WIPO Lex, Member Profile, Republic of Moldova

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Main IP Laws (7 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Law No. 39-XVI of February 29, 2008, on the Protection of Plant Varieties (amended up to Law No. 159 of June 27, 2024),	2024	Amended up to : August 16, 2024 Entry into force : June 6, 2008 Published : June 6, 2008 Adopted : February 29, 2008	Plant Variety Protection
Law No. 161-XVI of July 12, 2007, on the Protection of Industrial Designs (as amended up to Law No. 52 of March 16, 2023)	2023	Amended up to : March 24, 2023 Entry into force : August 31, 2007 Published : August 31, 2007 Adopted : July 12, 2007	Industrial Designs
Law No. 38-XVI of February 29, 2008, on the Protection of Trademarks (as amended up to Law No. 52 of March 16, 2023)	2023	Amended up to : March 24, 2023 Entry into force : September 6, 2008 Published : June 6, 2008 Adopted : February 29, 2008	Trademarks
Law No. 50 of March 7, 2008, on the Protection of Inventions (as amended up to Law No. 98 of April 27, 2023)	2023	Amended up to : June 11, 2023 Entry into force : July 4, 2008 Published : July 4, 2008 Adopted : March 7, 2008	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Law No. 655-XIV of October 29, 1999, on the Protection of Topographies of Integrated Circuits (as amended up to Law No. 52 of March 16, 2023)	2023	Amended up to : March 24, 2023 Entry into force : January 6, 2000 Published : January 6, 2000 Adopted : October 29, 1999	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Law No. 66 of March 27, 2008, on the Protection of Geographical Indications, Appellations of Origin and Traditional Specialties Guaranteed (as amended up to Law No. 52 of March 16, 2023)	2023	Amended up to : March 24, 2023 Entry into force : October 25, 2008 Published : July 25, 2008 Adopted : March 27, 2008	Geographical Indications
Law No. 230 of July 28, 2022, on Copyright and Neighboring Rights	2022	Entry into force : October 9, 2022 Published : September 9, 2022 Adopted : July 28, 2022	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Law No. 39-XVI of February 29, 2008, on the Protection of Plant Varieties (amended up to Law No. 159 of June 27, 2024),

2024

Amended up to :

August 16, 2024

Entry into force :

June 6, 2008

Published :

June 6, 2008

Adopted :

February 29, 2008

Plant Variety Protection

Law No. 161-XVI of July 12, 2007, on the Protection of Industrial Designs (as amended up to Law No. 52 of March 16, 2023)

2023

Amended up to :

March 24, 2023

Entry into force :

August 31, 2007

Published :

August 31, 2007

Adopted :

July 12, 2007

Industrial Designs

Law No. 38-XVI of February 29, 2008, on the Protection of Trademarks (as amended up to Law No. 52 of March 16, 2023)

2023

Amended up to :

March 24, 2023

Entry into force :

September 6, 2008

Published :

June 6, 2008

Adopted :

February 29, 2008

Trademarks

Law No. 50 of March 7, 2008, on the Protection of Inventions (as amended up to Law No. 98 of April 27, 2023)

2023

Amended up to :

June 11, 2023

Entry into force :

July 4, 2008

Published :

July 4, 2008

Adopted :

March 7, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Law No. 655-XIV of October 29, 1999, on the Protection of Topographies of Integrated Circuits (as amended up to Law No. 52 of March 16, 2023)

2023

Amended up to :

March 24, 2023

Entry into force :

January 6, 2000

Published :

January 6, 2000

Adopted :

October 29, 1999

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Law No. 66 of March 27, 2008, on the Protection of Geographical Indications, Appellations of Origin and Traditional Specialties Guaranteed (as amended up to Law No. 52 of March 16, 2023)

2023

Amended up to :

March 24, 2023

Entry into force :

October 25, 2008

Published :

July 25, 2008

Adopted :

March 27, 2008

Geographical Indications

Law No. 230 of July 28, 2022, on Copyright and Neighboring Rights

2022

Entry into force :

October 9, 2022

Published :

September 9, 2022

Adopted :

