Register to protect corporate and cooperative trademarks

I. Overview of trademark protection registration

1. Brand concept

• A trademark is a sign used to distinguish goods and services of organizations and individuals.
• Trademarks can be words, images, symbols or a combination of these elements.

2. The importance of trademark protection

• Helps customers easily identify and differentiate products/services.
• Create reputation and brand for businesses/cooperatives.
• Prevent infringement and unfair competition.

II. Trademark registration registration process

1. Prepare documents

• Trademark registration application
• Brand description and product/service category
• Authorization letter (if any)

2. Submit

• Submit directly or by mail to the Intellectual Property Office.
• Pay fees according to regulations.

3. Appraisal and issuance of Certificate

• The Intellectual Property Department conducts dossier appraisal.
• If valid, issue a Trademark Registration Certificate.

III. Rights and obligations of the trademark owner

1. Owner’s rights

• Use, allow others to use the trademark.
• Prevent others from using the trademark without permission.
• Exclusively protected during the validity period.

2. Owner’s obligations

• Use the trademark for its intended purpose, without causing confusion.
• Maintain business activities related to the brand.
• Pay periodic renewal fees to maintain the certificate.

IV. Meaning of registering trademark protection

• Create brand value and reputation for businesses/cooperatives.
• Protect the legal rights of the owner.
• Contribute to improving competitiveness in the market.

Registering and protecting trademarks is an important measure to help businesses/cooperatives affirm their brands, protect legal rights and increase competitiveness in the market.