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Main IP Laws (6 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Law No. 25-19 on the Moroccan Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Office (promulgated by Dahir n° 1-22-52 of 13 Moharrem 1444 (August 11, 2022))	2022	Published : September 1, 2022 Promulgated : August 11, 2022	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Law No. 13-99 on the Creation of the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-71 of 9 Dhul- Qa'dah 1420 (February 15, 2000), and amended by Law No. 87-17)	2018	Amended : August 23, 2018 Published : March 9, 2000 Promulgated : February 15, 2000	IP Regulatory Body
Law No. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-91 of 9 Dhul- Qa'dah 1420 (February 15, 2000), and amended up to Law No. 23-13)	2014	Published : March 9, 2000 Promulgated : February 15, 2000	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition
Law No. 2-00 on Copyright and Related Rights (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-20 of 9 Dhul- Qa'dah 1420 (February 15, 2000), and amended up to Law No. 79-12)	2014	Published : May 18, 2000 Promulgated : February 15, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 25-06 on the Distinctive Signs of Origin and Quality of Foodstuffs and Agricultural and Fishery Products (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-08-56 of 17 Joumada I 1429 (May 23, 2008))	2008	Published : June 16, 2008 Promulgated : May 23, 2008	Geographical Indications
Law No. 09-94 on the Protection of New Plant Varieties (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-96-255 of 12 Ramadan 1417 (January 21, 1997))	1997	Published : May 15, 1997 Promulgated : January 21, 1997	Plant Variety Protection

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Law No. 25-19 on the Moroccan Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Office (promulgated by Dahir n° 1-22-52 of 13 Moharrem 1444 (August 11, 2022))

2022

Published :

September 1, 2022

Promulgated :

August 11, 2022

IP Regulatory Body

Law No. 13-99 on the Creation of the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-71 of 9 Dhul- Qa'dah 1420 (February 15, 2000), and amended by Law No. 87-17)

2018

Amended :

August 23, 2018

Published :

March 9, 2000

Promulgated :

February 15, 2000

IP Regulatory Body

Law No. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-91 of 9 Dhul- Qa'dah 1420 (February 15, 2000), and amended up to Law No. 23-13)

2014

Published :

March 9, 2000

Promulgated :

February 15, 2000

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Competition

Law No. 2-00 on Copyright and Related Rights (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-20 of 9 Dhul- Qa'dah 1420 (February 15, 2000), and amended up to Law No. 79-12)

2014

Published :

May 18, 2000

Promulgated :

February 15, 2000

Law No. 25-06 on the Distinctive Signs of Origin and Quality of Foodstuffs and Agricultural and Fishery Products (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-08-56 of 17 Joumada I 1429 (May 23, 2008))

2008

Published :

June 16, 2008

Promulgated :

May 23, 2008

Geographical Indications

Law No. 09-94 on the Protection of New Plant Varieties (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-96-255 of 12 Ramadan 1417 (January 21, 1997))

1997

Published :

May 15, 1997

Promulgated :

January 21, 1997

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations (31 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Order of the Minister Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests No. 1806-18 of 26 Ramadan 1439 (June 11, 2018), on the Establishment of the List of Protected Genera and Species of Varieties, the Elements Covered by the Breeder's Right for Each Genus and Species as well as the Term of Protection for Each Species	2018	Entry into force : September 6, 2018 Published : September 6, 2018 Issued : June 11, 2018	Plant Variety Protection
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests No. 110-18 of 21 Rabii II 1439 (January 9, 2018) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties	2018	Entry into force : March 1, 2018 Published : March 1, 2018 Issued : January 9, 2018	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 3397-16 of 5 Rabii I 1438 (December 5, 2016) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties	2017	Entry into force : April 3, 2017 Published : April 3, 2017 Issued : December 5, 2016	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Marine Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests No. 562-17 of 16 Kaada 1438 (August 9, 2017) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties	2017	Entry into force : October 5, 2017 Published : October 5, 2017 Issued : August 9, 2017	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Decree No. 2-15-646 of 6 Jumada I 1437 (February 15, 2016) on the Implementation of Articles No. 59-5, 59-7 and 59-8 of Law No. 2-00 on Copyright and Related Rights	2016	Entry into force : March 17, 2016 Issued : February 15, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 786-16 of 15 Joumada II 1437 (March 25, 2016) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties	2016	Entry into force : September 15, 2016 Published : September 15, 2016 Issued : March 25, 2016	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Decree No. 2-14-839 of 27 Joumada II 1436 (April 17, 2015), on the Establishment of the Composition and Responsibilities of the 'Private Copying' Commission Created Within the Moroccan Copyright Office	2015	Entry into force : April 23, 2015 Issued : April 17, 2015	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 1065-15 of 10 Joumada II 1436 (March 31, 2015) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties	2015	Entry into force : June 11, 2015 Published : June 11, 2015 Issued : March 31, 2015	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 3230.15 of 18 Hija 1436 (October 2, 2015) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties	2015	Entry into force : November 5, 2015 Published : November 5, 2015 Issued : October 2, 2015	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Decree No. 2-14-652 of 8 Safar 1436 (December 1, 2014) on the Implementation of Law No. 104-12 on Free Pricing and Competition	2014	Entry into force : December 4, 2014 Issued : December 1, 2014	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 1039-14 of 7 Joumada II 1435 (April 7, 2014) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties	2014	Entry into force : July 17, 2014 Published : July 17, 2014 Issued : April 7, 2014	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 3430-11 of 27 Hija 1432 (November 24, 2011) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties	2011	Entry into force : December 19, 2011 Published : December 19, 2011 Issued : November 24, 2011	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Decree No. 2-08-403 of 6 Hija1429 (December 5, 2008), on the Implementation of Law No. 25-06 on the Distinctive Signs of Origin and Quality of Foodstuffs and Agricultural and Fishery Products	2008	Entry into force : December 25, 2008 Issued : December 5, 2008	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Decree No. 2-08-404 of 6 Hija 1429 (December 5, 2008), on the Composition and Mode of Operation of the National Commission for Distinctive Signs of Origin and Quality	2008		Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Circular No. 5051/410 of May 29, 2007, on Border Measures against Counterfeiting and Piracy with respect to Copyright and Related Rights	2007	Issued : May 29, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Circular No. 4994/410 of April 1, 2006, relating to the New Customs Regulations on Border Measures for Strengthening the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights	2006	Entry into force : March 10, 2006 Adopted : March 10, 2006	Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Joint-Order No. 206-06 of the Minister of Finance and Privatization and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Economic Renewal of February 6, 2006, laying down the Conditions for Implementation of Chapter VII relating to Border Measures of Law No. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property	2006	Entry into force : March 2, 2006 Adopted : February 6, 2006	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Decree No. 2-00-368 of June 7, 2004, on the Implementation of Law No. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property	2004	Adopted : June 7, 2004	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Decree No. 2-01-2324 of 27 Hija 1422 (March 12, 2002), on the Implementation of Law No. 9-94 on the Protection of New Varieties of Plants	2002	Entry into force : March 21, 2002 Published : March 21, 2002 Issued : March 12, 2002	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Decree No. 2-02-2325 of 27 Hijra 1422 (March 12, 2002), Establishing the Remuneration for Services Provided by the Ministry of Agriculture Concerning the Protection of New Varieties of Plants	2002	Adopted : March 12, 2002	Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Order No. 1576-02 of 8 rejeb 1423 (September 16, 2002), on the Establishment of the Rates of Remuneration for Services provided in relation to the Protection of New Plant Varieties	2002	Entry into force : October 28, 2002 Adopted : September 16, 2002	Plant Variety Protection
Order No. 1577-02 of 8 Rejeb 1423 (September 16, 2002), on the Establishment of a List of General and Species in respect of Varieties eligible for Protection, the Elements covered by Breeders' Rights for each Genus and Species and the Term of Protection of each Species	2002	Entry into force : October 28, 2002 Adopted : September 16, 2002	Plant Variety Protection
Order No. 1578-02 of 8 Rejeb 1423 (September 16, 2002), on the Establishment of the Deadlines for Presenting the Reproductive or Propagative Material of Plant Varieties and the Amount required for an Examination of these Varieties with a view to the Issue of New Plant Variety Certificates	2002	Entry into force : October 28, 2002 Adopted : September 16, 2002	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Order No. 1579-02 of 8 Rajab 1423 (September 16, 2002), on the Establishment of the Composition, Responsibilities and Operation of the Advisory Committee for the Protection of New Plant Varieties	2002	Entry into force : October 28, 2002 Adopted : September 16, 2002	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Order No. 1580-02 of September 16, 2002 (8 Rajab 1423), on the Establishment of the Particulars, Information and Other Documentation Required for Inclusion in the National Register of New Plant Variety Certificates	2002	Entry into force : October 28, 2002 Adopted : September 16, 2002	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Order No. 1581-02 of 16 September 2002 (8 Rejeb 1423) establishing the particulars, information and other documentation required for inclusion in the National Register of Applications for New Plant Variety Certificates	2002	Entry into force : October 28, 2002 Adopted : September 16, 2002	Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Decree No. 2-00-854 of 28 Joumada Il 1422 (September 17, 2001), on the Implementation of Law No. 06-99 on Free Pricing and Competition	2001	Adopted : September 17, 2001	Other
Decree No. 2-96-906 of 9 Ramadan 1417 (January 18, 1997), on the Implementation of Chapter II -on the Commercial Register- of Title IV of the First Book of Law No. 15-95 Establishing the Commercial Code (as amended by Decree No. 2-99-71 of March 16, 2000)	2000	Amended : March 16, 2000 Entry into force : February 6, 1997 Issued : January 18, 1997	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Other
Decree No. 2-99-71 of 9 Hija 1420 (March 16, 2000) on the Implementation of Law No. 13-99 on the Creation of the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property	2000	Entry into force : March 16, 2000 Issued : March 16, 2000 Published : March 16, 2000	IP Regulatory Body
Decree No. 2-97-771 of 25 Joumada II 1418 (October 28, 1997), Fixing the Number, the Seat and the Jurisdiction of the Commercial Courts and Courts of Appeal	1997	Entry into force : November 6, 1997 Issued : October 28, 1997	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Decree No. 2-94-229 of 10 Rabi I 1416 (8 August 1995), on the Implementation of Law No. 17-94 on the Activities of Production, Editing, Importing, Distribution, Reproduction and Exploitation of Video Recordings Intended for the Private Use of Public	1995	Entry into force : August 23, 1995 Adopted : August 8, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Order of the Minister Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests No. 1806-18 of 26 Ramadan 1439 (June 11, 2018), on the Establishment of the List of Protected Genera and Species of Varieties, the Elements Covered by the Breeder's Right for Each Genus and Species as well as the Term of Protection for Each Species