July 28, 2022

Implementing Rules/Regulations (34 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Decision No. 541 of July 18, 2011, on Approval of the Regulations on the Activity of the Authorized Intellectual Property Attorneys (as amended up to Decision No. 714 of July 18, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : July 22, 2012 Issued : July 18, 2011	IP Regulatory Body
Decision No. 714 of July 18, 2018, Amending the Regulations on the Activity of the Authorized Intellectual Property Attorneys	2018	Entry into force : July 27, 2018 Adopted : July 18, 2018	IP Regulatory Body
Government Decision No. 1496 of December 29, 2008, on Approval of the Regulation on the Procedure of Filing, Examination and Registration of Industrial Designs (as amended up to Government Decision No. 353 of May 30, 2017, on Approval of Amendments and Additions to Certain Regulations of the Government of the Republic of Moldova)	2017	Amended up to : June 9, 2017 Entry into force : January 16, 2009 Issued : December 30, 2008	Industrial Designs
Government Decision No. 406 of June 6, 2017, Amending and Supplementing the Regulations on the Procedure of Filing and Examination of a Patent Application and of Issuance of a Patent	2017	Entry into force : June 9, 2017 Published : June 9, 2017 Issued : June 6, 2017	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Government Decision No. 612 of August 12, 2011, on the Approval of the Regulations on Registration of Contracts of Assignment, License, Pledge & Franchising on Industrial Property Rights	2011	Entry into force : August 19, 2011 Issued : August 12, 2011	Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
Government Decision on the Organization of the Creation Contest of National Symbols Associated With Geographical Indications, Protected Appellation of Origin & Traditional Specialties Guaranteed No. 485 of July 5, 2011	2011	Entry into force : July 15, 2011 Issued : July 5, 2011	Geographical Indications
Regulation on Recognition of Notorious Product Trademarks and/or Service Trademarks	2011	Entry into force : July 25, 2011 Issued : July 25, 2011	Trademarks Trade Names
Governament Decision Approving the Regulation on the Objects of Intellectual Property Created During the Performance of Duties No. 1609 of December 31, 2003	2010	Entry into force : January 1, 2004 Adopted : December 31, 2003	Plant Variety Protection
Government Decision No. 1425 of December 2, 2003, on the Manner and Conditions for Authorization to Use the Official or the Historical Name of the State as a Trademark of a Product and/or Services, and as an Industrial Design or Model	2010	Entry into force : December 12, 2003 Issued : December 2, 2003	Industrial Designs Trademarks
Government Decision No. 610 of July 5, 2010, approving the Regulation on the Procedure for Filing, Examination and Registration of Geographical Indications, Appellation of Origin & Traditional Specialties Guaranteed	2010	Adopted : July 5, 2010 Entry into force : July 13, 2001	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Government Decision on Designation of Competent Authorities Vested with Powers & Responsibilities Relating to Products with Designation of Origin & Geographical Indications & Traditional Specialties Guaranteed & the Competent Authorities Responsible for Official Controls on the Conformity of These Products, No. 644 of July 19, 2010	2010	Entry into force : July 27, 2010 Adopted : July 19, 2010	Geographical Indications
Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Moldova No. 257 of April 2, 2009, on Approval of the Regulation for the Board of Appeals of the State Agency for Intellectual Property (as amended up to Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Moldova No. 709 of August 6, 2010, on Amendments to Certain Government Resolutions)	2010	Entry into force : April 10, 2009 Issued : April 2, 2009	IP Regulatory Body
Government Decision Approving the Regulation on the Procedures of Filing & Examination, Granting and Maintenance of the Patent for the Plant Varieties No. 295 April 16, 2009	2009	Entry into force : April 24, 2009 Adopted : April 16, 2009	Patents (Inventions)
Government Decision No. 488 of August 13, 2009, on the Approval of Regulation on the Procedures of Filing and Examination, Granting and Registration of Trademarks	2009	Entry into force : August 21, 2009 Issued : August 13, 2009	Trademarks
