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Political Constitution of the Republic of Costa Rica, Costa Rica
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Year of Version
2003
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Amended up to:
May 31, 2003
Entry into force:
November 8, 1949
Promulgated:
November 7, 1949
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Constitution/Basic Law
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Notes
This consolidated version of the Constitution takes into account amendments up to Law No. 8365 of July 15, 2003, published in the Official Gazette No. 146 of July 31, 2003, and entered into force on its day of publication (see Articles 158 and 163 under Title XI of the said consolidated version).
The Constitution contains provisions related to intellectual property. Article 47 of the Constitution assures every author, inventor, producer or merchant the temporary enjoyment of his work, invention, trademark or trade name.
Article 89 refers to State cultural policy, including, among others, the preservation and development of the historic and artistic wealth of the Nation and the support of private initiatives for scientific and artistic progress.
Article 121(18) provides that the Legislative Assembly shall have the power to promote the progress of science and the arts by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries.
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