{"id":7405,"date":"2023-05-11T10:00:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T03:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/?p=7405"},"modified":"2023-05-19T10:04:09","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T03:04:09","slug":"intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/","title":{"rendered":"INTA&#8217;s Comprehensive Survey on Criminal Copyright Enforcement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >N\u1ed9i dung b&agrave;i vi\u1ebft<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#1-What-%E2%80%9Cworks%E2%80%9D-are-subject-to-copyright-List-in-alphabetical-order\" title=\"1. What &#8220;works&#8221; are subject to copyright (List in alphabetical order)?\">1. What &#8220;works&#8221; are subject to copyright (List in alphabetical order)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#2-Is-there-an-exhaustive-list-of-copyrightable-works\" title=\"2. Is there an exhaustive list of copyrightable works?\">2. Is there an exhaustive list of copyrightable works?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#3-If-no-exhaustive-list-outline-requirements-for-obtaining-copyright-protection\" title=\"3. (If no exhaustive list, outline) requirements for obtaining copyright protection.\">3. (If no exhaustive list, outline) requirements for obtaining copyright protection.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#4-Is-copyright-registration-required-to-initiate-a-civil-case\" title=\"4. Is copyright registration required to initiate a civil case?\">4. Is copyright registration required to initiate a civil case?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#5-Are-there-any-exceptions-to-the-registration-requirement-to-initiate-a-civil-case\" title=\"5. Are there any exceptions to the registration requirement to initiate a civil case?\">5. Are there any exceptions to the registration requirement to initiate a civil case?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#6-What-types-of-infringement-can-be-used-to-initiate-a-civil-case\" title=\"6. What types of infringement can be used to initiate a civil case?\">6. What types of infringement can be used to initiate a civil case?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#7-Who-has-standing-to-initiate-a-civil-case\" title=\"7. Who has standing to initiate a civil case?\">7. Who has standing to initiate a civil case?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#8-Do-multiple-authors-all-have-to-join-the-lawsuit\" title=\"8. Do multiple authors all have to join the lawsuit?\">8. Do multiple authors all have to join the lawsuit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#9-Is-there-prosecution-for-copyright-infringement-in-the-digital-mediumelectronic-mediummobile-networkInternet\" title=\"9. Is there prosecution for copyright infringement in the digital medium\/electronic medium\/mobile network\/Internet?\">9. Is there prosecution for copyright infringement in the digital medium\/electronic medium\/mobile network\/Internet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#10-If-online-copyright-infringement-is-actionable-will-courts-exercise-a-long-arm-jurisdiction-over-a-counterfeiter-that-is-outside-the-territorial-jurisdiction-of-the-local-court\" title=\"10. If online copyright infringement is actionable will courts exercise a long-arm jurisdiction over a counterfeiter that is outside the territorial jurisdiction of the local court?\">10. If online copyright infringement is actionable will courts exercise a long-arm jurisdiction over a counterfeiter that is outside the territorial jurisdiction of the local court?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#11-List-the-remedies-provided-for-infringement-in-the-jurisdiction-injunctiondamages-and-profitsstatutory-damagesseizure-and-disposition-of-infringing-articlesattorneys-fees-and-costs\" title=\"11. List the remedies provided for infringement in the jurisdiction (injunction\/damages and profits\/statutory damages\/seizure and disposition of infringing articles\/attorneys\u2019 fees and costs).?\">11. List the remedies provided for infringement in the jurisdiction (injunction\/damages and profits\/statutory damages\/seizure and disposition of infringing articles\/attorneys\u2019 fees and costs).?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#12-DamagesProfits-If-available-how-do-the-courts-measure-damages\" title=\"12. Damages\/Profits: If available, how do the courts measure damages?\">12. Damages\/Profits: If available, how do the courts measure damages?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#13-DamagesProfits-Are-there-legal-minimums-and-maximums-to-damages\" title=\"13. Damages\/Profits: Are there legal minimums and maximums to damages?\">13. Damages\/Profits: Are there legal minimums and maximums to damages?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#14-Post-Seizure-How-are-goods-dealt-with-at-end-of-civil-lawsuit\" title=\"14. Post Seizure: How are goods dealt with at end of civil lawsuit\">14. Post Seizure: How are goods dealt with at end of civil lawsuit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#15-Court-Is-there-a-specialized-courts-to-adjudicate-copyright-infringement-cases\" title=\"15. Court: Is there a specialized court(s) to adjudicate copyright infringement cases.\">15. Court: Is there a specialized court(s) to adjudicate copyright infringement cases.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#16-Limitation-If-applicable-what-is-the-time-limit-for-commencement-of-legal-proceedings\" title=\"16. Limitation: If applicable, what is the time limit for commencement of legal proceedings?