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Main IP Laws (6 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2022
Amended up to :
December 23, 2022
Entry into force :
June 1, 1993
Promulgated :
April 2, 1993
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
2022
Amended up to :
December 23, 2022
Entry into force :
January 5, 1997
Promulgated :
October 4, 1996
Plant Variety Protection
2020
Amended up to :
October 27, 2020
Entry into force :
December 15, 1999
Promulgated :
September 14, 1999
Industrial Designs
2020
Amended up to :
October 27, 2020
Entry into force :
December 15, 1999
Promulgated :
September 14, 1999
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
2020
Amended :
October 27, 2020
Entry into force :
December 17, 2019
Promulgated :
December 13, 2019
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
2019
Amended up to :
December 13, 2019
Entry into force :
August 1, 1993
Promulgated :
June 29, 1993
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Laws/Regulations (32 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2022
Amended up to :
July 8, 2022
Entry into force :
April 1, 1997
Issued :
March 25, 1997
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2021
Amended up to :
March 2, 2021
Entry into force :
December 30, 1999
Issued :
December 27, 1999
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2020
Amended up to :
April 14, 2020
Entry into force :
December 30, 1999
Issued :
December 27, 1999
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Trademarks
Industrial Designs
Geographical Indications
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Plant Variety Protection
Industrial Property
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2019
Amended up to :
November 5, 2019
Entry into force :
August 1, 2018
Issued :
July 24, 2018
Published :
July 24, 2018
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2018
Issued :
March 27, 2018
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2014
Amended :
February 1, 2014
Published :
January 9, 2009
Issued :
December 20, 2008
Patents (Inventions)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Utility Models
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2011
Adopted :
March 9, 2011
Entry into force :
January 1, 2011
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2011
Entry into force :
February 5, 2000
Issued :
February 1, 2000
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2011
Adopted :
February 1, 2000
Industrial Designs
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2008
Entry into force :
April 1, 2008
Promulgated :
March 28, 2008
Adopted :
March 19, 2008
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2007
Amended up to :
April 27, 2007
Entry into force :
December 30, 1999
Issued :
December 27, 1999
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2007
Adopted :
February 19, 2007
Entry into force :
January 1, 2007
Patents (Inventions)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Entry into force :
December 4, 2000
Adopted :
November 27, 2000
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1996
Entry into force :
December 24, 1996
Adopted :
December 10, 1996
Plant Variety Protection
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2021
Amended up to :
February 26, 2021
Entry into force :
December 2, 2008
Promulgated :
November 28, 2008
Competition
IP-related Laws
2018
Amended up to :
January 1, 2019
Promulgated :
August 9, 2002
Adopted :
July 10, 2002
Genetic Resources
Other
Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws
2015
Amended up to :
February 20, 2015
Entry into force :
October 14, 2005
Promulgated :
September 13, 2005
Adopted :
September 1, 2005
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Framework Laws
2023
Amended up to :
February 2, 2023
Entry into force :
March 1, 2008
Promulgated :
July 20, 2007
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2022
Amended up to :
July 1, 2022
Entry into force :
November 28, 1969
Promulgated :
November 28, 1969
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2022
Amended up to :
July 8, 2022
Entry into force :
May 1, 1968
Promulgated :
April 2, 1968
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2022
Amended up to :
August 5, 2022
Entry into force :
April 29, 2006
Promulgated :
October 28, 2005
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2022
Amended up to :
August 5, 2022
Promulgated :
August 7, 2007
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2021
Amended up to :
February 19, 2021
Entry into force :
July 12, 2006
Promulgated :
April 11, 2006
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2019
Amended up to :
December 20, 2019
Promulgated :
July 20, 2007
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2015
Amended up to :
December 18, 2015
Entry into force :
July 13, 1991
Promulgated :
July 13, 1991
Other
Other Texts
2022
Entry into force :
June 3, 2022
Issued :
May 30, 2022
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property
Other Texts
2020
Amended up to :
February 14, 2020
Entry into force :
June 10, 2006
Adopted :
September 12, 2005
Trademarks
Trade Names
Competition
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Industrial Property
Other Texts
2017
Amended up to :
August 1, 2017
Entry into force :
July 1, 1991
Adopted :
June 18, 1991
Promulgated :
June 18, 1991
Trade Names
Other
Trademarks
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Industrial Property
Other Texts
2011
Adopted :
April 18, 2011
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Other Texts
2011
Adopted :
April 18, 2011
Entry into force :
January 1, 2011
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Other Texts
2006
Entry into force :
February 14, 2006
Issued :
January 31, 2006
IP Regulatory Body
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts
2005
Amended up to :
September 30, 2005
Entry into force :
January 1, 2001
Issued :
November 8, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Treaties (72 records)

Title Host Institution Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party) Additional Information
Other Treaties Paris Agreement
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 12, 2015
November 4, 2016
April 22, 2016
November 29, 2016
December 29, 2016
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
June 23, 2011
August 11, 2016
November 9, 2016
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 15, 2010
March 5, 2018
May 11, 2011
December 6, 2012
March 5, 2018
Host Institution: European Union (EU)
December 13, 2007
December 1, 2009
December 13, 2007
April 28, 2008
December 1, 2009
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
September 27, 2007
March 22, 2012
April 21, 2012
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 27, 2006
