Trademark Registration in Vietnam

Protecting your brand before you enter the market

Vietnam follows a first-to-file system, so the first company to file a trademark generally obtains the rights to it. MSC helps foreign companies register trademarks in Vietnam early, before distributors, partners or competitors file the same brand. Filings are made through licensed industrial property representatives in our partner network.

Our services include:

Trademark search: Checking existing marks to assess the chance of registration and the risk of conflict.
National filing: Preparing and filing applications with the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam.
Madrid filing: Designating Vietnam through an international registration under the Madrid System.
Office actions and oppositions: Responding to examination objections and third-party oppositions.
Renewal and monitoring: Tracking renewal dates and watching for conflicting marks and infringement.

Trademark registration in Vietnam often takes more than a year, so filing should start early, ideally before your first shipment or partner agreement. See also: our team and partner law firms.