On September 12, 2025, S&O IP Vietnam partnered with the Quang Ninh Department of Industry and Trade and the Market Surveillance Sub-Department to organize a specialized training session aimed at strengthening enforcement against counterfeiting and intellectual property infringement.

Strategically located in Vietnam’s northeast, Quang Ninh Province serves as one of the busiest entry points for goods arriving from China and other global markets.

This initiative builds on a well-established and long-standing partnership between S&O IP and the Quang Ninh Market Surveillance authority. At the same time, such professional programs have become increasingly important in light of the province’s recent administrative merger, ongoing legislative updates, and the rapid growth of e-commerce.

The session focused on practical techniques for counterfeit detection, delivered directly by brand owners, as well as IP enforcement procedures and fraud prevention. Local officials also expressed strong interest in addressing emerging challenges linked to e-commerce platforms and the rising risk of smuggling across both digital and physical markets. In response, S&O IP experts shared valuable insights from market monitoring activities and updated officials on forthcoming legal measures designed to crack down on online criminal activity.

Participants, including representatives from the Quang Ninh Province 389 Committee and related departments, responded enthusiastically. Their feedback highlighted the value of the knowledge shared and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening coordination with S&O IP Vietnam in future enforcement efforts.