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Main IP Laws (2 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2016
Amended up to :
February 25, 2016
Published :
August 30, 1965
Enacted :
August 30, 1965
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
2006
Amended up to :
November 24, 2006
Published :
August 15, 2002
Enacted :
August 15, 2002
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Traditional Cultural Expressions

Implementing Rules/Regulations (1 text)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2004
Entry into force :
August 2, 2004
Issued :
August 2, 2004
Published :
August 2, 2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

IP-related Laws (4 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2007
Adopted :
August 26, 2007
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
2001
Adopted :
November 12, 1992
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
1998
Entry into force :
April 13, 1999
Adopted :
January 28, 1998
Trademarks
Other
1993
Adopted :
June 9, 1993
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other

Framework Laws (1 text)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2015
Entry into force :
September 20, 2015
Other

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