Answering a reporter’s question regarding issues raised in the United States’ 2026 Special 301 Report on intellectual property rights during the ministry’s regular press briefing on Thursday, Hang said Vietnam’s legal framework for intellectual property has been steadily improved and aligned over the past years.
From the 2005 Intellectual Property Law to subsequent amendments, particularly the revised law adopted in 2025, Vietnam’s legal system has become increasingly comprehensive, modern, and aligned with domestic development realities and commitments under new-generation free trade agreements to which Vietnam is a party.
Alongside legal reforms, the Vietnamese Government has issued various directives and policies aimed at strengthening intellectual property enforcement, combating smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit goods, and intellectual property violations. These efforts, she said, reflect Vietnam’s consistent policy of enhancing intellectual property protection in support of sustainable development, a transparent and secure business environment, and effective implementation of international commitments.
Hang said: “Vietnam calls on the United States to make an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam’s efforts and achievements in intellectual property protection. Vietnam has been cooperating actively and effectively with the United States in this field, and is ready to share information and clarify its policies and regulations. We believe both sides should continue close coordination to properly address differences for the benefit of both countries and toward building a stable, balanced, and sustainable framework for economic and trade cooperation.”
In 2025 Vietnamese authorities handled thousands of intellectual property infringement cases. Market surveillance forces alone dealt with 3,306 violations in traditional markets and 599 cases involving e-commerce platforms and social media. More than 1,200 websites suspected of infringing copyright and related rights were also blocked.
