Map of Geographical Indications in Viet Nam

Map of Geographical Indications in Viet Nam

In order to provide the public with general information of the geographical indications currently protected in Vietnam as well as to meet requirements of local provinces, the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam (NOIP) has recently launched the trial version of Distribution Map of products bearing GIs of Vietnam… In order to provide the […]

Procedures for Obtaining a Geographical Indication

Procedures for Obtaining a Geographical Indication

The whole procedure from filing to registration is shown in the flow chart below. (1)    Filing the application       The application for a GI registration must be filed directly or by mail to the National Office of Intellectual Property of Viet Nam (NOIP) or its brand offices in Ho Chi Minh City or Da […]

Required documents of Geographical Indication applications

Required documents of Geographical Indication applications

Documents, samples and information identifying a geographical indication registered for protection in a geographical indication registration application include: The name or sign being the geographical indication; The product bearing the geographical indication; The description of peculiar characteristics and quality, or reputation of the product bearing the geographical indication and particular elements of natural conditions decisive […]