Category Archives: Q&A

Are diagnostic kits patentable in VIETNAM?

Yes. Diagnostic kits are patentable in Vietnam...

Does VIETNAM accept claims for methods of treating a patient suffering from a disorder by drug X?

No. Method of treatment claims have never been acceptable in Vietnam. In the past, such...

Does Vietnam recognize second medical use claims?

No. Claims in the “use” format are objected to on the ground that the subject-matter...

What is patentable in Vietnam?

Patentable subject is any product or process excluding the following: Discoveries, scientific theories; mathematical methods;...

What is time frame for a national phase of a PCT application?

Under the Law on Intellectual Property and its regulations, patent applications, including national stage applications,...

It is possible to make voluntary amendments to the application/claims during the prosecution?

Yes. Any voluntary amendments can be filed at any time during the prosecution, provided that...

How long does it take to obtain a patent in Vietnam?

In general, due to the backlog of the NOIP, it would take 3-4 years from...

Does VIETNAM permit divisional applications to be filed, and if so, what is the deadline for filing ?

Yes. One or more divisional applications can voluntarily be filed at any time during the...

It is possible to extend the deadline of filing a request for patent application in Vietnam?

A request for substantive examination must be filed by 48 months from the earliest priority...

Is there any differences of charges between PCT route and other routes in Vietnam?

No. The same schedule of charges, including official’s fees and attorneys’ fees shall be applied...