2018

Entry into force :

September 6, 2018

Published :

September 6, 2018

Issued :

June 11, 2018

Plant Variety Protection

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests No. 110-18 of 21 Rabii II 1439 (January 9, 2018) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties

2018

Entry into force :

March 1, 2018

Published :

March 1, 2018

Issued :

January 9, 2018

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 3397-16 of 5 Rabii I 1438 (December 5, 2016) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties

2017

Entry into force :

April 3, 2017

Published :

April 3, 2017

Issued :

December 5, 2016

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Marine Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests No. 562-17 of 16 Kaada 1438 (August 9, 2017) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties

2017

Entry into force :

October 5, 2017

Published :

October 5, 2017

Issued :

August 9, 2017

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Decree No. 2-15-646 of 6 Jumada I 1437 (February 15, 2016) on the Implementation of Articles No. 59-5, 59-7 and 59-8 of Law No. 2-00 on Copyright and Related Rights

2016

Entry into force :

March 17, 2016

Issued :

February 15, 2016

IP Regulatory Body

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 786-16 of 15 Joumada II 1437 (March 25, 2016) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties

2016

Entry into force :

September 15, 2016

Published :

September 15, 2016

Issued :

March 25, 2016

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Decree No. 2-14-839 of 27 Joumada II 1436 (April 17, 2015), on the Establishment of the Composition and Responsibilities of the 'Private Copying' Commission Created Within the Moroccan Copyright Office

2015

Entry into force :

April 23, 2015

Issued :

April 17, 2015

IP Regulatory Body

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 1065-15 of 10 Joumada II 1436 (March 31, 2015) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties

2015

Entry into force :

June 11, 2015

Published :

June 11, 2015

Issued :

March 31, 2015

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 3230.15 of 18 Hija 1436 (October 2, 2015) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties

2015

Entry into force :

November 5, 2015

Published :

November 5, 2015

Issued :

October 2, 2015

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Decree No. 2-14-652 of 8 Safar 1436 (December 1, 2014) on the Implementation of Law No. 104-12 on Free Pricing and Competition

2014

Entry into force :

December 4, 2014

Issued :

December 1, 2014

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 1039-14 of 7 Joumada II 1435 (April 7, 2014) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties

2014

Entry into force :

July 17, 2014

Published :

July 17, 2014

Issued :

April 7, 2014

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 3430-11 of 27 Hija 1432 (November 24, 2011) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties

2011

Entry into force :

December 19, 2011

Published :

December 19, 2011

Issued :

November 24, 2011

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Decree No. 2-08-403 of 6 Hija1429 (December 5, 2008), on the Implementation of Law No. 25-06 on the Distinctive Signs of Origin and Quality of Foodstuffs and Agricultural and Fishery Products

2008

Entry into force :

December 25, 2008

Issued :

December 5, 2008

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Decree No. 2-08-404 of 6 Hija 1429 (December 5, 2008), on the Composition and Mode of Operation of the National Commission for Distinctive Signs of Origin and Quality

2008

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Circular No. 5051/410 of May 29, 2007, on Border Measures against Counterfeiting and Piracy with respect to Copyright and Related Rights

2007

Issued :

May 29, 2007

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Circular No. 4994/410 of April 1, 2006, relating to the New Customs Regulations on Border Measures for Strengthening the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights

2006

Entry into force :

March 10, 2006

Adopted :

March 10, 2006

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

Joint-Order No. 206-06 of the Minister of Finance and Privatization and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Economic Renewal of February 6, 2006, laying down the Conditions for Implementation of Chapter VII relating to Border Measures of Law No. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property

2006

Entry into force :

March 2, 2006

Adopted :

February 6, 2006

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

Decree No. 2-00-368 of June 7, 2004, on the Implementation of Law No. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property

2004

Adopted :

June 7, 2004

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Decree No. 2-01-2324 of 27 Hija 1422 (March 12, 2002), on the Implementation of Law No. 9-94 on the Protection of New Varieties of Plants

2002

Entry into force :

March 21, 2002

Published :

March 21, 2002

Issued :

March 12, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Decree No. 2-02-2325 of 27 Hijra 1422 (March 12, 2002), Establishing the Remuneration for Services Provided by the Ministry of Agriculture Concerning the Protection of New Varieties of Plants

2002

Adopted :

March 12, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Order No. 1576-02 of 8 rejeb 1423 (September 16, 2002), on the Establishment of the Rates of Remuneration for Services provided in relation to the Protection of New Plant Varieties

2002

Entry into force :

October 28, 2002

Adopted :

September 16, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

Order No. 1577-02 of 8 Rejeb 1423 (September 16, 2002), on the Establishment of a List of General and Species in respect of Varieties eligible for Protection, the Elements covered by Breeders' Rights for each Genus and Species and the Term of Protection of each Species

2002

Entry into force :

October 28, 2002

Adopted :

September 16, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

Order No. 1578-02 of 8 Rejeb 1423 (September 16, 2002), on the Establishment of the Deadlines for Presenting the Reproductive or Propagative Material of Plant Varieties and the Amount required for an Examination of these Varieties with a view to the Issue of New Plant Variety Certificates

2002

Entry into force :

October 28, 2002

Adopted :

September 16, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Order No. 1579-02 of 8 Rajab 1423 (September 16, 2002), on the Establishment of the Composition, Responsibilities and Operation of the Advisory Committee for the Protection of New Plant Varieties

2002

Entry into force :

October 28, 2002

Adopted :

September 16, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Order No. 1580-02 of September 16, 2002 (8 Rajab 1423), on the Establishment of the Particulars, Information and Other Documentation Required for Inclusion in the National Register of New Plant Variety Certificates

2002

Entry into force :

October 28, 2002

Adopted :

September 16, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Order No. 1581-02 of 16 September 2002 (8 Rejeb 1423) establishing the particulars, information and other documentation required for inclusion in the National Register of Applications for New Plant Variety Certificates

