On April 24, 2026, the Customs Authority issued Official Letter No. 15662/CHQ-GSQL providing guidance to enterprises on the use of the ® symbol on labels of imported products.
Main contents:
1. Regarding the ® symbol
– The use of the ® symbol may be considered a violation if it causes misunderstanding that the trademark is protected in Vietnam while in fact:
- It is not or has not yet been protected
- An application has been filed but no certificate has been granted
- The protection title has expired
– It is not a violation if information on the trademark protection status in Vietnam is presented truthfully and accurately.
(Article 7 of Circular 11/2015/TT-BKHCN amended and supplemented in Article 1.5 of Circular 06/2024/TT-BKHCN)
2. Regarding supplementary labels
Supplementary labels must:
- Be a Vietnamese translation of the original label
- Supplement missing mandatory contents
- Ensure accuracy and not misrepresent the original content
(Article 40.3 of Decree 37/2026/ND-CP)
3. Handling of violations
Providing incorrect information on trademark protection status is subject to a fine ranging from VND 10,000,000 to VND 20,000,000.
(Article 6.1.b Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP amended and supplemented in Decree 126/2021/ND-CP and Decree 46/2024/ND-CP).
(According to Official Letter No. 15662/CHQ-GSQL dated April 24, 2026)
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