Erecting a 'shield' against copyright infringement.

Prime Minister's Directive No. 38/CD-TTg dated May 5, 2026, on focusing on decisively implementing solutions to combat, prevent, and handle acts of intellectual property infringement, is becoming the focus of public attention. This is a decisive and timely directive aimed at restoring order in the field of intellectual property, protecting copyright, and encouraging innovation.

The State's policy on intellectual property has been clearly affirmed in the Intellectual Property Law, which recognizes and protects intellectual property rights on the basis of harmonizing the interests of rights holders with the public interest; encourages and promotes innovation and exploitation of intellectual property assets through financial support, tax incentives, credit, and other investment policies; and prioritizes investment in training and developing personnel responsible for protecting intellectual property rights.

Currently, copyright and industrial property rights need better protection. Only by strictly punishing violations can social justice be ensured, encouraging scientists , artists, experts, and those capable of bringing positive value to continue contributing their intellect to the country.

The author himself deserves both material reward and social recognition. The Government's issuance of Directive No. 38/CĐ-TTg is a concrete step in decisively translating these major policies into action, with clear responsibilities and deadlines.

Along with the need to promote decentralization and delegation of power, reform administrative procedures, attract foreign investment, and build technical infrastructure, strengthening measures to protect intellectual property rights is appropriate and necessary, both to protect legitimate businesses and individuals and to strictly deal with organizations and individuals engaging in fraudulent business practices.

This is a requirement for the political system to operate more powerfully and decisively, to better protect intellectual property rights in the new era, and to create momentum for the development of science, technology, culture, and art.

However, the fight against intellectual property infringement is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement agencies such as the police, market management authorities, or specialized inspectors.

For the message about disciplined development to truly resonate with people, a strong shift in awareness is needed throughout society, especially among consumers. The habit of favoring cheap goods regardless of origin or the mentality of "using intellectual property for free" has inadvertently contributed to violations.

The Prime Minister's directive serves as a catalyst for ministries, sectors, and localities to move beyond the scope of penalties and proactively build technical and cultural barriers strong enough to protect intellectual property.

The directive requires all relevant authorities to launch a nationwide crackdown from May 7th to May 30th, 2026. However, the conclusion of this peak period does not mean the fight ends. This should be the starting point for a new phase, where intellectual property rights are respected as a vital principle for the economy.

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/xa-hoi/202605/dung-la-chan-chong-xam-pham-ban-quyen-cc122b1/