2002

Entry into force :

October 28, 2002

Adopted :

September 16, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Decree No. 2-00-854 of 28 Joumada Il 1422 (September 17, 2001), on the Implementation of Law No. 06-99 on Free Pricing and Competition

2001

Adopted :

September 17, 2001

Other

Decree No. 2-96-906 of 9 Ramadan 1417 (January 18, 1997), on the Implementation of Chapter II -on the Commercial Register- of Title IV of the First Book of Law No. 15-95 Establishing the Commercial Code (as amended by Decree No. 2-99-71 of March 16, 2000)

2000

Amended :

March 16, 2000

Entry into force :

February 6, 1997

Issued :

January 18, 1997

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Other

Decree No. 2-99-71 of 9 Hija 1420 (March 16, 2000) on the Implementation of Law No. 13-99 on the Creation of the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property

2000

Entry into force :

March 16, 2000

Issued :

March 16, 2000

Published :

March 16, 2000

IP Regulatory Body

Decree No. 2-97-771 of 25 Joumada II 1418 (October 28, 1997), Fixing the Number, the Seat and the Jurisdiction of the Commercial Courts and Courts of Appeal

1997

Entry into force :

November 6, 1997

Issued :

October 28, 1997

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Decree No. 2-94-229 of 10 Rabi I 1416 (8 August 1995), on the Implementation of Law No. 17-94 on the Activities of Production, Editing, Importing, Distribution, Reproduction and Exploitation of Video Recordings Intended for the Private Use of Public

1995

Entry into force :

August 23, 1995

Adopted :

August 8, 1995

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws (17 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Law No. 15-95 on the Establishment of the Commercial Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-96-83 of 15 Rabii 1417 (August 1, 1996), and amended up to Law No. 21-18)	2019	Adopted : August 1, 1996	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other Industrial Property
Law No. 11-15 on the Reorganization of the High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-16-123 of 21 Kaada 1437 (August 25, 2016))	2016	Entry into force : December 1, 2016 Adopted : August 25, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
Law No. 24-09 Relating to the Safety of Products and Services and Supplementing the Decree of 9 Ramadan 1331 (August 12, 1913) Forming Code of Obligations and Contracts (promulgated by Decree No. 1-11-140 of 16 Ramadan 1432 (August 17, 2011))	2016	Published : November 22, 2011 Promulgated : November 17, 2011	Trademarks Other
Law No. 68-16 on the Artists and Artistic Professions (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-16-116 of 21 Kaada 1437 (August 25, 2016))	2016	Entry into force : September 19, 2016 Adopted : August 25, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Law No. 88-13 on the Press and Publishing (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-16-122 of 6 Kaada 1437 (August 10, 2016)	2016	Adopted : August 10, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Law No. 83-13 supplementing Law No. 77-03 on Audiovisual Communication (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-15-120 of 18 Chaoual 1436 ( August 4, 2015))	2015	Entry into force : August 24, 2015 Adopted : August 4, 2015	Other
Law No. 104-12 on Free Pricing and Competition (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-14-116 du 2 ramadan 1435 (June 30, 2014))	2014	Adopted : June 30, 2014	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
Law No. 20-13 on Competition Council (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-14-117 of 2 Ramadan 1435 (June 30, 2014))	2014	Entry into force : July 24, 2014 Promulgated : June 30, 2014	Competition Other
Law No. 31-08 on Consumer Protection Measures (promulgated by Dahir No. 1.11.03 Rabi'i I 1432 (February 18, 2011))	2011	Adopted : February 18, 2011	Trademarks Trade Names Other
Law No. 66-99 on Archives (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-07-167 of 19 Kaada 1428 (30 November 2007))	2007	Entry into force : December 20, 2007 Adopted : November 30, 2007	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Law No. 77-03 on Audiovisual Communication (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-04-257 of 25 Kaada 1425 (January 7, 2005))	2005	Entry into force : February 3, 2005 Adopted : January 7, 2005	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Code of Press and Publishing 2003 (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-02-207 of 25 Rejeb 1423 (October 3, 2002))	2003	Adopted : October 3, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Law No. 68-99 on the Legal Deposit (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-03-201 of 16 Ramadan 1424 (November 11, 2003))	2003	Entry into force : December 22, 2003 Adopted : November 11, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 20-99 on the Organization of the Film Industry (promulgated by Dahir n° 1-01-36 of 21 Kaada 1421 (February 15, 2001), and amended by Law No. 39-01)	2002	Entry into force : March 15, 2001 Promulgated : February 15, 2001	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Law No. 39-01 Supplementing Law No. 20-99 on the Organization of the Film Industry (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-02-253 of 25 Rejeb 1423 (October 3, 2002))	2002	Entry into force : November 7, 2002 Promulgated : October 3, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Law No. 17-94 on the Activities of Production, Editing, Import, Distribution, Reproduction and Exploitation of Videograms Destined to Private Use of the Public (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-95-115 of 27 Muharram 1416 (June 26, 1995))	1995	Adopted : June 26, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Law No. 13-83 on the Repression of Merchandise Fraud (promulgated by Dahir n° 1-83-108 of 9 Moharrem 1405 (October 5, 1984))	1985	Entry into force : March 20, 1985 Adopted : October 5, 1984	Trademarks Other

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Law No. 15-95 on the Establishment of the Commercial Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-96-83 of 15 Rabii 1417 (August 1, 1996), and amended up to Law No. 21-18)

2019

Adopted :

August 1, 1996

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Other

Industrial Property

Law No. 11-15 on the Reorganization of the High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-16-123 of 21 Kaada 1437 (August 25, 2016))

2016

Entry into force :

December 1, 2016

Adopted :

August 25, 2016

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Law No. 24-09 Relating to the Safety of Products and Services and Supplementing the Decree of 9 Ramadan 1331 (August 12, 1913) Forming Code of Obligations and Contracts (promulgated by Decree No. 1-11-140 of 16 Ramadan 1432 (August 17, 2011))

2016

Published :

November 22, 2011

Promulgated :

November 17, 2011

Trademarks

Other

Law No. 68-16 on the Artists and Artistic Professions (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-16-116 of 21 Kaada 1437 (August 25, 2016))

2016

Entry into force :

September 19, 2016

Adopted :

August 25, 2016

Other

Law No. 88-13 on the Press and Publishing (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-16-122 of 6 Kaada 1437 (August 10, 2016)

2016

Adopted :

August 10, 2016

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Law No. 83-13 supplementing Law No. 77-03 on Audiovisual Communication (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-15-120 of 18 Chaoual 1436 ( August 4, 2015))

2015

Entry into force :

August 24, 2015

Adopted :

August 4, 2015

Other

Law No. 104-12 on Free Pricing and Competition (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-14-116 du 2 ramadan 1435 (June 30, 2014))

2014

Adopted :

June 30, 2014

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

Law No. 20-13 on Competition Council (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-14-117 of 2 Ramadan 1435 (June 30, 2014))

2014

Entry into force :

July 24, 2014

Promulgated :

June 30, 2014

Competition

Other

Law No. 31-08 on Consumer Protection Measures (promulgated by Dahir No. 1.11.03 Rabi'i I 1432 (February 18, 2011))

2011

Adopted :

February 18, 2011

Trademarks

Trade Names

Other

Law No. 66-99 on Archives (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-07-167 of 19 Kaada 1428 (30 November 2007))

2007

Entry into force :

December 20, 2007

Adopted :

November 30, 2007

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Law No. 77-03 on Audiovisual Communication (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-04-257 of 25 Kaada 1425 (January 7, 2005))

2005

Entry into force :

February 3, 2005

Adopted :

January 7, 2005

Code of Press and Publishing 2003 (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-02-207 of 25 Rejeb 1423 (October 3, 2002))

2003

Adopted :

October 3, 2002

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Law No. 68-99 on the Legal Deposit (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-03-201 of 16 Ramadan 1424 (November 11, 2003))

2003

Entry into force :

December 22, 2003

Adopted :

November 11, 2003

Law No. 20-99 on the Organization of the Film Industry (promulgated by Dahir n° 1-01-36 of 21 Kaada 1421 (February 15, 2001), and amended by Law No. 39-01)

2002

Entry into force :

March 15, 2001

Promulgated :

