Subjects Eligible for Patent Protection Patent protection applies to technical solutions, which may fall into the following categories: Products:  Physical products: Includes tools, machines, equipment, components, electrical circuits, etc. These products are defined by their technical structure and design, enabling them to perform specific functions that meet human needs. Chemical products: Includes materials, compounds, food, […]

2.1. Determining the Patentability of an Invention Before submitting a patent application, it is essential to evaluate the invention based on the following factors: Assessing the protection criteria: Determine whether the invention meets the three key criteria of novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability. Checking against non-patentable subject matter: Verify whether the invention falls under […]

The patent registration process in Vietnam consists of the following steps: Filing the patent application at the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IP Vietnam). The office examines the formal validity of the application within 1-2 months. Formal examination (1-3 months from the filing date): The application and accompanying documents are reviewed for compliance. If all […]

Scenario: An individual submits a patent application to the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (NOIP) for a new algorithm to rapidly compute prime numbers. Reason for Rejection: According to Article 59 of the Intellectual Property Law of Vietnam, certain subjects are not eligible for patent protection, including: Discoveries, scientific theories, and mathematical methods. In this […]

According to Clause 12, Article 4 of the Intellectual Property Law 2005 (amended and supplemented in 2022), an invention is a technical solution presented in the form of a product or process, designed to solve a specific problem through the application of natural laws. An invention is eligible for protection when it meets the following […]