REGISTERED FOR PROTECTION OF THE REGIONAL NAME, WEBSITE IN VIETNAM

What is a domain name?

Domain Name could understand as a name used to identify addresses on the Internet, usually named after the business name, trademarks, services, products, copyrights, geographical indications,…The protection of the domain name registration website is similar to the protection of trademarks, the protection of the website domain name is necessary to avoid confusion. Principles of domain name registration “.vn” (refer to Article 6 of Circular No. 24/2015 / TT-BTTTT).

Example: Ipleader.vn

Why need to protect Domain names?

Domain name is also the intellectual property of organizations, individuals, or businesses. The domain name is an important part of eCommerce and is considered the brand name of the business on the Internet in order to impress customers and received their trust. Currently, most businesses are through e-commerce systems. Companies use the website as a tool to advertise and sell the product. Thus, owning an easy-to-remember and exclusive domain name is indispensable. Therefore, The registration of website domain name protection is an essential procedure for businesses. 

Register for domain name protection

Currently, the law does not have regulations on domain name protection for Website. Therefore, if enterprises want to protect, they can carry out the procedures to register for trademark protection in accordance with the Law on Intellectual Property.

Implementation process

  • Step 1: Selecting a domain name according to the registration principles specified in Article 6 of Circular No. 24/2015 /TT-BTTTT. Also, checking for the existence of the Domain Name
  • Step 2: Selecting the Registrar: The subject selects and contacts the domain name investor by his needs for advice on implementing domain name registration.
  • The Information which is about the domain name “.vn” investors, is published at the address http://nhadangky.vn
  • Step 3: Completing the registration procedure: completing the registration documents includes the domain name registration form according to the prescribed form and other identification documents.
  • Step 4: When the registrar performs the registration of the domain name, this domain name will be declared activated.
  • Step 5: Putting the domain name into use.

Register for Website protection

Registering website copyright protects the website of the enterprise from unauthorized copying and using. Registering website copyright includes:

Registering for copyright protection for Website interface in the form of applied art (homepage, category page)

Registering for copyright protection for Code Website in the form of Computer Program

Customers can choose one or both ways to register the copyright that protects their Website.

Why need to register website copyright

Registering website copyright is a protection of the Website from unfair competition. At the same time, it helps to prevent external infringements; when being registered properly, your application will be published on the Official Gazette, thus third parties can know to avoid infringing your interests which are protected by law..

Benefits of the protection of registration for Website 

  • Copyright registration of a website helps to protect the legal rights of the owner. If there is a dispute, this Registration Certificate will be the best proof proving the author’s ownership over the author of the Products.
  • Website copyright registration certificate which is also a document proving ownership of a work, could be used in valuing the company’s assets in the case related to equitization, merger, or acquisition.
  • In addition, the possession of an official Website with authentic content information will create confidence in potential partners and customers.

Website copyright registration dossier:

Website registration file protection in the form of applied art

Enterprises need to prepare the registration dossiers of website interface copyright  to submit to the Copyright Office:

  • Registration form of the website interface copyright;
  • A hard copy on A4 Paper with the company stamp or signature of the owner of the homepage, category page;
  • Letter of attorney – if the person who applies is authorized;
  • Vindictive documents evidence the right to file dossiers – if the applicant enjoys the right of another person due to inheritance, transfer, or inheritance.

Website registration file protection in the form of computer program

Enterprises need to prepare the registration dossiers of website interface copyright  to submit to the Copyright Office:

  • Registration form of the website interface copyright;
  • 02 CD contains the software content including the code, the printout of the homepage, the category page, and the installed file;
  • Letter of attorney for service company (if any);
  • Vindictive documents evidence the right to file dossiers – if the applicant enjoys the right of another person due to inheritance, transfer, or inheritance.;
  • Written consent of co-authors, if the work has co-authors (if any);
  • Written consent of co-owners, if copyrights and related rights are under joint ownership (if any).

After submitting the dossiers, if there are no problems arise after 30 days, the registration application for website protection will be approved. The Copyright Office will issue a Copyright Certificate for your website.

IP Leader Website Copyright Registration Service:

  • Advising customers on legal provisions, procedures, and other legal issues are related to website copyright registration.
  • Guiding customers to prepare necessary documents and records. Legal check, analysis, evaluation of customer documents provided.
  • Drafting website copyright registration documents.
  • The representative for customers completes the procedures of Website copyright registration.
  • Advising on dealing with website copyright infringement (if any)

For more information, please contact the following information for domain name protection registration and website copyright protection:

  • Hotline: 0764 552 008

Email: Info.ipleader@gmail.com