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Cyprus

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Laws (18) Regional Organization(s)
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⚠ This page includes links to materials from (a) Regional Organization(s) to which Cyprus is a member or otherwise subject. While these materials may be relevant to the legal framework of Cyprus, their applicability and interpretation may vary within the Regional Organization's membership.

Main IP Laws (7 texts)

Version Dates Title Subject Matter
2023
Published :
November 3, 2006
Geographical Indications
2022
Published :
December 3, 1976
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2021
Amended up to :
May 12, 2021
Adopted :
January 25, 1951
Trademarks
2006
Published :
April 6, 1998
Patents (Inventions)
2006
Published :
February 15, 2002
Industrial Designs
2006
Published :
February 15, 2002
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
2004
Published :
February 27, 2004
Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations (8 texts)

Version Dates Title Subject Matter
2020
Issued :
June 16, 2020
Trademarks
2003
Adopted :
December 5, 2003
Entry into force :
February 15, 2002
Industrial Designs
2002
Entry into force :
February 11, 2002
Adopted :
February 11, 2002
Industrial Designs
2002
Entry into force :
February 11, 2002
Adopted :
February 11, 2002
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
1998
Adopted :
September 24, 1998
Patents (Inventions)
1990
Entry into force :
August 1, 1990
Adopted :
January 1, 1990
Trademarks
1952
Adopted :
January 30, 1952
Entry into force :
January 21, 1952
Trademarks
1951
Entry into force :
November 1, 1951
Adopted :
October 30, 1951
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws (2 texts)

Version Dates Title Subject Matter
2008
Entry into force :
January 1, 2008
Adopted :
January 1, 2008
Competition
1992
Adopted :
January 1, 1987
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other

Framework Laws (1 text)

Version Dates Title Subject Matter
2023
Entry into force :
August 16, 1960
Adopted :
July 6, 1960
Other

European Union (EU)


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