Vietnam: Patent

Vietnam's Decree No. 186/2026/ND-CP introduces sweeping reforms to the country's administrative IP enforcement framework, eliminating longstanding procedural bottlenecks and expanding enforcement jurisdiction. The decree removes notarization requirements for powers of attorney, extends the Market Surveillance Agency's authority to service businesses, and introduces domain name blocking as a remedy for online infringement, fundamentally reshaping how IP rights holders can protect their interests in Vietnam.

Vietnam's government is currently undergoing a significant restructuring, consolidating and eliminating various agencies with the aim of streamlining operations and increasing efficiency.

The promulgation of Decree No. 65/2023/ND-CP and Circular No. 23/2023/TT-BKHCN marks an important step forward in strengthening IP protection in Vietnam...