Q&A

What Type of Works Are Protected by Copyright?

According to Article 14 of Vietnam Intellectual Property Law (Vietnam IP Law), literary, artistic and scientific works which are protected by copyright comprise:

Literary works, scientific works, textbooks, teaching courses and other works expressed in written language or other characters;

Lectures, addresses and other speeches;

Press works;

Musical works;

Stage works;

Cinematographic works and works created by a process analogous to cinematography (cinematographic works);

Plastic art works and applied art works;

Photographic works;

Architectural works;

Sketches, plans, maps and drawings related to topography or scientific works;

Folklore and folk art works;

Computer programs and data collections.

How ANT Lawyers Could Help Your Business?

You could learn more about ANT Lawyers IP Practice or contact our IP lawyers in Vietnam for advice via email ant@antlawyers.vn or call our office at (+84) 24 730 86 529

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