PatentsGlobal
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property protection and enforcement. Despite recent legal reforms and enforcement efforts by Vietnam, the USTR finds these measures insufficient to deter violations, particularly in areas s…
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
EnforcementUSA
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has commenced an investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property protection and enforcement. This move, initiated under the Trump administration, responds to persistent IP issues flagged as a priority by the USTR. The inquiry may lead to new tariffs or trade restri…
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Trade SecretsUSA
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has opened an investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement policies, citing persistent issues that affect American innovators. This move follows Vietnam's designation as a priority country for IP concerns and may lead to tariffs or other trade…
Saturday, May 30, 2026
PatentsSoutheast Asia
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has commenced a formal investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property (IP) practices, focusing on alleged deficiencies in enforcement and protection standards. This move reflects ongoing scrutiny of Vietnam's compliance with international IP obligations and could impac…
Friday, May 29, 2026
PolicyGlobal
It is requested that the US side have an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam's efforts and achievements in the field of intellectual property protection. On May 1, answering reporters' questions, requesting to know Vietnam's reaction to the US identification of Vietnam as a "priority foreign country" in the A…
Friday, May 1, 2026