Dominica
The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica
Year of Version: | 1984 |
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Date of Entry into Force: | November 3, 1978 |
Date of Text (Adopted): | 1978 |
Type of Text: | Constitution / Basic Law |
Subject Matter: | Other |
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Related Legislation: | Relates to |
WIPO Lex No.: | DM032 |
WIPO Lex: Disclaimer and copyright notice
The Constitution is the Supreme law of Dominica (article 117). It provides for the separation of powers. The legislative power is vested in the parliament, the executive power is vested in the President and the cabinet of ministers and the judicial power is vested in the courts.
The Constitution does not contain provisions directly related to Intellectual Property Rights. Nevertheless, Chapter I, section 6 concerns protection from deprivation of property.