Decree No. 12/2009/L-CTN Regarding the Announcement of the Law

This Decree announces the Law amending and supplementing certain articles of the Intellectual Property Law, which was passed by the National Assembly on June 19, 2009.

Document No.12/2009/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byNguyễn Minh Triết — Chủ tịch
Updated27/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date29/06/2009
Effective date29/06/2009
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

This Decree announces the Law amending and supplementing certain articles of the Intellectual Property Law, which was passed by the National Assembly on June 19, 2009.

Key points

  • The Law applies to individuals and organizations related to intellectual property
  • that have been amended and supplemented, including provisions on protecting intellectual property rights, handling violations, and protective measures

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Strengthening protection of intellectual property rights, encouraging creativity and investment in technological research and development.
  • Negative impact: May increase costs for businesses in complying with new regulations

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does this Law apply to?

This Law applies to all individuals and organizations related to intellectual property, including right holders, users, and other relevant parties.

How will violations of this Law be punished?

Violations of this Law may result in administrative or criminal penalties depending on the severity of the violation. Specifically, Article 123 and Article 124 of the Law stipulate the measures for dealing with violations.

What is the timeframe for implementing these amendments?

The specific timeframe for implementing the amendments is not mentioned in the Announcement Decree, but according to general provisions of the Law, the amendments will take effect immediately upon passage of the Law.

Which intellectual property rights are protected?

This Law protects intellectual property rights including: copyright, patents, industrial designs, trade secrets, and trademarks.

Full text

ORDER

Regarding the promulgation of the Law

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CHAIRMAN
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992, amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the Tenth National Assembly, tenth session;

Pursuant to Article 91 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;

On the basis of Article 57 of the Law on Enacting Regulatory Legal Documents;

NOW PROMULGATES:

Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Intellectual Property Law.

Passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the twelfth session, fifth meeting, on June 19, 2009./.

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