Government Decision No. 528 of September 1, 2009, on Approval of the Regulation on the Procedure for Filing and Examination of Patent and of Grant of a Patent	2009	Entry into force : September 8, 2009 Published : September 8, 2009 Issued : September 1, 2009	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Regulation on Regitration & State Accounting of the Results of Scientific Research	2009	Adopted : January 22, 2009	IP Regulatory Body
Regulation on the Access to Information Held by AGEPI, No. 63 of June 2, 2009	2009	Adopted : June 2, 2009	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Governmental Decision on the Approval of the Schedule of Fees for Services in the Field of Protection of Intellectual Property Objects Nº 774 of August 13, 1997	2008	Entry into force : September 4, 1997 Issued : August 13, 1997	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Property
Government Decision No. 641 of July 12, 2001 on the Minimum Fees for Authors' Rewards	2006	Entry into force : July 20, 2001 Adopted : July 12, 2001	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Government Decision on approval of the Statute and the Structure of the State Agency for Intellectual Property, No. 1378 of December 13, 2004	2006	Entry into force : December 17, 2004 Adopted : December 13, 2004	IP Regulatory Body
Government Decision on the establishment of the State Enterprise "State Agency for Intellectual Property" No. 1016 of September 13, 2004	2004	Entry into force : September 17, 2004 Issued : September 13, 2004	IP Regulatory Body
Government Decision No. 744 of June 20, 2003, Approving the Regulation on the Production, Release and Implementation of Marking Controls on the Works and Phonograms, and the Regulation on the Registration in the State Register of the Holders of Marking Controls	2003	Entry into force : July 1, 2003 Issued : June 20, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Regulation of the Law on Trademarks and Appellations of Origin of Goods, No. 588-XIII of September 22, 1995	2003	Adopted : October 21, 2003	Trademarks Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Regulation on Certification of Evaluators of Intellectual Property Rights	2003	Adopted : June 30, 2003	IP Regulatory Body
Regulation on Specialized Arbitration in Industrial Property Near the State Agency for Protection of Industrial Property	2003	Adopted : July 18, 2003	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Regulation on the Certification and Registration of Industrial Property Representatives	2003	Issued : October 24, 2003	IP Regulatory Body
Government Decision No. 1176 of December 7, 1998, on the Adoption of Regulation on the Functioning of the Law on the Protection of Plant Varieties	2002	Entry into force : December 17, 1998 Adopted : December 7, 1998	Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Government Decision No. 1715 of December 27, 2002, on the Collection of Duty for Customs Services in the field of the Protection of Intellectual Property	2002	Entry into force : December 31, 2002 Issued : December 27, 2002	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Government Decision on the Approval of the List of Trademarks as State Property No. 1080 of October 8, 2001	2001	Entry into force : October 12, 2001 Adopted : October 8, 2001	Trademarks Industrial Property
Government Decision on the Approval of the Regulation on the Procedures of Usage of the Trademarks Determined as the State Property Nº 852 of August 16, 2001	2001	Entry into force : August 18, 2001 Adopted : August 16, 2001	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Governmental Decision No. 901 of August 28, 2001 on the State Registration of the Works Protected by Copyright and Related Rights	2001	Entry into force : September 6, 2001 Adopted : August 28, 2001	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Government Decision on Awarding the Gold Medal of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 'Remarkable Inventor' and WIPO Trophy 'Innovative Enterprise', No. 933 of September 12, 2000	2000	Entry into force : September 21, 2000 Adopted : September 12, 2000	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Regulation on the Application of Law No. 655/1999 on the Protection of Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits (approved by Order of Director General of AGEPI No. 72 of June 20, 2000)	2000	Adopted : June 20, 2000	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Regulations on the Registration of the License Contracts of Industrial Property Rights in Republic of Moldova	1997	Adopted : May 16, 1997	Transfer of Technology Industrial Property