February 15, 2001

Other

Law No. 39-01 Supplementing Law No. 20-99 on the Organization of the Film Industry (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-02-253 of 25 Rejeb 1423 (October 3, 2002))

2002

Entry into force :

November 7, 2002

Promulgated :

October 3, 2002

Other

Law No. 17-94 on the Activities of Production, Editing, Import, Distribution, Reproduction and Exploitation of Videograms Destined to Private Use of the Public (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-95-115 of 27 Muharram 1416 (June 26, 1995))

1995

Adopted :

June 26, 1995

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Law No. 13-83 on the Repression of Merchandise Fraud (promulgated by Dahir n° 1-83-108 of 9 Moharrem 1405 (October 5, 1984))

1985

Entry into force :

March 20, 1985

Adopted :

October 5, 1984

Trademarks

Other

Framework Laws (9 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Civil Procedure Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-74-447 of 11 Ramadan 1394 (September 28, 1974), and amended up to Law No. 61-19)	2019	Amended up to : August 26, 2019 Entry into force : September 30, 1974 Adopted : September 28, 1974	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Code of Obligations and Contracts (promulgated by Dahir of 9 Ramadan 1331 (August 12, 1913), and amended up to Law No. 31-18)	2019	Amended up to : August 26, 2019 Published : September 12, 1913 Adopted : August 12, 1913	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Competition Other
Criminal Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-59-413 of 28 Joumada II 1382 (November 26, 1962), and amended up Law No. 33-18)	2019	Entry into force : June 5, 1963 Adopted : November 26, 0196	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Law No. 53-95 on the Establishment of Commercial Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-97-65 of 4 Chaoual 1417 (February 12, 1997), and amended up to Law No. 1-13)	2014	Amended up to : April 19, 2014 Entry into force : May 1, 1998 Adopted : February 12, 1997	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Constitution of the Kingdom of Morocco of 2011	2011	Entry into force : July 29, 2011 Adopted : June 17, 2011	Other
Law No. 16-10 Supplementing Law No. 53-95 on the Establishment of Commercial Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-11-14 of 14 Rabii I 1432 (February 18, 2011))	2011	Entry into force : March 7, 2011 Promulgated : February 18, 2011	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Law No. 08-05 Repealing and Replacing Chapter VIII of Title V of the Civil Procedure Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-07-169 of 19 Kaada 1428 (November 30, 2007))	2007	Entry into force : December 6, 2007 Promulgated : November 30, 2007	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Law No. 18-02 Supplementing Law No. 53-95 on the Establishment of Commercial Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-02-108 of 1 Rabii II 1423 (June 13, 2002))	2002	Entry into force : September 12, 2002 Published : August 12, 2002 Promulgated : June 13, 2002	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Law No. 41-90 Establishing Administrative Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-91-225 of 22 Rabi I 1414 (September 10, 1993))	1993	Adopted : September 10, 1993	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Civil Procedure Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-74-447 of 11 Ramadan 1394 (September 28, 1974), and amended up to Law No. 61-19)

2019

Amended up to :

August 26, 2019

Entry into force :

September 30, 1974

Adopted :

September 28, 1974

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Code of Obligations and Contracts (promulgated by Dahir of 9 Ramadan 1331 (August 12, 1913), and amended up to Law No. 31-18)

2019

Amended up to :

August 26, 2019

Published :

September 12, 1913

Adopted :

August 12, 1913

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Competition

Other

Criminal Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-59-413 of 28 Joumada II 1382 (November 26, 1962), and amended up Law No. 33-18)

2019

Entry into force :

June 5, 1963

Adopted :

November 26, 0196

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Law No. 53-95 on the Establishment of Commercial Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-97-65 of 4 Chaoual 1417 (February 12, 1997), and amended up to Law No. 1-13)

2014

Amended up to :

April 19, 2014

Entry into force :

May 1, 1998

Adopted :

February 12, 1997

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Constitution of the Kingdom of Morocco of 2011

2011

Entry into force :

July 29, 2011

Adopted :

June 17, 2011

Other

Law No. 16-10 Supplementing Law No. 53-95 on the Establishment of Commercial Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-11-14 of 14 Rabii I 1432 (February 18, 2011))

2011

Entry into force :

March 7, 2011

Promulgated :

February 18, 2011

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Law No. 08-05 Repealing and Replacing Chapter VIII of Title V of the Civil Procedure Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-07-169 of 19 Kaada 1428 (November 30, 2007))

2007

Entry into force :

December 6, 2007

Promulgated :

November 30, 2007

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Law No. 18-02 Supplementing Law No. 53-95 on the Establishment of Commercial Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-02-108 of 1 Rabii II 1423 (June 13, 2002))

2002

Entry into force :

September 12, 2002

Published :

August 12, 2002

Promulgated :

June 13, 2002

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Law No. 41-90 Establishing Administrative Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-91-225 of 22 Rabi I 1414 (September 10, 1993))

1993

Adopted :

