Vietnam accelerates IP process: Pros and cons of the new timelines for IP owners

From 1 April 2026, Vietnam's amended Intellectual Property Law significantly accelerates IP examination, opposition and registration timelines, while introducing new fast‑track options for qualifying applications. Although the reforms offer faster outcomes and earlier certainty, they also compress key deadlines and increase the risk of missed opportunities without early planning and close monitoring. IP owners should reassess their filing and enforcement strategies to adapt to the new... By: Hogan Lovells