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Decision No. 541 of July 18, 2011, on Approval of the Regulations on the Activity of the Authorized Intellectual Property Attorneys (as amended up to Decision No. 714 of July 18, 2018)

2018

Entry into force :

July 22, 2012

Issued :

July 18, 2011

IP Regulatory Body

Decision No. 714 of July 18, 2018, Amending the Regulations on the Activity of the Authorized Intellectual Property Attorneys

2018

Entry into force :

July 27, 2018

Adopted :

July 18, 2018

IP Regulatory Body

Government Decision No. 1496 of December 29, 2008, on Approval of the Regulation on the Procedure of Filing, Examination and Registration of Industrial Designs (as amended up to Government Decision No. 353 of May 30, 2017, on Approval of Amendments and Additions to Certain Regulations of the Government of the Republic of Moldova)

2017

Amended up to :

June 9, 2017

Entry into force :

January 16, 2009

Issued :

December 30, 2008

Industrial Designs

Government Decision No. 406 of June 6, 2017, Amending and Supplementing the Regulations on the Procedure of Filing and Examination of a Patent Application and of Issuance of a Patent

2017

Entry into force :

June 9, 2017

Published :

June 9, 2017

Issued :

June 6, 2017

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Government Decision No. 612 of August 12, 2011, on the Approval of the Regulations on Registration of Contracts of Assignment, License, Pledge & Franchising on Industrial Property Rights

2011

Entry into force :

August 19, 2011

Issued :

August 12, 2011

Transfer of Technology

Industrial Property

Government Decision on the Organization of the Creation Contest of National Symbols Associated With Geographical Indications, Protected Appellation of Origin & Traditional Specialties Guaranteed No. 485 of July 5, 2011

2011

Entry into force :

July 15, 2011

Issued :

July 5, 2011

Geographical Indications

Regulation on Recognition of Notorious Product Trademarks and/or Service Trademarks

2011

Entry into force :

July 25, 2011

Issued :

July 25, 2011

Trademarks

Trade Names

Governament Decision Approving the Regulation on the Objects of Intellectual Property Created During the Performance of Duties No. 1609 of December 31, 2003

2010

Entry into force :

January 1, 2004

Adopted :

December 31, 2003

Plant Variety Protection

Government Decision No. 1425 of December 2, 2003, on the Manner and Conditions for Authorization to Use the Official or the Historical Name of the State as a Trademark of a Product and/or Services, and as an Industrial Design or Model

2010

Entry into force :

December 12, 2003

Issued :

December 2, 2003

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Government Decision No. 610 of July 5, 2010, approving the Regulation on the Procedure for Filing, Examination and Registration of Geographical Indications, Appellation of Origin & Traditional Specialties Guaranteed

2010

Adopted :

July 5, 2010

Entry into force :

July 13, 2001

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Government Decision on Designation of Competent Authorities Vested with Powers & Responsibilities Relating to Products with Designation of Origin & Geographical Indications & Traditional Specialties Guaranteed & the Competent Authorities Responsible for Official Controls on the Conformity of These Products, No. 644 of July 19, 2010

2010

Entry into force :

July 27, 2010

Adopted :

July 19, 2010

Geographical Indications

Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Moldova No. 257 of April 2, 2009, on Approval of the Regulation for the Board of Appeals of the State Agency for Intellectual Property (as amended up to Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Moldova No. 709 of August 6, 2010, on Amendments to Certain Government Resolutions)

2010

Entry into force :

April 10, 2009

Issued :

April 2, 2009

IP Regulatory Body

Government Decision Approving the Regulation on the Procedures of Filing & Examination, Granting and Maintenance of the Patent for the Plant Varieties No. 295 April 16, 2009

2009

Entry into force :

April 24, 2009

Adopted :

April 16, 2009

Patents (Inventions)

Government Decision No. 488 of August 13, 2009, on the Approval of Regulation on the Procedures of Filing and Examination, Granting and Registration of Trademarks

2009

Entry into force :

August 21, 2009

Issued :

August 13, 2009

Trademarks

Government Decision No. 528 of September 1, 2009, on Approval of the Regulation on the Procedure for Filing and Examination of Patent and of Grant of a Patent

2009

Entry into force :

September 8, 2009

Published :

September 8, 2009

Issued :

September 1, 2009

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Regulation on Regitration & State Accounting of the Results of Scientific Research

2009

Adopted :

January 22, 2009

IP Regulatory Body

Regulation on the Access to Information Held by AGEPI, No. 63 of June 2, 2009

2009

Adopted :

June 2, 2009

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Governmental Decision on the Approval of the Schedule of Fees for Services in the Field of Protection of Intellectual Property Objects Nº 774 of August 13, 1997

2008

Entry into force :

September 4, 1997

Issued :

August 13, 1997

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Property

Government Decision No. 641 of July 12, 2001 on the Minimum Fees for Authors' Rewards

2006

Entry into force :

July 20, 2001

Adopted :

July 12, 2001

Government Decision on approval of the Statute and the Structure of the State Agency for Intellectual Property, No. 1378 of December 13, 2004

2006

Entry into force :

December 17, 2004

Adopted :

