Copyright and Goods: The Right Distinction for Effective IP Protection at Vietnam’s Borders

Why can a company holding a valid copyright certificate be denied customs supervision measures? A recent case involving a Korean copyright owner and Vietnamese customs has exposed a frustrating gap between legal theory and practical IP enforcement. When a request for customs supervision was submitted based on a Copyright Registration Certificate for the packaging of the "FOELLIE INNER PERFUME" product, the Customs Department temporarily refused, declining to accept the customs supervision request....

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3 Typical Copyright Infringement Cases Criminally Prosecuted in Vietnam

Posted by Quyen Nguyen

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Download In recent years, Vietnam has emerged as a hotbed for copyright infringement, fueled by the rapid growth of websites and services that distribute pirated content. Sites like Phimmoi, Fmovies, AniWave, 123movies, BestBuyIPTV, and 2embed not only cause significant damage to the domestic creative market but also adversely affect the global industry. The popularity of these pirated movie sites stems from the substantial profits they generate. However, Vietnamese enforcement agencies have made significant efforts in law enforcement to address copyright infringement cases, especially in the field of digital content and online distribution. KENFOX IP & Law Office highlights three typical cases of...