Registering logo copyright: The latest process today

Register logo copyright is an important step to protect a business’s intellectual property rights, helping to prevent unauthorized copying and use of logos. The latest logo copyright registration process today helps businesses easily carry out procedures related to protection, protect their brands firmly and enhance value in the eyes of customers. This not only protects legal rights but also builds a reputation for businesses in a competitive environment.

Why should you register your logo copyright?

Registering a logo copyright brings many important benefits to businesses, including:

• Protect intellectual property rights: Registering a logo copyright helps ensure legal ownership of your logo design, preventing others from copying or illegally using your logo without permission.
• Make a difference in the market: Logo is a strong brand recognition element. Copyright registration helps confirm the exclusivity of the logo, creating a difference and easily identifying the brand in the market.
• Building brand value: A copyright-protected logo will increase the brand value of the business, helping to enhance reputation and reliability in the eyes of customers and partners.
• Protect legal rights: If someone uses your logo without permission, you can stop the infringement and seek compensation. Copyright registration provides a solid legal basis in case rights need to be protected.
• Create opportunities for cooperation and transfer: By owning the copyright of the logo, you can easily transfer ownership or license the logo to others, thereby creating opportunities for cooperation and increasing revenue from the brand.
• Ensuring long-term sustainability: Once a logo has been registered and copyrighted, you can maintain ownership of the logo for a long time, as long as the copyright renewal is done on time.

Authority to register logo copyright

Pursuant to Article 51 of the Law on Intellectual Property 2005, amended and supplemented in 2022, box numbers 1 and 2, Section I Part I List of administrative procedures issued with Decision No. 3684/QD-BVHTTDL, the authority Logo copyright registration will belong to the Copyright Office.

Procedures for registering logo copyright

Registration documents

Pursuant to Article 50 of the Law on Intellectual Property 2005 (amended and supplemented in 2022) and Clause 1, Article 39 of Decree 17/2023/ND-CP, logo copyright registration documents include:

1. Copyright registration declaration for works of applied art according to sample number 02 Circular 08/2023/TT-BVHTTDL.
2. Copy of the work (Logo): Provide 02 copies of the logo (including electronic copies) or a fixed copy of the copyright registration logo.
3. Power of attorney (if any): If the applicant is not the author or copyright owner, a power of attorney from the author or copyright owner must be provided.
4. Documents proving ownership:

• If the owner is an individual, a copy of ID card, Citizen ID card or Passport must be provided.
• If the owner is an organization, it is necessary to provide a copy of the Business Registration Certificate or related legal documents.
• If the owner of the rights is assigned a creative task, a document confirming the assignment is required.
• If rights are transferred or inherited, a notarized transfer contract, donation or inheritance documents must be provided.

5. Written consent of co-authors (if any): If the logo has co-authors, the consent of the co-authors is required.
6. Written consent of the co-owners (if any): If copyright and related rights are jointly owned, the consent of the co-owners is required.
7. Written consent to use personal images (if any): If the logo uses another person’s personal image, that person’s written consent is required.

Implementation procedures

Pursuant to Clauses 5 to 8, Article 38 of Decree 17/2023/ND-CP, the steps to register logo copyright will include:

Step 1: Submit application for logo copyright registration.

Authors or copyright owners can directly submit logo copyright registration applications or authorize other organizations or individuals to submit applications on their behalf at one of the following locations:

• Copyright Department in Hanoi.
• Representative of the Copyright and Related Rights Registration Office of the Copyright Department in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Representative of the Copyright and Related Rights Registration Office of the Copyright Department in Da Nang City.

Applications can be submitted directly or by post to the competent authority, or online via the Public Service Portal of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Step 2: Document processing:

• Within 15 working days of receiving valid documents, the Copyright Office will issue a Copyright Registration Certificate for the logo.
• If the application is rejected, the Department will notify the applicant in writing.

Logo copyright registration fee

According to Circular 211/2016/TT-BTC, brand logos belong to works of applied art, so the brand logo registration fee in 2024 is 400,000 VND.

>>> See more: How much does it cost to register a company logo? Where to register?

Consulting services and support for implementing logo copyright registration procedures.

Registering a logo copyright not only helps protect your rights but also enhances brand value in the eyes of partners and customers. At Long Phan, we provide services to support you in carrying out logo copyright registration procedures:

• Consulting on regulations on copyright and logo copyright, helping you understand the process and importance of protecting brand logos.
• Support in drafting logo copyright registration documents that are accurate, complete and comply with current regulations.
• Consulting carefully evaluates your registration documents to ensure there are no errors and avoid rejection by competent authorities.
• On your behalf, submit logo copyright registration documents at the Copyright Office or competent agencies, helping you save time and effort.
• Track progress and update registration information.
• Consulting on transfer or licensing of logo use.
• Support procedures for registration and renewal of relevant intellectual property rights.

If you want to protect your brand and logo in the most effective and safe way, contact Long Phan today via the hotline 0906735386 to receive professional advice and support. We will accompany you every step of the way to protect your valuable intellectual property!