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Main IP Laws (5 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2018
Entry into force :
March 1, 2018
Published :
March 1, 2018
Plant Variety Protection
2006
Entry into force :
February 27, 2006
Promulgated :
February 27, 2006
Published :
February 27, 2006
Genetic Resources
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Property
2006
Entry into force :
July 7, 2006
Published :
July 7, 2006
Trademarks
2004
Entry into force :
July 19, 2004
Published :
July 19, 2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1995
Entry into force :
May 10, 1995
Published :
May 10, 1995
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs

Laws/Regulations (17 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2014
Entry into force :
March 28, 2014
Issued :
March 28, 2014
Published :
March 28, 2014
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2012
Entry into force :
December 24, 2012
Issued :
December 24, 2012
Published :
December 24, 2012
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1996
Entry into force :
December 10, 1996
Issued :
December 10, 1996
Published :
December 10, 1996
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1993
Entry into force :
July 31, 1993
Issued :
July 31, 1993
Patents (Inventions)
Transfer of Technology
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
2014
Entry into force :
March 21, 2014
Promulgated :
March 21, 2014
Published :
March 21, 2014
Competition
IP-related Laws
2009
Adopted :
February 19, 2009
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2003
Entry into force :
April 8, 2003
Published :
April 8, 2003
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2000
Entry into force :
June 27, 2000
Promulgated :
June 27, 2000
Published :
June 27, 2000
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Traditional Cultural Expressions
Framework Laws
2005
Adopted :
May 9, 2005
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
1995
Entry into force :
August 21, 1995
Adopted :
December 8, 1994
Other
Framework Laws
1960
Entry into force :
September 11, 1960
Promulgated :
May 5, 1960
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts
2021
Entry into force :
April 12, 2021
Trade Names
Other Texts
2021
Entry into force :
April 5, 2021
Published :
April 5, 2021
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts
2010
Adopted :
July 24, 2010
Trade Names
Other Texts
2002
Adopted :
July 22, 2002
Transfer of Technology
Other Texts
1999
Promulgated :
June 29, 1999
Trademarks
Trade Names
Other Texts
1994
Entry into force :
March 14, 1994
Promulgated :
March 14, 1994
Published :
March 14, 1994
Patents (Inventions)
Transfer of Technology
Industrial Property

Treaties (36 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
March 9, 2017
April 8, 2017
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
June 28, 2013
November 2, 2020
February 2, 2021
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
November 16, 2012
October 12, 2014
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
March 30, 2007
July 7, 2010
August 6, 2010
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
September 2, 2008
December 2, 2008
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
February 24, 2006
May 24, 2006
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
October 4, 2003
October 21, 2004
July 9, 2004
October 21, 2004
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
February 25, 2004
March 25, 2014
June 23, 2014
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
June 12, 2002
June 18, 2003
June 29, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 17, 2002
January 9, 2003
May 17, 2004
Host Institution: African Union
July 11, 2000
May 26, 2001
July 12, 2000
March 8, 2001
May 26, 2001
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
May 24, 2000
October 9, 2003
January 7, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
April 14, 2005
July 13, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
October 15, 1994
June 27, 1997
September 25, 1997
Host Institution: Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
November 5, 1993
December 8, 1994
March 12, 1994
December 8, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 10, 1992
April 5, 1994
July 4, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 10, 1992
April 5, 1994
July 4, 1994
Host Institution: African Economic Community (AEC)
June 3, 1991
May 12, 1994
June 3, 1991
November 5, 1992
May 12, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
October 11, 1994
January 9, 1995
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 26, 1981
September 25, 1982
February 17, 1982
September 25, 1982
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
April 8, 1994
October 8, 1994
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
April 8, 1994
October 8, 1994
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
July 5, 1976
September 19, 1990
June 7, 1977
September 19, 1990
Host Institution: African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)
June 6, 1975
February 12, 1976
March 25, 1977
March 25, 1977
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
July 6, 1977
October 6, 1977
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
November 22, 2017
February 22, 2018
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
November 19, 1997
February 19, 1998
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
June 11, 1993
September 11, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
August 24, 2020
November 22, 2020
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
August 31, 2015
November 30, 2015
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
August 31, 2015
November 30, 2015
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
June 20, 1977
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 8, 1949
October 2, 1969
April 2, 1970
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 8, 1949
October 2, 1969
April 2, 1970
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 8, 1949
October 2, 1969
April 2, 1970
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
February 10, 1947
March 1, 1947
April 4, 1947

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