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Vietnam is determined to strictly handle all acts of intellectual property rights infringement and will continue to strengthen the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Download Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang - Photo: VGP/Thach Hue At the press conference on the afternoon of May 14, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang frankly responded to the intellectual property issue mentioned by the United States in Special Report 301 in 2026 and gave recommendations to domestic export businesses. Ms. Pham Thu Hang said, Vietnams position is to resolutely handle all acts of infringement of property rights. intellectual property rights and will continue to strengthen the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Vietnams legal system related to intellectual property rights has been continuously improved and synchronized. From the 2005 Intellectual Property Law to its later amendments and supplements, especially the 2025 Amendment Law, all ensure to meet practical domestic development requirements as well as be consistent with commitments in new generation free trade agreements that Vietnam is participating in. Vietnams efforts in improving the innovation environment and enforcing intellectual property rights have been recognized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), with a rating of Ranked in 2025, reaching 44/139 countries and economies in the Global Innovation Index, belonging to the group of ASEAN countries with positive results in this field. In addition to perfecting the legal framework, the Government has also issued many guiding and administrative documents to strengthen the enforcement of intellectual property rights and fight against smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit goods and goods that infringe intellectual property rights. Including Directive No. 02 dated January 30, 2026 of the Prime Minister on strengthening the enforcement of intellectual property rights; Anti-counterfeiting and consumer protection project in e-commerce in 2025 and a series of directives and directives peaking in 2025. On May 5, the Prime Minister issued Official Telegram No. 38, focusing on directing the drastic implementation of solutions to fight, prevent and handle acts of intellectual property rights infringement to create a strong change and improve substantive efficiency in this field. That demonstrates Vietnams consistent policy in strengthening the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in association with the requirements of sustainable development and building a healthy, safe investment and business environment and effectively implementing international commitments. Recently, Vietnamese authorities have closely coordinated with businesses operating in the technology sector, businesses providing cross-border platforms and services to detect and handle many cases related to intellectual property. Ms. Pham Thu Hang also provided additional actual data for 2025: Vietnams competent forces have handled thousands of cases related to intellectual property rights infringement. The market management force alone has handled 3,306 cases of intellectual property infringement on traditional markets and 599 cases on e-commerce and social networks; More than 1,200 websites providing and sharing content showing signs of infringing copyright and related rights have been blocked. A number of intellectual property criminal cases prosecuted and adjudicated increased compared to the previous year, and customs authorities also discovered and handled many cases of counterfeit goods and goods infringing intellectual property rights of great value. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that, in addition to the efforts of the Government of Vietnam, rights holders, businesses providing cross-border platforms and related parties also need to further strengthen their responsibility in reviewing, preventing, removing and handling content and goods. goods and services that show signs of infringing intellectual property rights on their platforms, and at the same time coordinate to resolutely fight against violations. For the business community, especially export businesses, Ms. Pham Thu Hang recommends raising awareness of compliance with intellectual property laws; Do not produce, trade, distribute or assist with counterfeit trademark goods or goods that infringe intellectual property rights. At the same time, we must proactively protect our intellectual property, coordinate with authorities and rights holders in detecting, preventing, and handling acts of intellectual property rights infringement. This is a common responsibility to build a healthy, transparent business environment, enhance the reputation of Vietnamese businesses and the image of Vietnam in international economic and trade cooperation, Ms. Hang emphasized. Vietnam requests that the US side have an objective and balanced assessment of its efforts. Vietnams efforts and results in the field of protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, Ms. Pham Thu Hang affirmed and said that Vietnam is ready to share information and clarify Vietnams policies and regulations with international partners, including the United States, to adequately handle differences, thereby contributing to building a transparent and healthy investment and business environment in Vietnam as well as promoting international cooperation in the field of intellectual property.Nha ChiLocal strongly deal with counterfeit goods and copyright-infringing goodsn intellectual property Launching an army to prevent and handle acts of infringement of intellectual property rights nationwide from May 7 to May 30, 2026 World Intellectual Property Day April 26: Unlocking resources for growth in the digital era Deploy an automated system to detect and handle acts of infringement of intellectual property rights Prime Minister directs to strengthen the enforcement of intellectual property rights Implementing the La
