On 05 May 2026, the Prime Minister of Vietnam issued Official Dispatch No. 38/CĐ-TTg launching a nationwide enforcement campaign against intellectual property infringement from 07 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.
🚨 Key enforcement focus areas include:
🎬 Illegal movie, music, software and digital content platforms;
🖥️ Unlicensed software usage within enterprises;
🛍️ Counterfeit goods, trademark infringement and fake branded products;
📦 Import/export goods suspected of violating IP rights;
⚖️ Criminal investigation and prosecution of serious IP infringement cases.
📌 Authorities have been directed to intensify inspections, investigations and enforcement actions with a strict approach of:
❗ “No prohibited zones, no exceptions.”
💡 Businesses should urgently review:
✅ Trademark registrations;
✅ Copyright and software licensing compliance;
✅ Brand protection strategy;
✅ E-commerce and digital platform risks;
✅ Supply chain and product origin compliance.
⚠️ The legal risks now extend beyond administrative penalties and may involve:
– civil liability;
– compensation claims;
– customs enforcement;
and even criminal exposure in serious cases.
🤝 If your business requires support regarding:
– trademark registration;
– copyright protection;
– IP enforcement;
– anti-counterfeit actions;
– software compliance;
or intellectual property disputes,
📩 THE LAM LAW LLC – Your legal need, Our Mission‘s Lawyers & Experts are ready to assist.
📎 Reference: Official Dispatch No. 38/CĐ-TTg dated 05 May 2026.
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