Types of inventions in Vietnam
- Invention
- Utility solution
Protection conditions
An invention shall be eligible for protection in the form of the grant of an invention patent when it satisfies the following conditions:
- It is novel
- It is of an inventive nature (does not apply to Utility Solutions)
- It is susceptible of industrial application
Validity
- Patent: from the grant date until the end of twenty (20) years after the filing date
- Utility solution: from the grant date until the end of ten (10) years after the filing date
PTVN will advise of the type of inventions needed, collate the necessary information, prepare the documentation and submit the application to the relevant authority on your behalf.