December 13, 2004

IP Regulatory Body

Government Decision on the establishment of the State Enterprise "State Agency for Intellectual Property" No. 1016 of September 13, 2004

2004

Entry into force :

September 17, 2004

Issued :

September 13, 2004

IP Regulatory Body

Government Decision No. 744 of June 20, 2003, Approving the Regulation on the Production, Release and Implementation of Marking Controls on the Works and Phonograms, and the Regulation on the Registration in the State Register of the Holders of Marking Controls

2003

Entry into force :

July 1, 2003

Issued :

June 20, 2003

Implementing Regulation of the Law on Trademarks and Appellations of Origin of Goods, No. 588-XIII of September 22, 1995

2003

Adopted :

October 21, 2003

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Regulation on Certification of Evaluators of Intellectual Property Rights

2003

Adopted :

June 30, 2003

IP Regulatory Body

Regulation on Specialized Arbitration in Industrial Property Near the State Agency for Protection of Industrial Property

2003

Adopted :

July 18, 2003

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Regulation on the Certification and Registration of Industrial Property Representatives

2003

Issued :

October 24, 2003

IP Regulatory Body

Government Decision No. 1176 of December 7, 1998, on the Adoption of Regulation on the Functioning of the Law on the Protection of Plant Varieties

2002

Entry into force :

December 17, 1998

Adopted :

December 7, 1998

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Government Decision No. 1715 of December 27, 2002, on the Collection of Duty for Customs Services in the field of the Protection of Intellectual Property

2002

Entry into force :

December 31, 2002

Issued :

December 27, 2002

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Government Decision on the Approval of the List of Trademarks as State Property No. 1080 of October 8, 2001

2001

Entry into force :

October 12, 2001

Adopted :

October 8, 2001

Trademarks

Industrial Property

Government Decision on the Approval of the Regulation on the Procedures of Usage of the Trademarks Determined as the State Property Nº 852 of August 16, 2001

2001

Entry into force :

August 18, 2001

Adopted :

August 16, 2001

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Governmental Decision No. 901 of August 28, 2001 on the State Registration of the Works Protected by Copyright and Related Rights

2001

Entry into force :

September 6, 2001

Adopted :

August 28, 2001

Government Decision on Awarding the Gold Medal of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 'Remarkable Inventor' and WIPO Trophy 'Innovative Enterprise', No. 933 of September 12, 2000

2000

Entry into force :

September 21, 2000

Adopted :

September 12, 2000

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Regulation on the Application of Law No. 655/1999 on the Protection of Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits (approved by Order of Director General of AGEPI No. 72 of June 20, 2000)

2000

Adopted :

June 20, 2000

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Regulations on the Registration of the License Contracts of Industrial Property Rights in Republic of Moldova

1997

Adopted :

May 16, 1997

Transfer of Technology

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws (13 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Law No. 114 of July 3, 2014, on the State Agency for Intellectual Property (as amended up to Law No. 52 of March 16, 2023)	2023	Amended up to : March 24, 2023 Entry into force : September 26, 2014 Published : June 26, 2014 Adopted : March 7, 2014	IP Regulatory Body
Audiovisual Code of Republic of Moldova No. 260-XVI of July 27, 2006 (as amended up to Law No. 201 of July 28, 2016)	2016	Entry into force : August 18, 2006 Adopted : July 27, 2006	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 1459-XV of November, 14, 2002, on Distribution of Copies of Works and Phonograms (as amended up to Law No. 160 of July 7, 2016)	2016	Amended up to : September 16, 2016 Entry into force : January 31, 2003 Published : January 31, 2003 Adopted : November 14, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 57 of April 9, 2015, ratifying the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the European Patent Organisation on Validation of the European Patents (Validation Agreement)	2015	Entry into force : May 15, 2015 Adopted : April 9, 2015	Patents (Inventions)
Law No. 116 of July 3, 2014, on Cinematography	2014	Entry into force : August 1, 2014 Adopted : July 3, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 116 of July 3, 2014, on Cinematography	2014	Entry into force : August 1, 2014 Adopted : July 3, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 183 of July 11, 2012, on Competition (as amended up to Law No. 174 of August 2, 2013, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legal Acts of the Republic of Moldova)	2013	Entry into force : September 14, 2012 Adopted : July 11, 2012	Competition
Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 413 of May 27, 1999, on Culture (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 111 of May 17, 2012, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legal Acts of the Republic of Moldova)	2012	Entry into force : August 5, 1999 Adopted : May 27, 1997	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Audiovisual Code of Republic of Moldova No. 260-XVI of July 27, 2006	2011	Entry into force : August 18, 2006 Adopted : July 27, 2006	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Customs Code of the Republic of Moldova No. 1149-XIV of July 20, 2000	2010	Entry into force : December 23, 2000 Adopted : July 20, 2000	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Law No. 135 of March 20, 2003, on Arts and Crafts (as amended up to Law No. 109 of June 4, 2010, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legal Acts)	2010	Entry into force : May 16, 2003 Adopted : March 20, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Traditional Cultural Expressions Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Law on the Granting of the National Cultural Heritage Status of the Republic Moldova for the State Enterprise Goods 'Combinatul Vinuri of Calitate 'Milestii Mici'' No. 199-XVI of July 28, 2005	2005	Entry into force : September 2, 2005 Adopted : July 28, 2005	Geographical Indications
Code of Science and Innovation of the Republic of Moldova No. 259-XV of July 15, 2004	2004	Adopted : July 15, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Domain Names Traditional Knowledge (TK) Industrial Property

