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Constitution of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
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Year of Version
1996
Dates
Entry into force:
May 16, 1984
Type of Text
Constitution/Basic Law
Subject Matter
Other
Notes
Article 50 of the Constitution, which contains provision on the protection of copyright and scientific inventions. Moreover, the State preserves and defends the people's cultural heritage (Art.17).
Furthermore, the Constitution guarantees the protection of private property (Art.12 § c), which can be extended to intellectual property rights.
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English
Constitution of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau
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Portuguese
Constituição da República da Guiné-Bissau
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