Vietnam Intensifies IP Enforcement Following USTR's Priority Foreign Country Designation

USTR's 2026 Special 301 Report triggers coordinated government response and compliance push among Vietnamese businesses

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Vietnam has launched a series of measures to strengthen intellectual property enforcement after being named a 'Priority Foreign Country' in the United States Trade Representative's 2026 Special 301 Report. The move comes amid US concerns over online copyright infringement, counterfeit goods, and border enforcement, pr…

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