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Intellectual Property Code (consolidated version of March 17, 2017)

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Year of Version 2017 Dates Adopted: July 1, 1992 Type of Text Main IP Laws Subject Matter Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Genetic Resources, IP Regulatory Body, Industrial Property, Patents (Inventions), Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, Geographical Indications, Trade Names, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits, Competition, Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets), Plant Variety Protection, Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

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