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Constitution/Basic Law (3 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Constitution/Basic Law
2017
Entry into force :
December 11, 2017
Assented :
December 11, 2017
Other
Constitution/Basic Law
2006
Entry into force :
July 10, 1973
Adopted :
June 20, 1973
Other
Constitution/Basic Law
2002
Assented :
March 8, 2002
Other

Laws/Regulations (26 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Main IP Laws
2021
Assented :
March 8, 2021
Genetic Resources
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Main IP Laws
2015
Assented :
October 10, 2015
Geographical Indications
Main IP Laws
2015
Assented :
October 10, 2015
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Main IP Laws
2015
Assented :
October 10, 2015
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Main IP Laws
2015
Assented :
October 10, 2015
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
2009
Entry into force :
May 17, 1956
Adopted :
January 1, 1956
Trademarks
Trade Names
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Other
IP-related Laws
2009
Entry into force :
August 1, 1992
Adopted :
June 10, 1992
Trade Names
Other
IP-related Laws
2009
Entry into force :
August 26, 1976
Adopted :
June 30, 1976
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2009
Entry into force :
August 26, 1976
Adopted :
August 26, 1976
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2009
Entry into force :
December 17, 2009
Adopted :
May 21, 2009
Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws
2007
Entry into force :
January 1, 1927
Adopted :
May 15, 1924
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2006
Entry into force :
March 19, 2007
Adopted :
February 6, 2006
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
IP Regulatory Body
Other
IP-related Laws
2005
Entry into force :
October 4, 2005
Adopted :
September 29, 2005
Trade Names
Main IP Laws
2004
Amended up to :
June 24, 2004
Commenced :
January 4, 2000
Assented :
May 22, 1998
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2004
Entry into force :
July 1, 2004
Issued :
July 1, 2004
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2004
Entry into force :
June 8, 1967
Adopted :
January 1, 1967
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Entry into force :
May 28, 2003
Adopted :
May 28, 2003
Industrial Designs
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2001
Entry into force :
October 7, 1976
Adopted :
August 13, 1976
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1999
Entry into force :
January 5, 2000
Issued :
January 1, 1999
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1998
Entry into force :
July 1, 1999
Assented :
May 12, 1998
Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1995
Entry into force :
July 2, 1995
Adopted :
May 30, 1995
Trade Names
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
1989
Entry into force :
July 1, 1995
Adopted :
December 29, 1989
Trade Names
IP-related Laws
1987
Entry into force :
June 9, 1904
Enacted :
June 9, 1904
Patents (Inventions)
Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1987
Entry into force :
October 23, 1948
Issued :
January 1, 1948
Trademarks
Trade Names
IP-related Laws
1985
Entry into force :
December 31, 1985
Adopted :
November 1, 1985
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1984
Entry into force :
January 1, 1984
Adopted :
January 1, 1984
Trademarks
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property

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