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ahoa law office main services i. ip rights
AHOA LAW OFFICE was set up in 2003 as a very dynamic firm to assist domestic and international customers in seeking Intellectual Property right protection and obtaining marketplace in Vietnam and ASEAN.We started our services in intellectual property, business, investment consultancy, professional training and education in light of Vietnamese Governments Policy of opening to the outside world and reforming its economy. AHOA LAW OFFICE is confident to be your gateway to Vietnam market as it is operated by experienced and professional founders and skilled staffs.Our mission is Professional, Effectiveness and Reasonable Cost.We help customers express themselves and generate business assets from their intellectual property and assist them in enforcement activities to protect their legitimate rights.It is our policy to offer customers high quality, innovative, cost-effective and practical legal services Introduction AHOA LAW OFFICE 181/3 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Ward 5, District 3 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. (84) 0838328230/8231 [email protected] [email protected] AHOA LAW OFFICE Which services AHOA provide? We provide very efficient services in conection with: I. IP RIGHTS II. BUSINESS LAW Invention & Utility Solution Corporate Trademark, Trade Name & Geographical indication Investment Industrial Design Commerce Copyright & Related Rights Employment Trade Secret Tax, Finance & Banking Dispute resolution & enforcement of IP rights Real Estate & Construction Licensing, franchising and technology transfer Dispute Resolution Protection against unfair competition Management & evaluation of intellectual assets AHOA LAW OFFICE MAIN SERVICES I. IP RIGHTS Invention & Utility Solution Which services AHOA provide? TRADEMARK Trademark, Trade Name & Geographical indication Industrial Design DESIGN Copyright & Related Rights Trade Secret Dispute resolution & enforcement of IP rights CONVENTION & UTIL SOLUTION Licensing, franchising and technology transfer Protection against unfair competition Management & evaluation of intellectual assets COPYRIGHT & RELATED RIGHT DISPUTE RESOLUTION & ENFORCEMENT Detail of Trademark Filing Requirement TRADEMARK REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Applicant Information ✓ 1 ✓ 2 Signed Power of Attorney ✓ 3 Priority documents, if any ✓ 4 Sample of Mark Back Next AHOA LAW OFFICE 181/3 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City (84) 0838328230/8231 [email protected] [email protected] FLOWCHART FOR OBTAINING TRADEMARK REGISTRATIONS IN VIETNAM 1 month Amendment Filing Formality Examination 3 months Acceptance of Application 1 month Publication of Application Application having defects Request for Amendment No amendment is made or satisfied 2 months 1st Appeal Refusal of Application No Appeal Amendment 2nd Appeal NOIP COURT Application is abandoned Acceptance of Application 2 months Substantive Application needs to be amended Request for Examination written opinion Criteria for protection are met 9 months 1 month No amendment is made or satisfied 2 months Criteria for protection are not met Refusal of Granting Notice of Allowance 1 month MOST Payment of fee Grant of Registration 1st Appeal No Appeal Application is abandoned Fee is unpaid Application is abandoned Publication of Registration NOIP 2nd Appeal MOST COURT Acceptance of Granting NOTE NOIP Applicant 1 Back Next Detail of Industrial Design Filing Requirement INDUSTRIAL DESIGN REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ✓ 1 ✓ 2 ✓ 3 Priority documents, if any ✓ 4 Patent Specification and Claims ✓ 5 Drawings (if any) Applicant Information Signed Power of Attorney Back Next AHOA LAW OFFICE 181/3 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City (84) 0838328230/8231 [email protected] [email protected] FLOWCHART FOR OBTAINING IND DESIGN PATENT IN VIETNAM 1 month Amendment Filing 1 month Formality Examination 3 months Acceptance of Application 2 months Publication of Application Application having defects Criteria for protection are met 1 month 1st Appeal Refusal of Application No Appeal 2nd Appeal NOIP MOST COURT Application is abandoned Acceptance of Application 2 months Substantive Application needs to be amended Request for Examination written opinion No amendment is made or satisfied 2 months Criteria for protection are not met Refusal of Granting Notice of Allowance 1 month No amendment is made or satisfied 2 months Amendment 7 months Request for Amendment Payment of fee Grant of Design Patent 1st Appeal No Appeal Application is abandoned Fee is unpaid Application is abandoned Publication of Design Patent NOIP 2nd Appeal MOST COURT Acceptance of Granting NOTE NOIP Applicant 1 Back Next Detail of Patent Filing Requirement INVENTION/ UTILITY SOLUTION REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ✓ 1 ✓ 2 ✓ 3 Priority documents, if any ✓ 4 Patent Specification and Claims ✓ 5 Drawings (if any) Applicant Information Signed Power of Attorney Back Next AHOA LAW OFFICE 181/3 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City (84) 0838328230/8231 [email protected] [email protected] FLOWCHART FOR OBTAINING INVENTION/UTIL SOLUTION PATENTS IN VIETNAM Filing Formality Examination 1 month Amendment Application having defects 3 months 42 months Acceptance of Application 2 months Publication of Application Request for Substantive Examination Refusal of Application No Appeal No request for Substantive Exam is filed Request for Amendment 1st Appeal No amendment is made or satisfied 3 months 2nd Appeal NOIP COURT Application is abandoned Acceptance of Application Application is abandoned 2 months Amendment Substantive Criteria for protection are not met w Request for n ritten opinio Examination 2 months 1 month Criteria for protection are met 18 months Notice of Allowance Payment of fee 1 month Grant of Patent Refusal of Granting No Appeal Fee is unpaid Publication of Patent MOST 1st Appeal Application is abandoned Application is abandoned NOIP No amendment is made or satisfied 2nd Appeal MOST COURT Acceptance of Granting NOTE NOIP Applicant 1 Back Next COPYRIGHT & RELATED RIGHT AHOA LAW OFFICE provides the legal services: following Giving opinion on matters concerning the protection of copyright and neighboring rights, including: Conducting searches on information concerning the registration of copyrights; Advising and proceeding with the registration of copyrights; Providing legal advice on, and representing clients in negotiations and the preparation of the licensing and/or assignment contract of copyright and other copyright-related contracts; Appealing against decisions on the granting or refusal of granting a certificate of registration of copyright. Giving opinion and representation for clients in the enforcement of copyright and neighboring rights, including: Making contact with the infringers in order to request that they stop their infringements; Coordinating with the State competent authorities and making requests to them to take actions against infringers; Taking part, as lawyers to protect clients’ interest, in civil proceedings at courts involving copyright infringements. Giving opinion on information technology law, such as the copyright protection of computer software, or works distributed through the Internet. AHOA LAW OFFICE VĂN PHÒNG LUẬT SƯ A HÒA 181/3 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 181/3 CMT8, P.5, Q.3,TP. HCM 08.38328230/8231 [email protected] (84) 0838328230/8231 [email protected] [email protected] Back Next DISPUTE RESOLUTION & ENFORCEMENT OF IP RIGHTS AHOA LAW OFFICE is ONE of the most successful intellectual property law firm in Vietnam, working in effective cooperation with the Vietnamese State competent authorities in enforcement actions in connection with trademark, copyright and patent infringements to assure that our clients’ intellectual property rights are protected consistent with the corporate goals and strategies in the market. Back Next Providing legal advice and representing clients before the State competent authorities in dealing with appeals concerning the acquisition of industrial property rights, including: Appealing against decisions on the refusal of granting titles of protection for industrial property objects; Opposing applications for registration of industrial property objects; Appealing against decisions on the granting title of protection for industrial property objects; Giving advice and representation for clients before the State competent authorities in the enforcement of their industrial property rights in Vietnam, including: Obtaining from the State competent authority an evaluation and conclusion on any alleged infringing acts of industrial property objects; Making contact with infringers and requesting that they to stop their infringements; Requesting that the State competent authorities take appropriate actions against infringers; Conducting anti-counterfeiting campaigns on behalf of many famous brand owners; Taking part, as lawyers to protect clients’ interests, in civil proceedings at courts involving intellectual property disputes AHOA LAW OFFICE VĂN PHÒNG LUẬT SƯ A HÒA 181/3 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 181/3 CMT8, P.5, Q.3,TP. HCM 08.38328230/8231 [email protected] (84) 0838328230/8231 [email protected] [email protected] AHOA LAW OFFICE MAIN SERVICES II. Which services AHOA provide? BUSINESS LAW Corporate Investment Commerce Employment Tax, Finance & Banking Real Estate & Construction Dispute Resolution Back Next AHOA LAW OFFICE Your Logo 181/3 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City (84) 0838328230/8231 [email protected] [email protected]
