Copyright in Vietnam

Currently, the creation of stories, especially the design of unique comic characters, is experiencing an explosive boom. From a short story or a hand-drawn character, authors can entirely build a "universe" that yields massive commercial value through book publishing, film adaptation, or merchandise production. However, as the creative world expands,...

In the F&B (Food & Beverage) industry in general and the craft beer market in particular, delicious flavor is a necessary condition, but eye-catching packaging design is the sufficient condition for customers to decide to open their wallets. A packaging design encapsulates the soul of the product, the story...

Copyright related rights (hereinafter referred to as related rights) means rights of an organization or individual to performances, audio and visual fixation, and broadcasts and satellite signals carrying coded programmes[...]

Broadcasting organizations which use published works in making their broadcasts, which are sponsored, advertised or charged in whatever form, shall not have to obtain permission but have to pay royalties or remunerations to copyright holders according to the Government’s regulations[...]

1. Who is protected by copyright?

Music is the language of emotions, but in today’s volatile cultural industry market, emotion alone is not enough. Every single note is an intellectual asset that demands protection through robust legal barriers. SBLAW proudly affirms its position as a professional companion, having successfully assisted owner Nguyen Dieu Linh and...

Actors and actresses, instrumentali orm literary and artistic works (hereinafter all referred to as performers)[...]

Question: We are foreign company and would like to register Music Copyright registration in Vietnam, please provide us the quoation? Answer:  Thanks for your conservation concerning the subject matter. Regarding your enquiries, we would like to advise you on procedure and our updated fee schedule in relation to the copyright registration proceeding...

Question: Our company from USA intends to register computer software copyrights in Vietnam. We wonder if you can assist us on this matter. If yes, please advise your quote, time frame and the documents thereof for our reference. Looking forward to your reply. Answer: Thanks for your email of today regarding the...

Subject matter outside the category of copyright protection[...]

The rights of performers shall be protected for fifty years counting from the year following the year of fixation of their performances[...]

(THPL) – Lawyer Nguyễn Thanh Hà, Chairman of SBLAW, stated that as Vietnam seeks to attract high-quality investment, particularly in sectors such as technology, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, digital content, and AI, the level of intellectual property protection is an extremely important criterion. Vietnam’s inclusion by the United States Trade Representative (USTR)...

- Appropriating copyright in a literary, artistic or scientific work.

In case client would like to register his copyright for logo in Vietnam, client should provide us the following documents: [...]

In the fields of healthcare, aesthetics, or scientific research, a treatment protocol or an in-depth article is not merely a culmination of intellect but also an invaluable intellectual property. It affirms the professional capacity and brand of the author as well as the enterprise. However, the theft of intellectual...