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1. What is the invention of tools and process in printing?

Vietnamese intellectual property law currently defines inventions as technical solutions in the form of products or process that apply natural principles in order to resolve particular issues in our life. When applying for a patent, an invention can be granted an Invention patent or Utility solution patent, depending on the nature of the invention.

An Invention patent is granted when the following conditions are satisfied:

- The invention is novel;

- The invention is creative;

- The invention is susceptible of industrial application.

A Utility solution patent is granted if the invention meets the following conditions:

- The invention is not common knowledge;

- The invention is novel;

- The invention is susceptible of industrial application.

When register inventions with the competent state agencies, the inventions will be classified in different Sections and Classes according to the International Patent Classification. According to the current version of International Patent Classification, inventions of tools and process in printing are classified into Class B41, B42, B43 and B44 of Subsection Printing - Section B. This Subsection mainly includes inventions in:

- Printing machines, printer, photocopier, lining machines, typewriters, stamps;

- Machines or accessories for making, setting, or distributing type, photographic or photoelectronic composing devices;

- Processes for the manufacture or reproduction of printing surfaces;

- Bookbinding machines, devices or tools;

- Books, book covers, loose leaves,

- Implements for writing or drawing

- Decorative arts;

- Machines, apparatus or tools for artistic work, for example for sculpturing, guilloching, carving, branding or inlaying;

- Special designs or pictures.

2. Why should you register the inventions of tools and process in printing in Vietnam?

The industry of printing is more and more developing in Vietnam due to the huge demand of people. In a developing industry like this, the competitiveness is really intense. In order to survive and compete with other competitors in the market, companies always have to research and apply new technologies, products, methods of production. These technologies, products or methods are inventions and need to be registered as soon as possible by the owner. By registering for the protection of inventions, the owner of the inventions will receive the following benefits:

First, a patent will strengthen the competitive advantage and the position of a company in the market. The invention owner has the exclusive rights to use the invention and there is no company, organization, or individual allowed to use the invention without the prior approval of the owner.

Second, a patent will provide competent state agency a legal ground to identify the lawful owner of the invention in case there is any dispute related to the invention. The patent is also a legal basis for the competent state agency to determine appropriate administrative action to handle any infringement.

Third, after being granted a patent, the owner can use the patent to contribute to the capital of other companies as property without the risk of being copied or stolen.

Fourth, the owner can also announce the invention to the public and receive money from selling or licensing other companies, organizations or individuals to use the inventions.

Fifth, a company with new inventions will be considered as an innovative company and products of this company will attract more customers.

These are the reasons why Minh Khue Law Firm always encourages our clients to carry out the procedure of invention registration in order to protect the invention and enjoy the benefits of it.

3. How to register the inventions of tools and process in printing in Vietnam?

The dossier of inventions registration for tools and process in printing shall be prepared with the following documents according to the provisions of Vietnamese intellectual property law:

- 02 copies of Invention Registration Application form (in accordance with the prescribed form);

- 02 copies of invention description;

- 02 copies of Request for Protection of invention/utility solution;

- Receipts of state fees and charges;

- Power of attorney (if applied through an industrial property representative);

- Transfer contract of the right to apply (if any);

- Documents certifying the right to registration (if beneficiary from others);

- Documents proving the priority (if the invention registration application requires priority right).

4. Procedures of registration of inventions of tools and process in printing in Vietnam?

The state agency that is competent to evaluate and issue a patent is the National Office of Intellectual Property. The applicant may file the registration application directly or via postal service to the official address of NOIP, or to one of representative offices of NOIP in Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang City.

After the applicant submits the dossier, the NOIP will start to evaluate the invention registration application through the following steps:

First step: Evaluate the form of the application

Second step: Publish the application information in the Industrial Property Official Gazette

Third step: Evaluate the content of the application

Fourth step: Grant and record the Patent for the invention

5. Where to register the inventions of tools and process in printing in Vietnam?

According to the intellectual property law of Vietnam, foreign entities can only register their inventions through an industrial property representative in Vietnam. Minh Khue Law Firm has counseled and helped many domestic as well as foreign clients in carrying out the procedure of registration of inventions in Vietnam. Minh Khue Law Firm has been licensed as an industrial property representative in Vietnam since August 2017 by the NOIP, with the representative code is 226.

All the procedures will be carried out by the Intellectual Property Department of Minh Khue Law Firm based in Room 2007, 20th Floor, C2 Building, Vincom Tran Duy Hung, Tran Duy Hung Street, Trung Hoa Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi city.

Person in charge of Intellectual Property Department of Minh Khue Law Firm:

Lawyer: To Thi Phuong Dzung

Email: dung@luatminhkhue.vn;

Phone number: + 84986 386 648

The completed register dossier will be submitted at: National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam.

Address: 384-386 Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan Trung, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi

After the application is submitted, the National Office of Intellectual Property will record and issue the application number.

6. Contact to register the inventions of tools and process in printing in Vietnam?

Please contact: Minh Khue Law Company Limited

Address: Room 2007, C2 building, Vincom Tran Duy Hung, Trung Hoa ward, Cau Giay district, Ha Noi city.

Phone number: + 84986 386 648 - Lawyer: To Thi Phuong Dzung

Email: dung@luatminhkhue.vn

Best Regards,

Intellectual Property Department - Minh Khue Law Company Limited