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Law No. 114 of July 3, 2014, on the State Agency for Intellectual Property (as amended up to Law No. 52 of March 16, 2023)

2023

Amended up to :

March 24, 2023

Entry into force :

September 26, 2014

Published :

June 26, 2014

Adopted :

March 7, 2014

IP Regulatory Body

Audiovisual Code of Republic of Moldova No. 260-XVI of July 27, 2006 (as amended up to Law No. 201 of July 28, 2016)

2016

Entry into force :

August 18, 2006

Adopted :

July 27, 2006

Law No. 1459-XV of November, 14, 2002, on Distribution of Copies of Works and Phonograms (as amended up to Law No. 160 of July 7, 2016)

2016

Amended up to :

September 16, 2016

Entry into force :

January 31, 2003

Published :

January 31, 2003

Adopted :

November 14, 2002

Law No. 57 of April 9, 2015, ratifying the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the European Patent Organisation on Validation of the European Patents (Validation Agreement)

2015

Entry into force :

May 15, 2015

Adopted :

April 9, 2015

Patents (Inventions)

Law No. 116 of July 3, 2014, on Cinematography

2014

Entry into force :

August 1, 2014

Adopted :

July 3, 2014

Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 116 of July 3, 2014, on Cinematography

2014

Entry into force :

August 1, 2014

Adopted :

July 3, 2014

Law No. 183 of July 11, 2012, on Competition (as amended up to Law No. 174 of August 2, 2013, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legal Acts of the Republic of Moldova)

2013

Entry into force :

September 14, 2012

Adopted :

July 11, 2012

Competition

Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 413 of May 27, 1999, on Culture (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 111 of May 17, 2012, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legal Acts of the Republic of Moldova)

2012

Entry into force :

August 5, 1999

Adopted :

May 27, 1997

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Audiovisual Code of Republic of Moldova No. 260-XVI of July 27, 2006

2011

Entry into force :

August 18, 2006

Adopted :

July 27, 2006

Customs Code of the Republic of Moldova No. 1149-XIV of July 20, 2000

2010

Entry into force :

December 23, 2000

Adopted :

July 20, 2000

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Law No. 135 of March 20, 2003, on Arts and Crafts (as amended up to Law No. 109 of June 4, 2010, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legal Acts)

2010

Entry into force :

May 16, 2003

Adopted :

March 20, 2003

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Law on the Granting of the National Cultural Heritage Status of the Republic Moldova for the State Enterprise Goods 'Combinatul Vinuri of Calitate 'Milestii Mici'' No. 199-XVI of July 28, 2005

2005

Entry into force :

September 2, 2005

Adopted :

July 28, 2005

Geographical Indications

Code of Science and Innovation of the Republic of Moldova No. 259-XV of July 15, 2004

2004

Adopted :

