Officials of the Vietnam Directorate of Market Surveillance and the RoK side discuss measures for fighting counterfeits and intellectual property infringement. (Source: VNA)

At the event held in Hanoi on November 7, representatives from ten Korean companies, namely Everpia, Samsung, aT, Amore, Cuckoo, CJ, Dorco, Lines, Hyundai, and Iconix, shared insights on brand violations in various markets, including Vietnam. They provided specific indicators and methods to distinguish genuine from counterfeit products for each brand, assisting authorities in identifying and intercepting these unauthorised replicas.

KIPO Director Jeong In-sik said that counterfeit goods not only undermine business operations but also endanger Vietnamese consumer health and safety. He noted that this issue extends beyond national borders, affecting the entire global supply chain.

DMS Director General Tran Huu Linh acknowledged the robust economic and trade relations between Vietnam and the RoK and noted that Korean products have never been as popular in Vietnam as they are today.

Praising the RoK’s initiative in organising this workshop to enhance the knowledge of functional agencies in differentiating genuine from counterfeit goods, he affirmed the DMS is committed to collaborating with other Vietnamese agencies and Korean businesses to detect and prevent counterfeit-related issues.

Earlier, on November 6, Linh held discussions with a delegation from KIPO and KOIPA to discuss the prevalence of counterfeit RoK products in Vietnam and measures to tackle it.