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By: Elite Law Firm
How did the number of industrial design applications submitted to the national system change in 2022?
The number of applications for industrial designs filed to the national system in 2022 was 2,992, which was a decrease of 11.5% compared to the 3,378 applications in 2021.
How did the number of international applications for industrial designs change in 2022?
In 2022, there were 352 international applications for industrial designs, representing a decrease of 3% from the 363 applications recorded in 2021.
What was the total number of national and international industrial design applications received in 2022?
The combined total of national and international industrial design applications received in 2022 was down by 10.6%, reaching 3,741 applications compared to 3,378 in 2021.
How did the processing of industrial design applications change in 2022?
The total number of processed applications, including both refusals and accepted protections, reached 2,909 in 2022, indicating a slight increase of 0.1% from the 2,906 applications processed in 2021.
Did the examination of industrial design applications meet the requirements in 2022?
Yes, in 2022, the examination of industrial design applications generally met the requirements of quantity and processing progress. Various measures were taken by IP Viet Nam to address the backlog of industrial design applications submitted before January 1, 2021.
What were some of the issues faced in handling industrial design applications in the past year?
Despite the positive outcomes, there were still challenges in the industrial design application processing. Notably, evaluation times for the form of certain industrial design applications did not adhere to regulations. Additionally, backlogs from previous years remained unresolved, indicating a multi-year issue.
What were the reasons for the limitations in industrial design application processing?
One of the contributing factors to the limitations was the increasing workload coupled with insufficient and delayed facilities and human resource supplementation. This shortage had accumulated over the years.
What solutions will IP Viet Nam implement in 2023 to address the existing problems?
In 2023, IP Viet Nam plans to enact a range of integrated solutions to tackle ongoing issues. This includes applying a new Regulation on the examination of industrial design registration applications, replacing the older version from 2009.
Source: IPVietnam
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