Decision No. 2558/QD-BVHTTDL Emphasizes the Lead Role of the Department of Cultural Industries and Copyright in Handling Infringement of Copyright and Related Rights
On 30 September 2026, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued Decision No. 2558/QD-BVHTTDL (“Decision 2558”) defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Department of Cultural Industries and Copyright (the “Department”). Decision 2558 takes effect from its date of signing and replaces Decision No. 693/QD-BVHTTDL dated 18 March 2025 on the same subject. The most notable issue is that Decision 2558 emphasizes the lead role of the Department of Cultural Industries and Copyright (formerly the Copyright Office) in handling infringment of copyright and related rights.