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Main IP Laws (2 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Law No. 07/2017/QH14 of June 19, 2017, on Technology Transfer	2018	Entry into force : July 1, 2018 Adopted : June 19, 2017	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
Law No. 50/2005/QH11 of November 29, 2005, on Intellectual Property	2006	Entry into force : July 1, 2006 Adopted : November 29, 2005	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations (35 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Decree No. 119/2020/ND-CP of October 7, 2020, of the Government on Penalties for Administrative Violations in Journalistic and Publishing Activities	2020	Entry into force : December 1, 2020 Issued : October 7, 2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Decree No. 98/2020/ND-CP of August 26, 2020, of the Government Prescribing Penalties For Administrative Violations Against Regulations on Commerce, Production and Trade in Counterfeit and Prohibited Goods, and Protection of Consumer Rights	2020	Entry into force : October 15, 2020 Issued : August 26, 2020	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Resolution No. 02/2020/NQ-HDTP of September 24, 2020, of the Judicial Council of the Supreme People’s Court Guiding the Application of Some Provisions Stipulating Provisional Measures in Civil Procedure Code	2020	Entry into force : December 1, 2020 Issued : September 24, 2020	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Decree No. 22/2018/ND-CP of February 23, 2013, on Guidelines for Certain Number of Articles of the Intellectual Property Law and Law on Amendments to the Intellectual Property Law 2009 in Terms of Copyright and Related Rights	2018	Entry into force : April 10, 2018 Issued : February 23, 2018	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Traditional Cultural Expressions
Decree No. 76/2018/ND-CP of May 15, 2018, Providing Guidelines for Certain Articles of the Law on Technology Transfer	2018	Entry into force : July 1, 2018 Issued : May 15, 2018	Patents (Inventions) Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
Circular No. 211/2016/TT-BTC of November 10, 2016, providing for the Fees for Processing Applications for Registration of Copyright and Related Rights, the Collection, Transfer and Management Thereof	2017	Entry into force : January 1, 2017 Issued : November 10, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Circular No. 263/2016/TT-BTC of November 14, 2016, on the Fees and Charges for Industrial Property and the Collection, Transfer, Management and Use Thereof	2017	Entry into force : January 1, 2017 Issued : November 14, 2016	Industrial Property
Decree No. 31/216/ND-CP of May 6, 2016, on Penalties for Administrative Violations in the field of Plant Varieties, Plant Protection and Quarantine	2016	Entry into force : June 25, 2016 Issued : May 6, 2016	Plant Variety Protection
Joint Circular No. 05/2016/TTLT-BKHCN-BKHDT of April 5, 2016, on Detailing and Guiding Measures against Corporate Names Infringing Industrial Property Rights	2016	Entry into force : May 20, 2016 Issued : April 5, 2016	Trade Names Trademarks Geographical Indications
Circular No. 11/2015/TT-BKHCN of June 26, 2015, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP of August 29, 2013, of the Government on Sanctioning of Administrative Violations in the field of Industrial Property	2015	Entry into force : August 11, 2015 Issued : June 26, 2015	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Utility Models Patents (Inventions) Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Competition Domain Names Industrial Designs
Circular No. 13/2015/TT-BTC of January 30, 2015, of the Ministry of Finance, defining Inspection, Supervision, Temporary Suspension of Customs Procedures for Exported and Imported Goods that are Subjects of Intellectual Property Rights; Control of Counterfeit Goods and Goods Infringing Intellectual Property Rights	2015	Entry into force : March 15, 2015 Issued : January 30, 2015	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Decree No. 08/2015/ND-CP of January 21, 2015, providing Specific Provisions and Guidance on Enforcement of the Customs Law regarding the Customs' Procedures, Inspection, Supervision and Control	2015	Entry into force : March 15, 2015 Adopted : January 21, 2015	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Decree No. 21/2015/ND-CP of February 14, 2015, Providing Regulations on Royalties and Rewards for Cinematographic, Art, Theatrical Works and Other Forms of Art Performance	2015	Entry into force : April 15, 2015 Issued : February 14, 2015	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree No. 78/2015/ND-CP of September 14, 2015, on Enterprise Registration	2015	Entry into force : November 1, 2015 Issued : September 14, 2015	Geographical Indications Trade Names
Decree No. 158/2013/ND-CP of November 12, 2013, on Penalties for Administrative Violations Pertaining to Culture, Sports, Tourism and Advertising	2014	Entry into force : January 1, 2014 Issued : November 12, 2013	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Decree No. 18/2014/ND-CP of March 14, 2014, prescribing the Regime of Royalties in the field of Press and Publication	2014	Entry into force : June 1, 2014 Adopted : March 14, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Decree No. 131/2013/ND-CP of October 16, 2013, on Sanctioning Administrative Violations of Copyright and Related Rights	2013	Entry into force : December 15, 2013 Issued : October 13, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Decree No. 72/2013/ND-CP of July 15, 2013, on the Management, Provision and Use of Internet Services and Online Information	2013	Entry into force : September 1, 2013 Adopted : July 15, 2013	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Domain Names
Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP of August 29, 2013, on Sanctioning of Administrative Violations in Industrial Property	2013	Entry into force : October 15, 2013 Issued : August 29, 2013	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Resolution No. 05/2012/NQ-HDTP of December 3, 2012, Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Provisions in the Second Part "Procedures for Settling Cases at First-Instance courts" of the Civil Procedure Code Amended and Supplemented according to the Law on Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Civil Procedure Code	2013	Issued : December 3, 2013 Entry into force : July 1, 2012	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Joint Circular No. 07/2012/TTLT-BTTTT-BVHTTDL of June 19, 2012, of the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Stipulating Duty of Enterprises Providing Intermediary Service in Protection of Copyright and Related Rights in the Internet and Telecommunication Networks Environment	2012	Entry into force : August 6, 2012 Issued : June 19, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Resolution No. 01/2012/NQ-HDTP of June 13, 2012, of the Council of Judges Supreme People's Court guidance On Guidance on Application of a Number of Provisions of the Law on Court Cost and Court Fee	2012	Entry into force : July 28, 2012 Issued : June 13, 2012	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Decree No. 88/2010/ND-CP of August 16, 2010, Detailing and Guiding a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property and the Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property Regarding Rights to Plant Varieties	2010	Entry into force : October 1, 2010 Issued : August 16, 2010	Plant Variety Protection
Circular No. 01/2008/TT-BKHCN of February 25, 2008, Guiding the Grant and Withdrawal of Industrial Property Assessor Cards and Certificates for Industrial Property Assessment Organizations	2008	Entry into force : March 11, 2008 Issued : February 25, 2008	IP Regulatory Body
Joint Circular No. 02/2008/TTLT-TANDTC-VKSNDTC-BVHTT&DL-BKH&CN-BTP of April 3, 2008, Guiding the Application of a Number of Legal Provisions to the Settlement of Disputes over intellectual Property Rights at People's Courts	2008	Entry into force : May 22, 2008 Issued : April 3, 2008	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Circular No. 01/2007/TT-BKHCN of February 14, 2007, Guiding the Implementation of the Government's Decree No. 103/2006/ND-CP of September 22, 2006, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property Regarding Industrial Property	2007	Entry into force : May 9, 2007 Issued : February 14, 2007	Traditional Knowledge (TK) Trademarks Patents (Inventions) Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Geographical Indications Trade Names
Decree No. 172/2007/NU-CP of November 28, 2007, revising and supplementing Some Articles of the Decree No. 57/2005/ND-CP of April 27, 2005, on Penalties for the Administrative Violations in the field of Plant Varieties	2007	Entry into force : December 20, 2007 Adopted : November 28, 2007	Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Decree No. 103/2006/ND-CP of September 22, 2006, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property regarding Industrial Property	2006	Entry into force : October 21, 2006 Issued : September 22, 2006	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Decree No. 105/2006/ND-CP of September 22, 2006, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property on Protection of Intellectual Property Rights and on State Management of Intellectual Property	2006	Entry into force : October 21, 2006 Issued : September 22, 2006	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Trademarks Patents (Inventions) Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Utility Models Trade Names Geographical Indications
Decree No. 138/2006/ND-CP of November 15, 2006, detailing the Implementation of the Civil Code's Provisions on Civil Relations Involving Foreign Elements	2006	Entry into force : December 13, 2006 Adopted : November 15, 2006	Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Transfer of Technology Other Industrial Property
Decree No. 56/2006/ND-CP of June 6, 2006, on Sanctioning Administrative Violations in Cultural and Information Activities	2006	Entry into force : July 1, 2006 Adopted : June 6, 2006	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Regulation of September 30, 2006, on Data Security of Drug Registration Records	2006	Issued : September 30, 2006	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Decree No. 57/2005/ND-CP of April 27, 2005, on Penalties for the Administrative Violations in the field of Plant Varieties	2005	Entry into force : May 18, 2005 Adopted : April 27, 2005	Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Order No. 28/2005/L-CTN of December 12, 2005, on the Promulgation of Law on Intellectual Property	2005	Entry into force : December 12, 2005 Issued : December 12, 2005	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree No. 61/2002/ND-CP of June 11, 2002, on Royalty Regime	2002	Entry into force : June 26, 2002 Adopted : June 11, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Decree No. 119/2020/ND-CP of October 7, 2020, of the Government on Penalties for Administrative Violations in Journalistic and Publishing Activities

