Author(s): Vo Hoang Thong

Abstract: Free Trade Agreements such as the CPTPP, EVFTA, and RCEP establish high standards for intellectual property protection, particularly copyright requiring Singapore and Vietnam to comply with international enforcement and dispute-resolution mechanisms. Singapore possesses a comprehensive legal framework supported by specialized courts, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms (arbitration, mediation, and the Copyright Tribunal), and modern legislation such as the Intellectual Property (Dispute Resolution) Act 2019 and the Copyright Act 2021. At the same time, Singapore effectively utilizes investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanisms under FTAs to reinforce legal confidence and attract investment associated with copyright protection. Vietnam has incorporated many international commitments into domestic law, acceded to the WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT), amended the Law on Intellectual Property, and is preparing to establish a specialized IP Court starting from 2025. However, judicial practice remains fragmented, ADR mechanisms have not been fully effective, and enforcement capacity requires further improvement. To meet international standards, Vietnam needs to its institutional framework, enhance judicial capacity, promote ADR, strengthen provisional emergency measures, and expand international cooperation. Singapore’s experience demonstrates that a specialized system and strong culture of legal compliance form the foundation for a competitive knowledge-based economy.

DOI: 10.22271/27899497.2025.v5.i2c.160

Pages: 181-184 | Views: 166 | Downloads: 85

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