# Trademark registration in Vietnam

> 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.

Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/vietnam
Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Intellectual Property Office of Viet Nam, Ministry of Science and Technology (IP Viet Nam)
- **Official fee:** VND 150,000 — Application filing fee (per application)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 2006
- **Protection:** 10 years from the filing date, renewable
- **Multi-class applications:** Allowed
- **Foreign applicants:** Foreign individuals without permanent residence in Vietnam, and foreign organisations or individuals without a producti…

## Official links
- Trademark office: http://www.ipvietnam.gov.vn/
- Official trademark search: https://branddb.wipo.int/en/IPO-VN/quicksearch/results?by=brandName
- Law: Law on Intellectual Property No. 50/2005/QH11 (amended by Laws No. 36/2009/QH12, 42/2019/QH14, 07/2022/QH15 and 131/2025/QH15) — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/12011
- Law: Decree No. 65/2023/ND-CP detailing the Law on Intellectual Property regarding industrial property rights — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/23885
- Law: Circular No. 23/2023/TT-BKHCN on procedures for the establishment of industrial property rights — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/23898
- Law: Circular No. 263/2016/TT-BTC on industrial property fees and charges — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/17240
- Law: Circular No. 64/2025/TT-BTC (temporary 50% reduction of industrial property official fees, 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026)

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

## Steps
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.

- **Language:** Vietnamese; foreign-language words in the mark must be transcribed or translated into Vietnamese
- **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.

## Good to know
- 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).

## FAQ
### 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.

## Sources
- Circular No. 263/2016/TT-BTC on industrial property fees (Ministry of Science and Technology): https://www.most.gov.vn/Images/FileVanBan/Thongtu263.doc
- WIPO Lex – Law on Intellectual Property No. 50/2005/QH11 (original text): https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/12011
- WIPO Lex – Viet Nam member profile: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/members/profile/VN
- WIPO Directory of IP offices – Viet Nam: https://www.wipo.int/directory/en/details.jsp?country_code=VN
- WIPO Global Brand Database – Viet Nam national collection: https://branddb.wipo.int/en/IPO-VN/quicksearch/results?by=brandName
- WIPO Lex: Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/ShowResults?search_what=C&treaty_id=8

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