During the 68th WIPO Assemblies, Vietnam’s Minister of Science and Technology, Vu Hai Quan, described intellectual property as a cornerstone of the knowledge economy. Nguyen Hoang Giang, Deputy Director General of the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam, added that the country is accelerating IP commercialisation and preparing a legislative plan for a new Copyright Law. Vietnam’s latest IP action plan also points to stronger enforcement, new rules for AI and data, shorter examination timelines and the use of IP assets as collateral for lending.
The policy mix is broader than a conventional rights-protection agenda. It links examination, enforcement, technology governance and finance in a single innovation framework. Faster examination and IP-backed lending could help businesses bring intangible assets to market, but success will depend on credible valuation methods, lender confidence, clear ownership and predictable enforcement. The practical test is whether Vietnam can turn these policy signals into reliable tools for companies, investors and creators.
