Reduction and Simplification of Administrative Procedures and Business Conditions in the Field of Intellectual Property under Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP
On 18 May 2026, the Government issued Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP, effective from 1 July 2026 until the end of 28 February 2027, on the delegation of jurisdiction, reduction and simplification of administrative procedures and business conditions (Resolution 66.18). This Resolution is intended to implement the State’s policy on reducing and simplifying administrative procedures and business conditions in order to create more favorable conditions for the people and other subjects engaged in business and administrative activities in Vietnam. Following the issuance of this Resolution, specialized laws, including the Law on Intellectual Property (IP Law), and their guiding documents will also need to be amended accordingly to implement the contents of the Resolution.