2020

Entry into force :

December 1, 2020

Issued :

October 7, 2020

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Decree No. 98/2020/ND-CP of August 26, 2020, of the Government Prescribing Penalties For Administrative Violations Against Regulations on Commerce, Production and Trade in Counterfeit and Prohibited Goods, and Protection of Consumer Rights

2020

Entry into force :

October 15, 2020

Issued :

August 26, 2020

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Resolution No. 02/2020/NQ-HDTP of September 24, 2020, of the Judicial Council of the Supreme People’s Court Guiding the Application of Some Provisions Stipulating Provisional Measures in Civil Procedure Code

2020

Entry into force :

December 1, 2020

Issued :

September 24, 2020

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Decree No. 22/2018/ND-CP of February 23, 2013, on Guidelines for Certain Number of Articles of the Intellectual Property Law and Law on Amendments to the Intellectual Property Law 2009 in Terms of Copyright and Related Rights

2018

Entry into force :

April 10, 2018

Issued :

February 23, 2018

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Decree No. 76/2018/ND-CP of May 15, 2018, Providing Guidelines for Certain Articles of the Law on Technology Transfer

2018

Entry into force :

July 1, 2018

Issued :

May 15, 2018

Patents (Inventions)

Transfer of Technology

Industrial Property

Circular No. 211/2016/TT-BTC of November 10, 2016, providing for the Fees for Processing Applications for Registration of Copyright and Related Rights, the Collection, Transfer and Management Thereof

2017

Entry into force :

January 1, 2017

Issued :

November 10, 2016

IP Regulatory Body

Circular No. 263/2016/TT-BTC of November 14, 2016, on the Fees and Charges for Industrial Property and the Collection, Transfer, Management and Use Thereof

2017

Entry into force :

January 1, 2017

Issued :

November 14, 2016

Industrial Property

Decree No. 31/216/ND-CP of May 6, 2016, on Penalties for Administrative Violations in the field of Plant Varieties, Plant Protection and Quarantine

2016

Entry into force :

June 25, 2016

Issued :

May 6, 2016

Plant Variety Protection

Joint Circular No. 05/2016/TTLT-BKHCN-BKHDT of April 5, 2016, on Detailing and Guiding Measures against Corporate Names Infringing Industrial Property Rights

2016

Entry into force :

May 20, 2016

Issued :

April 5, 2016

Trade Names

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Circular No. 11/2015/TT-BKHCN of June 26, 2015, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP of August 29, 2013, of the Government on Sanctioning of Administrative Violations in the field of Industrial Property

2015

Entry into force :

August 11, 2015

Issued :

June 26, 2015

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Utility Models

Patents (Inventions)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Competition

Domain Names

Industrial Designs

Circular No. 13/2015/TT-BTC of January 30, 2015, of the Ministry of Finance, defining Inspection, Supervision, Temporary Suspension of Customs Procedures for Exported and Imported Goods that are Subjects of Intellectual Property Rights; Control of Counterfeit Goods and Goods Infringing Intellectual Property Rights

2015

Entry into force :

March 15, 2015

Issued :

January 30, 2015

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Decree No. 08/2015/ND-CP of January 21, 2015, providing Specific Provisions and Guidance on Enforcement of the Customs Law regarding the Customs' Procedures, Inspection, Supervision and Control

2015

Entry into force :

March 15, 2015

Adopted :

January 21, 2015

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Decree No. 21/2015/ND-CP of February 14, 2015, Providing Regulations on Royalties and Rewards for Cinematographic, Art, Theatrical Works and Other Forms of Art Performance

2015

Entry into force :

April 15, 2015

Issued :

February 14, 2015

Decree No. 78/2015/ND-CP of September 14, 2015, on Enterprise Registration

2015

Entry into force :

November 1, 2015

Issued :

September 14, 2015

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Decree No. 158/2013/ND-CP of November 12, 2013, on Penalties for Administrative Violations Pertaining to Culture, Sports, Tourism and Advertising

2014

Entry into force :

January 1, 2014

Issued :

November 12, 2013

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Decree No. 18/2014/ND-CP of March 14, 2014, prescribing the Regime of Royalties in the field of Press and Publication

2014

Entry into force :

June 1, 2014

Adopted :

March 14, 2014

Other

Decree No. 131/2013/ND-CP of October 16, 2013, on Sanctioning Administrative Violations of Copyright and Related Rights

2013

Entry into force :

December 15, 2013

Issued :

October 13, 2013

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Decree No. 72/2013/ND-CP of July 15, 2013, on the Management, Provision and Use of Internet Services and Online Information

2013

Entry into force :

September 1, 2013

Adopted :

July 15, 2013

Trademarks

Domain Names

Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP of August 29, 2013, on Sanctioning of Administrative Violations in Industrial Property

2013

Entry into force :

October 15, 2013

Issued :

