Decision No. 103/2005/QĐ-BNV Regarding the Approval of the Charter of the Anti-Counterfeit and Intellectual Property Protection Association for Foreign-Invested Enterprises in Vietnam

Decision No. 103/2005/QĐ-BNV of the Ministry of Home Affairs approves the Charter of the Anti-Counterfeit and Intellectual Property Protection Association for Foreign-Invested Enterprises in Vietnam. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Document No.103/2005/QĐ-BNV
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Home Affairs
Signed byĐặng Quốc Tiến — Thứ trưởng
Updated29/06/2026
SectorHome Affairs
FieldUncategorized
Issued date27/09/2005
Effective date25/10/2005
Expiry date—
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 103/2005/QĐ-BNV of the Ministry of Home Affairs approves the Charter of the Anti-Counterfeit and Intellectual Property Protection Association for Foreign-Invested Enterprises in Vietnam. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Scope of application

Chairman of the Anti-Counterfeit and Intellectual Property Protection Association for Foreign-Invested Enterprises in Vietnam, Director of the Department of Non-Governmental Organizations

Key points

  • Approve the Charter of the Anti-Counterfeit and Intellectual Property Protection Association for Foreign-Invested Enterprises in Vietnam.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Creates opportunities for foreign enterprises to protect intellectual property rights and combat counterfeit goods, enhancing product quality.
  • Negative impact: Initial costs for establishing and maintaining the operations of the Association may increase.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does this Decision come into effect?

This Decision shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Who is responsible for implementing this Decision?

Chairman of the Anti-Counterfeit and Intellectual Property Protection Association for Foreign-Invested Enterprises in Vietnam, Director of the Department of Non-Governmental Organizations.

What contents does the approved Charter include?

This Decision only refers to the approval of the Charter of the Anti-Counterfeit and Intellectual Property Protection Association, without detailing specific contents within the Charter.

How does this Decision apply to foreign enterprises operating in Vietnam?

This Decision only stipulates the approval of the Charter of the Anti-Counterfeit and Intellectual Property Protection Association, without detailing how it applies to foreign enterprises.

When will the Association begin operations?

The start date of the Association's operations is determined in the approved Charter, with no specific information provided in this Decision.

Full text

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 103/2005/QD-BNV
Hanoi, September 27, 2005

DECISION

Regarding the approval of the Statutes of the Anti-Counterfeit Association and the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights of Foreign-Invested Enterprises in Vietnam And protection of

intellectual property rights of foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam 

THE MINISTER OF THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS 

Pursuant to Decree No. 102/SL-L004 dated May 20, 1957 on the right to establish Associations;

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 45/2003/NĐ-CP dated May 9, 2003 on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs;

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 08/1998/ND-CP dated January 22, 1998 on the issuance of the Charter for the establishment of foreign business associations in Vietnam concerning organization, operation, and management of associations;

Considering the proposal of the Chairman of the Anti-Counterfeit Association and the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights of Foreign-Invested Enterprises in Vietnam and the Director of the Department of Non-Governmental Organizations; 

DECISION: 

Article 1. Approves the Statutes of the Anti-Counterfeit Association and the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights of Foreign-Invested Enterprises in Vietnam which were adopted at the Founding Congress on April 12, 2005.

Article 2. The Standard Measurement Quality Control Department shall be responsible for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Regulations adopted herein.

Article 3. The Chairman of the Anti-Counterfeit Association and the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights of Foreign-Invested Enterprises in Vietnam and the Director of the Department of Non-Governmental Organizations are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Đặng Quốc Tiến
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