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Designs Act 1993 (Act No. 195 of 1993), South Africa
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Year of Version
1995
Dates
Entry into force:
May 1, 1995
Adopted:
December 22, 1993
Type of Text
Main IP Laws
Subject Matter
Industrial Designs,
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits,
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws,
IP Regulatory Body
Notes
The notification by South Africa to the WTO under article 63.2 of TRIPS states:
'This Act provides for the registration and protection of industrial designs. Industrial designs are divided into aesthetic designs and functional designs. Functional designs include integrated circuits topography and mask works. The duration of design rights is 15 years for aesthetic designs and 10 years for functional designs.
This Act is in the process of amendment. Said amendments are aimed at ensuring complete compliance with the provisions of the TRIPS Agreement and to correct, clarify and amplify certain of its provisions.'
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Loi n° 195 de 1993 sur les dessins et modèles
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Designs Act 1993 (Act No. 195 of 1993)
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WTO Document Reference
IP/N/1/ZAF/D/1
WIPO Lex No.
ZA007