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Main IP Laws (8 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2023
Amended up to :
January 18, 2023
Entry into force :
August 6, 2015
Published :
July 29, 2015
Adopted :
July 16, 2015
Patents (Inventions)
2023
Amended up to :
January 18, 2023
Entry into force :
December 16, 2010
Published :
December 8, 2010
Adopted :
November 30, 2010
Trademarks
2022
Amended up to :
January 8, 2022
Entry into force :
August 6, 2011
Published :
July 29, 2011
Adopted :
July 12, 2011
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2022
Entry into force :
January 8, 2022
Published :
December 31, 2021
Adopted :
December 29, 2021
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
2017
Amended up to :
January 18, 2017
Entry into force :
January 8, 2011
Published :
December 31, 2010
Adopted :
December 22, 2010
Industrial Designs
2016
Amended :
July 8, 2016
Entry into force :
December 29, 2010
Published :
December 21, 2010
Adopted :
December 9, 2010
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
2011
Amended :
August 16, 2011
Entry into force :
August 19, 2008
Published :
August 11, 2008
Adopted :
July 29, 2008
Geographical Indications
2011
Amended up to :
August 16, 2011
Entry into force :
August 17, 2007
Published :
August 9, 2007
Adopted :
July 24, 2007
Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations (11 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2017
Entry into force :
January 1, 2017
Published :
August 1, 2016
Issued :
July 7, 2016
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2016
Entry into force :
March 5, 2016
Issued :
February 19, 2016
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
2016
Entry into force :
February 13, 2016
Issued :
January 29, 2016
Patents (Inventions)
2015
Entry into force :
December 4, 2015
Issued :
November 30, 2015
IP Regulatory Body
2012
Entry into force :
March 3, 2012
Issued :
December 22, 2011
Industrial Designs
2012
Entry into force :
June 16, 2012
Issued :
June 4, 2012
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2011
Entry into force :
July 16, 2011
Issued :
June 23, 2011
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2011
Entry into force :
October 29, 2011
Issued :
October 17, 2011
Trademarks
2009
Issued :
December 7, 2009
Domain Names
2009
Entry into force :
April 21, 2009
Issued :
April 7, 2009
Geographical Indications
2008
Entry into force :
October 20, 2007
Issued :
September 20, 2007
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

IP-related Laws (6 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2023
Entry into force :
January 18, 2023
Published :
January 10, 2023
Adopted :
December 27, 2022
Geographical Indications
2017
Entry into force :
April 11, 2017
Published :
April 3, 2017
Adopted :
March 28, 2017
Geographical Indications
2016
Amended up to :
July 19, 2016
Entry into force :
January 1, 2006
Published :
July 28, 2005
Adopted :
July 21, 2005
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2016
Entry into force :
July 14, 2016
Published :
July 6, 2016
Adopted :
June 28, 2016
Geographical Indications
2011
Entry into force :
April 9, 2011
Published :
April 1, 2011
Adopted :
March 17, 2011
Geographical Indications
2011
Amended :
November 19, 2011
Entry into force :
January 19, 2007
Published :
January 11, 2007
Adopted :
December 26, 2006
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Framework Laws (6 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2020
Amended up to :
January 23, 2020
Entry into force :
January 2, 2004
Adopted :
December 17, 2003
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2013
Amended :
August 2, 2013
Entry into force :
October 25, 2007
Published :
October 25, 2007
Adopted :
October 19, 2007
Other
2011
Entry into force :
September 27, 2011
Adopted :
July 20, 2011
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2011
Entry into force :
November 5, 2003
Adopted :
October 21, 2003
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2010
Entry into force :
August 26, 2009
Adopted :
July 27, 2009
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2006
Entry into force :
April 10, 2004
Adopted :
March 23, 2004
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts (2 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2017
Amended up to :
October 31, 2017
Entry into force :
April 1, 2003
Adopted :
March 25, 2003
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2012
Entry into force :
October 8, 2012
Adopted :
July 26, 2012
Competition

Treaties (Party) (79 records)