August 29, 2013

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Resolution No. 05/2012/NQ-HDTP of December 3, 2012, Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Provisions in the Second Part "Procedures for Settling Cases at First-Instance courts" of the Civil Procedure Code Amended and Supplemented according to the Law on Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Civil Procedure Code

2013

Issued :

December 3, 2013

Entry into force :

July 1, 2012

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Joint Circular No. 07/2012/TTLT-BTTTT-BVHTTDL of June 19, 2012, of the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Stipulating Duty of Enterprises Providing Intermediary Service in Protection of Copyright and Related Rights in the Internet and Telecommunication Networks Environment

2012

Entry into force :

August 6, 2012

Issued :

June 19, 2012

Resolution No. 01/2012/NQ-HDTP of June 13, 2012, of the Council of Judges Supreme People's Court guidance On Guidance on Application of a Number of Provisions of the Law on Court Cost and Court Fee

2012

Entry into force :

July 28, 2012

Issued :

June 13, 2012

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Decree No. 88/2010/ND-CP of August 16, 2010, Detailing and Guiding a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property and the Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property Regarding Rights to Plant Varieties

2010

Entry into force :

October 1, 2010

Issued :

August 16, 2010

Plant Variety Protection

Circular No. 01/2008/TT-BKHCN of February 25, 2008, Guiding the Grant and Withdrawal of Industrial Property Assessor Cards and Certificates for Industrial Property Assessment Organizations

2008

Entry into force :

March 11, 2008

Issued :

February 25, 2008

IP Regulatory Body

Joint Circular No. 02/2008/TTLT-TANDTC-VKSNDTC-BVHTT&DL-BKH&CN-BTP of April 3, 2008, Guiding the Application of a Number of Legal Provisions to the Settlement of Disputes over intellectual Property Rights at People's Courts

2008

Entry into force :

May 22, 2008

Issued :

April 3, 2008

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Circular No. 01/2007/TT-BKHCN of February 14, 2007, Guiding the Implementation of the Government's Decree No. 103/2006/ND-CP of September 22, 2006, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property Regarding Industrial Property

2007

Entry into force :

May 9, 2007

Issued :

February 14, 2007

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Trademarks

Patents (Inventions)

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Decree No. 172/2007/NU-CP of November 28, 2007, revising and supplementing Some Articles of the Decree No. 57/2005/ND-CP of April 27, 2005, on Penalties for the Administrative Violations in the field of Plant Varieties

2007

Entry into force :

December 20, 2007

Adopted :

November 28, 2007

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Decree No. 103/2006/ND-CP of September 22, 2006, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property regarding Industrial Property

2006

Entry into force :

October 21, 2006

Issued :

September 22, 2006

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Decree No. 105/2006/ND-CP of September 22, 2006, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property on Protection of Intellectual Property Rights and on State Management of Intellectual Property

2006

Entry into force :

October 21, 2006

Issued :

September 22, 2006

Industrial Property

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Trademarks

Patents (Inventions)

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Utility Models

Trade Names

Geographical Indications

Decree No. 138/2006/ND-CP of November 15, 2006, detailing the Implementation of the Civil Code's Provisions on Civil Relations Involving Foreign Elements

2006

Entry into force :

December 13, 2006

Adopted :

November 15, 2006

Plant Variety Protection

Transfer of Technology

Other

Industrial Property

Decree No. 56/2006/ND-CP of June 6, 2006, on Sanctioning Administrative Violations in Cultural and Information Activities

2006

Entry into force :

July 1, 2006

Adopted :

June 6, 2006

Regulation of September 30, 2006, on Data Security of Drug Registration Records

2006

Issued :

September 30, 2006

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Decree No. 57/2005/ND-CP of April 27, 2005, on Penalties for the Administrative Violations in the field of Plant Varieties

2005

Entry into force :

May 18, 2005

Adopted :

April 27, 2005

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Order No. 28/2005/L-CTN of December 12, 2005, on the Promulgation of Law on Intellectual Property

2005

Entry into force :

December 12, 2005

Issued :

December 12, 2005

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Decree No. 61/2002/ND-CP of June 11, 2002, on Royalty Regime

2002

Entry into force :

June 26, 2002

Adopted :

June 11, 2002

IP-related Laws (5 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Law No. 54/2014/QH13 of June 23, 2014, on Customs	2015	Entry into force : January 1, 2015 Adopted : June 23, 2014	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Law No. 29/2013/QH13 of June 18, 2013, on Science and Technology	2014	Entry into force : January 1, 2014 Adopted : June 18, 2013	Patents (Inventions) Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
Law No. 20/2008/QH12 of November 13, 2018, on Biodiversity	2009	Entry into force : July 1, 2009 Adopted : November 13, 2008	Genetic Resources Traditional Knowledge (TK) Other
Law No. 67/2006/QH11 of June 29, 2006, on Information Technology	2006	Adopted : June 29, 2006	Transfer of Technology
Seed Ordinance No. 15/2004/PL-UBTVQH11 of March 24, 2004	2004	Entry into force : July 1, 2004 Adopted : March 24, 2004	Trademarks Plant Variety Protection Genetic Resources

