Decision No.0436 Trademarks.

This Decision establishes the principles, rules, and measures for the registration, management, and protection of trademarks and service marks in the Lao PDR. It serves to implement the Law on Intellectual Property by providing specific administrative procedures for securing brand rights.
The Decision outlines the requirements for filing trademark applications, and the steps for formal and substantive examination. It also defines the exclusive rights granted to trademark owners, including the right to prevent third parties from using identical or confusingly similar marks for similar goods or services. In addition, the Decision sets the rules for the 10-year protection term and the procedures for renewing the registration to maintain exclusive rights.