Dong Nai launches industrial property registration support program

On the afternoon of July 31, a delegation from the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam under the Ministry of Science and Technology, led by Tran Giang Khue, Head of its Southern Representative Office, held a working session with the Dong Nai Department of Science and Technology to launch activities supporting businesses and other entities in preparing and filing applications to establish industrial property rights.

Tran Giang Khue, Head of the Southern Representative Office of the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam, introduces cooperation programs to support businesses. Photo: Pham Sen

Speaking at the meeting, Vo Hoang Khai, Deputy Director of the Dong Nai Department of Science and Technology, said that the creation, protection, management, and commercialization of intellectual property assets play a vital role in strengthening brands, enhancing product value, expanding markets, and supporting the sustainable development of enterprises. However, many businesses, cooperatives, manufacturing establishments, universities, and other entities across the city still face challenges in identifying intellectual property assets, establishing industrial property rights, and exploiting and commercializing intellectual property rights. He noted that the delegation’s direct consultation and support program is both timely and highly practical for the locality. It is expected to strengthen efforts to create, protect, manage, utilize, and develop intellectual property assets.

Vo Hoang Khai, Deputy Director of the Dong Nai Department of Science and Technology, speaks at the working session.

Under the program, from July 31 to August 2, the delegation is working with the Department of Science and Technology to meet with businesses and other entities, providing consultations and assistance in preparing and filing applications to establish industrial property rights. Businesses and organizations seeking advice may contact the consultation desk set up at the Dong Nai Department of Science and Technology throughout the three-day program.

Experts from the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam provide guidance to businesses on trademark registration procedures. Photo: Pham Sen

By Pham Sen – Translated by Mai Nga, Minho