668 Trademarks Just Published: Class 30 Most Crowded, China 145 — Your Brand Name May Be in Someone Else's Application

668件商标刚公示：第30类最挤，中国145件——你的品牌名字，可能正被别人写进申请里

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Published: 2026-09-19 · LaoPaniti legal guides

You just negotiated a storefront in Laos, printed your signage, and are ready to open next month. Then you check the trademark and find that the same name has already been filed by someone else — this is not a joke in Laos.

The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) of Laos has just published 668 trademarks in its Trademark Gazette No. 356. Behind the numbers are 668 brands queuing for confirmation of rights.

Who is filing this issue? Which classes are most crowded?

Under the Nice Classification, the hottest classes this issue are:

Class 30 (coffee, tea, rice, condiments, etc.): 56
Class 05 (pharmaceuticals, health products): 49
Class 03 (daily chemicals, Cosmetics): 43
Class 09 (electronics, software, equipment): 37
Class 12 (vehicles, conveyances): 32

In terms of applicant countries of origin, China ranks first with 145, followed by Japan (78), the United States (56), Thailand (31), and South Korea (31).

Among the trademarks published this issue, names such as EXPERT GRILL, CHARLES JANG'S HAPPY HEART, VINCCI, and ARIRANG can be seen. Among them, VINCCI appears multiple times in this gazette.

First-to-File System: First to File, First to Get

Laos' Trademark system is a first-to-file system. This means:

It does not look at who used it first, but who first filed the application with DIP;
During the publication period, interested parties may file an opposition;
Once the opposition window is missed, the cost of reclaiming the brand will be much higher.

Many Chinese bosses are used to "open the store first, sell goods first, and deal with the brand later." But under the first-to-file system, the more successful your business is, the more likely someone is watching your signage and filing an application. By the time you remember to register, you may already be behind someone else.

We previously discussed the 275 trademarks in Gazette No. 362 (《275件商标挤进第362期公报：第09类最火，中国申请人71件——你的品牌还在“裸奔”吗？》), and also analyzed the issue where Class 05 was most crowded (《151件商标刚公示：第05类最挤，中国申请人43件——你的牌子排上队了吗？》). In comparison, Class 30 has now surged to first place, indicating that brand competition in the food and beverage track is intensifying.

Search First, Then Act

When doing business in Laos, the recommended order is: search first → then apply → then open the store.

You don't need to visit a department to search. LaoPaniti provides a free online trademark search tool, accessible at https://www.123laoai.com under Workspace → Trademark Registration. Enter the name you want to use and first see if there are identical or similar prior applications or registrations.

After searching, decide: whether to apply directly, or change the name or spelling. This step takes a few minutes and may save you months of trouble later.

Whose hands is your brand name in now? Go to https://www.123laoai.com to ask AI for free and let it help you check first.

This article was compiled by LaoPaniti for reference only and does not constitute legal advice.

FAQ

Laos has a first-to-file trademark system. If I am already using it, can someone else still register it?

Under the Law, Laos implements a first-to-file system, and trademark ownership is primarily determined by the order of application. Your prior use does not automatically mean you already own registration rights. If someone else filed first, you may need to file an opposition during the publication period or assert your rights through other means. It is recommended to search first and apply as early as possible.

In Gazette No. 356, which classes have the most concentrated applications?

The total number of trademarks published in this issue is 668. The popular classes in order are: Class 30 with 56, Class 05 with 49, Class 03 with 43, Class 09 with 37, and Class 12 with 32. Among applicant countries of origin, China ranks first with 145, followed by Japan with 78, the United States with 56, Thailand with 31, and South Korea with 31.

Where can I check for free whether my trademark has been registered by someone else?

LaoPaniti provides a free online trademark search tool, accessible at https://www.123laoai.com under Workspace → Trademark Registration. Enter the name you want to check and you can first see if there are identical or similar prior applications. Search results are for reference only; the official DIP records shall prevail.

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