September 10, 1993

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts (81 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 4014-19 of 21 Rabii II 1441 (December 18, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Apple of Haouz” and Approving the Related Specifications	2020	Entry into force : February 6, 2020 Published : February 6, 2020 Issued : December 18, 2019	Geographical Indications
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1451-19 of 27 Chaabane 1440 (May 3, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Ifrane Apple” and Approving the Related Specifications	2019	Entry into force : September 5, 2019 Published : September 5, 2019 Issued : May 3, 2019	Geographical Indications
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1452-19 of 27 Chaabane 1440 (May 3, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Assiane dates of Figuig” and Approving the Related Specifications	2019	Entry into force : September 5, 2019 Published : September 5, 2019 Issued : May 3, 2019	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1453-19 of 27 Chaabane 1440 (May 3, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Atlas Walnuts Haouz Marrakech” and Approving the Related Specifications	2019	Entry into force : September 5, 2019 Published : September 5, 2019 Issued : May 3, 2019	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1857-19 of 9 Chaoual 1440 (June 13, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Fig Ouled Frej” and Approving the Related Specifications	2019	Entry into force : September 5, 2019 Published : September 5, 2019 Issued : June 13, 2019	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1271-17 of 10 Ramadan 1438 (June 5, 2017) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Farmer's Chicken" and Approving the Related Specifications	2018	Entry into force : January 29, 2018 Published : January 29, 2018 Issued : June 5, 2017	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1633-18 of 14 Ramadan 1439 (May 30, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Lemta Fès Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications	2018	Entry into force : July 19, 2018 Published : July 19, 2018 Issued : May 30, 2018	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1800-18 of 26 Ramadan 1439 (June 11, 2018) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Rose Water of Kelâat M'gouna-Dadès" and Approving the Related Specifications	2018	Entry into force : November 1, 2018 Issued : June 11, 2018	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1801-18 of 26 Ramadan 1439 (June 11, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Olive Oil Amizmiz” and Approving the Related Specifications	2018	Entry into force : October 18, 2018 Published : October 18, 2018 Issued : June 11, 2018	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1813-18 of 26 Ramadan 1439 (June 11, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Olive Oil Dir Béni Mellal” and Approving the Related Specifications	2018	Entry into force : October 18, 2018 Published : October 18, 2018 Issued : June 11, 2018	Geographical Indications
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1814-18 of 27 Ramadan 1439 (June 12, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Hot Pepper Zenatya” and Approving the Related Specifications	2018	Entry into force : October 18, 2018 Published : October 18, 2018 Issued : June 12, 2018	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 2521-18 of 20 Hija 1439 (August 3, 2018) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Moroccan Wrinkled Black Olives" and Approving the Related Specifications	2018	Entry into force : November 1, 2018 Published : November 1, 2018 Issued : August 18, 2018	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 2979-17 of 18 Safar 1439 (November 7, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Souss Massa Thyme Honey” and Approving the Related Specifications	2018	Entry into force : January 29, 2018 Published : January 29, 2018 Issued : November 7, 2017	Geographical Indications
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 2985-17 of 18 Safar 1439 (November 7, 2017) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Sahara Camel Cheese" and Approving the Related Specifications	2018	Entry into force : March 12, 2018 Published : March 12, 2018 Issued : November 7, 2017	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 567-17 of 27 Safar 1439 (November 16, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "ToudghaTinghir's Outoukdim dates” and Approving the Related Specifications	2018	Entry into force : February 26, 2018 Published : February 26, 2018 Issued : November 16, 2017	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 573-18 of9 Joumada II 1439 (February 26, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Oriental Rosemary Honey” and Approving the Related Specifications	2018	Entry into force : May 31, 2018 Published : May 31, 2018 Issued : February 26, 2018	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 850-18 of 11 Rejeb 1439 (March 29, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Honey of Euphorbia of Souss Massa” and Approving the Related Specifications	2018	Entry into force : June 21, 2018 Published : June 21, 2018 Issued : March 29, 2018	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 873-18 of 15 Rejeb 1439 (April 2, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Black Bousthammi Dates from Drâa” and Approving the Related Specifications	2018	Entry into force : June 21, 2018 Published : June 21, 2018 Issued : April 2, 2018	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1744-16 of 11 Chaoual 1437 (July 16, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Camel Milk of Sahara” and Approving the Related Specifications	2017	Entry into force : April 6, 2017 Published : April 6, 2017 Issued : July 16, 2016	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 2039-16 of 7 Chaoual 1437 (July 12, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Sefrou Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications	2017	Entry into force : April 6, 2017 Published : April 6, 2017 Issued : July 12, 2016	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 792-16 of 15 Joumada II 1437 (March 25, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Almonds of Aknoul” and Approving the Related Specifications	2017	Entry into force : April 6, 2017 Published : April 6, 2017 Issued : March 25, 2016	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 793-16 of 15 Joumada II 1437 (March 25, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Prickly Pear Fruit Dellahia of Al Hoceima” and Approving the Related Specifications	2017	Entry into force : April 6, 2017 Published : April 6, 2017 Issued : March 25, 2016	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1270-17 of 10 Ramadan 1438 (June 5, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Zendaz Honey from the Bouiblane Massif” and Approving the Related Specifications	2017	Entry into force : December 21, 2017 Published : December 21, 2017 Issued : June 5, 2017	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1358-17 of 13 Ramadan 1438 (June 8, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Zerhoune Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications	2017	Entry into force : December 12, 2017 Published : December 12, 2017 Issued : June 8, 2017	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1359-17 of 13 Ramadan 1438 (June 8, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Aït Attab Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications	2017	Entry into force : December 21, 2017 Published : December 21, 2017 Issued : June 8, 2017	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1200-16 of 13 Rejeb 1437 (April 21, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Almonds of Amellago-Assoul” and Approving the Related Specifications	2016	Entry into force : November 3, 2016 Published : November 3, 2016 Issued : April 21, 2016	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1709-16 of 7 Ramadan 1437 (June 13, 2016) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Olive Oil Al Alfiya" and Approving the Related Specifications	2016	Entry into force : December 15, 2016 Published : December 15, 2016 Issued : June 13, 2016	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 3579-15 of 20 Moharrem 1437 (November 3, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Dried leaves of Oriental Rosemary” and Approving the Related Specifications	2016	Entry into force : July 11, 2016 Published : July 11, 2016 Issued : November 3, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 3874-15 of 8 Safar 1437 (November 20, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Quince Oued El Maleh” and Approving the Related Specifications	2016	Entry into force : January 25, 2016 Published : January 25, 2016 Issued : November 20, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 514-16 of 21 Joumada I 1437 (March 1, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Cumin Beldi of Rhamna” and Approving the Related Specifications	2016	Entry into force : November 3, 2016 Published : November 3, 2016 Issued : March 1, 2016	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 585-15 of 21 Joumada I 1437 (March 1, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Henna of Foum-Zguid” and Approving the Related Specifications	2016	Entry into force : November 3, 2016 Published : November 3, 2016 Issued : March 1, 2016	Geographical Indications
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1680-15 of 6 Chaabane 1436 (May 25, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Dried fig Nabout of Taounate” and Approving the Related Specifications	2015	Entry into force : July 9, 2015 Published : July 9, 2015 Issued : May 25, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1683-15 of 3 Chaabane 1436 (May 22, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Lentils of Zaer" and Approving the Related Specifications	2015	Issued : May 22, 2015 Published : May 22, 2015 Entry into force : April 9, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1684-15 of 3 Chaabane 1436 (May 22, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Euphorbia of the Sahara Honey" and Approving the Related Specifications	2015	Entry into force : July 9, 2015 Published : July 9, 2015 Issued : May 22, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1685-15 of 3 Chaabane 1436 (May 22, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Olive Oil Outat El Haj” and Approving the Related Specifications	2015	Entry into force : July 9, 2015 Published : July 9, 2015 Issued : May 22, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1716-15 of 6 Chaabane 1436 (May 25, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Tafersite Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications	2015	Published : July 9, 2020 Entry into force : July 9, 2015 Issued : May 25, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1747-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Jihel dates of Draa" and Approving the Related Specifications	2015	Entry into force : February 19, 2015 Published : February 19, 2015 Issued : December 25, 2014	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1748-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "d'Azilal Nut" and Approving the Related Specifications	2015	Entry into force : February 19, 2015 Published : February 19, 2015 Issued : December 25, 2014	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1749-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Doukkali Grape" and Approving the Related Specifications	2015	Entry into force : April 16, 2015 Published : April 16, 2015 Issued : December 25, 2014	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1750-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Lavandin of Oulmès Essential Oil" and Approving the Related Specifications	2015	Entry into force : February 19, 2015 Published : February 19, 2015 Issued : December 25, 2014	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1751-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Extra Virgin Olive Oil Aghmat Aylane" and Approving the Related Specifications	2015	Entry into force : February 19, 2015 Published : February 19, 2015 Issued : December 25, 2014	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 583-15 of 6 Jumada I 1436 (February 25, 2015) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Dates Najda" and Approving the Related Specifications	2015	Published : September 7, 2015 Entry into force : July 9, 2015 Issued : February 25, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 584-15 of 6 Joumada I 1436 (February 25, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Almonds of the Rif " and Approving the Related Specifications	2015	Entry into force : July 9, 2015 Published : July 9, 2015 Issued : February 25, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 585-15 of 6 Joumada I 1436 (February 25, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Henna of Aït Ouabelli” and Approving the Related Specifications	2015	Entry into force : July 9, 2015 Issued : February 25, 2015	Geographical Indications
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fishing No. 1746-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Capers of Safi" and Approving the Related Specifications	2015	Entry into force : February 19, 2015 Published : February 19, 2015 Issued : December 25, 2014	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1349-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Pomme de Midelt" and Approving the Related Specifications	2014	Entry into force : January 2, 2014 Published : January 2, 2014 Issued : November 17, 2013	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1350-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Nèfles de Zegzel" and Approving the Related Specifications	2014	Entry into force : January 2, 2014 Published : January 2, 2014 Issued : October 17, 2013	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1351-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Dates Bouittob of Tata" and Approving the Related Specifications	2014	Entry into force : January 2, 2014 Published : January 2, 2014 Issued : October 17, 2013	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1352-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Honey Arbutus Jbal My Abdessalam" and Approving the Related Specifications	2014	Entry into force : January 2, 2014 Published : January 2, 2014 Issued : October 17, 2013	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1353-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Keskes Khoumassi" or "Keskes Moukhamess" and Approving the Related Specifications	2014	Entry into force : January 2, 2014 Published : January 2, 2014 Issued : October 17, 2013	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1354-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ouezzane" and Approving the Related Specifications	2014	Entry into force : January 2, 2014 Published : January 2, 2014 Issued : October 17, 2013	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1721-12 of 26 Joumada I 1433 (April 18, 2012) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Honey of Euphorbia Tadla Azilal" and Approving the Related Specifications	2012	Entry into force : August 6, 2012 Published : August 6, 2012 Issued : April 18, 2012	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1722-12 of 26 Jumada I 1433 (April 18, 2012) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Almond of Tafraout" and Approving the Related Specifications	2012	Entry into force : August 6, 2012 Published : August 6, 2012 Issued : April 18, 2012	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1723-12 of 26 Joumada I 1433 (April 18, 2012) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Dates Boufeggous" and Approving the Related Specifications	2012	Entry into force : August 6, 2012 Published : August 6, 2012 Issued : April 18, 2012	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1724-12 of 26 Jumada I 1433 (April 18, 2012) Recognizing the Geographical indication "Dates Aziza Bouzid of Figuig" and Approving the Related Specifications	2012	Entry into force : August 6, 2012 Published : August 6, 2012 Issued : April 18, 2012	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1163-11 of 1 Jumada II 1432 (May 5, 2011) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Granada Sefri Ouled Abdellah" and Approving the Related Specifications	2011	Entry into force : July 7, 2011 Published : July 7, 2011 Issued : May 5, 2011	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1164-11 of 1st Joumada II 1432 (May 5, 2011) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Lamb Meat Beni Guil" and Approving the Related Specifications	2011	Entry into force : July 7, 2011 Published : July 7, 2011 Issued : May 5, 2011	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1398-11 of 23 Joumada II 1432 (May 27, 2011) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Chefchaouen goat cheese" and Approving the Related Specifications	2011	Entry into force : September 8, 2011 Published : September 8, 2011 Issued : May 27, 2011	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1399-11 of 23 Joumada II 1432 (May 27, 2011) Recognizing the Designation of Origin “Rose of Kelâat M'Gouna - Dadès” and Approving the Related Specifications	2011	Entry into force : September 10, 2011 Published : September 10, 2011 Issued : May 27, 2011	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1926-11 of 21 Rejeb 1432 (24 June 2011) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Prickly Pear Fruit of Ait Baâmrane" and Approving the Related Specifications	2011	Entry into force : September 10, 2011 Published : September 10, 2011 Issued : June 24, 2011	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1355-10 of 15 Jumada I 1431 (April 30, 2010) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Safran of Taliouine" and Approving the Related Specifications	2010	Entry into force : August 5, 2010 Published : August 5, 2010 Issued : April 30, 2010	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1356-10 of 15 Joumada I 1431 (April 30, 2010) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Majhoul of Tafilalet dates" and Approving the Related Specifications	2010	Entry into force : August 5, 2010 Published : August 5, 2010 Issued : April 30, 2010	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1357-10 of 15 Joumada I 1431 (April 30, 2010) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Clémentine of Berkane" and Approving the Related Specifications	2010	Entry into force : August 5, 2010 Published : August 5, 2010 Issued : April 30, 2010	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1358-10 of 15 Jumada I 1431 (30 April 2010) Recognizing the Agricultural Label “Milk-fed lamb“ and Approving the Related Specifications	2010	Entry into force : August 5, 2010 Published : August 5, 2010 Issued : April 30, 2010	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 2816-09 of 2 Hija 1430 (November 20, 2009) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Argan" and Approving the Related Specifications	2010	Published : October 18, 2010 Entry into force : January 18, 2010 Issued : November 20, 2009	Geographical Indications Other
Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 2817-09 of 2 Hija 1430 (November 20, 2009) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Tyut Chiadma" and Approving the Related Specifications	2010	Entry into force : January 18, 2010 Published : January 18, 2010 Issued : November 20, 2009	Geographical Indications
Decree No. 623-08 of 18 Rabii I of Minister of Industry, Trade and New Technologies (26 March 2008) fixing the Fees for Assignment of Radio Frequencies	2008	Adopted : March 26, 2008	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Industrial Property
Decree No. 649-07 of 16 Rabi II 1428 (4 May 2007) of the Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister in Charge of Economic and General Affairs Laying Down the Procedures for Advertising and Consumer Information in the Field of Telecommunications Services	2007	Adopted : May 4, 2007	Other
Law No. 17-04 on the Code of the Medicine and Pharmacy (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-06-151 of 30 Shawal 1427 (November 22, 2006))	2006	Entry into force : December 7, 2006 Adopted : November 22, 2006	Other
Law No. 99-65 on the Labour Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-03-194 of 14 Rejeb (September 11, 2003))	2003	Entry into force : May 8, 2004 Adopted : September 11, 2003	Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Decree-Law No. 2-02-663 of 2 Rejeb 1423 (10 September 2002) on the Abolition of the State Monopoly in Matters of Radio Broadcasting and Television	2002	Adopted : September 10, 2002	Other
Order No. 1582-02 of 16 September 2002 (8 Rejeb 1423) Determining the Frequency of Issue and Content of the New Plant Variety Protection Bulletin	2002	Entry into force : October 28, 2002 Adopted : September 16, 2002	Plant Variety Protection
Order No. 1955-98 of the Minister for Agriculture, Rural Development and Maritime Fisheries of 16 Jumada II 1419 (October 8, 1998), on the General Conditions governing Production of Wines with registered Appellations of Origin	1998	Adopted : October 8, 1998	Geographical Indications Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Order No. 1956-98 of the Minister for Agriculture, Rural Development and Maritime Fisheries of 16 Jumada II 1419 (8 October 1998), Supplementing Order No. 869-75 of 28 Shaban 1397 (15 August 1977) of the Minister for Agriculture and Agrarian Reform regulating the Appellations of Origin Regime for Wines	1998	Entry into force : February 4, 1999 Adopted : October 8, 1998	Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Order No. 1957-98 of the Minister for Agriculture, Rural Development and Maritime Fisheries of 16 Jumada II 1419 (October 8, 1998), concerning the Registered Appellation of Origin of 'les coteaux de l'Atlas'	1998	Entry into force : February 4, 1999 Adopted : October 8, 1998	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Law No. 1-93-162 Organizing the Practice of the Profession of Attorney (promulgated by Dahir of 22 Rabi I 1414 (September 10, 1993 ))	1994	Entry into force : July 20, 1994 Adopted : September 10, 1993	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
Law No. 41-80 Establishing and Organizing a Bailiff Service (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-80-440 of 17 Safar 1401 (December 25, 1980))	1981	Adopted : February 18, 1981	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Dahir promulgating Law No. 1-77-339 of 25 Chaoual 1397 (October 9, 1977), approving the Customs and Excise Code of the Customs and Excise Authority	1977	Entry into force : October 13, 1977 Adopted : October 9, 1977	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Decree No. 2-75-321 of 25 Shaban 1397 (August 12, 1977), Regulating Wine-making, and the Stocking, Circulation and Trading of Wines	1977	Entry into force : October 5, 1997 Adopted : August 12, 1977	Trademarks Geographical Indications Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Order No. 869-75 of the Minister for Agriculture and Agrarian Reform of 28 Shaban 1397 (August 15, 1977), on the Regime of Appellation of Origin for Wines	1977	Entry into force : October 5, 1977 Adopted : August 15, 1977	Trademarks Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
General Civil Service Regulations (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-58-008 of 4 Shaban 1377 (February 24, 1958))	1958	Adopted : February 24, 1958	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other

