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Main IP Laws (5 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2023
Consolidated :
January 1, 2023
Promulgated :
February 20, 1997
Adopted :
December 12, 1996
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
2023
Consolidated :
July 1, 2023
Published :
January 1, 1956
Adopted :
June 25, 1954
Patents (Inventions)
2021
Consolidated :
July 1, 2021
Promulgated :
July 23, 1999
Adopted :
May 19, 1999
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
2021
Consolidated :
November 1, 2021
Promulgated :
July 23, 1999
Adopted :
May 19, 1999
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2017
Consolidated :
January 1, 2017
Promulgated :
November 5, 2002
Adopted :
September 11, 2002
Industrial Designs

Implementing Rules/Regulations (11 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2011
Entry into force :
March 1, 2011
Issued :
January 1, 2011
Genetic Resources
2007
Amended up to :
January 1, 2007
Entry into force :
March 31, 1997
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
2006
Entry into force :
December 29, 1999
Issued :
December 14, 1999
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2006
Issued :
October 29, 2002
Industrial Designs
2006
Issued :
April 1, 1997
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
2006
Issued :
October 29, 2002
Industrial Designs
2006
Issued :
January 30, 2001
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
1996
Entry into force :
January 1, 1978
Issued :
October 19, 1977
Patents (Inventions)
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Plant Variety Protection
1995
Issued :
October 25, 1995
Industrial Property
1990
Entry into force :
January 1, 1991
Issued :
November 27, 1990
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
1964
Entry into force :
October 16, 1964
Issued :
June 15, 1964
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names

IP-related Laws (4 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2022
Consolidated :
June 1, 2022
Promulgated :
December 29, 1992
Adopted :
October 22, 1992
Competition
Industrial Property
2011
Entry into force :
February 19, 1926
Adopted :
January 20, 1926
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2010
Adopted :
November 25, 2010
Genetic Resources
1979
Entry into force :
April 1, 1980
Adopted :
September 26, 1979
Patents (Inventions)

Framework Laws (8 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2021
Consolidated :
February 1, 2021
Promulgated :
October 24, 1921
Adopted :
October 5, 1921
Other
2012
Entry into force :
December 31, 1988
Adopted :
October 18, 1988
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2011
Entry into force :
June 1, 1811
Adopted :
January 1, 1811
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2011
Entry into force :
January 1, 1989
Adopted :
October 18, 1988
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2011
Entry into force :
January 1, 1989
Adopted :
June 24, 1987
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2010
Adopted :
December 10, 1912
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
1971
Entry into force :
July 1, 1972
Adopted :
November 24, 1971
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1922
Entry into force :
July 12, 1922
Adopted :
April 21, 1922
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts (13 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2011
Issued :
July 9, 2002
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2010
Entry into force :
July 20, 2009
Issued :
July 14, 2009
Geographical Indications
2009
Entry into force :
August 1, 2002
Adopted :
March 14, 2002
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2007
Entry into force :
July 25, 1957
Adopted :
May 27, 1957
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
2007
Entry into force :
January 1, 2008
Adopted :
November 23, 2007
Other
2005
Entry into force :
March 19, 1949
Adopted :
March 14, 1949
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
2004
Adopted :
May 23, 1996
Genetic Resources
2004
Adopted :
May 19, 1999
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2002
Entry into force :
July 13, 1999
Issued :
January 1, 1999
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2000
Entry into force :
September 18, 1982
Adopted :
June 30, 1982
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
1989
Entry into force :
March 1, 1985
Issued :
February 14, 1984
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
1988
Entry into force :
February 27, 1964
Adopted :
January 9, 1964
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
1988
Entry into force :
January 17, 1963
Adopted :
December 4, 1962
Trademarks
Geographical Indications

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