July 15, 2004

Domain Names

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Industrial Property

Framework Laws (7 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Constitution of Republic of Moldova	2024	Status as of : November 13, 2024 Amended up to : November 5, 2024 Entry into force : August 19, 1994 Published : August 12, 1994 Adopted : July 29, 1994	Other
Civil Code of the Republic of Moldova No. 1107 of June 6, 2002 (as amended up to Law No. 211 of July 29, 2016)	2016	Adopted : June 6, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
Criminal Code of the Republic of Moldova No. 985 of April 18, 2002 (as amended up to November 11, 2016)	2016	Adopted : April 18, 2002	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Offences Code of the Republic of Moldova No. 218 of October 24, 2008 (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 117 of July 3, 2014, on Additions to Certain Legal Acts of the Republic of Moldova)	2014	Entry into force : May 31, 2009 Adopted : October 24, 2008	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Penal Code of the Republic of Moldova No. 985-XV of April 18, 2002 (as amended up to Law No. 56 of April 4, 2014)	2014	Entry into force : June 12, 2003 Adopted : April 18, 2002	Patents (Inventions) Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Civil Procedure Code of the Republic of Moldova No. 225-XV of May 30, 2003 (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 31 of March 7, 2013, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legal Acts of the Republic of Moldova)	2013	Entry into force : May 30, 2013 Adopted : June 12, 2003	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Civil Procedure Code of the Republic of Moldova No. 225-XV of May 30, 2003	2011	Entry into force : June 12, 2003 Adopted : May 30, 2003	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Constitution of Republic of Moldova

2024

Status as of :

November 13, 2024

Amended up to :

November 5, 2024

Entry into force :

August 19, 1994

Published :

August 12, 1994

Adopted :

July 29, 1994

Other

Civil Code of the Republic of Moldova No. 1107 of June 6, 2002 (as amended up to Law No. 211 of July 29, 2016)

2016

Adopted :

June 6, 2002

Industrial Property

Criminal Code of the Republic of Moldova No. 985 of April 18, 2002 (as amended up to November 11, 2016)

2016

Adopted :

April 18, 2002

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Offences Code of the Republic of Moldova No. 218 of October 24, 2008 (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 117 of July 3, 2014, on Additions to Certain Legal Acts of the Republic of Moldova)

2014

Entry into force :

May 31, 2009

Adopted :

October 24, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Penal Code of the Republic of Moldova No. 985-XV of April 18, 2002 (as amended up to Law No. 56 of April 4, 2014)

2014

Entry into force :

June 12, 2003

Adopted :

April 18, 2002

Patents (Inventions)

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

Civil Procedure Code of the Republic of Moldova No. 225-XV of May 30, 2003 (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 31 of March 7, 2013, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legal Acts of the Republic of Moldova)

2013

Entry into force :

May 30, 2013

Adopted :

June 12, 2003

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Civil Procedure Code of the Republic of Moldova No. 225-XV of May 30, 2003

2011

Entry into force :

June 12, 2003

Adopted :

May 30, 2003

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

National IP Strategy (1 text)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Decision No. 491 of August 11, 2015, on the Approval of the Action Plan for 2015-2017 on the Implementation of the National Intellectual Property Strategy until 2020	2015	Adopted: : August 11, 2015	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Decision No. 491 of August 11, 2015, on the Approval of the Action Plan for 2015-2017 on the Implementation of the National Intellectual Property Strategy until 2020

2015

Adopted: :

