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Constitution/Basic Law (1 text)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Constitution/Basic Law
2020
Amended up to :
June 11, 2019
Entry into force :
December 29, 1937
Enacted :
July 1, 1937
Other

Laws/Regulations (99 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2022
Entry into force :
July 14, 2022
Issued :
July 14, 2022
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2021
Entry into force :
November 12, 2021
Issued :
November 12, 2021
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2020
Entry into force :
September 25, 2020
Issued :
July 30, 2020
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2020
Entry into force :
September 25, 2020
Issued :
July 30, 2020
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2020
Entry into force :
September 25, 2020
Issued :
July 30, 2020
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2020
Entry into force :
September 25, 2020
Issued :
July 30, 2020
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2019
Entry into force :
January 14, 2019
Issued :
December 18, 2018
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
2018
Status as of :
January 1, 2018
Amended up to :
December 31, 2014
Entry into force :
January 1, 2003
Adopted :
April 10, 2002
Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2018
Entry into force :
October 11, 2018
Issued :
October 9, 2018
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2018
Entry into force :
June 9, 2018
Issued :
June 8, 2018
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2017
Issued :
February 13, 2017
Trademarks
Competition
IP-related Laws
2017
Entry into force :
May 19, 2017
Enacted :
April 12, 2017
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2016
Entry into force :
February 2, 2016
Issued :
February 2, 2016
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2016
Entry into force :
April 10, 2016
Issued :
April 8, 2016
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2015
Entry into force :
December 17, 2015
Issued :
December 17, 2015
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2015
Entry into force :
July 17, 2015
Issued :
July 13, 2015
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2015
Entry into force :
December 17, 2015
Issued :
December 17, 2015
Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws
2014
Entry into force :
October 31, 2014
Enacted :
July 28, 2014
Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2014
Entry into force :
October 29, 2014
Issued :
October 29, 2014
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2014
Entry into force :
July 15, 2014
Enacted :
July 8, 2014
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2013
Entry into force :
November 1, 2013
Issued :
October 31, 2013
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2012
Entry into force :
December 29, 2012
Issued :
February 29, 2012
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2011
Entry into force :
June 7, 2011
Issued :
June 7, 2011
Plant Variety Protection
IP-related Laws
2010
Entry into force :
June 8, 2010
Enacted :
March 8, 2010
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2010
Entry into force :
September 29, 2010
Issued :
April 19, 2010
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2010
Entry into force :
October 29, 2010
Issued :
October 21, 2010
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2010
Issued :
July 26, 2010
Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws
2009
Entry into force :
July 12, 2009
Enacted :
July 12, 2009
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2009
Issued :
January 28, 2009
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2009
Entry into force :
November 5, 2009
Issued :
November 5, 2009
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2008
Issued :
December 31, 2008
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2008
Entry into force :
July 22, 2008
Issued :
July 22, 2008
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2008
Entry into force :
October 10, 2008
Issued :
October 10, 2008
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2008
Issued :
July 25, 2008
Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws
2007
Entry into force :
May 1, 2007
Enacted :
April 21, 2007
Competition
Main IP Laws
2007
Entry into force :
January 1, 2001
Enacted :
July 10, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2007
Entry into force :
October 23, 2007
Issued :
October 11, 2007
Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2007
Issued :
May 31, 2007
Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2007
Entry into force :
September 5, 2007
Issued :
September 5, 2007
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Entry into force :
June 13, 2006
Issued :
June 13, 2006
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Issued :
December 14, 2006
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Entry into force :
July 5, 2006
Issued :
July 5, 2006
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2006
Entry into force :
April 4, 2006
Enacted :
April 4, 2006
Other
IP-related Laws
2004
Enacted :
July 21, 2004
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2004
Entry into force :
January 19, 2004
Issued :
January 19, 2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Issued :
January 29, 2003
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2002
Entry into force :
September 20, 2002
Issued :
September 20, 2002
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws
2002
Entry into force :
July 1, 2002
Enacted :
November 27, 2001
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2002
Entry into force :
July 1, 2002
Issued :
June 5, 2002
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2002
Entry into force :
September 19, 2002
Issued :
September 19, 2002
Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2002
Entry into force :
January 1, 2002
Issued :
October 30, 2001
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
January 1, 2001
Issued :
December 12, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