Framework Laws (12 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Law No. 34/2024/QH15 of June 24, 2024, on the Organization of People’s Courts	2025	Entry into force : January 1, 2025 Adopted : June 24, 2024	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Law No. 81/2025/QH15 of June 24, 2025, on Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of the Law on the Organization of the People's Courts	2025	Entry into force : July 1, 2025 Adopted : June 24, 2025	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Civil Code No. 91/2015/QH13 of November 24, 2015	2017	Entry into force : January 1, 2017 Adopted : November 24, 2015	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
Code of Civil Procedure No. 92/2015/QH13 of November 25, 2015	2016	Adopted : November 25, 2015	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Criminal Code No. 100/2015/QH13 of November 27, 2015	2016	Entry into force : July 1, 2016 Adopted : November 27, 2015	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Criminal Procedure Code No. 101/2015/QH13 of November 27, 2015	2016	Entry into force : July 1, 2016 Adopted : November 27, 2015	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Crimnal Procedure Code No. 101/2015/QH13 of November 27, 2015	2016	Entry into force : July 1, 2016 Adopted : November 27, 2015	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Law No. 93/2015/QH13 of November 25, 2015, on Administrative Procedures	2016	Adopted : November 25, 2015	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Law No. 15/2012/QH13 of June 20, 2012, on Handling Administrative Violations	2014	Adopted : June 20, 2012	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam	2013	Amended up to : November 28, 2013 Entry into force : January 1, 1995 Adopted : April 15, 1992	Other
Law No. 02/2011/QH13 of November 11, 2011, on Complaints	2012	Entry into force : July 1, 2012 Adopted : November 11, 2011	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Ordinance on the Procedures for the Settlement of Administrative Cases	1996	Entry into force : July 1, 1996 Adopted : May 21, 1996	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other

National IP Strategy (1 text)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Decision No. 1068/QD-TTg of August 22, 2019, Approving the Intellectual Property Strategy Through 2030	2019	Issued: : August 22, 2019	Industrial Property Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Decision No. 1068/QD-TTg of August 22, 2019, Approving the Intellectual Property Strategy Through 2030

2019

Issued: :