Title Associated Entity Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party)
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
March 8, 2022
June 8, 2022
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 27, 2006
March 16, 2009
April 24, 2023
July 24, 2023
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 1, 2000
April 28, 2005
December 9, 2011
March 9, 2012
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
December 4, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
December 4, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 27, 1994
August 1, 1996
December 4, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
December 4, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 26, 1981
September 25, 1982
December 4, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 28, 1977
August 19, 1980
December 4, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
May 21, 1974
August 25, 1979
October 23, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 12, 1973
August 9, 1985
December 9, 2011
March 9, 2012
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 29, 1971
April 18, 1973
October 23, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 24, 1971
October 7, 1975
January 6, 2012
January 6, 2013
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
December 4, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 8, 1968
April 27, 1971
December 4, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
December 4, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
October 23, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 31, 1958
September 25, 1966
December 4, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 15, 1957
April 8, 1961
December 4, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
November 6, 1925
June 1, 1928
December 4, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 14, 1891
July 15, 1892
December 4, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 14, 1891
July 15, 1892
December 4, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
December 4, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
December 4, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
August 14, 2020
November 12, 2020
Associated Entity: European Patent Organisation (EPO)
October 17, 2000
May 1, 2008
April 9, 2025
August 1, 2025
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
October 23, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
April 29, 2012
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
October 23, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: European Patent Organisation (EPO)
October 5, 1973
October 7, 1977
July 15, 2022
October 1, 2022
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
July 24, 1971
July 10, 1974
April 26, 2007
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
December 2, 1961
August 10, 1968
August 24, 2015
September 24, 2015
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
April 26, 2007
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
April 26, 2007
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
April 26, 2007
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
August 19, 1954
April 26, 2007
June 3, 2006
Other Treaties Paris Agreement
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 12, 2015
November 4, 2016
April 22, 2016
December 20, 2017
January 19, 2018
Associated Entity: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
October 9, 2015
December 23, 2016
July 21, 2017
July 21, 2017
Associated Entity: Norway
November 14, 2011
September 1, 2012
November 14, 2011
September 1, 2012
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
September 27, 2007
November 2, 2009
December 2, 2009
Associated Entity: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
November 23, 2005
March 1, 2013
September 27, 2007
September 23, 2014
April 1, 2015
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
June 24, 2008
September 24, 2008
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
September 14, 2009
December 14, 2009
Associated Entity: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
May 21, 2003
October 8, 2009
October 23, 2006
October 11, 2017
January 9, 2018
Associated Entity: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
October 23, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
January 28, 2003
March 1, 2006
April 7, 2005
March 3, 2010
July 1, 2010
Other Treaties Convention on Cybercrime
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
November 23, 2001
July 1, 2004
April 7, 2005
March 3, 2010
July 1, 2010
Associated Entity: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
July 21, 2010
October 19, 2010
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
July 18, 2008
January 2, 2009
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
October 23, 2006
March 31, 2011
June 29, 2011
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
March 26, 1999
March 9, 2004
April 26, 2007
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
June 25, 1998
October 30, 2001
November 2, 2009
January 31, 2010
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
June 4, 2007
September 2, 2007
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
June 4, 2007
September 2, 2007
Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
April 29, 2012
Associated Entity: Central European Free Trade Agreement Secretariat (CEFTA)
December 21, 1992
March 1, 1993
December 19, 2006
June 27, 2007
July 26, 2007
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
October 2, 1992
April 1, 1994
June 2, 2004
June 2, 2004
June 6, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
October 23, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
October 23, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
October 23, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
October 21, 1982
October 15, 1985
October 23, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
April 11, 1980
January 1, 1988
October 23, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
August 2, 2006
February 2, 2007
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
August 2, 2006
February 2, 2007
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 26, 1976
January 2, 1982
October 23, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
April 26, 2007
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
April 26, 2007
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
October 23, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
July 8, 1965
June 9, 1967
October 23, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
October 23, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
October 23, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
April 26, 2007
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
April 26, 2007
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
July 27, 2009
July 27, 2009
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
October 23, 2006
June 3, 2006
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 2, 2006
February 2, 2007
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 2, 2006
February 2, 2007
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 2, 2006
February 2, 2007
Associated Entity: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
February 12, 2007
March 14, 2007

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