Protecting Children’s Rights in International Trade Disputes: A Legal Perspective from Vietnam on Products Infringing Intellectual Property Rights
摘要
This article examines the intersection between children’s rights and international trade law, focusing on the risks posed by intellectual property (IP)-infringing products such as counterfeit toys, pharmaceuticals, and educational materials. Through a legal analysis of Vietnam’s domestic framework and comparative insights from WTO and FTA practices, the study identifies critical enforcement gaps and regulatory misalignments. It proposes targeted reforms in legal definitions, sanctions, cross-border cooperation, and digital trade governance. The paper argues that protecting children in the context of global trade is both a legal obligation and a moral imperative, essential to fostering a sustainable and rights-based trading system.