August 22, 2019

Industrial Property

Other Texts (35 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Decision No. 126/QD-TANDTC of April 6, 2023, of the Supreme People's Court on the Publication of the List of Expired Legal Documents in the field of the Supreme People's Court	2023	Entry into force : April 6, 2023 Issued : April 6, 2023	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Decision No. 355/QD-TANDTC of October 8, 2021, of the Supreme People's Court on the Publication of the List of Expired Legal Documents in the field of the Supreme People's Court	2021	Entry into force : October 8, 2021 Issued : October 8, 2021	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Law No. 23/2018/QH14 of June 12, 2018, on Competition	2019	Entry into force : July 1, 2019 Adopted : June 12, 2018	Competition Industrial Property Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Law No. 41/2009/QH12 of November 23, 2009, on Telecommunications (as amended up to Law No. 23/2018/QH14 of June 12, 2018, on Competition)	2019	Entry into force : July 1, 2010 Adopted : November 23, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Law No. 15/2017/QH14 of June 21, 2017, on Management and Use of Public Property	2018	Entry into force : January 1, 2018 Adopted : June 21, 2017	Industrial Property
Law No. 103/2016/QH13 of April 5, 2016, on the Press	2017	Entry into force : January 1, 2017 Adopted : April 5, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Circular No. 12/2015/TT-BVHTTDL of December 11, 2015, on Amendments to a Number of Articles of the Statutes on Appraisal and Issuance of Film Exhibition License in accordance with Decision No. 49/2008/QD-BVHTTDL of July 9, 2008	2016	Entry into force : March 15, 2016 Adopted : December 11, 2015	Other
Circular No. 18/2016/TT-BCT of August 31, 2016, on the Regulation of Cards of Market Surveillance Agency and the Amendments to the Content of Inspection Reports, and the Decision for the Use thereof in the Activities of Inspection and Administrative Violation Sanction of Market Surveillance Agency	2016	Entry into force : September 1, 2016 Adopted : August 31, 2016	Other
Circular No. 19/2016/TT-BTTTT of June 30, 2016, on Registration and Application Forms for Licenses, Certificates, Professional Permits and Reports as defined in Decree No. 06/2016/ND-CP of January 18, 2016, on Management, Supply and Use of Broadcasting and Television Services	2016	Entry into force : August 15, 2016 Issued : June 30, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree No. 15/2016/ND-CP of March 15, 2016, amending and supplementing a Number of Articles of Decision No. 79/2012/ND-CP on Art Performances, Fashion Shows, Models and Beauty Contests, and Diffusion and Trade of Audio and Video Recordings of Theatrical Performances	2016	Entry into force : May 1, 2016 Issued : March 15, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree No. 35/2016/ND-CP of May 15, 2016, on Guidelines for the Law of Veterinary Medicine	2016	Entry into force : July 1, 2016 Adopted : May 15, 2016	Other
Decree No. 68/2016/ND-CP of July 01, 2016, on the Regulations regarding Conditions for Duty-Free Business, Warehouses, Sites for Customs Clearance, Customs Inspection and Supervision	2016	Entry into force : July 1, 2016 Issued : July 1, 2016	Other
Law No. 65/2006/QH11 of June 29, 2006, on Lawyers (as amended up to the Criminal Procedure Code No. 101/2015/QH13 of November 27, 2015)	2016	Amended up to : July 1, 2016 Entry into force : January 1, 2007 Adopted : June 29, 2006	Other
Circular No. 07/2014/TT-BCT of February 14, 2014, on Management and Use of Uniforms, Badges, Flags, Rank Badges, Banners and Cards of Market Surveillance Agency	2014	Adopted : February 14, 2014	Other
Circular No. 09/2014/TT-BTTTT of August 19, 2014, Detailing Management, Provision and Use of Information on Websites and Social Networks	2014	Entry into force : October 3, 2014 Issued : August 19, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree No. 71/2014/ND-CP of July 21, 2014, Detailing the Law on Competition on Imposition of Penalties for the Competition Law Violations	2014	Entry into force : September 15, 2014 Issued : July 21, 2014	Competition Trademarks Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Circular No. 07/2013/TT-BTC of January 10, 2013, repealing Certain Legal Normative Documents of the Ministry of Finance	2013	Entry into force : February 25, 2013 Issued : January 10, 2013	Other
Circular No. 09/2013/TT-BCT of May 2, 2013, providing for Inspection and Administrative Violation Sanction Activities of Market Management Offices	2013	Entry into force : July 1, 2013 Issued : May 2, 2013	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
Circular No. 27/2012/TT-BKHCN of December 12, 2012, on the State Inspection of Quality of Imported Goods under the Management of the Ministry of Science and Technology	2013	Entry into force : January 23, 2013 Issued : December 12, 2012	Industrial Designs Trademarks
Decision No. 79/2012/ND-CP of October 05, 2012, on Art Performances, Fashion Shows, Models and Beauty Contests, and Diffusion and Trade of Audio and Video Recordings of Art Performances	2013	Entry into force : January 1, 2013 Adopted : October 5, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Decree No. 113/2013/ND-CP of October 2, 2013, on Fine Art Activities	2013	Entry into force : December 1, 2013 Issued : October 2, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree No. 20/2013/ND-CP of February 26, 2013, defining the Functions, Tasks, Powers and Organizational Structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology	2013	Entry into force : April 20, 2013 Issued : February 26, 2013	IP Regulatory Body
Law No. 08/2012/QH13 of June 18, 2012, on Higher Education	2013	Entry into force : January 1, 2013 Adopted : June 18, 2012	Other Industrial Property
Law No. 16/2012/QH13 of June 21, 2012, on Advertising	2013	Entry into force : January 1, 2013 Adopted : June 21, 2012	Trademarks Industrial Property
Law No 11/2012/QH13 of June 20, 2012, on Prices	2012	Entry into force : January 1, 2013 Adopted : June 20, 2012	Industrial Property
Decree No. 111/2011/ND-CP of December 5, 2011, of the Government on Consular Certification and Legalization	2011	Issued : December 5, 2011	Other
Circular No. 05/2010/TT-BYT of March 1, 2010, on Guiding the Confidential Protection of Trial Data in Drug Registration	2010	Entry into force : April 15, 2010 Issued : March 1, 2010	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Decree No. 54/2010/ND-CP of May 21, 2010, detailing a Number of Articles of the Cinematography Law No. 62/2006/QH11 and Law No. 31/2009/QH12 Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Cinematography Law	2010	Entry into force : July 7, 2010 Adopted : May 21, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Decision No. 49/2008/QD-BVHTTDL of July 9, 2008, on the Promulgation of the Regulations on the Assessment and Issuance of Licenses for Exhibition of Films	2008	Entry into force : August 9, 2008 Adopted : July 9, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Instruction No. 36/2008/CT-TTg of December 31, 2008, on Strengthening the Management and Implementation of Copyright and Related Rights Protection	2008	Adopted : December 31, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Circular No. 19/2007/QD-BVHTT of July 3, 2007, announcing the List of the Ministry of Culture and Information of Legal Normative Documents No Longer in Force	2007	Entry into force : August 8, 2007 Adopted : July 3, 2007	Other
Decree No 169/2007/ND-CP of November 19, 2007, on Mobilization of Scientific and Technological Resources for Public Security-related Work	2007	Entry into force : December 11, 2007 Issued : November 19, 2007	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Transfer of Technology
Directive No. 04/2007/CT-TTg of February 22, 2007, on the Strengthening of Computer Program Copyright Protection	2007	Entry into force : March 14, 2007 Adopted : February 22, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decision No. 69/2006/QD-BNN of September 13, 2006, on the Promulgation of Regulations on Testing and Certification of Data concerning Agro-Chemical Products	2006	Entry into force : October 11, 2006 Adopted : September 13, 2006	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Decision No. 18/2002/QD-BVHTT of July 29, 2002, issusing Regulation on the Licensing, Inspection, Examination and Handling of Violations of the Reception of Foreign Television Programs	2002	Entry into force : July 29, 2002 Adopted : July 29, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other

