Ongoing Efforts to Protect Intellectual Property Rights in Vietnam
Under Directive No. 38/CĐ-TTg issued to combat counterfeit goods and copyright infringements on digital platforms in Vietnam, competent authorities have taken legal action against thousands of cases.
As part of ongoing efforts in Vietnam to protect intellectual property rights and combat counterfeit goods and digital violations, competent authorities have detected thousands of violation cases and initiated legal proceedings.
The Importance of Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual property rights play a critical role in promoting innovation, increasing product value, and strengthening the competitiveness of businesses. The protection of these rights encourages businesses to invest in technology and develop new products.
Politburo and Prime Ministerial Decisions
The Politburo's Resolution on the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation, and National Digital Transformation aims to improve legal regulations. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister has issued Directive No. 38/CĐ-TTg to combat violations.
Detected Violations and Penalties
Competent authorities have detected thousands of cases showing signs of intellectual property infringement, applied administrative measures, imposed fines, and confiscated goods matching the value of the violations. People's Courts have also adjudicated various cases.
Violations in the Digital Environment
Efforts to combat violations in the digital environment have been intensified, blocking access to numerous infringing websites offering illegal broadcasts and selling suspicious goods that violate industrial property rights.