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Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Portugal
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Year of Version
2005
Dates
Amended up to:
August 17, 2005
Entry into force:
April 25, 1976
Adopted:
April 2, 1976
Type of Text
Constitution/Basic Law
Subject Matter
Other
Notes
The current Constitution of Portugal is in force since 1976, two years after the 'Carnation Revolution' that ended the dictatorship existing for more than thirty years. It has been amended several times in 1982, 1989, 1992, 1997, 2001, 2004 and finally in 2005.
The Portuguese Constitution recognizes intellectual property rights. Article 42 guarantees the freedom of intellectual, artistic and scientific creation. It states that: 'This freedom shall comprise the right to invent, produce and publicize scientific, literary and artistic works and shall include the protection of copyright by law'.
The Constitution also encourages and supports private and collective creation initiatives and innovation (Articles 73 and 78).
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Constitution of the Portuguese Republic
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Constitution de la République du Portugal
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Constituição da República Portuguesa
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