January 1, 2001
Issued :
December 12, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
January 1, 2001
Issued :
December 15, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
January 1, 2001
Issued :
December 12, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
January 1, 2001
Issued :
December 12, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
January 1, 2001
Issued :
December 12, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
January 1, 2001
Issued :
December 12, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
January 1, 2001
Issued :
December 12, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
October 19, 2001
Issued :
July 24, 2001
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
January 29, 2001
Issued :
January 25, 2001
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2000
Entry into force :
July 30, 2000
Issued :
July 28, 2000
Patents (Inventions)
Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2000
Entry into force :
December 15, 2000
Issued :
December 15, 2000
Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2000
Entry into force :
February 2, 2000
Issued :
February 2, 2000
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2000
Entry into force :
July 20, 2000
Issued :
July 14, 2000
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
1999
Entry into force :
December 1, 1999
Enacted :
December 23, 1998
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1998
Entry into force :
August 31, 1998
Issued :
August 18, 1998
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1996
Entry into force :
January 30, 1996
Issued :
January 30, 1996
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1996
Entry into force :
January 30, 1996
Issued :
January 30, 1996
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1996
Entry into force :
July 1, 1996
Issued :
June 27, 1996
Trademarks
Main IP Laws
1996
Entry into force :
July 1, 1996
Enacted :
March 16, 1996
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1995
Entry into force :
November 16, 1995
Issued :
November 16, 1995
Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1995
Entry into force :
July 1, 1995
Issued :
June 23, 1995
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1993
Entry into force :
February 2, 1993
Issued :
December 31, 1992
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws
1992
Entry into force :
August 1, 1992
Enacted :
February 27, 1992
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1992
Entry into force :
August 1, 1992
Issued :
July 2, 1992
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1991
Entry into force :
April 23, 1991
Issued :
April 23, 1991
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1988
Entry into force :
May 13, 1988
Issued :
May 13, 1988
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1986
Entry into force :
January 26, 1986
Issued :
January 26, 1986
Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1985
Entry into force :
May 9, 1985
Issued :
May 9, 1985
Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1984
Entry into force :
May 31, 1984
Issued :
May 31, 1984
Plant Variety Protection
Main IP Laws
1981
Entry into force :
January 22, 1981
Enacted :
July 14, 1980
Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1981
Entry into force :
January 22, 1981
Issued :
January 22, 1981
Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1981
Entry into force :
May 19, 1981
Issued :
May 19, 1981
Plant Variety Protection
IP-related Laws
1978
Entry into force :
February 21, 1978
Enacted :
February 21, 1978
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1978
Entry into force :
June 20, 1978
Issued :
June 7, 1978
Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1978
Entry into force :
May 5, 1978
Issued :
May 5, 1978
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1976
Entry into force :
February 2, 1976
Issued :
January 22, 1976
Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1974
Entry into force :
July 22, 1974
Issued :
June 26, 1974
Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws
1968
Entry into force :
October 1, 1968
Enacted :
July 2, 1968
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1964
Entry into force :
October 1, 1964
Issued :
September 23, 1964
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1964
Entry into force :
October 1, 1964
Issued :
July 20, 1964
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1964
Entry into force :
October 1, 1964
Issued :
August 11, 1964
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1964
Entry into force :
October 1, 1964
Issued :
July 20, 1964
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1964
Entry into force :
October 1, 1964
Issued :
July 20, 1964
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1964
Entry into force :
October 1, 1964
Issued :
July 20, 1964
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1964
Entry into force :
April 1, 1964
Issued :
February 25, 1964
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
1961
Entry into force :
September 29, 1961
Enacted :
August 16, 1961
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
1924
Entry into force :
June 5, 1924
Enacted :
April 12, 1924
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Legal Literature (5 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
IP Legal Literature
2022
Amended up to :
July 14, 2022
Entry into force :
January 1, 2001
Enacted :
July 10, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Legal Literature
2019
Amended up to :
December 2, 2019
Adopted :
February 27, 1992
Patents (Inventions)
IP Legal Literature
2019
Amended up to :
December 2, 2019
Entry into force :
August 1, 1992
Issued :
July 2, 1992
Patents (Inventions)
IP Legal Literature
2019
Amended up to :
December 11, 2019
Entry into force :
July 1, 1996
Issued :
June 27, 1996
Trademarks
IP Legal Literature
2019
Amended up to :
December 2, 2019
Entry into force :
July 1, 1996
Adopted :
March 16, 1996
Trademarks
Geographical Indications

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