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Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Decision No. 126/QD-TANDTC of April 6, 2023, of the Supreme People's Court on the Publication of the List of Expired Legal Documents in the field of the Supreme People's Court

2023

Entry into force :

April 6, 2023

Issued :

April 6, 2023

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Decision No. 355/QD-TANDTC of October 8, 2021, of the Supreme People's Court on the Publication of the List of Expired Legal Documents in the field of the Supreme People's Court

2021

Entry into force :

October 8, 2021

Issued :

October 8, 2021

Industrial Property

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Law No. 23/2018/QH14 of June 12, 2018, on Competition

2019

Entry into force :

July 1, 2019

Adopted :

June 12, 2018

Competition

Industrial Property

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Law No. 41/2009/QH12 of November 23, 2009, on Telecommunications (as amended up to Law No. 23/2018/QH14 of June 12, 2018, on Competition)

2019

Entry into force :

July 1, 2010

Adopted :

November 23, 2009

Other

Law No. 15/2017/QH14 of June 21, 2017, on Management and Use of Public Property

2018

Entry into force :

January 1, 2018

Adopted :

June 21, 2017

Industrial Property

Law No. 103/2016/QH13 of April 5, 2016, on the Press

2017

Entry into force :

January 1, 2017

Adopted :

April 5, 2016

Other

Circular No. 12/2015/TT-BVHTTDL of December 11, 2015, on Amendments to a Number of Articles of the Statutes on Appraisal and Issuance of Film Exhibition License in accordance with Decision No. 49/2008/QD-BVHTTDL of July 9, 2008

2016

Entry into force :

March 15, 2016

Adopted :

December 11, 2015

Other

Circular No. 18/2016/TT-BCT of August 31, 2016, on the Regulation of Cards of Market Surveillance Agency and the Amendments to the Content of Inspection Reports, and the Decision for the Use thereof in the Activities of Inspection and Administrative Violation Sanction of Market Surveillance Agency

2016

Entry into force :

September 1, 2016

Adopted :

August 31, 2016

Other

Circular No. 19/2016/TT-BTTTT of June 30, 2016, on Registration and Application Forms for Licenses, Certificates, Professional Permits and Reports as defined in Decree No. 06/2016/ND-CP of January 18, 2016, on Management, Supply and Use of Broadcasting and Television Services

2016

Entry into force :

August 15, 2016

Issued :

June 30, 2016

Decree No. 15/2016/ND-CP of March 15, 2016, amending and supplementing a Number of Articles of Decision No. 79/2012/ND-CP on Art Performances, Fashion Shows, Models and Beauty Contests, and Diffusion and Trade of Audio and Video Recordings of Theatrical Performances

2016

Entry into force :

May 1, 2016

Issued :

March 15, 2016

Decree No. 35/2016/ND-CP of May 15, 2016, on Guidelines for the Law of Veterinary Medicine

2016

Entry into force :

July 1, 2016

Adopted :

May 15, 2016

Other

Decree No. 68/2016/ND-CP of July 01, 2016, on the Regulations regarding Conditions for Duty-Free Business, Warehouses, Sites for Customs Clearance, Customs Inspection and Supervision

2016

Entry into force :

July 1, 2016

Issued :

July 1, 2016

Other

Law No. 65/2006/QH11 of June 29, 2006, on Lawyers (as amended up to the Criminal Procedure Code No. 101/2015/QH13 of November 27, 2015)

2016

Amended up to :

July 1, 2016

Entry into force :

January 1, 2007

Adopted :

June 29, 2006

Other

Circular No. 07/2014/TT-BCT of February 14, 2014, on Management and Use of Uniforms, Badges, Flags, Rank Badges, Banners and Cards of Market Surveillance Agency

