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Main IP Laws (3 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2012
Promulgated :
October 10, 2012
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1997
Promulgated :
July 15, 1997
Plant Variety Protection
1996
Promulgated :
May 10, 1996
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Trade Names
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Industrial Property

Laws/Regulations (30 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2019
Entry into force :
March 27, 2019
Adopted :
March 26, 2019
Genetic Resources
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Entry into force :
October 26, 2006
Adopted :
October 17, 2006
Patents (Inventions)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Genetic Resources
Transfer of Technology
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
IP Regulatory Body
Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Adopted :
March 20, 2001
Entry into force :
March 28, 2000
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Genetic Resources
Traditional Cultural Expressions
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2000
Entry into force :
January 1, 2001
Adopted :
December 27, 2000
Utility Models
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1999
Adopted :
October 21, 1999
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1999
Entry into force :
March 26, 1999
Adopted :
March 19, 1999
Plant Variety Protection
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1998
Entry into force :
February 20, 1998
Adopted :
February 17, 1998
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1997
Entry into force :
August 8, 1997
Adopted :
August 1, 1997
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1996
Adopted :
November 26, 1996
Entry into force :
November 18, 1996
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
IP Regulatory Body
Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1995
Entry into force :
November 9, 1995
Adopted :
October 3, 1995
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1952
Adopted :
April 9, 1952
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
IP-related Laws
2012
Adopted :
April 27, 2012
Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws
2012
Adopted :
April 27, 2012
Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws
2012
Adopted :
May 3, 2012
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
2012
Adopted :
March 25, 2012
Plant Variety Protection
IP-related Laws
2009
Adopted :
October 30, 2009
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
IP-related Laws
2007
Entry into force :
October 31, 2007
Adopted :
October 31, 2007
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
2000
Promulgated :
June 26, 2000
Traditional Cultural Expressions
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1998
Entry into force :
July 3, 1998
Adopted :
July 1, 1998
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Genetic Resources
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
1998
Entry into force :
December 28, 1998
Adopted :
December 15, 1998
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1998
Entry into force :
December 28, 1998
Adopted :
December 15, 1998
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1997
Entry into force :
July 27, 1997
Adopted :
July 15, 1997
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
1996
Entry into force :
January 6, 1996
Adopted :
January 3, 1996
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1995
Entry into force :
July 12, 1995
Adopted :
July 6, 1995
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Other
IP-related Laws
1946
Adopted :
September 24, 1946
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Other
Framework Laws
2008
Entry into force :
May 22, 2008
Adopted :
May 18, 2007
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Traditional Cultural Expressions
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Other
Industrial Property
Framework Laws
2004
Entry into force :
October 11, 1972
Adopted :
October 11, 1972
Other
Framework Laws
2004
Entry into force :
January 9, 2004
Adopted :
January 5, 2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Industrial Property
Framework Laws
2003
Entry into force :
June 10, 2003
Adopted :
June 9, 2003
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Framework Laws
2002
Adopted :
January 1, 2002
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Judgments (1 text)

Date of Judgment Issuing Authority Citation Subject Matter WIPO Lex No.
September 21, 2020
Third Superior Court of Justice of the First Judicial District
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
PA002-j

Treaties (59 records)

Title Host Institution Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party) Additional Information
Other Treaties Paris Agreement
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 12, 2015
November 4, 2016
April 22, 2016
September 21, 2016
November 4, 2016
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
June 28, 2013
February 10, 2017
May 10, 2017
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 24, 2012
April 28, 2020
March 23, 2022
June 23, 2022
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
May 3, 2011
December 12, 2012
October 12, 2014
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
March 30, 2007
August 7, 2007
May 3, 2008
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
December 8, 2005
January 14, 2007
June 19, 2006
April 30, 2012
October 30, 2012
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
January 22, 2007
April 22, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
August 20, 2004
April 20, 2006
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
September 26, 2003
August 16, 2004
February 27, 2005
Other Treaties Convention on Cybercrime
Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)
November 23, 2001
July 1, 2004
March 5, 2014
July 1, 2014
Details
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
March 13, 2006
June 11, 2006
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
May 20, 2003
January 2, 2009
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 23, 2001
March 5, 2003
May 17, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
May 11, 2001
May 1, 2002
September 11, 2003
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
March 26, 1999
March 9, 2004
March 8, 2001
March 9, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
June 8, 1998
March 5, 1999
February 16, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
December 31, 1997
March 17, 1999
May 20, 2002
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
December 31, 1997
March 17, 1999
March 6, 2002
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 27, 1994
August 1, 1996
June 7, 2012
September 7, 2012
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
February 22, 1995
April 4, 1996
December 26, 1996
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
September 6, 1997
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
September 6, 1997
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 13, 1992
January 17, 1995
April 17, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
March 18, 1993
May 23, 1995
August 21, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
March 17, 1992
October 6, 1996
July 6, 2023
October 4, 2023
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
February 13, 1989
May 14, 1989
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
July 1, 1996
July 31, 1996
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 12, 1977
September 18, 1995
March 18, 1996
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 12, 1977
September 18, 1995
March 18, 1996
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 28, 1977
August 19, 1980
June 7, 2012
September 7, 2012
Host Institution: Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA)
October 17, 1975
June 7, 1976
October 17, 1975
December 4, 1975
June 7, 1976
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
May 21, 1974
August 25, 1979
June 25, 1985
September 25, 1985
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
March 3, 1978
June 3, 1978
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 29, 1971
April 18, 1973
April 28, 1972
March 20, 1974
June 29, 1974
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
July 24, 1971
July 10, 1974
June 3, 1980
September 3, 1980
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
August 13, 1973
November 13, 1973
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
June 7, 2012
September 7, 2012
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
June 17, 1983
September 17, 1983
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
July 27, 1976
March 8, 1977
June 8, 1977
Host Institution: International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
December 2, 1961
August 10, 1968
April 23, 1999
May 23, 1999
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
June 2, 1983
September 2, 1983
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
October 10, 1984
January 8, 1985
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
June 2, 2011
August 31, 2011
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
July 17, 1962
October 17, 1962
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
March 28, 2001
June 28, 2001
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
July 17, 1962
July 17, 1962
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
July 17, 1962
July 17, 1962
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
July 17, 1962
October 17, 1962
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
August 19, 1954
July 17, 1962
July 17, 1962
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
February 14, 1968
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
February 10, 1956
August 10, 1956
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
February 10, 1956
August 10, 1956
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
February 10, 1956
August 10, 1956
Host Institution: Organization of American States (OAS)
June 22, 1946
April 14, 1947
June 22, 1946
February 14, 1984
June 7, 1984
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
January 18, 1960
February 17, 1960
Details
Host Institution: Organization of American States (OAS)
February 20, 1929
April 2, 1930
February 20, 1929
April 8, 1935
April 8, 1935
Host Institution: Argentina
August 11, 1910
August 1, 1911
August 11, 1910
August 25, 1913
November 25, 1913
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
March 8, 1996
June 8, 1996
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
July 19, 1996
October 19, 1996
Details

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