Vietnam to run pilot automation of patent applicationsVietNamNet Bridge – The intellectual property (IP) registration process, which lasts 36-42 months, will be shortened to 36 months from June 1 next year. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is recently signed by the Intellectual Property Office under the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Korea Intellectual Property Office.— Photo qdnd.vnThe change is regulated in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recently signed by the Intellectual Property Office under the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Korea Intellectual Property Office. The MOU aims at strengthening intellectual property (IP) management. The MOU focuses on setting up IP rights in Vietnam, enhancing the quality of examination of patent applications and the system of automation of administration of industrial property registration applications. Under the agreement, Korean-origin applications submitted to the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam will receive an accelerated appraisal process if they meet all requirements.

Source: VietNamNet News June 01, 2018 08:26 UTC