Major reforms effective from April 2026
On 10 December 2025, Vietnam's National Assembly passed
significant amendments to the Law on Intellectual Property
("2025 Amended IP Law"), marking a decisive step toward
supporting an innovation-driven and digital economy.
Effective 1 April 2026, the 2025 Amended IP Law modernises IP
protection, streamlines industrial property procedures and
strengthens enforcement mechanisms. These reforms reshape how IP
rights are registered, enforced, and commercialised in Vietnam and
reflect the country's growing alignment with global
standards.
Executive Summary
The following highlights some of the most notable changes
introduced under the 2025 Amended IP Law:
