Regulations on issuing duplicates/re-issuing patent certificates

Issuance of a copy of the copyright in case of joint ownership, the copyright is issued to the first owner on the list, other joint owners can request a copy and must pay a service fee for issuing a copy.

Reissue of VBBH when the diploma is lost, damaged, torn, dirty, faded to the point of being unusable, or is disassembled and cannot keep the seal.

1. The application file for issuing a copy/re-issuing a VBBH includes:

+ Application form for issuance of duplicate/re-issuance of VBBH (according to form No. 09 in Appendix II of Decree 65/2023/ND-CP) (Attached form);

+ Power of attorney (in case of submitting request through representative);

+ Copy of documents for payment of fees and charges as prescribed;

+ Other documents (if necessary).

2. Review period: 01 month from the date of application submission

3. Implementation results: Issue a Decision to issue a duplicate/reissue a certificate of ownership and publish it in the Industrial Property Gazette or a Decision to refuse to issue a duplicate/reissue a certificate of ownership. Return the duplicate/reissued certificate to the owner.

4. Fees and charges:

+ Fee for announcing the Decision to issue a copy/reissue a VBBH: 120,000 VND/application

+ Registration fee for Decision on issuance of duplicate/re-issuance of VBBH: 120,000 VND/VBBH

+ Service fee (temporarily not collected, will be collected later when there are specific regulations)

[Article 29.7 of Decree 65/2023/ND-CP]