Look up logos and brands: Detailed instructions

Article overview

Looking up logos and brands is an important step to help businesses protect intellectual property rights. This not only helps determine the uniqueness of the trademark but also avoids legal risks from violating the property rights of others. Furthermore, lookups also assist in building an effective brand strategy, ensuring prominence and recognition in a competitive market. Through this article, Long Phan will guide you on how to look up logos and brands in detail.

Instructions on how to look up logos and brands
Instructions on how to look up logos and brands

Is it necessary to search for a trademark before registering for protection?

According to the provisions of the Law on Intellectual Property 2005, the 2022 amendment and supplementation of trademark search before registering for protection is not a mandatory procedure but businesses are still encouraged to do it because this helps businesses determine whether Whether the trademark you intend to use is identical or similar to someone else’s registered trademark, thereby helping to avoid legal problems and disputes later.

Detailed instructions on how to look up logos and brands

Currently, businesses can look up logos and brands online, the steps are as follows:

Step 1: Visit the website of the Digital Library on Industrial Property of the Vietnam National Office of Intellectual Property.

Link: http://wipopublish.ipvietnam.gov.vn/wopublish-search/public/home?1

Step 2: Enter the brand information you want to search for.

After entering enough information, press “Search”

Step 3: Trademark lookup:

  • The screen will display the relevant brands as the information entered.
  • To know the exact information about the brands displayed in the search results, click on the series of numbers in the Single Number column.
  • Detailed information about the brand you are looking for will appear.
How to look up logos and brands?
How to look up logos and brands?

Latest trademark protection registration procedures

Profile components

Pursuant to Article 100 and Article 105 of the Law on Intellectual Property 2005, amended and supplemented in 2022; Article 24 of Circular 23/2023/TT-BKHCN, trademark protection registrants need to prepare the following documents:

  • Trademark registration declaration according to model number 08 (Appendix I Decree 65/2023/ND-CP).
  • The list of goods/services must be grouped according to the international classification table.
  • 05 brand samples attached.
  • Proof of payment of fees and charges.
  • Power of attorney (if submitted through an industrial property representation service organization).
  • Document confirming permission to use special signs (if any).
  • Documents proving registration rights (if applying to enjoy the rights of another person).
  • Documents proving priority rights (if priority is requested).

Some documents may be available in case of registration for protection of a collective mark or certification mark:

  • Regulations on the use of collective marks or certification marks.
  • Explanation about the characteristics and quality of the product.
  • Map of geographical area (if the mark certifies geographical origin).
  • Document of the People’s Committee of the province/city permitting the use of place names or signs indicating geographical origin.
Prepare dossiers for trademark protection registration
Prepare dossiers for trademark protection registration

Implementation process

Pursuant to Article 108, Article 109 and Article 110 of the Law on Intellectual Property 2005 (amended and supplemented in 2022), Article 8, Article 25 of Circular 23/2023/TT-BKHCN, the steps to carry out registration procedures Trademark protection is:

Step 1: Prepare documents

Complete necessary documents according to regulations, including declarations, trademark samples, and fee payment documents.

Step 2: Submit application

Paper application form:

  • Submit in person or by post to one of the application receiving points of the National Office of Intellectual Property:
  • Department headquarters in Hanoi.
  • Representative office in Ho Chi Minh city.
  • Representative office in Da Nang.
  • If submitting by post, you need to transfer the fee and send a Receipt with the application.

Online application form:

  • Register an account on the online application receiving system and have a digital certificate.
  • Declare and submit applications on the System.
  • After submitting, receive a Confirmation of submitting documents online.
  • Within 01 month, present the Confirmation Form and accompanying documents at the application reception point to complete the procedure.

Step 3: Application appraisal

  • Formal appraisal: Within 01 month from the date of receipt of application.
  • Application announcement: Within 02 months after the application is validly accepted.
  • Content appraisal: No more than 09 months from the date of publication of the application.

Step 4: Get results

  • After completing the appraisal steps, the National Office of Intellectual Property will notify the results to the applicant.
  • Following the above steps correctly and completely will help the trademark registration process go smoothly and effectively.

Quick logos and brands lookup guidance service at Long Phan

Looking up logos and brands is an important step to protect a business’s intellectual property. To help you easily carry out this process, Long Phan is proud to offer a quick and effective lookup guidance service. Long Phan’s services include:

  • General consultation on brand and logo ownership, helping customers clearly understand regulations.
  • Support customers to quickly search on the database of the Vietnam Intellectual Property Office to check previously registered trademarks or logos.
  • Support customers in drafting and preparing necessary documents to register logos and brands.
  • Help customers monitor the process of reviewing trademark registration applications, and assist in handling issues that arise during the review process.
  • Advise on how to handle disputes when they arise.

Consulting on other procedures and regulations related to intellectual property. Quick logos and brands lookup guidance service helps businesses, individuals and organizations check legality and protect property rights intellectual property and avoid violating the rights of others when using your logos and brands. With a team of consultants with many years of experience, Long Phan provides fast, accurate and dedicated service. Please contact Long Phan immediately via hotline: 0906735386 for timely support.