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Main IP Laws (4 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2012
Amended up to :
September 23, 1972
Commenced :
January 1, 1956
Trademarks
2012
Amended up to :
June 16, 1992
Commenced :
January 1, 1938
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
2005
Assented :
December 30, 2005
Geographical Indications
1956
Commenced :
November 5, 1956
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Implementing Rules/Regulations (3 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
1970
Entry into force :
January 1, 1938
Issued :
August 24, 1937
Patents (Inventions)
1955
Entry into force :
January 1, 1956
Issued :
January 1, 1955
Trademarks
1937
Entry into force :
January 1, 1938
Issued :
January 1, 1937
Industrial Designs

IP-related Laws (4 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2012
Amended up to :
September 23, 1972
Commenced :
August 18, 1888
Trademarks
2006
Published :
May 7, 2006
Passed :
April 10, 2006
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Transfer of Technology
Industrial Property
2000
Adopted :
March 6, 1919
Trade Names
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
1999
Passed :
January 1, 1999
Enacted :
January 1, 1920
IP Regulatory Body

Framework Laws (1 text)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2012
Amended up to :
March 17, 2009
Entry into force :
October 6, 1980
Assented :
February 20, 1980
Enacted :
February 20, 1980
Passed :
February 14, 1980
Other

Other Texts (1 text)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
1972
Entry into force :
September 23, 1972
Assented :
September 23, 1972
Enacted :
September 23, 1972
Other

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