Take strong action against intellectual property infringement.

As of May 27, 2026, ministries, agencies, and localities nationwide had detected and handled 1,438 cases of intellectual property rights infringement. Of these, 1,146 cases were handled administratively and 28 cases were prosecuted criminally.

Over 1,400 violations were processed in just 3 weeks after the implementation of Directive 38.

After more than three weeks of implementing Prime Minister's Directive No. 38/CĐ-TTg, functional forces nationwide have detected and handled 1,438 cases of intellectual property infringement. The number of cases handled has tripled the average for 2025, while the number of criminal prosecutions has reached approximately 60% of the previous year's total. Along with this peak inspection period, the Ministry of Science and Technology is promoting the development of a national database on intellectual property enforcement and improving legal regulations to enhance the effectiveness of protecting intellectual property in the digital environment.

According to Mr. Tran Le Hong, Deputy Director of the Intellectual Property Office (Ministry of Science and Technology), immediately after the Ministry of Science and Technology issued Decision No. 2309/QD-BKHCN and the Intellectual Property Office issued Decision No. 185/QD-SHTT dated May 6, 2026 to implement Directive No. 38/CD-TTg, coordination between enforcement agencies has been strengthened, creating a clear transformation in the fight against, prevention, and handling of intellectual property rights infringements.

One of the solutions implemented by the Ministry of Science and Technology from the outset was establishing a mechanism for monitoring, compiling, and reporting daily on the handling of violations nationwide. This mechanism helps to promptly update on actual developments, provide information to support the direction and management of the Government and the Prime Minister , and create close connections between enforcement forces from the central to local levels.

As of May 27, 2026, ministries, agencies, and localities nationwide had detected and handled 1,438 cases of intellectual property rights infringement. Of these, 1,146 cases were handled administratively and 28 cases were prosecuted criminally. The total amount of administrative fines reached over 12.6 billion VND; the value of infringing goods discovered was approximately 35.7 billion VND. Notably, functional forces identified 28 serious, complex, and typical cases for focused handling.

According to the head of the Intellectual Property Office, the above figures reflect the initial effectiveness of the intensified implementation of Directive No. 38. Just three weeks after the campaign began, the number of administrative violations processed has increased by approximately three times the average monthly level in 2025.

In particular, the number of criminal cases initiated related to intellectual property infringement accounted for approximately 60% of the total number of cases prosecuted in 2025. This signals a significant shift in the detection and handling of serious violations.

The Market Management force nationwide alone saw an increase of approximately 210% in the number of cases handled compared to May 2025, exceeding the set target by about 158%. This result demonstrates the decisive action of functional forces in the context of the continuing complex situation of counterfeit goods, pirated products, and intellectual property infringement, especially in the e-commerce environment and digital platforms.

Establish a national database on intellectual property rights enforcement.

In addition to handling violations, the Ministry of Science and Technology is accelerating the development of a national database on intellectual property rights enforcement to improve the effectiveness of state management in this field.

Mr. Tran Le Hong stated that the Ministry is coordinating with relevant ministries and agencies to build a data system in 2026, while ensuring stable and sustainable operation in the following years.

Currently, through compiling daily reports as required by Directive No. 38/CĐ-TTg, the Ministry of Science and Technology is gradually building an initial data source on the detection and handling of intellectual property rights infringements nationwide.

According to the development plan, the national database on intellectual property rights enforcement will integrate several important information groups, including data on handling administrative and criminal violations; typical and serious cases; information on intellectual property rights; data identifying infringing elements; expert assessment results; and violation handling results.

Once operational, this system will enable law enforcement agencies to search, share, and cross-reference information more quickly, thereby improving coordination in handling cases.

According to Mr. Tran Le Hong, the database is not only a tool to support operations but also contributes to improving the state's management capacity in the field of intellectual property. Through centralized data statistics and analysis, functional agencies can predict infringement trends, identify areas and locations with high potential risks, and proactively develop plans for inspection, examination, and enforcement of intellectual property rights more effectively.

Adding tools to handle violations in the digital environment.

Regarding the improvement of the legal framework to enhance the effectiveness of intellectual property rights enforcement, Mr. Tran Le Hong stated that the Ministry of Science and Technology has submitted to the Prime Minister a draft Decree amending and supplementing Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP on administrative sanctions for violations in the field of industrial property.

One of the notable changes is the addition of authority to impose administrative penalties for violations in the field of industrial property rights to several relevant agencies. This regulation aims to address gaps in practice, helping agencies to closely monitor their areas, detect violations early, and handle them promptly.

In particular, the draft Decree adds measures to block access to domain names that infringe on industrial property rights. This is considered an important solution to expedite the handling of violations in the digital environment, while also overcoming difficulties in handling international domain names operated by foreign service providers.

In the context of rapidly developing e-commerce and increasingly cross-border intellectual property infringement, new data and institutional solutions are expected to bring about significant changes in intellectual property enforcement, contributing to the protection of innovation, promoting a healthy business environment, and enhancing the competitiveness of the economy.

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