Trademark registration in Vietnam for cocoa products

Cocoa is a food rich in polyphenols – natural antioxidants. Therefore, cocoa is considered as a food that brings a lot of health benefits to humans. The effects of cocoa can be mentioned as reducing inflammation, supporting blood circulation, lowering blood pressure and lowering cholesterol and blood sugar. Cocoa is one of the richest sources of polyphenols, which have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

Classification of trademark registration in Vietnam for cocoa products

Group 29

Vegetables and fruits preserved, dried or cooked; jelly; wet jam; wet fruit jam; vegetable oil; edible fat.

Group 30

Coffee; tea (tea); cocoa; road; rice; Tapioca; The flour of palm; Plant products used as coffee substitutes.

Group 31

Products and seeds of agriculture, horticulture and forestry not included in other classes, namely: fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds, fresh plants and flowers.

Group 35

Buying, selling, importing and exporting products: Coffee; tea; cocoa; road; rice; Tapioca; The flour of palm; vegetable preparations for use as coffee substitutes. Preserved, dried or cooked vegetables and fruits; jelly; wet jam; wet fruit jam; vegetable oil; edible fat. Products and seeds of agriculture, horticulture and forestry not included in other classes, namely: fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds, fresh plants and flowers.

Some reputable cocoa product trademarks

Ilota cocoa

ILota pure cocoa with pure powder, smooth and light as air, easily mixed into water without settling impurities. Imported pure cocoa powder with delicious taste suitable for daily use to maintain good health or to make cakes, ice cream, cosmetics and skin care masks…100% pure cocoa powder without Heyday sugar – Premium Origin line – 250g paper bag with the main ingredient is 100% pure cocoa powder to help bring out the unique, delicious cocoa flavor that is unique nowhere else.

Luave cocoa

LUAVE pure cocoa powder is a pure natural product, no sugar, ecstatic flavor, rich. You can use it to mix drinks or make cakes and desserts with the same quality as in the shops outside.

Dk Harvest cocoa

DK Harvest pure cocoa powder contains new vitamins, it can have a positive effect on the heart and blood circulation. The high concentration of phenolic compounds protects the body against insects and pathogens. One can get the highest nutritional value if cocoa is combined with a dairy product such as: coconut milk, soy milk, rice milk, or even water.

VasEco Farm cocoa

Cocoa powder is one of the ingredients to make delicious and attractive cakes, in addition, cocoa powder is also used to make unique chocolates for Valentine’s Day or as a refreshing drink on hot summer days.

Goce cocoa

Goce Pure Cocoa Powder is produced by Trade and Service Good Price Vietnam Company Limited follows the ISO 22000:2018 food safety management system, and at the same time, has a strict food safety testing process, helping to ensure food safety and quality to consumers.

Viet Healthy cocoa

Nutritionists recommend drinking 1 cup of hot cocoa every morning to have an effective working day and maintain good health. Because cocoa has many components with high nutritional value, rich in antioxidants, which are very good for the human body. Understanding the value of cocoa beans, taking advantage of fresh natural ingredients, Viet Healthy has launched a product line of pure cocoa powder in order to meet the needs of consumers.

Procedure to trademark registration in Vietnam for cocoa products

Step 1: Select a mark, goods and services for the trademark

The first important step to trademark registration for cocoa products is to select an impressive trademark for your company.

• Trademark selection: Select a trademark template that meets the protection criteria. The selected mark is not similar to other registered trademarks, well-known trademarks.
• Select a list of registered products: You need to select a list of goods and services bearing the mark according to the above instructions. Grouping of goods and services needs to be done according to the latest updated versions of the Nice International Classification of Trademarks.

Step 2: Research trademarks

To perform a trademark search, customers only need to provide Viet An Law:

• Trademark template;
• List of goods and services to research and register.

Step 3: Submit registration form

• After an in-depth search and the mark is judged to be registrable, the applicant will proceed to submit a registration application.
• Agencies receiving and processing dossiers and collecting registration fees in Vietnam: National Office of Intellectual Property.

Step 4: Formality examination of the application

• The time limit for formal examination of a trademark application is 1 month from the filing date.
• The NOIP will consider the application for eligibility in terms of form, trademark template, application owner, filing right, classification, etc.
• If the enterprise’s application meets the conditions. The NOIP will issue a Notice of acceptance of a valid application and publish the application.
• If the enterprise’s application does not meet the conditions. The NOIP will issue a Notice of Non-acceptance of the application and request the enterprise to amend it. The application owner and the applicant’s representative shall make amendments as required. Then, proceed to submit the revised official letter to the NOIP and pay an additional fee if the group is classified incorrectly.

Step 5: Publication of trademark application

• Time limit for publication of trademark application: 02 months from the date of notification of valid application acceptance.
• Contents of application announcement include: Information about valid applications stated in the notice of acceptance of valid applications, trademark samples and a list of goods and services.

Step 6: Substantive examination of the application

Time limit for substantive examination: 09 months from the date of application publication.

Step 7: Pay the fee for granting a trademark protection title

After receiving the notice of intention to grant a protection title, the applicant shall pay the granting fee.

Clients wishing to register trademarks in Vietnam and abroad, please contact Viet An Law for the fastest, most professional support at the most reasonable cost!