Ecuador

Political Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador 1998

Year of current version:	2008
Date of entry into force of original text:	August 11, 1998
Date of Text (Adopted):	June 5, 1998
Type of Text:	Constitution / Basic Law
Subject Matter:	Competition, Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights), Industrial Property, Other, Traditional Cultural Expressions, Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Notes:	The WTO Notification states: 'The Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador establishes that ownership, in all its forms, constitutes a right which the State recognizes and guarantees. The new Constitution repeals the one that was in force until 10 August 1998'.
Available Texts:
Spanish	Constitución Política de la República del Ecuador 1998
Historical Versions:	Is repealed by Constitution of the Republic of the Ecuador 2008 (EC030)
WIPO Lex No.:	EC016