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Main IP Laws (3 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2018
Published :
July 16, 2018
Assented :
June 28, 2018
Patents (Inventions)
2018
Published :
March 9, 2018
Assented :
March 1, 2018
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Traditional Cultural Expressions
1981
Published :
May 22, 1981
Assented :
April 28, 1981
Trademarks
Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations (2 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
1989
Entry into force :
July 1, 1994
Issued :
June 6, 1989
Trademarks
1937
Entry into force :
April 22, 1937
Issued :
January 1, 1937
Trademarks
Trade Names

IP-related Laws (5 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2001
Entry into force :
November 5, 2001
Adopted :
January 1, 2001
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
2000
Published :
November 24, 2000
Assented :
October 17, 2000
Plant Variety Protection
1937
Commenced :
April 30, 1937
Trademarks
Trade Names
1933
Commenced :
March 16, 1933
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1918
Commenced :
September 20, 1918
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Framework Laws (2 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2008
Entry into force :
April 1, 2008
Adopted :
January 1, 2007
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Competition
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Transfer of Technology
2006
Entry into force :
February 8, 2006
Adopted :
July 26, 2005
Other

Other Texts (4 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2010
Adopted :
January 1, 2010
Patents (Inventions)
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Transfer of Technology
2000
Entry into force :
July 8, 1975
Issued :
July 1, 1975
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1991
Entry into force :
January 1, 1971
Adopted :
March 1, 1969
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1973
Adopted :
January 1, 1972
Other

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