Decision No.0874 on Trademarks.

This Decision establishes the procedures for trademark administration throughout the Lao People's Democratic Republic, aiming to modernize national industry and support sustainable economic development. It defines the core principles for the registration, post-registration activities, and management of trademarks, service marks, certification marks, and collective marks.
A trademark must be a symbol or combination of symbols capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one entity from those of others. The Decision details specific requirements for registration applications, including the mandatory use of the international Nice Classification system for goods and services. It outlines a structured examination process involving preliminary compliance checks, official publication for potential third-party opposition, and a final substantive examination. Furthermore, it mandates that all English documentation must be translated into the Lao language for official consideration.