Evidence On Ownership & Damage In Copyright & Related Rights Litigation

For many years, questions have been asked on the role of the Court in IP disputes in Vietnam. Although setting up an IP Court is still a long-term plan, we have started to see an increasing number of copyright and related rights lawsuits initiated in Vietnam. Vietnam (Economic) Courts have gradually gained more experience in handling IP disputes, with their resolution of complicated cases that may be beyond the capacity of administrative authorities. It is also interesting to see more careful analyses made by the Court in ruling copyright and related rights litigations. This article discusses two recent notable court rulings on the proof of ownership and damages, which may be of many right holders' concerns.