2014

Adopted :

February 14, 2014

Other

Circular No. 09/2014/TT-BTTTT of August 19, 2014, Detailing Management, Provision and Use of Information on Websites and Social Networks

2014

Entry into force :

October 3, 2014

Issued :

August 19, 2014

Decree No. 71/2014/ND-CP of July 21, 2014, Detailing the Law on Competition on Imposition of Penalties for the Competition Law Violations

2014

Entry into force :

September 15, 2014

Issued :

July 21, 2014

Competition

Trademarks

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Circular No. 07/2013/TT-BTC of January 10, 2013, repealing Certain Legal Normative Documents of the Ministry of Finance

2013

Entry into force :

February 25, 2013

Issued :

January 10, 2013

Other

Circular No. 09/2013/TT-BCT of May 2, 2013, providing for Inspection and Administrative Violation Sanction Activities of Market Management Offices

2013

Entry into force :

July 1, 2013

Issued :

May 2, 2013

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Circular No. 27/2012/TT-BKHCN of December 12, 2012, on the State Inspection of Quality of Imported Goods under the Management of the Ministry of Science and Technology

2013

Entry into force :

January 23, 2013

Issued :

December 12, 2012

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Decision No. 79/2012/ND-CP of October 05, 2012, on Art Performances, Fashion Shows, Models and Beauty Contests, and Diffusion and Trade of Audio and Video Recordings of Art Performances

2013

Entry into force :

January 1, 2013

Adopted :

October 5, 2012

Other

Decree No. 113/2013/ND-CP of October 2, 2013, on Fine Art Activities

2013

Entry into force :

December 1, 2013

Issued :

October 2, 2013

Decree No. 20/2013/ND-CP of February 26, 2013, defining the Functions, Tasks, Powers and Organizational Structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology

2013

Entry into force :

April 20, 2013

Issued :

February 26, 2013

IP Regulatory Body

Law No. 08/2012/QH13 of June 18, 2012, on Higher Education

2013

Entry into force :

January 1, 2013

Adopted :

June 18, 2012

Other

Industrial Property

Law No. 16/2012/QH13 of June 21, 2012, on Advertising

2013

Entry into force :

January 1, 2013

Adopted :

June 21, 2012

Trademarks

Industrial Property

Law No 11/2012/QH13 of June 20, 2012, on Prices

2012

Entry into force :

January 1, 2013

Adopted :

June 20, 2012

Industrial Property

Decree No. 111/2011/ND-CP of December 5, 2011, of the Government on Consular Certification and Legalization

2011

Issued :

December 5, 2011

Other

Circular No. 05/2010/TT-BYT of March 1, 2010, on Guiding the Confidential Protection of Trial Data in Drug Registration

2010

Entry into force :

April 15, 2010

Issued :

March 1, 2010

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Decree No. 54/2010/ND-CP of May 21, 2010, detailing a Number of Articles of the Cinematography Law No. 62/2006/QH11 and Law No. 31/2009/QH12 Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Cinematography Law

2010

Entry into force :

July 7, 2010

Adopted :

May 21, 2010

Other

Decision No. 49/2008/QD-BVHTTDL of July 9, 2008, on the Promulgation of the Regulations on the Assessment and Issuance of Licenses for Exhibition of Films

2008

Entry into force :

August 9, 2008

Adopted :

July 9, 2008

Other

Instruction No. 36/2008/CT-TTg of December 31, 2008, on Strengthening the Management and Implementation of Copyright and Related Rights Protection

2008

Adopted :

December 31, 2008

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Circular No. 19/2007/QD-BVHTT of July 3, 2007, announcing the List of the Ministry of Culture and Information of Legal Normative Documents No Longer in Force

2007

Entry into force :

August 8, 2007

Adopted :

July 3, 2007

Other

Decree No 169/2007/ND-CP of November 19, 2007, on Mobilization of Scientific and Technological Resources for Public Security-related Work

2007

Entry into force :

December 11, 2007

Issued :

November 19, 2007

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Transfer of Technology

Directive No. 04/2007/CT-TTg of February 22, 2007, on the Strengthening of Computer Program Copyright Protection

2007

Entry into force :

March 14, 2007

Adopted :

February 22, 2007

Decision No. 69/2006/QD-BNN of September 13, 2006, on the Promulgation of Regulations on Testing and Certification of Data concerning Agro-Chemical Products

2006

Entry into force :

October 11, 2006

Adopted :

September 13, 2006

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Decision No. 18/2002/QD-BVHTT of July 29, 2002, issusing Regulation on the Licensing, Inspection, Examination and Handling of Violations of the Reception of Foreign Television Programs

2002

Entry into force :

July 29, 2002

Adopted :

July 29, 2002

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

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