Top legislator chairs meeting on amendments to geographical indication regulations
(VOVWORLD) - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on Friday chaired a meeting with representatives of the Government, ministries, sectors and NA agencies on handling acts of infringing upon industrial property rights regarding geographical indication.
 National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue chairs meeting on amendments to geographical indication regulations (Photo: VNA) |
In his address, Hue said it is necessary to revise regulations related to geographical indications in line with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) agreement and Vietnam’s intellectual property strategy until 2030 to protect the interests of the country, consumers and the community.
The NA Chairman stated that, after this meeting, the NA Standing Committee will make a proposal to the legislature seeking its decision on a plan for regulations related to geographical indications, ensuring the principles of democracy and objectivity, and NA deputies will make the final decision.