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Subject Matter

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 4014-19 of 21 Rabii II 1441 (December 18, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Apple of Haouz” and Approving the Related Specifications

2020

Entry into force :

February 6, 2020

Published :

February 6, 2020

Issued :

December 18, 2019

Geographical Indications

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1451-19 of 27 Chaabane 1440 (May 3, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Ifrane Apple” and Approving the Related Specifications

2019

Entry into force :

September 5, 2019

Published :

September 5, 2019

Issued :

May 3, 2019

Geographical Indications

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1452-19 of 27 Chaabane 1440 (May 3, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Assiane dates of Figuig” and Approving the Related Specifications

2019

Entry into force :

September 5, 2019

Published :

September 5, 2019

Issued :

May 3, 2019

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1453-19 of 27 Chaabane 1440 (May 3, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Atlas Walnuts Haouz Marrakech” and Approving the Related Specifications

2019

Entry into force :

September 5, 2019

Published :

September 5, 2019

Issued :

May 3, 2019

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1857-19 of 9 Chaoual 1440 (June 13, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Fig Ouled Frej” and Approving the Related Specifications

2019

Entry into force :

September 5, 2019

Published :

September 5, 2019

Issued :

June 13, 2019

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1271-17 of 10 Ramadan 1438 (June 5, 2017) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Farmer's Chicken" and Approving the Related Specifications

2018

Entry into force :

January 29, 2018

Published :

January 29, 2018

Issued :

June 5, 2017

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1633-18 of 14 Ramadan 1439 (May 30, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Lemta Fès Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications

2018

Entry into force :

July 19, 2018

Published :

July 19, 2018

Issued :

May 30, 2018

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1800-18 of 26 Ramadan 1439 (June 11, 2018) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Rose Water of Kelâat M'gouna-Dadès" and Approving the Related Specifications

2018

Entry into force :

November 1, 2018

Issued :

June 11, 2018

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1801-18 of 26 Ramadan 1439 (June 11, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Olive Oil Amizmiz” and Approving the Related Specifications

2018

Entry into force :

