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Main IP Laws (3 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2009
Entry into force :
September 1, 2009
Adopted :
August 27, 2009
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
2008
Adopted :
July 21, 2008
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Traditional Cultural Expressions
IP Regulatory Body
1967
Adopted :
June 10, 1967
Patents (Inventions)

IP-related Laws (8 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2012
Adopted :
November 12, 2012
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
2010
Adopted :
January 25, 2010
Competition
Other
2010
Adopted :
December 21, 2005
Other
Competition
2009
Entry into force :
December 16, 2009
Adopted :
December 16, 2009
Other
2006
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
2005
Adopted :
March 20, 2005
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Industrial Property
Other
1965
Adopted :
September 8, 1965
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
1955
Adopted :
December 12, 1955
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Competition
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Framework Laws (7 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2013
Adopted :
June 30, 2013
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
2010
Adopted :
July 12, 2010
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
2007
Adopted :
January 18, 2007
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Other
2007
Adopted :
January 18, 2007
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
2004
Adopted :
January 4, 2004
Other
1977
Entry into force :
February 6, 1977
Patents (Inventions)
Other
1962
Adopted :
December 17, 1962
Trademarks
Other

Other Texts (3 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2004
Adopted :
May 21, 2004
Other
1974
Adopted :
May 9, 1974
Trademarks
1962
Adopted :
January 1, 1958
Other
Trademarks

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