Copyright protection in the digital environment: A comparative study of Vietnamese and U.S. law
Author(s): Vo Hoang Thong
Abstract: In the context of digital transformation, copyright protection has become a major challenge due to the widespread prevalence of online copyright infringement. The United States has been an early mover in establishing a comprehensive legal framework with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), which laid the foundation for digital work protection and the widely applied “notice-and-takedown” mechanism. In recent years, Vietnam has also made significant progress by amending the Intellectual Property Law, issuing Decree No. 17/2023/ND-CP, and incorporating international standards to strengthen copyright protection on the Internet. A comparison between the Vietnamese and U.S. legal systems reveals both similarities and differences, thereby offering valuable lessons for Vietnam to further improve its legal framework, enhance enforcement effectiveness, and foster a healthy creative environment in the digital era.
Vo Hoang Thong. Copyright protection in the digital environment: A comparative study of Vietnamese and U.S. law. Int J Criminal Common Statutory Law 2025;5(2):131-136. DOI: 10.22271/27899497.2025.v5.i2b.156