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Protocol on Patents and Industrial Designs Within the Framework of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) (Harare Protocol)

 Associated Entity African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) Members Contracting Parties/Signatories
 Dates Amended : November 25, 2022 Amended : December 8, 2021 Amended : August 26, 2021 Amended : November 20, 2019 Amended : November 23, 2018 Amended : November 22, 2017 Amended : December 5, 2016 Amended : November 17, 2015 Amended : November 25, 2013 Entry into force : February 24, 2007 Amended : November 24, 2006 Amended : November 21, 2003 Amended : November 30, 2001 Amended : November 26, 1999 Amended : May 26, 1998 Amended : November 28, 1997 Amended : April 27, 1994 Amended : December 11, 1987 Adopted : December 10, 1982 [ Harare ] Subject Matter Patents (Inventions), Utility Models, Industrial Designs Available Texts Protocol (1 Text) Protocol (1 Text) Protocol on Patents and Industrial Designs and Regulations for Implementing the Protocol (as amended on November 25, 2022) Dates Date of Text: November 25, 2022 Available Texts English  Protocol on Patents and Industrial Designs and Regulations for Implementing the Protocol (as amended on November 25, 2022)  PDF Portuguese  Protocolo sobre Patentes e Desenhos Industriais e Regulamentos para a Implementação do Protocolo (alterados em 25 de novembro de 2022)  PDF