Cancellation Of Registered Trademarks in Vietnam and Practical Lessons

Trademark cancellation (do not confuse invalidation procedure) is a legal procedure conducted by a third party against a registered trademark with the main purpose of helping a junior trademark overcome the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (VNIPO) refusal due to a likelihood of confusion with a senior trademark. In addition, a successful revocation of a trademark also paves the way for the junior trademark owner to bar the senior trademark owner from doing business with such cancelled trademark. Our short article below provides helpful information on cancellation procedures and practical lessons in Vietnam