August 11, 2015

Industrial Property

Other Texts (13 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Guide for Examining Applications for Registration of Industrial Designs	2020	Entry into force : January 1, 2020 Issued : December 26, 2019	Industrial Designs
Law No. 34 of March 17, 2017, on Amendments to Certain Laws	2017	Entry into force : May 7, 2017 Adopted : March 17, 2017	Geographical Indications
Law No. 57-XVI of March 10, 2006, on Vines and Wines (as amended up to Law No. 34 of March 17, 2017, on Amendments to Certain Laws)	2017	Entry into force : July 19, 2006 Adopted : March 10, 2006	Trademarks Geographical Indications
Law No. 230 of September 23, 2016, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Laws	2016	Entry into force : October 28, 2016 Adopted : September 23, 2016	Geographical Indications
Order No. 11 of January 28, 2016, on the Approval of the General Delimitation of Viticultural and Wine-making Areas of the Republic of Moldova	2016	Entry into force : February 12, 2016 Issued : January 28, 2016	Geographical Indications
Order No. 12 of January 28, 2016, on the Delimitation of Viticultural and Wine-making Geographical Areas for the Production of Wines with Protected Geographical Indication	2016	Entry into force : February 12, 2016 Adopted : January 28, 2016	Geographical Indications
Tax Code of the Republic of Moldova No. 1163 of April 24, 1997 (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 230 of September 23, 2016, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts)	2016	Adopted : April 24, 1997	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Law No. 1227 of June 27, 1997, on Advertising (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 38 of March 27, 2014, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Other Laws)	2014	Entry into force : October 16, 1997 Adopted : June 27, 1997	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Law No. 939 of April 20, 2000, on Editorial Activity (as amended up to Law No. 111 of May 17, 2012, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legal Acts)	2012	Entry into force : June 22, 2000 Adopted : April 20, 2000	Other
Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 1350 of November 2, 2000, on Architectural Activity (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 111 of May 17, 2012, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legal Acts)	2012	Entry into force : February 27, 2001 Adopted : November 2, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 1421 of October 31, 2002, on Theater, Circus and Concert Organizations (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 111 of May 17, 2012, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legal Acts)	2012	Entry into force : December 20, 2002 Adopted : October 31, 2002	Other
Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 989 of April 18, 2002, on Evaluation Activity (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 280 of December 14, 2007, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts)	2007	Entry into force : August 14, 2002 Adopted : April 18, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
Press Law No. 243-XIII of October 26, 1994	2006	Entry into force : January 12, 1995 Adopted : October 26, 1994	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Guide for Examining Applications for Registration of Industrial Designs

2020

Entry into force :

January 1, 2020

Issued :

December 26, 2019

Industrial Designs

Law No. 34 of March 17, 2017, on Amendments to Certain Laws

2017

Entry into force :

May 7, 2017

Adopted :

March 17, 2017

Geographical Indications

Law No. 57-XVI of March 10, 2006, on Vines and Wines (as amended up to Law No. 34 of March 17, 2017, on Amendments to Certain Laws)

2017

Entry into force :

July 19, 2006

Adopted :

March 10, 2006

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Law No. 230 of September 23, 2016, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Laws

2016

Entry into force :

October 28, 2016

Adopted :

September 23, 2016

Geographical Indications

Order No. 11 of January 28, 2016, on the Approval of the General Delimitation of Viticultural and Wine-making Areas of the Republic of Moldova

2016

Entry into force :

February 12, 2016

Issued :

January 28, 2016

Geographical Indications

Order No. 12 of January 28, 2016, on the Delimitation of Viticultural and Wine-making Geographical Areas for the Production of Wines with Protected Geographical Indication

2016

Entry into force :

February 12, 2016

Adopted :

January 28, 2016

Geographical Indications

Tax Code of the Republic of Moldova No. 1163 of April 24, 1997 (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 230 of September 23, 2016, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts)

2016

Adopted :

April 24, 1997

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Law No. 1227 of June 27, 1997, on Advertising (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 38 of March 27, 2014, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Other Laws)

2014

Entry into force :

October 16, 1997

Adopted :

June 27, 1997

Other

Law No. 939 of April 20, 2000, on Editorial Activity (as amended up to Law No. 111 of May 17, 2012, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legal Acts)

2012

Entry into force :

June 22, 2000

Adopted :

April 20, 2000

Other

Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 1350 of November 2, 2000, on Architectural Activity (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 111 of May 17, 2012, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legal Acts)

2012

Entry into force :

February 27, 2001

Adopted :

November 2, 2000

Other

Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 1421 of October 31, 2002, on Theater, Circus and Concert Organizations (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 111 of May 17, 2012, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legal Acts)

2012

Entry into force :

December 20, 2002

Adopted :

October 31, 2002

Other

Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 989 of April 18, 2002, on Evaluation Activity (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 280 of December 14, 2007, on Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts)

2007

Entry into force :

August 14, 2002

Adopted :

April 18, 2002

Industrial Property

Press Law No. 243-XIII of October 26, 1994

2006

Entry into force :

January 12, 1995

Adopted :

October 26, 1994

Republic of Moldova

(75 texts)

Main IP Laws (7 texts)

Implementing Rules/Regulations (34 texts)

IP-related Laws (13 texts)

Framework Laws (7 texts)

National IP Strategy (1 text)

Other Texts (13 texts)