With the stability of the domestic economic situation, the handling of trademark applications in 2024 achieved significant results. The number of national trademark applications filed in Viet Nam was 63,961, an increase of 5.4% compared to the previous year. Particularly, 64,091 national trademark applications were processed, an increase of 21.5% compared to the same period in  2023. Despite the shortage of human resources and other obstacles, the results IP Viet Nam achieved in processing trademark applications have effected the great endeavor of all staff. 

In addition to efforts to resolve the backlog of trademark applications, the examination of applications for amendment and transfer as well as the formality examination of applications have been ensured in progress and quality. The handling of trademark applications which were opposed to be granted by third parties has shown positive improvements 

Along with the processing of trademark applications, IP Viet Nam also carries out several tasks to increase the number of applications processed and improve the quality of examined applications. With the aim of enhancing the productivity and quality of trademark examination, IP Viet Nam has been developing the Internal Regulation on Trademark Examination and the Industrial Property Administration System (WIPO IPAS), serving digitalization and enhancing the efficiency of application management; training and guiding new examiners to supplement the currently insufficient human resources. 

In terms of international cooperation activities, IP Viet Nam has actively participated in ASEAN Trademark Working Group to harmonize legal frameworks within the region, coordinated with IP offices of other countries to organize trademark seminars, workshops, and training courses, and had its staff learn and share experiences to improve professional qualifications, etc. 

International cooperation projects were continually implemented to improve the capacity of IP Viet Nam, including the JICA Project on Strengthening Industrial Property Examination Capacity of IP Viet Nam. Accordingly, the project has supported IP Viet Nam on improving management methods, developing quality control documentation, and enhancing trademark examination skills, with the initial phase related to trademarks already completed. Upon completion, the project is expected to significantly improve the efficiency of trademark application processing, both in terms of time and examination quality. 

Overcoming significant challenges to achieve remarkable results in trademark application processing in 2024 provides a basis for the IP Viet Nam to accelerate trademark application processing in 2025. 

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