Hanoi, May 15 -- The Spokesperson made the above statement at the MOFA's press briefing in Ha Noi on Thursday in response to USTR's 2026 Special 301 Report.

Since the introduction of the 2005 Intellectual Property Law, along with subsequent amendments - particularly the revised 2025 version - Viet Nam's legal framework has become increasingly comprehensive and modern, keeping pace with domestic developments and the country's commitments under new-generation free trade agreements.

Efforts to improve the innovation ecosystem and strengthen IP protection and enforcement have been recognized by the international community. The World Intellectual Property Organization ranked Viet Nam 44th among 139 countries and economies in the 2025 Global ...