October 18, 2018

Published :

October 18, 2018

Issued :

June 11, 2018

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1813-18 of 26 Ramadan 1439 (June 11, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Olive Oil Dir Béni Mellal” and Approving the Related Specifications

2018

Entry into force :

October 18, 2018

Published :

October 18, 2018

Issued :

June 11, 2018

Geographical Indications

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1814-18 of 27 Ramadan 1439 (June 12, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Hot Pepper Zenatya” and Approving the Related Specifications

2018

Entry into force :

October 18, 2018

Published :

October 18, 2018

Issued :

June 12, 2018

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 2521-18 of 20 Hija 1439 (August 3, 2018) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Moroccan Wrinkled Black Olives" and Approving the Related Specifications

2018

Entry into force :

November 1, 2018

Published :

November 1, 2018

Issued :

August 18, 2018

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 2979-17 of 18 Safar 1439 (November 7, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Souss Massa Thyme Honey” and Approving the Related Specifications

2018

Entry into force :

January 29, 2018

Published :

January 29, 2018

Issued :

November 7, 2017

Geographical Indications

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 2985-17 of 18 Safar 1439 (November 7, 2017) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Sahara Camel Cheese" and Approving the Related Specifications

2018

Entry into force :

March 12, 2018

Published :

March 12, 2018

Issued :

November 7, 2017

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 567-17 of 27 Safar 1439 (November 16, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "ToudghaTinghir's Outoukdim dates” and Approving the Related Specifications

2018

Entry into force :

February 26, 2018

Published :

February 26, 2018

Issued :

November 16, 2017

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 573-18 of9 Joumada II 1439 (February 26, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Oriental Rosemary Honey” and Approving the Related Specifications

2018

Entry into force :

May 31, 2018

Published :

May 31, 2018

Issued :

February 26, 2018

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 850-18 of 11 Rejeb 1439 (March 29, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Honey of Euphorbia of Souss Massa” and Approving the Related Specifications

2018

Entry into force :

June 21, 2018

Published :

June 21, 2018

Issued :

March 29, 2018

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 873-18 of 15 Rejeb 1439 (April 2, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Black Bousthammi Dates from Drâa” and Approving the Related Specifications

2018

Entry into force :

June 21, 2018

Published :

June 21, 2018

Issued :

April 2, 2018

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1744-16 of 11 Chaoual 1437 (July 16, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Camel Milk of Sahara” and Approving the Related Specifications

2017

Entry into force :

April 6, 2017

Published :

April 6, 2017

Issued :

July 16, 2016

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 2039-16 of 7 Chaoual 1437 (July 12, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Sefrou Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications

2017

Entry into force :

April 6, 2017

Published :

April 6, 2017

Issued :

July 12, 2016

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 792-16 of 15 Joumada II 1437 (March 25, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Almonds of Aknoul” and Approving the Related Specifications

2017

Entry into force :

April 6, 2017

Published :

April 6, 2017

Issued :

March 25, 2016

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 793-16 of 15 Joumada II 1437 (March 25, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Prickly Pear Fruit Dellahia of Al Hoceima” and Approving the Related Specifications

2017

Entry into force :

April 6, 2017

Published :

April 6, 2017

Issued :

March 25, 2016

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1270-17 of 10 Ramadan 1438 (June 5, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Zendaz Honey from the Bouiblane Massif” and Approving the Related Specifications

2017

Entry into force :

December 21, 2017

Published :

December 21, 2017

Issued :

June 5, 2017

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1358-17 of 13 Ramadan 1438 (June 8, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Zerhoune Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications

2017

Entry into force :

December 12, 2017

Published :

December 12, 2017

Issued :

June 8, 2017

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1359-17 of 13 Ramadan 1438 (June 8, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Aït Attab Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications

2017

Entry into force :

December 21, 2017

Published :

December 21, 2017

Issued :

June 8, 2017

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1200-16 of 13 Rejeb 1437 (April 21, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Almonds of Amellago-Assoul” and Approving the Related Specifications

2016

Entry into force :

November 3, 2016

Published :

November 3, 2016

Issued :

April 21, 2016

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1709-16 of 7 Ramadan 1437 (June 13, 2016) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Olive Oil Al Alfiya" and Approving the Related Specifications

2016

Entry into force :

December 15, 2016

Published :

December 15, 2016

Issued :

June 13, 2016

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 3579-15 of 20 Moharrem 1437 (November 3, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Dried leaves of Oriental Rosemary” and Approving the Related Specifications

2016

Entry into force :

July 11, 2016

Published :

July 11, 2016

Issued :

November 3, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 3874-15 of 8 Safar 1437 (November 20, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Quince Oued El Maleh” and Approving the Related Specifications

2016

Entry into force :

January 25, 2016

Published :

January 25, 2016

Issued :

November 20, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 514-16 of 21 Joumada I 1437 (March 1, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Cumin Beldi of Rhamna” and Approving the Related Specifications

2016

Entry into force :

November 3, 2016

Published :

November 3, 2016

Issued :

March 1, 2016

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 585-15 of 21 Joumada I 1437 (March 1, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Henna of Foum-Zguid” and Approving the Related Specifications

2016

Entry into force :

November 3, 2016

Published :

November 3, 2016

Issued :

March 1, 2016

Geographical Indications

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1680-15 of 6 Chaabane 1436 (May 25, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Dried fig Nabout of Taounate” and Approving the Related Specifications

2015

Entry into force :

July 9, 2015

Published :

July 9, 2015

Issued :

May 25, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1683-15 of 3 Chaabane 1436 (May 22, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Lentils of Zaer" and Approving the Related Specifications

2015

Issued :

May 22, 2015

Published :

May 22, 2015

Entry into force :

April 9, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1684-15 of 3 Chaabane 1436 (May 22, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Euphorbia of the Sahara Honey" and Approving the Related Specifications

2015

Entry into force :

July 9, 2015

Published :

July 9, 2015

Issued :

May 22, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1685-15 of 3 Chaabane 1436 (May 22, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Olive Oil Outat El Haj” and Approving the Related Specifications

2015

Entry into force :

July 9, 2015

Published :

July 9, 2015

Issued :

May 22, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1716-15 of 6 Chaabane 1436 (May 25, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Tafersite Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications

2015

Published :

July 9, 2020

Entry into force :

July 9, 2015

Issued :

May 25, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1747-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Jihel dates of Draa" and Approving the Related Specifications

2015

Entry into force :

February 19, 2015

Published :

February 19, 2015

Issued :

December 25, 2014

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1748-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "d'Azilal Nut" and Approving the Related Specifications

2015

Entry into force :

February 19, 2015

Published :

February 19, 2015

Issued :

December 25, 2014

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1749-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Doukkali Grape" and Approving the Related Specifications

2015

Entry into force :

April 16, 2015

Published :

April 16, 2015

Issued :

December 25, 2014

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1750-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Lavandin of Oulmès Essential Oil" and Approving the Related Specifications

2015

Entry into force :

February 19, 2015

Published :

February 19, 2015

Issued :

December 25, 2014

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1751-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Extra Virgin Olive Oil Aghmat Aylane" and Approving the Related Specifications

2015

Entry into force :

February 19, 2015

Published :

February 19, 2015

Issued :

December 25, 2014

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 583-15 of 6 Jumada I 1436 (February 25, 2015) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Dates Najda" and Approving the Related Specifications

2015

Published :

September 7, 2015

Entry into force :

July 9, 2015

Issued :

February 25, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 584-15 of 6 Joumada I 1436 (February 25, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Almonds of the Rif " and Approving the Related Specifications

2015

Entry into force :

July 9, 2015

Published :

July 9, 2015

Issued :

February 25, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 585-15 of 6 Joumada I 1436 (February 25, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Henna of Aït Ouabelli” and Approving the Related Specifications

2015

Entry into force :

July 9, 2015

Issued :

February 25, 2015

Geographical Indications

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fishing No. 1746-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Capers of Safi" and Approving the Related Specifications

2015

Entry into force :

February 19, 2015

Published :

February 19, 2015

Issued :

December 25, 2014

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1349-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Pomme de Midelt" and Approving the Related Specifications

2014

Entry into force :

January 2, 2014

Published :

January 2, 2014

Issued :

November 17, 2013

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1350-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Nèfles de Zegzel" and Approving the Related Specifications

2014

Entry into force :

