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Main IP Laws (5 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2017
Entry into force :
November 1, 2016
Geographical Indications
2009
Entry into force :
November 5, 2007
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
2002
Entry into force :
June 1, 2002
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Traditional Cultural Expressions
2002
Entry into force :
July 28, 2000
Trademarks
Trade Names
2002
Entry into force :
June 1, 2002
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models

Laws/Regulations (11 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2018
Published :
March 29, 2018
Issued :
March 8, 2018
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2017
Revised :
December 31, 2017
Entry into force :
February 1, 2015
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Industrial Property
Other
IP-related Laws
2017
Revised :
December 31, 2017
Entry into force :
April 14, 2011
Other
IP-related Laws
2009
Revised :
December 31, 2009
Amended up to :
April 3, 2001
Entry into force :
October 5, 2000
Other
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Framework Laws
1983
Entry into force :
June 23, 1983
Adopted :
June 22, 1983
Other
Other Texts
2019
Published :
September 18, 2019
Assented :
September 9, 2019
Enacted :
September 9, 2019
Passed :
September 3, 2019
Industrial Property
Other
Other Texts
2017
Revised :
December 31, 2017
Entry into force :
April 2, 1997
Assented :
January 22, 1997
Industrial Property
Other
Other Texts
2017
Revised :
December 31, 2017
Entry into force :
January 1, 2000
Industrial Property
Other
Other Texts
2017
Revised :
December 31, 2017
Entry into force :
January 1, 1967
Industrial Property
Other
Other Texts
2011
Assented :
February 28, 2011
Published :
February 28, 2011
Passed :
February 11, 2011
Other
Other Texts
2002
Revised :
December 31, 2002
Entry into force :
October 31, 1987
Patents (Inventions)
Other

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
April 22, 2016
November 4, 2016
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
July 8, 2024
October 8, 2024
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 24, 2012
April 28, 2020
July 8, 2024
October 8, 2024
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
September 5, 2018
December 4, 2018
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
September 27, 2019
October 17, 2019
November 16, 2019
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
April 26, 2016
July 26, 2016
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
April 15, 2016
July 15, 2016
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
June 29, 2004
June 21, 2011
September 22, 2011
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
December 3, 2009
March 3, 2010
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 21, 2004
August 19, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
May 23, 2001
September 11, 2003
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
April 8, 2008
July 7, 2008
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
July 8, 2024
October 8, 2024
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
July 8, 2024
October 8, 2024
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
June 30, 1997
September 28, 1997
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
February 21, 1996
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
February 21, 1996
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 12, 1992
January 7, 1993
December 29, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 12, 1992
January 7, 1993
March 21, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
August 10, 1992
November 8, 1992
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 7, 1984
January 7, 1993
November 16, 1994
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
February 14, 1986
September 14, 1986
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
February 14, 1986
August 14, 1986
Host Institution: Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
July 4, 1973
August 1, 1973
February 4, 2002
February 4, 2002
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
July 10, 1986
October 10, 1986
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
July 27, 2005
October 27, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
August 16, 1995
November 16, 1995
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 15, 1957
April 8, 1961
July 27, 2005
October 27, 2005
Details
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
April 17, 1990
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
February 14, 1986
September 19, 1983
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
February 14, 1986
September 19, 1983
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
February 14, 1986
September 19, 1983
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
May 21, 2002
June 20, 2002
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
November 6, 1925
June 1, 1928
July 8, 2024
October 8, 2024
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
January 3, 1995
April 9, 1995
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
January 3, 1995
April 9, 1995
Details

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