The ministries of culture, sports and tourism of Vietnam and theRepublic of Korea (RoK) signed a memorandum of understanding oncopyright protection cooperation at a conference in Hanoi on May 30.
The move is expected to promote the legal use ofartistic works and develop the two countries’ culture and innovation,heard the function.
Protecting copyright at a timeof global integration is essential for ensuring the legitimate interestsof the creators and producing a healthy environment forcompetitiveness, experts said.
After becoming moreaware of copyright self-protection measures and the self-execution oflegal regulations, artists and businesses have been working closely withVietnamese law enforcement agencies to stop any violations in thefield, said deputy head of the Vietnam Copyright Office Pham Thi KimOanh.
Vietnam ’s laws stipulate fines of 250million VND (12,000 USD) for copyright violations by individuals and 500million VND (24,0000 USD) by organisations.
Lastyear, the Vietnamese ministry collected over 2 billion VND (about 95,200USD) in fines from businesses for software copyright violations, andordered three websites to remove thousands of pirated films.
It also received 60 letters of complaint on copyright disputes over142 book editions from 25 publishing houses during the year.
Vietnam and the RoK have stepped up co-operation for copyrightprotection since January this year, with the RoK Copyright Centreopening a representative office in Vietnam.-VNA
The move is expected to promote the legal use ofartistic works and develop the two countries’ culture and innovation,heard the function.
Protecting copyright at a timeof global integration is essential for ensuring the legitimate interestsof the creators and producing a healthy environment forcompetitiveness, experts said.
After becoming moreaware of copyright self-protection measures and the self-execution oflegal regulations, artists and businesses have been working closely withVietnamese law enforcement agencies to stop any violations in thefield, said deputy head of the Vietnam Copyright Office Pham Thi KimOanh.
Vietnam ’s laws stipulate fines of 250million VND (12,000 USD) for copyright violations by individuals and 500million VND (24,0000 USD) by organisations.
Lastyear, the Vietnamese ministry collected over 2 billion VND (about 95,200USD) in fines from businesses for software copyright violations, andordered three websites to remove thousands of pirated films.
It also received 60 letters of complaint on copyright disputes over142 book editions from 25 publishing houses during the year.
Vietnam and the RoK have stepped up co-operation for copyrightprotection since January this year, with the RoK Copyright Centreopening a representative office in Vietnam.-VNA