January 2, 2014

Published :

January 2, 2014

Issued :

October 17, 2013

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1351-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Dates Bouittob of Tata" and Approving the Related Specifications

2014

Entry into force :

January 2, 2014

Published :

January 2, 2014

Issued :

October 17, 2013

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1352-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Honey Arbutus Jbal My Abdessalam" and Approving the Related Specifications

2014

Entry into force :

January 2, 2014

Published :

January 2, 2014

Issued :

October 17, 2013

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1353-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Keskes Khoumassi" or "Keskes Moukhamess" and Approving the Related Specifications

2014

Entry into force :

January 2, 2014

Published :

January 2, 2014

Issued :

October 17, 2013

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1354-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ouezzane" and Approving the Related Specifications

2014

Entry into force :

January 2, 2014

Published :

January 2, 2014

Issued :

October 17, 2013

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1721-12 of 26 Joumada I 1433 (April 18, 2012) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Honey of Euphorbia Tadla Azilal" and Approving the Related Specifications

2012

Entry into force :

August 6, 2012

Published :

August 6, 2012

Issued :

April 18, 2012

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1722-12 of 26 Jumada I 1433 (April 18, 2012) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Almond of Tafraout" and Approving the Related Specifications

2012

Entry into force :

August 6, 2012

Published :

August 6, 2012

Issued :

April 18, 2012

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1723-12 of 26 Joumada I 1433 (April 18, 2012) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Dates Boufeggous" and Approving the Related Specifications

2012

Entry into force :

August 6, 2012

Published :

August 6, 2012

Issued :

April 18, 2012

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1724-12 of 26 Jumada I 1433 (April 18, 2012) Recognizing the Geographical indication "Dates Aziza Bouzid of Figuig" and Approving the Related Specifications

2012

Entry into force :

August 6, 2012

Published :

August 6, 2012

Issued :

April 18, 2012

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1163-11 of 1 Jumada II 1432 (May 5, 2011) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Granada Sefri Ouled Abdellah" and Approving the Related Specifications

2011

Entry into force :

July 7, 2011

Published :

July 7, 2011

Issued :

May 5, 2011

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1164-11 of 1st Joumada II 1432 (May 5, 2011) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Lamb Meat Beni Guil" and Approving the Related Specifications

2011

Entry into force :

July 7, 2011

Published :

July 7, 2011

Issued :

May 5, 2011

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1398-11 of 23 Joumada II 1432 (May 27, 2011) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Chefchaouen goat cheese" and Approving the Related Specifications

2011

Entry into force :

September 8, 2011

Published :

September 8, 2011

Issued :

May 27, 2011

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1399-11 of 23 Joumada II 1432 (May 27, 2011) Recognizing the Designation of Origin “Rose of Kelâat M'Gouna - Dadès” and Approving the Related Specifications

2011

Entry into force :

September 10, 2011

Published :

September 10, 2011

Issued :

May 27, 2011

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1926-11 of 21 Rejeb 1432 (24 June 2011) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Prickly Pear Fruit of Ait Baâmrane" and Approving the Related Specifications

2011

Entry into force :

September 10, 2011

Published :

September 10, 2011

Issued :

June 24, 2011

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1355-10 of 15 Jumada I 1431 (April 30, 2010) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Safran of Taliouine" and Approving the Related Specifications

2010

Entry into force :

August 5, 2010

Published :

August 5, 2010

Issued :

April 30, 2010

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1356-10 of 15 Joumada I 1431 (April 30, 2010) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Majhoul of Tafilalet dates" and Approving the Related Specifications

2010

Entry into force :

August 5, 2010

Published :

August 5, 2010

Issued :

April 30, 2010

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1357-10 of 15 Joumada I 1431 (April 30, 2010) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Clémentine of Berkane" and Approving the Related Specifications

2010

Entry into force :

August 5, 2010

Published :

August 5, 2010

Issued :

April 30, 2010

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1358-10 of 15 Jumada I 1431 (30 April 2010) Recognizing the Agricultural Label “Milk-fed lamb“ and Approving the Related Specifications

2010

Entry into force :

August 5, 2010

Published :

August 5, 2010

Issued :

April 30, 2010

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 2816-09 of 2 Hija 1430 (November 20, 2009) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Argan" and Approving the Related Specifications

2010

Published :

October 18, 2010

Entry into force :

January 18, 2010

Issued :

November 20, 2009

Geographical Indications

Other

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 2817-09 of 2 Hija 1430 (November 20, 2009) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Tyut Chiadma" and Approving the Related Specifications

2010

Entry into force :

January 18, 2010

Published :

January 18, 2010

Issued :

November 20, 2009

Geographical Indications

Decree No. 623-08 of 18 Rabii I of Minister of Industry, Trade and New Technologies (26 March 2008) fixing the Fees for Assignment of Radio Frequencies

2008

Adopted :

March 26, 2008

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Industrial Property

Decree No. 649-07 of 16 Rabi II 1428 (4 May 2007) of the Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister in Charge of Economic and General Affairs Laying Down the Procedures for Advertising and Consumer Information in the Field of Telecommunications Services

2007

Adopted :

May 4, 2007

Other

Law No. 17-04 on the Code of the Medicine and Pharmacy (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-06-151 of 30 Shawal 1427 (November 22, 2006))

2006

Entry into force :

December 7, 2006

Adopted :

November 22, 2006

Other

Law No. 99-65 on the Labour Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-03-194 of 14 Rejeb (September 11, 2003))

2003

Entry into force :

May 8, 2004

Adopted :

September 11, 2003

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Decree-Law No. 2-02-663 of 2 Rejeb 1423 (10 September 2002) on the Abolition of the State Monopoly in Matters of Radio Broadcasting and Television

2002

Adopted :

September 10, 2002

Other

Order No. 1582-02 of 16 September 2002 (8 Rejeb 1423) Determining the Frequency of Issue and Content of the New Plant Variety Protection Bulletin

2002

Entry into force :

October 28, 2002

Adopted :

September 16, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

Order No. 1955-98 of the Minister for Agriculture, Rural Development and Maritime Fisheries of 16 Jumada II 1419 (October 8, 1998), on the General Conditions governing Production of Wines with registered Appellations of Origin

1998

Adopted :

October 8, 1998

Geographical Indications

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Order No. 1956-98 of the Minister for Agriculture, Rural Development and Maritime Fisheries of 16 Jumada II 1419 (8 October 1998), Supplementing Order No. 869-75 of 28 Shaban 1397 (15 August 1977) of the Minister for Agriculture and Agrarian Reform regulating the Appellations of Origin Regime for Wines

1998

Entry into force :

February 4, 1999

Adopted :

October 8, 1998

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Order No. 1957-98 of the Minister for Agriculture, Rural Development and Maritime Fisheries of 16 Jumada II 1419 (October 8, 1998), concerning the Registered Appellation of Origin of 'les coteaux de l'Atlas'

1998

Entry into force :

February 4, 1999

Adopted :

October 8, 1998

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Law No. 1-93-162 Organizing the Practice of the Profession of Attorney (promulgated by Dahir of 22 Rabi I 1414 (September 10, 1993 ))

1994

Entry into force :

July 20, 1994

Adopted :

September 10, 1993

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

Law No. 41-80 Establishing and Organizing a Bailiff Service (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-80-440 of 17 Safar 1401 (December 25, 1980))

1981

Adopted :

February 18, 1981

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Dahir promulgating Law No. 1-77-339 of 25 Chaoual 1397 (October 9, 1977), approving the Customs and Excise Code of the Customs and Excise Authority

1977

Entry into force :

October 13, 1977

Adopted :

October 9, 1977

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Decree No. 2-75-321 of 25 Shaban 1397 (August 12, 1977), Regulating Wine-making, and the Stocking, Circulation and Trading of Wines

1977

Entry into force :

October 5, 1997

Adopted :

August 12, 1977

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Order No. 869-75 of the Minister for Agriculture and Agrarian Reform of 28 Shaban 1397 (August 15, 1977), on the Regime of Appellation of Origin for Wines

1977

Entry into force :

October 5, 1977

Adopted :

August 15, 1977

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

General Civil Service Regulations (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-58-008 of 4 Shaban 1377 (February 24, 1958))

1958

Adopted :

February 24, 1958

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

Morocco

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Implementing Rules/Regulations (31 texts)

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