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Intellectual Property Law, Ecuador

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Year of Version 1998 Dates Entry into force: May 19, 1998 Adopted: May 8, 1998 Type of Text Main IP Laws Subject Matter Patents (Inventions), Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, Geographical Indications, Trade Names, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits, Competition, Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets), Plant Variety Protection, Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights), Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Genetic Resources, Traditional Cultural Expressions, IP Regulatory Body, Industrial Property Notes The notification by Ecuador to the WTO under article 63.2 of TRIPS states:
'In the 'Final Provisions' of the Act, it is stated that: 'the present Act, because of its special character, takes precedence over any other with which it may conflict.

Under Article 378 of the Act, all laws and regulations which conflict with it are revoked and, in particular, the following legislation which was subsequently notified to the Council for TRIPS by Note 4-7-16-98 of April 1, 1998, Annex 1:
(1) Copyright Act, published in Official Journal No. 149 of August 14, 1976; Supreme Decree No. 2821 (on phonogram producers) published in Official Journal No. 735 of December 20, 1978; together with the amendment contained in Law No. 161 (Musical Piracy Act) published in Official Journal No. 984 of July 22, 1992; and Regulations of the Copyright Act published in Official Journal No. 495 of December 30, 1977; and all other relevant Executive Decrees or Ministerial Decisions which in any way conflict or are incompatible with the provisions of the new Act.
(2) Trademarks Act published in Official Journal No. 194 of October 18, 1976;
(3) Exclusive Exploitation Patent Act published in Official Journal No. 195 of October 19, 1976; and
(4) '...Likewise, the First Transitional Provision of the new Act states that 'Until the corresponding regulations are issued, the regulations or decisions of the Commission of the Andean Community shall continue to apply, insofar as they are not incompatible with the provisions of this Act.»

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Related Legislation Is superseded by (3 text(s)) Is superseded by (3 text(s))
Intellectual Property Law (consolidated version of February 10, 2014) (EC096)
Intellectual Property Law (consolidated version of March 9, 2009) (EC104)
Intellectual Property Law (Consolidation No. 2006-13) (EC031)
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WTO Document Reference
IP/N/ECU/I/1
IP/N/ECU/C/1

WIPO Lex No. EC103