March 16, 2009
January 21, 2008
March 16, 2009
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
December 8, 2005
January 14, 2007
March 14, 2006
September 13, 2006
March 13, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
December 18, 2006
March 18, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
March 10, 2006
June 10, 2006
Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
May 21, 2003
October 8, 2009
May 21, 2003
January 15, 2010
April 15, 2010
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
December 22, 2003
November 7, 2005
February 5, 2006
Other Treaties Convention on Cybercrime
Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)
November 23, 2001
July 1, 2004
November 23, 2001
April 7, 2005
August 1, 2005
Details
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
December 29, 2004
March 29, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
October 6, 2003
January 2, 2009
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 23, 2001
December 20, 2004
March 20, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
May 24, 2000
October 13, 2000
September 11, 2003
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
March 26, 1999
March 9, 2004
September 15, 1999
June 14, 2000
March 9, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
June 25, 1998
October 30, 2001
June 25, 1998
December 17, 2003
March 16, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
September 18, 1998
August 15, 2002
February 16, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
March 29, 2001
May 20, 2002
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
March 29, 2001
March 6, 2002
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
February 21, 2001
May 21, 2001
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
December 1, 1996
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
December 1, 1996
Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)
October 2, 1992
April 1, 1994
September 8, 2003
April 27, 2004
August 1, 2004
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 12, 1992
April 17, 1996
July 16, 1996
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 5, 1992
May 12, 1995
August 10, 1995
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
March 17, 1992
October 6, 1996
March 18, 1992
October 28, 2003
January 27, 2004
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
July 2, 2001
October 2, 2001
Details
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
November 20, 1990
February 18, 1991
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
May 15, 1996
June 14, 1996
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
October 21, 1982
October 15, 1985
February 27, 1998
May 27, 1998
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 26, 1981
September 25, 1982
April 6, 1984
May 6, 1984
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
April 11, 1980
January 1, 1988
July 9, 1990
August 1, 1991
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 11, 1978
September 26, 1989
March 26, 1990
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 11, 1978
September 26, 1989
March 26, 1990
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 28, 1977
August 19, 1980
April 28, 1977
July 19, 1978
August 19, 1980
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 26, 1976
January 2, 1982
March 14, 1997
September 14, 1997
Host Institution: European Patent Organisation (EPO)
October 5, 1973
October 7, 1977
April 30, 2002
July 1, 2002
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 12, 1973
August 9, 1985
November 27, 2000
February 27, 2001
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
March 7, 1974
December 17, 1975
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 29, 1971
April 18, 1973
May 31, 1995
September 6, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
July 24, 1971
July 10, 1974
March 7, 1975
June 7, 1975
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 24, 1971
October 7, 1975
November 27, 2000
November 27, 2001
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
September 15, 1971
April 24, 1972
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
February 21, 1984
May 21, 1984
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 8, 1968
April 27, 1971
November 27, 2000
February 27, 2001
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
January 11, 1968
February 19, 1970
May 19, 1970
Details
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
October 8, 1968
September 21, 1970
January 3, 1976
Details
Host Institution: International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
December 2, 1961
August 10, 1968
March 24, 1998
April 24, 1998
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
May 31, 1995
August 31, 1995
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 31, 1958
September 25, 1966
April 29, 1975
August 12, 1975
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
December 17, 1958
October 10, 1961
January 8, 1962
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 15, 1957
April 8, 1961
November 27, 2000
February 27, 2001
Details
Host Institution: Italy
March 25, 1957
January 1, 1958
January 1, 2007
January 1, 2007
Host Institution: Italy
March 25, 1957
January 1, 1958
January 1, 2007
January 1, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
March 22, 2012
June 20, 2012
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
August 7, 1956
November 7, 1956
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
October 9, 1958
January 9, 1959
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
March 7, 1975
June 7, 1975
Details
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
November 8, 1991
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
March 14, 1997
March 14, 1997
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 28, 1949
July 22, 1954
January 22, 1955
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 28, 1949
July 22, 1954
January 22, 1955
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 28, 1949
July 22, 1954
January 22, 1955
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
June 8, 1967
July 8, 1967
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
November 6, 1925
June 1, 1928
November 11, 1996
December 11, 1996
Details
Host Institution: League of Nations (LON)
April 20, 1921
October 31, 1922
April 20, 1921
June 11, 1922
October 31, 1922
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 14, 1891
July 15, 1892
April 29, 1975
August 12, 1975
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 14, 1891
July 15, 1892
April 25, 1985
August 1, 1985
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
December 5, 1921
December 5, 1921
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
April 30, 1921
June 13, 1921
Details

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