\">16. Limitation: If applicable, what is the time limit for commencement of legal proceedings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#17-Key-benefits-in-Civil-Action\" title=\"17. Key benefits in Civil Action\">17. Key benefits in Civil Action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/en\/intas-comprehensive-survey-on-criminal-copyright-enforcement\/#18-Key-Challenges-of-Civil-Action\" title=\"18. Key Challenges of Civil Action\">18. Key Challenges of Civil Action<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7411 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lawfirmelite.com\/vi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Thumnails-2.png\" alt=\"Criminal Copyright Enforcement in Vietnam\" width=\"555\" height=\"430\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embark on a journey of remarkable insights as we delve into INTA&#8217;s comprehensive international survey on criminal copyright enforcement across 44 countries. This revised edition not only explores copyright protection requirements, available remedies, and more, but also unveils invaluable Vietnamese perspectives. While this survey serves as a preliminary guide, highlighting the dynamic nature of laws, its Vietnamese insights will empower you to shape your copyright enforcement strategies effectively. Get ready to unlock a world of knowledge tailored to Vietnam&#8217;s unique landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-What-%E2%80%9Cworks%E2%80%9D-are-subject-to-copyright-List-in-alphabetical-order\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">1. What &#8220;works&#8221; are subject to copyright (List in alphabetical order)?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>We would like to advise that under Article 14 of Vietnam IP Law these following works are subject to copyright protection:<\/p>\n<p>1.Architectural works;<\/p>\n<p>2.Cinematographic works and works created by a process analogous to cinematography (below collectively referred to as cinematographic works);<\/p>\n<p>3.Computer programs and data<\/p>\n<p>4.Dramatic works;<\/p>\n<p>5.Folklore and folk-art works of folk culture;<\/p>\n<p>6.Lectures, addresses and other sermons;<\/p>\n<p>7.Literary and scientific works, textbooks, teaching courses and other works<\/p>\n<p>8.Musical works;<\/p>\n<p>9.Photographic works;<\/p>\n<p>10.Press works;<\/p>\n<p>11.Sketches, plans, maps, and drawings related to topography, architecture, or scientific works;<\/p>\n<p>12.Works of art, works of applied<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Is-there-an-exhaustive-list-of-copyrightable-works\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">2. Is there an exhaustive list of copyrightable works?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>No.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-If-no-exhaustive-list-outline-requirements-for-obtaining-copyright-protection\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">3. (If no exhaustive list, outline) requirements for obtaining copyright protection.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>We note that under IP Law of Vietnam, requirement for obtaining copyright protection include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A work is created directly by a natural person (Art. 12(a) and 14.3)<\/li>\n<li>A work must be fixed in a certain material form (Point 2, 6)<\/li>\n<li>A work must be completed (Point 4, 19)<\/li>\n<li>A work has to have originality (Point 3, 14)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We note that the following objects are <strong>not protected as copyrighted works <\/strong>(not covered by copyright protection) under Art. 15 of IP Law of Vietnam:<\/p>\n<p>1. News of the day as mere items of press<\/p>\n<p>2. Legal documents, administrative documents and other documents in the judicial domain and their official translations of these documents.<\/p>\n<p>3. Processes, systems, operation methods, concepts, principles, and<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Is-copyright-registration-required-to-initiate-a-civil-case\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">4. Is copyright registration required to initiate a civil case?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>No<\/strong>. In principle, a copyright registration certificate is not required to initiate a civil case under IP Law, Civil Code and other regulations of Vietnam. However, in this case, a copyright holder and a plaintiff need to provide evidence proving he or she has created the original work and is the true owner of the work before the court.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Are-there-any-exceptions-to-the-registration-requirement-to-initiate-a-civil-case\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">5. Are there any exceptions to the registration requirement to initiate a civil case?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>No.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-What-types-of-infringement-can-be-used-to-initiate-a-civil-case\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">6. What types of infringement can be used to initiate a civil case?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The following types of copyright infringement can be used to initiate a civil case (under Art. 28 of IP Law of Vietnam)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>1. Appropriating copyright to literary, artistic, or scientific<\/p>\n<p>2. Impersonating<\/p>\n<p>3. Publishing or distributing works without permission of authors.<\/p>\n<p>4. Publishing or distributing works under joint-authorship without permission of co-authors.<\/p>\n<p>5. Modifying, mutilating or distorting works in such a way as prejudicial to the honor and reputation of<\/p>\n<p>6. Reproducing works without permission of authors or copyright holders, except: Duplication of works for personal scientific research or teaching purpose and Performance of dramatic works or other performing-art works in mass cultural, communication or mobilization activities without collecting any charges in any<\/p>\n<p>7. Making derivative works without permission of authors or holders of copyright to works used for the making of derivative works, except Transcription of works into Braille or characters of other languages for the blind<\/p>\n<p>8. Using works without permission of copyright holders, without paying royalties, remunerations, or other material benefits according to the provisions of law, except for the cases specified in Clause 1, Article 25 of Vietnam IP<\/p>\n<p>9. Leasing works without paying royalties, remunerations or other material benefits to authors or copyright<\/p>\n<p>10. Duplicating, reproducing, distributing, displaying, or communicating works to the public via communication networks and by digital means without permission of copyright holders.<\/p>\n<p>11. Publishing works without permission of copyright<\/p>\n<p>12. Willingly canceling or deactivating technical solutions applied by copyright holders to protect copyright to their<\/p>\n<p>13. Willingly deleting or modifying right management information in electronic form in<\/p>\n<p>14. Manufacturing, assembling, transforming, distributing, importing, exporting, selling, or leasing equipment when knowing or having grounds to know that such equipment may deactivate technical solutions applied by copyright holders to protect copyright to their<\/p>\n<p>15. Making and selling works with forged signatures of authors of original<\/p>\n<p>16. Exporting, importing, or distributing copies of works without permission of copyright<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Who-has-standing-to-initiate-a-civil-case\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">7. Who has standing to initiate a civil case?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>A Copyright holder has the right to initiate a civil case to protect their intellectual property rights (under Art. 198 of IP Law of Vietnam).<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Do-multiple-authors-all-have-to-join-the-lawsuit\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">8. Do multiple authors all have to join the lawsuit?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Yes. Multiple authors all have to join the lawsuit if the work has joint authors (multiple authors).<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-Is-there-prosecution-for-copyright-infringement-in-the-digital-mediumelectronic-mediummobile-networkInternet\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">9. Is there prosecution for copyright infringement in the digital medium\/electronic medium\/mobile network\/Internet?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Yes, copyright infringement in the digital medium\/electronic medium\/mobile network\/Internet shall be prosecuted under Art. 28 of IP Law and Art. 225 of Criminal Code of Vietnam.<\/p>\n<p>According to Art.28.10 of IP Law, acts of duplicating, reproducing, distributing, displaying, or communicating works to the public via communication networks and by digital means without permission of copyright holders shall be considered as copyright infringement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Also, under Art.225.1 of Criminal Code of Vietnam, <em>any person who, without permission of the copyright or related right holder, intentionally commits one of the following acts, infringing upon copyright or related rights being protected in Vietnam on a commercial scale trade or gain illicit profits from VND 50,000,000 (about 2,000USD) to under VND 300,000,000 (about 12,000USD) or cause damage to the copyright or related right holders from VND 100,000,000 (about 4,000USD) to under VND 500,000,000 (about 20,000USD) or the infringing goods are valued at between VND 100,000,000 (about 4,000USD) and under VND 500,000,000 (about 20,000USD). From 100,000,000 VND to under 500,000,000 VND, the offenders shall be subject to a fine of from 50,000,000 VND (about 2,000USD) to 300,000,000 VND (about 12,000USD) or a non-custodial reform for up to 03 years:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. Copying works, phonograms, or video recordings;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. Distributing to the public copies of works, copies of phonograms, copies of video<\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-If-online-copyright-infringement-is-actionable-will-courts-exercise-a-long-arm-jurisdiction-over-a-counterfeiter-that-is-outside-the-territorial-jurisdiction-of-the-local-court\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">10. If online copyright infringement is actionable will courts exercise a long-arm jurisdiction over a counterfeiter that is outside the territorial jurisdiction of the local court?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>No.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-List-the-remedies-provided-for-infringement-in-the-jurisdiction-injunctiondamages-and-profitsstatutory-damagesseizure-and-disposition-of-infringing-articlesattorneys-fees-and-costs\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">11. List the remedies provided for infringement in the jurisdiction (injunction\/damages and profits\/statutory damages\/seizure and disposition of infringing articles\/attorneys\u2019 fees and costs).?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Under Art. 202 of IP law of Vietnam, the remedies provided for IP\/copyright infringement in Vietnam include:<\/p>\n<p>1. Compelling the termination of infringing acts;<\/p>\n<p>2.Compelling the public apology and rectification;<\/p>\n<p>3. Compelling the performance of civil obligations;<\/p>\n<p>4. Compelling the payment of damages;<\/p>\n<p>5. Compelling destruction, distribution or use for non-commercial purposes of goods, raw materials, materials and means used for the production or trading of intellectual property right- infringing goods, provided that such destruction, distribution, or use does not affect the exploitation of rights by intellectual property right<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-DamagesProfits-If-available-how-do-the-courts-measure-damages\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">12. Damages\/Profits: If available, how do the courts measure damages?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>According to Art. 204 of IP Law of Vietnam, principles for determining damage caused by infringement of intellectual property rights are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><em>Damages caused by acts of infringing upon intellectual property rights\/copyrights include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. Material damage, including loss of property, decrease in income, profit, loss of business opportunities, and reasonable costs to prevent and remedy the damage;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. Mental damage includes loss of honor, dignity, prestige, reputation, and other mental losses caused to authors of literary, artistic, or scientific works; Performers; Authors of inventions, industrial designs, layout designs, plant <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. The degree of damage is determined on the basis of actual losses suffered by the intellectual property right holder due to acts of infringement of intellectual property rights.