The prolonged patent examination process remains a major concern for many inventors and enterprises looking to enter the Vietnamese market. Having to wait years for a patent grant can lead to missed commercialization opportunities or render the technology obsolete before it even receives protection. To provide readers with a comprehensive overview of this procedure as […]

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 […]