State President Nguyen Minh Triet stated this while receiving Dr Francis Gurry, WIPO General Director, in Hanoi on January 20.

He confirmed Vietnam’s commitment to protecting intellectual property rights, saying the country has issued IP-related legal documents and established a special agency on IP.

However, he said, Vietnam still needs assistance from the WIPO due to its lack of legislation and few qualified officials.

WIPO General Director F. Gurry praised Vietnam for its efforts to implement international treaties on IP rights.

Vietnam is an exemplary role model in exercising intellectual property rights and in increasing cooperation with the WIPO, said the General Director.

He said that Vietnam’s commitment to protecting intellectual property rights will help to promote its image and products abroad. He added that his organisation is willing to provide more assistance to Vietnam, with priority being given to training up IP officials.