Introduction
On 6 April 2026, Vietnam issued Decree No. 134/2026/ND-CP, amending and supplementing Decree No. 17/2023/ND-CP, which guides implementation of the Intellectual Property Law on copyright and related rights.
Decree 134 introduces notable updates across: AI-assisted creation, use of protected text and data for AI systems, intermediary service platform (ISP) liability, enforcement measures, and copyright registration procedures.
This article summarises the key changes, highlights practical implementation risks, and suggests practical steps for businesses managing content assets in Vietnam.
1. Copyright Protection for AI-Assisted Creation
Decree 134 clarifies that copyright protection may arise in works created with the assistance of AI systems, subject to a human control threshold. To qualify, the creation must satisfy the following conditions1:
