In this case, the termination of validity of protection titles due to the fact that its owner declares to relinquish the industrial property rights.

Based on the result of the examination of requests for termination of validity of protection titles, the IPVN shall examine the requestand decide to terminate the validity of such protection title from the date of receipt of the owner’s declaration.

- A request for termination of validity of protection title includes:

+ Declaration requesting termination of validity of protection titles(according to form 04-CDHB AppendixC of Circular No. 01/2007/ TT-BKHCN);

+ Written description of the reason for requesting the termination of validity of protection title;

+ Power of attorney (in case the request is filed through a representative);

+ A copy of the receipt of fees and charges as prescribed;

+ Other documents (if necessary).

- The time limit: IPVN shall examine the request for termination of validity of protection title within 10 days from the date of receipt of the request.

- Result: Based on the result of the examination of requests for termination of validity of protection titles, the IPVN shall issue decisions on termination of validity of protection titles or notify the refusal to terminate the validity of protection titles.

- Fees and charges:

+ Fee for requests for termination of validity of protection titles

+ Fee for examinationrequests for termination of validity of protection titles

+ Fee for publication of decision on the termination of validity of protection titles

+ Fee for recording decision on the termination of validity of protection titles into the National Register of Industrial Property