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Main IP Laws (6 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2024
Consolidated :
April 12, 2024
Amended up to :
July 1, 2021
Entry into force :
January 1, 1992
Published :
March 20, 1991
Patents (Inventions)
2024
Consolidated :
April 12, 2024
Amended up to :
September 1, 2020
Entry into force :
June 1, 1997
Published :
May 22, 1997
Trademarks
2024
Consolidated :
April 12, 2024
Amended up to :
July 1, 2019
Entry into force :
October 1, 2001
Published :
May 19, 2001
Industrial Designs
2024
Consolidated :
April 12, 2024
Amended up to :
July 23, 2020
Entry into force :
May 26, 2000
Published :
May 19, 2000
Plant Variety Protection
2024
Consolidated :
September 1, 2024
Amended up to :
January 1, 2024
Entry into force :
November 29, 1972
Published :
May 29, 1972
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2024
Consolidated :
April 12, 2024
Amended up to :
September 30, 2011
Entry into force :
May 18, 1993
Published :
May 18, 1993
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Implementing Rules/Regulations (30 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2020
Entry into force :
August 28, 2020
Issued :
August 28, 2020
Trademarks
IP Regulatory Body
2017
Entry into force :
January 1, 2017
Adopted :
September 20, 2016
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
IP Regulatory Body
2014
Entry into force :
June 4, 2014
Adopted :
May 21, 2012
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
2014
Entry into force :
March 10, 1993
Adopted :
January 5, 1993
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
2007
Entry into force :
February 20, 2007
Adopted :
January 30, 2007
Trademarks
2007
Adopted :
December 6, 2001
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
2006
Entry into force :
January 1, 1992
Issued :
December 2, 1991
Patents (Inventions)
2006
Entry into force :
November 23, 2006
Adopted :
November 23, 2006
Patents (Inventions)
2004
Entry into force :
January 1, 1992
Adopted :
December 2, 1991
Patents (Inventions)
2004
Entry into force :
October 1, 2001
Adopted :
September 25, 2001
Industrial Designs
2000
Entry into force :
December 1, 2010
Adopted :
November 20, 2000
Domain Names
1997
Entry into force :
May 20, 1997
Trademarks
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
IP Regulatory Body
1996
Entry into force :
June 1, 1996
Adopted :
May 31, 1996
Industrial Designs
IP Regulatory Body
1996
Entry into force :
April 1, 1996
Adopted :
March 1, 1996
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1996
Entry into force :
July 7, 1996
Adopted :
July 7, 1996
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1996
Entry into force :
February 20, 1996
Adopted :
January 26, 1996
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1996
Entry into force :
April 19, 1996
Adopted :
March 26, 1996
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1995
Entry into force :
July 10, 1995
Adopted :
July 10, 1995
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1994
Entry into force :
March 28, 1989
Adopted :
March 28, 1989
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
1994
Entry into force :
May 21, 1994
Adopted :
March 25, 1994
Industrial Designs
1991
Entry into force :
July 1, 1991
Issued :
April 24, 1991
IP Regulatory Body
1991
Entry into force :
July 1, 1991
Issued :
April 24, 1991
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
1985
Entry into force :
April 1, 1985
Adopted :
March 15, 1985
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1985
Entry into force :
December 30, 1985
Adopted :
December 30, 1985
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
1976
Entry into force :
January 5, 1976
Adopted :
January 5, 1976
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1974
Entry into force :
July 11, 1974
Adopted :
July 11, 1974
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1973
Entry into force :
July 21, 1973
Adopted :
July 21, 1973
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
1973
Entry into force :
July 21, 1973
Adopted :
July 21, 1973
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1957
Entry into force :
February 17, 1957
Adopted :
February 17, 1957
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1956
Entry into force :
October 18, 1956
Adopted :
October 18, 1956
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

IP-related Laws (10 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2020
Published :
June 27, 2019
Passed :
June 14, 2019
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2019
Amended up to :
July 1, 2019
Entry into force :
December 31, 2014
Published :
December 22, 2014
Geographical Indications
2009
Entry into force :
January 1, 2006
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
2006
Entry into force :
May 29, 1972
Adopted :
May 29, 1972
Other
2005
Entry into force :
July 1, 2005
Adopted :
January 1, 2005
Other
2005
Entry into force :
May 1, 2005
Published :
June 7, 2004
Passed :
January 1, 2004
Patents (Inventions)
2002
Entry into force :
December 30, 2002
Trade Names
Other
1994
Entry into force :
July 1, 1994
Adopted :
May 13, 1994
Patents (Inventions)
Other
1988
Entry into force :
May 19, 1988
Adopted :
May 19, 1988
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1972
Entry into force :
May 31, 1972
Adopted :
May 31, 1972
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Framework Laws (10 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2024
Consolidated :
April 12, 2024
Amended up to :
July 18, 2013
Adopted :
June 13, 1944
Other
2020
Amended up to :
December 1, 2020
Published :
June 12, 2008
Passed :
May 30, 2008
Other
2019
Amended up to :
June 28, 2019
Entry into force :
August 12, 1940
Published :
February 12, 1940
Other
2012
Entry into force :
July 1, 1992
Adopted :
June 1, 1989
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
2011
Entry into force :
July 1, 1998
Adopted :
May 31, 1976
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
2011
Entry into force :
July 1, 1992
Adopted :
April 23, 1990
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
1995
Adopted :
March 10, 1995
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
1992
Entry into force :
July 1, 1992
Adopted :
March 26, 1991
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
1991
Entry into force :
July 1, 1992
Adopted :
December 31, 1991
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
1932
Adopted :
June 23, 1932
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other

