency equipment.

Class 9 trademark specifically includes:

• Scientific research equipment and instruments used in laboratories;
• Equipment used in teaching and simulation, for example, mannequins used in teaching resuscitation, driving simulators or vehicle control simulators;
• Equipment and instruments used to control and monitor aircraft, ships and unmanned vehicles, for example, navigation devices, signal transmitters, compasses for measurement, GPS devices, autopilot devices for vehicles;
• Safety and security equipment and devices, for example, safety nets, signal lights, traffic signal devices, fire trucks, audible alarms, security cards for user authentication;
• Optical equipment and devices, for example, eyeglasses, contact lenses, magnifying glasses, product inspection glasses, binoculars;…

In addition to Class 9, depending on their business activities, businesses can register under Class 35 (such as wholesale and retail of electronic components) or Class 42 (such as research, design, and development of computer hardware and software).

Registering under multiple groups will help expand the scope of trademark protection and limit risks when expanding tech components IP or services.

Trademark for electronic components & tech parts in Vietnam

The trademark registration process

The trademark registration process follows these basic steps:

Step 1: Trademark registrability search – to assess the likelihood of duplication or similarity with previously registered trademarks;

Step 2: Prepare the registration dossier, including the application form, trademark sample, list of goods and services, and power of attorney;

Step 3: Submit the dossier to the Vietnam Intellectual Property Office (Hanoi) or its representative offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang;

Note: Please check the updated application-receiving locations announced by the Office from 2026.

Step 4: Monitor the formal examination, publication of the application, and substantive examination;

Step 5: Receive the protection certificate if the trademark meets the requirements.

The average registration time is 18-24 months. However, businesses should authorize an industrial property representative such as Viet An Law Firm to ensure efficiency and shorten the processing time. During this time, Viet An Law Firm will monitor the processing progress on behalf of the client, respond to official letters, and provide explanations to the Intellectual Property Office, ensuring that the application is processed quickly and in accordance with regulations.

Real life case studies – Lessons for Vietnamese Businesses

Viet An Law Firm has assisted many clients in the electronics components sector facing “ironic” problems:

• A Vietnamese company exporting circuit boards to Japan was denied import because its Japanese partner had registered a duplicate trademark in their country.
• A domestic capacitor manufacturer, when expanding into the European market, was required to prove ownership of the trademark – otherwise, they were not allowed to distribute the product.
• Some small brands faced competition from previously registered trademarks in Vietnam, causing businesses to lose the right to use their own brand names built up over many years.

From these real-life examples, it can be seen that trademark registration is not an expense, but an investment to protect business achievements.

Notes on registering for Electronics trademark Vietnam

To ensure effective trademark registration, businesses should:

• Thoroughly search before filing, avoiding duplication or similarity with already registered trademarks;
• Design a highly recognizable logo, avoiding the use of images, text, or symbols that depict the product;
• Register early and widely, especially for export-oriented brands;
• The Intellectual Property Office prioritizes online applications submitted via the website: https://dichvucong.ipvietnam.gov.vn. Therefore, applicants should currently submit trademark registration applications online.
• Monitor and renew on time to maintain the validity of the protection certificate;
• Authorize a professional firm like Viet An Law Firm for comprehensive support from consultation to certificate issuance.

Information on electronic components that have been granted a Trademark Registration Certificate

Trademark “LINH KIEN 24h LINH KIEN – PHU KIEN CHINH HANG”:

• Application number: VN-4-2024-16734 filed on April 19, 2024;
• Certificate number: 4-0574221-000 issued on October 6, 2025;
• Applicant/Certificate holder: VG Tech Technology Co., Ltd.: 3/1/19/55 Gia Thuong, Ngoc Thuy Ward, Long Bien District, Hanoi City
• Product/Service group:
• 35: Wholesale and retail services of rechargeable batteries, phone screens, headphones, charging cables for phones and tablets, chargers for phones and tablets, memory cards, microphones, protective cases for phones, projectors, laptops;
• 9: Rechargeable batteries; Phone screens; headphones; charging cables for phones and desktop computers; chargers for phones and tablets.
• Trademark colors: Dark blue, light blue.
• Trademark design style (image/text/combination): Combined
• The trademark is protected as a whole. The terms “COMPONENTS”, “24h”, “GENUINE COMPONENTS – ACCESSORIES”, “H”, and the image of a charging cable are not protected separately.

Trademark registration services for electronic components at Viet An Law Firm

With over 15 years of experience in industrial property consulting and representation, Viet An Law Firm is a trusted legal partner for hundreds of businesses in the fields of electrical and electronic engineering, technology, and industrial equipment manufacturing.

When using trademark registration services at Viet An Law Firm, clients will receive:

• Comprehensive advice on protection possibilities and trademark registration strategies;
• Support in designing or modifying trademark registration applications to comply with legal regulations;
• Representation in drafting, submitting applications, and working directly with the Intellectual Property Office;
• Monitoring and handling of official documents, objections, or complaints during the examination process;
• Notification and delivery of the Trademark Registration Certificate to your location.

Viet An Law Firm is committed to providing fast, accurate, and cost-effective legal solutions, helping businesses focus on product development and market expansion while their brands are safely protected by law. The above is advice regarding trademark for electronic components & tech parts in Vietnam. If clients have any related questions or require advice on intellectual property protection, please contact the Intellectual Property Representative – Viet An Law Firm for the best support.