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Country guide · Updated October 2026

Trademark registration in Vietnam

Who registers trademarks in Vietnam, what it costs, how long it takes and what foreign owners need — with links to the official sources and IP firms that can file for you.

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Quick answer

Trademarks in Vietnam are registered with the Intellectual Property Office of Viet Nam, Ministry of Science and Technology (IP Viet Nam); the official application filing fee is VND 150,000. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Vietnam can be designated through the Madrid System.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
IP Viet Nam
Official fee
VND 150,000
Madrid Protocol
Member since 2006
Protection
10 years from filing date
Multi-class filing
Allowed

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Official fees in Vietnam

Official feeAmount
Application filing fee (per application)
Official fee (lệ phí); reduced by 50% to 75,000 for payments made 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026		VND 150,000
Search fee (per class, up to 6 goods/services)
Plus 30,000 per additional item from the 7th		VND 180,000
Examination fee (per class, up to 6 goods/services)
Plus 120,000 per additional item from the 7th		VND 550,000
Publication of applicationVND 120,000
Certificate grant fee
Plus 100,000 for each additional class; official fee halved for payments made 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026		VND 120,000
Registration (entry in the register) feeVND 120,000
Renewal fee (per class)
Official fee halved for payments made 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026; late renewal surcharge of 10% per month (5% during the reduction period)		VND 100,000
Renewal request examination feeVND 160,000
Certificate use fee on renewal (per class, 10 years)VND 700,000

Official office fees only (schedule as of 2026-10). Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.

How to register a trademark in Vietnam

  1. Search earlier marks for conflicts.
  2. File the application in Vietnamese with IP Viet Nam, classifying goods and services by Nice class and paying filing, search and examination fees.
  3. IP Viet Nam carries out a formality examination.
  4. The accepted application is published in the Industrial Property Official Gazette, after which third parties can submit opinions.
  5. IP Viet Nam carries out a substantive examination.
  6. If the mark is accepted, pay the certificate, registration and publication fees to receive the registration certificate.

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years from the filing date, renewable.
  • Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.
  • Rights system: first to file.

Filing from abroad

  • Local agent: Foreign individuals without permanent residence in Vietnam, and foreign organisations or individuals without a production or business establishment in Vietnam, must file through a lawful representative in Vietnam (an IP representation service).
  • Language: Vietnamese; foreign-language words in the mark must be transcribed or translated into Vietnamese

Firms on TrademarksHub that cover Vietnam can act as your local agent — see firms.

Madrid Protocol

Vietnam is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 2006). You can designate it in an international application filed through your home office, or file a national application directly. A local firm can advise which route is cheaper for your classes and timeline.

Trademark classes

Nice Classification; goods and services must be grouped by Nice class. Search and examination fees are charged per class covering up to 6 goods/services, with a surcharge for each further item. One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Vietnam compares

Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid

Good to know in Vietnam

  • A temporary 50% reduction of official industrial property fees (lệ phí), including the filing, certificate and renewal fees, applies to payments made between 1 July 2025 and 31 December 2026 under Circular No. 64/2025/TT-BTC.
  • Examination and search fees are charged per class for up to 6 goods or services, with a per-item surcharge from the 7th item, so long specifications cost more.
  • Foreign applicants without residence or a business establishment in Vietnam must file through a lawful representative in Vietnam.
  • A registration can be terminated if the mark has not been used for 5 consecutive years without justifiable reasons.
  • The Law on Intellectual Property was substantially amended by Law No. 131/2025/QH15, in force from 1 April 2026.
  • Vietnam is a member of the Madrid Protocol (since 11 July 2006).

Questions

Is Vietnam part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Vietnam since 11 July 2006, so Vietnam can be designated in an international registration.
How much does it cost to register a trademark in Vietnam?
Under Circular No. 263/2016/TT-BTC the main official fees are VND 150,000 for filing, VND 180,000 search and VND 550,000 examination per class (up to 6 items), VND 120,000 publication, and certificate and registration fees of VND 120,000 each. The filing and certificate fees are halved for payments made until 31 December 2026.
Which office registers trademarks in Vietnam?
The Intellectual Property Office of Viet Nam (IP Viet Nam), under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Can one trademark application cover several classes in Vietnam?
Yes. Fees are charged per class, each covering up to 6 goods or services, with an extra fee for each additional item.
How long does a trademark registration last in Vietnam?
A registration certificate expires 10 years after the filing date and can be renewed for further 10-year periods without limit.
Do foreign companies need a local agent to register a trademark in Vietnam?
Yes, unless they are resident or have a production or business establishment in Vietnam; otherwise they must file through a lawful representative in Vietnam.