Other Texts (18 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2019
Amended up to :
July 1, 2019
Entry into force :
August 24, 1944
Published :
August 17, 1944
Trademarks
2018
Entry into force :
July 15, 2018
Adopted :
June 27, 2018
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2013
Adopted :
March 20, 2013
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2011
Entry into force :
September 30, 2011
Published :
September 28, 2011
Passed :
September 17, 2011
Industrial Property
Other
2011
Entry into force :
April 1, 1904
Adopted :
November 13, 1903
Other
2011
Entry into force :
July 1, 1992
Adopted :
December 23, 1991
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
2009
Entry into force :
May 3, 2006
Adopted :
April 12, 2006
Other
2008
Entry into force :
July 1, 2005
Adopted :
May 11, 2005
Competition
2007
Entry into force :
March 17, 2007
Adopted :
March 17, 2007
Competition
2007
Entry into force :
March 17, 2007
Adopted :
March 17, 2007
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2006
Entry into force :
January 1, 2007
Adopted :
June 3, 2006
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2002
Entry into force :
January 16, 2002
Adopted :
January 16, 2002
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2000
Entry into force :
May 17, 2000
Adopted :
May 17, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
1999
Entry into force :
January 1, 1999
Adopted :
April 8, 1998
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1995
Entry into force :
December 22, 1995
Trademarks
Other
1991
Entry into force :
January 1, 1992
Adopted :
March 27, 1991
Competition
Other
1989
Entry into force :
January 1, 1990
Adopted :
May 16, 1989
Other
1981
Entry into force :
September 24, 1981
Adopted :
September 14, 1981
Patents (Inventions)
Other

Treaties (Party) (54 records)

Title Associated Entity Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party)
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
December 9, 2021
March 9, 2022
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 27, 2006
March 16, 2009
January 31, 2007
September 14, 2012
December 14, 2012
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
January 15, 1997
April 15, 1997
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 28, 1977
August 19, 1980
December 23, 1994
March 23, 1995
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
December 23, 1994
March 23, 1995
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 8, 1968
April 27, 1971
December 23, 1994
April 9, 1995
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
July 14, 1967
June 13, 1986
September 13, 1986
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
October 26, 1961
March 15, 1994
June 15, 1994
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 15, 1957
April 8, 1961
December 23, 1994
April 9, 1995
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
November 6, 1925
June 1, 1928
July 6, 2001
December 23, 2003
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
June 30, 1947
September 7, 1947
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
January 31, 1962
May 5, 1962
Associated Entity: European Patent Organisation (EPO)
October 17, 2000
May 1, 2008
August 31, 2004
May 1, 2008
Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 10, 1992
September 12, 1994
December 11, 1994
Associated Entity: European Patent Organisation (EPO)
October 5, 1973
October 7, 1977
August 31, 2004
November 1, 2004
Associated Entity: International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
December 2, 1961
August 10, 1968
April 3, 2006
May 3, 2006
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
September 18, 1956
December 18, 1956
Other Treaties Paris Agreement
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 12, 2015
November 4, 2016
April 22, 2016
September 21, 2016
November 4, 2016
Associated Entity: Norway
November 14, 2011
September 1, 2012
November 14, 2011
October 1, 2012
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
March 30, 2007
September 23, 2016
October 23, 2016
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
December 8, 2005
January 14, 2007
May 17, 2006
August 4, 2006
February 4, 2007
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
February 1, 2007
May 1, 2007
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
November 23, 2005
April 20, 2006
Associated Entity: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
June 16, 2003
June 14, 2004
February 27, 2005
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
January 28, 2003
March 1, 2006
October 9, 2003
January 30, 2023
May 1, 2023
Other Treaties Convention on Cybercrime
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
November 23, 2001
July 1, 2004
November 30, 2001
January 29, 2007
May 1, 2007
Associated Entity: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
August 7, 2007
November 5, 2007
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 23, 2001
May 29, 2002
May 17, 2004
Associated Entity: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
June 25, 1998
October 30, 2001
June 25, 1998
October 20, 2011
January 18, 2012
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
May 23, 2002
February 16, 2005
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
June 3, 1997
September 1, 1997
Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
October 2, 1992
April 1, 1994
May 30, 1997
May 30, 1997
September 1, 1997
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 4, 1992
June 16, 1993
March 21, 1994
Associated Entity: European Union (EU)
May 2, 1992
January 1, 1994
May 2, 1992
February 4, 1993
January 1, 1994
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
August 29, 1989
November 27, 1989
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
June 21, 1985
November 16, 1994
Associated Entity: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
April 11, 1980
January 1, 1988
May 10, 2001
June 1, 2002
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 12, 1977
April 10, 1987
October 10, 1987
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 12, 1977
April 10, 1987
October 10, 1987
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
December 19, 1995
March 19, 1996
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
November 9, 2004
February 9, 2005
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
December 30, 1968
August 22, 1979
November 22, 1979
Associated Entity: European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
January 4, 1960
May 3, 1960
December 4, 1969
March 1, 1970
Associated Entity: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
January 24, 2002
April 24, 2002
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
January 26, 2021
April 26, 2021
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
December 5, 2022
March 5, 2023
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
December 5, 2022
March 5, 2023
Associated Entity: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
April 11, 2005
October 2, 2005
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 10, 1965
February 10, 1966
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 10, 1965
February 10, 1966
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 10, 1965
February 10, 1966
Associated Entity: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
December 7, 1944
March 21, 1947
April 20, 1947

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