Rice crackers contain several antioxidant compounds, which help to protect cells from DNA damage, prevent the aging process, and reduce the risk of disease. With increasing awareness of its health benefits and diverse culinary cultures, the demand for rice crackers has grown significantly. From rice crackers becoming an increasingly important and notable segment in the culinary field, many businesses promote brand value to distinguish themselves from other businesses. In the article below, Viet An Law Firm will present to clients about trademark registration of rice cracker products in Vietnam.
Trademark means any sign used to distinguish goods or services of different organizations or individuals. Signs eligible for being registered as trademarks must be visible ones in the form of letters, numerals, words, pictures, and images, including three-dimensional images or their combinations, presented in one or several given colors. Trademarks are often used to build reputations, and attract clients’ awareness and trust towards a specific brand. Vietnam’s Intellectual Property Law also provides the following definition of a trademark: Trademark is any sign used to distinguish goods or services of different organizations and individuals (Clause 16, Article 4 of the Intellectual Property Law).
When verifying a dossier of trademark registration, it is necessary to specifically identify the classes of goods bearing the trademark to determine the scope of protection. According to the Nice classification applied in Vietnam from January 1, 2024, rice cracker products belong to:
Rice crackers, crackers made from rice flour.
Buy and sell rice crackers; advertising and marketing for sales; exhibition and display of products for commercial purposes.
Ichi Japanese rice crackers are produced on the exclusive technology line of the Kameda Seika (Japanese Company). The trademark registration application date was April 9, 2015, and was granted on October 2, 2017, with the overall trademark protection and combined trademark model.
Title holder: Thien Ha Kameda Joint Stock Company was established on June 19, 2013
Application number: VN-4-2015-08203
Diploma number: 4-0288807-00
Goods/services class of Thien Ha Kameda Joint Stock Company:
Class 30: Cracker products made from rice flour.
With a reputable brand in the Vietnamese market, Ichi brings to Vietnamese consumers rice cracker products of Japanese standard quality that are processed to suit Vietnamese tastes.
One One is a rice cracker brand belonging to One One Vietnam Food Joint Stock Company, established in 2007. One One rice cracker is granted ISO 22000: 2005 food hygiene and safety certificate by BSI. Management certificate HACCP- Hazard analysis and critical control points. One One rice cracker products are crystallized from fragrant rice grains from the delta regions in Vietnam, combined with skillful processing from skilled workers and advanced technology.
Richy Group is one of the leading confectionery manufacturing companies and is in the top 10 reputable food companies in Vietnam. Richy’s confectionery is currently present in over 30 countries around the world and is favored by many people. One of Richy’s products that is popular with many people is Richy rice crackers. Products are manufactured on closed lines and modern technological machinery to bring consumers the best and highest quality products.
Before submitting an application for trademark protection registration for a product, businesses should perform a trademark search for their products. Trademark search helps trademark registrants know whether their trademark is identical or similar to protected trademarks. Simultaneously, check whether the information on the issued Trademark Certificate is accurate with the data in the information system of the National Office of Intellectual Property to promptly make corrections.
To register, after conducting a preliminary and in-depth search at Viet An Law to determine the possibility of protection, the applicant must follow these steps:
From the date that it is received by the National Office of Intellectual Property, the trademark registration application is considered in the following order:
At the end of the substantive examination period, the National Office of Intellectual Property issues a notice of intention to grant or refuse to provide a Trademark Protection Certificate and clearly states the reasons.
After notification of intention to issue a trademark, the applicant pays the fee for providing a trademark certificate. The National Office of Intellectual Property issues and announces the Trademark Registration Certificate to the owner within 01-02 months from the date of payment for providing the Trademark Registration Certificate.
Dossier trademark registration in Vietnam for rice cracker products
Clients who need help with trademark registration in Vietnam for rice cracker products, please contact Viet An Law for the fastest, most professional support at the most reasonable cost!
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