<\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-DamagesProfits-Are-there-legal-minimums-and-maximums-to-damages\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">13. Damages\/Profits: Are there legal minimums and maximums to damages?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Yes. There are legal minimums and maximums to damages in some cases. Under Art. 205 of IP Law, <em>basis for determining the level of compensation for damage caused by infringement of intellectual property rights\/copyrights are as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. In cases where the plaintiff can prove that the act of infringing upon intellectual property rights has caused material damage to him\/her, he\/she has the right to request the Court to decide on the level of compensation according to one of the following grounds:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. Total material damage in monetary terms plus profits earned by the respondent from committing acts of infringing upon intellectual property rights, if the plaintiff&#8217;s reduced profits have not been included in the total material damage;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. The price for licensing the right to use an intellectual property object, assuming that the defendant is assigned the right to use that object by the plaintiff under the contract to use the intellectual property object, within the scope corresponding to the act of infringement; offenses committed;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4. Physical\/material damage by other calculation methods proposed by the intellectual property right holder in accordance with the provisions of law;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5. In case it is not possible to determine the compensation level for material damage according to the grounds specified at Points a, b and c of this Clause, <strong>the compensation level for material damage shall be fixed by the Court, depending on the level of damage, but not exceeding VND 500,000,000 (about 20,000USD)<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6. In cases where plaintiffs can prove that acts of infringing upon intellectual property rights have caused <strong>mental damage <\/strong>to them, they have the right to request the Court to decide on <strong>the compensation level between VND 5,000,000 (about 250USD) and VND 50,000,000 (about 2,500USD)<\/strong>, depending on the level of the (mental) <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7. In addition to the compensation for damage specified in Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article, the intellectual property right holder has the right to request the court to force an organization or individual that commits acts of infringing upon intellectual property rights to pay reasonable costs to hire a lawyer\/lawyers.<\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14-Post-Seizure-How-are-goods-dealt-with-at-end-of-civil-lawsuit\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">14. Post Seizure: How are goods dealt with at end of civil lawsuit<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Under Art. 202 of IP Law of Vietnam, at end of civil lawsuit, the plaintiffs may request or the court may order to <em>compel destruction, distribution or use for non-commercial purposes of goods, raw materials, materials and means used for the production or trading of intellectual property right-infringing goods, provided that such destruction, distribution, or use does not affect the exploitation of rights by intellectual property right holders.<\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15-Court-Is-there-a-specialized-courts-to-adjudicate-copyright-infringement-cases\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">15. Court: Is there a specialized court(s) to adjudicate copyright infringement cases.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>No. At present, there is not any specialized court(s) to settle copyright infringement cases in Vietnam. All copyright infringement cases shall be handled by economic Court belonging to People\u2019s Civil Court at provincial court level.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16-Limitation-If-applicable-what-is-the-time-limit-for-commencement-of-legal-proceedings\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">16. Limitation: If applicable, what is the time limit for commencement of legal proceedings?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Damages for infringement on economic rights of copyrighted works must be claimed within 03 years, from the date that the copyright holder knows (material) damages (under Art. 588 Civil Code).<\/p>\n<p>There is not any regulation relating to the time limit (status of limitation) for commencement of legal proceedings for claim for mental damages of copyright infringement. Accordingly, the copyright holder can claim for mental damages of copyright infringement as to the copyright infringer at any time as soon as he\/she finds out a mental copyright infringement.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17-Key-benefits-in-Civil-Action\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">17. Key benefits in Civil Action<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>We opine that key benefits in civil action shall include (but not limited to):<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Judgments have high legal value, forcing the infringing party to execute;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The copyright holder is partially reimbursed for damages when the work is infringed;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Forcing an apology to the infringing party must make a public apology;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Restore the reputation of the right holder;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Actively protect your intellectual property<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18-Key-Challenges-of-Civil-Action\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">18. 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