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Vietnam affirms its determination to build a transparent, effective and internationally integrated intellectual property system, contributing to realizing the countrys development model based on science, technology and innovation. Download Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan delivered a recorded speech to welcome the General Assembly session - Photo: Ministry of Science and TechnologyThe 68th annual meeting of the General Assembly of members of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) took place from July 7-15, 2026, at WIPO headquarters, in Geneva, Switzerland. In a recorded speech to welcome the General Assembly session, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan shared the major orientations of the General Assembly. Vietnam in the field of intellectual property, while affirming Vietnams commitment to building a modern, transparent and deeply integrated intellectual property system with the world. Information about Vietnams new guidelines and policies in intellectual property work, the Minister said that on June 17, 2026, the Politburo of the Communist Party of Vietnam issued Conclusion No. 51-KL/TW setting out major orientations on intellectual property. Accordingly, Vietnam Nam will focus on perfecting intellectual property institutions towards modernity, synchronization and adaptation to the digital economy; promote exploitation and commercialization of intellectual property; improve the effectiveness of enforcement and protection of intellectual property rights; building a culture of respect for intellectual property rights; At the same time, promote international integration and effectively implement international commitments in this field. From those orientations, Vietnam moves towards a socio-economic development model based on science, technology and innovation, in which intellectual property is a particularly important pillar. At the same time, Vietnam affirms its determination to build a transparent and effective intellectual property system, ensuring the legal rights and interests of all subjects. Download The Vietnamese delegation attended the 68th session of the WIPO General Assembly - Photo: Ministry of Science and Technology Continue to accompany WIPO to promote global innovation Mentioning WIPOs role in the development of the global intellectual property system, Minister Vu Hai Quan highly appreciated the initiatives that WIPO has implemented in the past term to promote innovation and develop the intellectual property system globally. The Minister expressed his confidence that in In the coming term, WIPO will continue to promote its leading role, making intellectual property an important tool to help improve the competitiveness of countries, contributing to promoting sustainable socio-economic growth. On this occasion, Vietnam also respectfully acknowledges WIPOs effective cooperation and support for Vietnam over the past many years, especially in activities to improve state management capacity on intellectual property, support businesses, train human resources and promoting the commercialization of intellectual property. Affirming Vietnams responsibility towards the international intellectual property system, Minister Vu Hai Quan committed that Vietnam will fully implement its international obligations on intellectual property according to multilateral and bilateral treaties to which Vietnam is a member. At the same time, Vietnam wishes to continue to strengthen cooperation with WIPO and member countries to jointly build a modern, balanced and effective global intellectual property system, contributing to promoting promoting innovation for common development. Within the framework of the 68th WIPO General Assembly, the Vietnamese Delegation has implemented many bilateral and multilateral foreign affairs activities to strengthen cooperative relations with international partners, take advantage of technical support resources and promote cooperation in the field of intellectual property. Notably, the Vietnam Intellectual Property Office signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office, opening up new opportunities for cooperation in the field of intellectual property. management and development of the intellectual property system. In addition, the Vietnamese delegation worked with WIPOs specialized units on issues such as commercializing intellectual property, supporting businesses to exploit intellectual property, modernizing intellectual property agencies and improving the efficiency of public service provision in this field. The Vietnamese delegation also discussed with the International Union for the Protection of New Plant Varieties (UPOV) about the possibility of expanding cooperation in these fields. areas of common interest, contributing to promoting innovation in agriculture and improving the effectiveness of protecting rights to plant varieties.Thu GiangSee moreDetect more than 3,300 cases showing signs of intellectual property rights infringement, prosecute 85 casesSee moreReduce 55% of the time to resolve administrative procedures on intellectual property
