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Main IP Laws (1 text)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2024
Entry into force :
January 24, 2024
Promulgated :
November 20, 2023
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Plant Variety Protection
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Traditional Cultural Expressions
IP Regulatory Body
Competition
Transfer of Technology

Implementing Rules/Regulations (14 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2023
Issued :
March 30, 2023
Patents (Inventions)
2023
Issued :
March 30, 2023
Industrial Designs
2023
Issued :
March 30, 2023
Trademarks
2023
Issued :
March 30, 2023
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
2023
Issued :
March 30, 2023
Plant Variety Protection
2023
Issued :
March 30, 2023
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2023
Issued :
March 30, 2023
Geographical Indications
2023
Issued :
March 30, 2023
Plant Variety Protection
2020
Entry into force :
February 11, 2020
Issued :
December 17, 2019
Trade Names
Trademarks
2019
Entry into force :
December 17, 2019
Issued :
December 17, 2019
Plant Variety Protection
2019
Entry into force :
January 1, 2019
Issued :
January 1, 2019
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2016
Entry into force :
January 20, 2020
Issued :
December 17, 2019
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2003
Entry into force :
February 18, 2003
Issued :
February 18, 2003
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
2002
Entry into force :
March 7, 2002
Issued :
March 7, 2002
Trademarks
Trade Names

IP-related Laws (5 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2017
Promulgated :
November 8, 2007
Transfer of Technology
2014
Promulgated :
November 8, 2017
Trademarks
2005
Entry into force :
August 25, 2005
Promulgated :
May 20, 2005
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2005
Entry into force :
November 9, 2005
Promulgated :
April 9, 2005
Trade Names
1995
Entry into force :
November 9, 1995
Promulgated :
January 9, 1995
Other

Framework Laws (4 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2018
Entry into force :
November 1, 2018
Promulgated :
May 15, 2017
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2015
Amended up to :
December 15, 2015
Entry into force :
August 15, 1991
Promulgated :
August 15, 1991
Other
2004
Entry into force :
June 14, 2004
Promulgated :
May 17, 2004
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2004
Entry into force :
June 14, 2004
Promulgated :
May 15, 2004
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts (10 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2018
Entry into force :
March 1, 2018
Issued :
March 1, 2018
Trademarks
2005
Entry into force :
June 25, 2005
Promulgated :
May 19, 2005
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Trade Names
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2004
Entry into force :
August 1, 2004
Issued :
February 4, 2004
Other
2004
Entry into force :
November 15, 2005
Promulgated :
October 22, 2004
Industrial Property
2001
Entry into force :
October 11, 2001
Issued :
October 11, 2001
Geographical Indications
2001
Entry into force :
August 25, 2001
Promulgated :
April 10, 2001
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1998
Entry into force :
November 6, 1998
Issued :
November 6, 1998
Other
1998
Entry into force :
November 6, 1998
Promulgated :
October 10, 1998
Other
1997
Entry into force :
June 20, 1997
Issued :
June 20, 1997
Other
1990
Entry into force :
July 27, 1990
Promulgated :
March 27, 1990
Other

Treaties (Party) (47 records)

Title Associated Entity Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party)
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
December 7, 2015
March 7, 2016
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
March 14, 2006
June 14, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
October 17, 1994
January 17, 1995
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 31, 1958
September 25, 1966
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
December 14, 2011
March 14, 2012
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
July 8, 1998
October 8, 1998
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
September 26, 2012
October 12, 2014
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
August 3, 2004
November 1, 2004
Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
February 2, 2013
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
September 20, 1996
December 19, 1996
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
August 19, 1954
September 16, 1955
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
August 19, 1954
September 16, 1955
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
August 19, 1954
September 16, 1955
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
August 19, 1954
August 19, 1954
August 19, 1954
Other Treaties Paris Agreement
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 12, 2015
November 4, 2016
April 22, 2016
September 7, 2016
November 4, 2016
Associated Entity: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
February 27, 2009
January 1, 2010
January 1, 2011
Associated Entity: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
February 26, 2009
May 17, 2010
February 26, 2009
November 27, 2009
May 17, 2010
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
January 15, 2008
September 25, 2009
October 25, 2009
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
November 5, 2007
February 5, 2008
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
November 26, 2009
February 26, 2010
Associated Entity: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
June 29, 2004
September 6, 2006
December 5, 2006
Associated Entity: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
March 14, 2006
June 12, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
March 5, 2002
June 28, 2006
September 26, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
February 6, 2003
February 16, 2005
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
August 30, 1995
September 20, 1996
December 26, 1996
Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
February 2, 2013
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
January 4, 1995
April 4, 1995
Associated Entity: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
January 28, 1992
January 28, 1992
January 28, 1992
January 28, 1992
Associated Entity: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
December 15, 1987
August 2, 1988
December 15, 1987
July 25, 1988
August 2, 1988
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
August 21, 1998
November 19, 1998
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
June 5, 1998
July 5, 1998
Associated Entity: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
October 21, 1982
October 15, 1985
September 29, 2008
December 29, 2008
Associated Entity: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
April 11, 1980
January 1, 1988
September 24, 2019
October 1, 2020
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
April 18, 1978
November 18, 1980
May 18, 1981
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
April 18, 1978
November 18, 1980
May 18, 1981
Associated Entity: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
July 31, 1975
June 17, 1976
July 31, 1975
June 17, 1976
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
March 20, 1987
June 20, 1987
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
December 22, 2015
March 22, 2016
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
December 7, 2000
February 13, 2007
May 13, 2007
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
July 8, 1965
June 9, 1967
July 8, 1965
December 29, 1967
January 28, 1968
Associated Entity: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
June 17, 1998
September 15, 1998
Associated Entity: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
February 28, 1955
October 2, 2005
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
February 28, 1952
May 21, 1952
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
October 29, 1956
April 29, 1957
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
October 29, 1956
April 29, 1957
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
October 29, 1956
April 29, 1957
Associated Entity: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
June 13, 1955
July 13, 1955

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