Washington Gives Vietnam's Intellectual Property Investigation Three More Months
Published Date: 11/10/2026
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Summary
The U.S. is extending its investigation into Vietnam’s rules and actions about protecting inventions and creative work for three more months. This means the U.S. wants to make sure Vietnam is doing enough to stop copying and stealing ideas before deciding on any trade actions. The final decision will come by the end of February 2027, affecting businesses and creators watching how their rights are protected.
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Section 301 IP Investigation Extended Three Months
The U.S. Trade Representative has extended the Section 301 investigation of Vietnam’s acts, policies, and practices related to intellectual property protection and enforcement for three months. The notice is effective November 3, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, and the Trade Representative will make findings on actionability and any actions by no later than February 28, 2027 (the investigation was initiated May 29, 2026).
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