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Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Constitution/Basic Law
1998
Entry into force :
April 2, 1993
Adopted :
April 2, 1993
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
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Laws/Regulations (16 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2015
Published :
November 20, 2015
IP Regulatory Body
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2012
Entry into force :
March 9, 2012
Adopted :
January 1, 2010
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
IP-related Laws
2011
Entry into force :
September 2, 2011
Adopted :
January 1, 2011
Trademarks
Trade Names
Competition
IP-related Laws
2006
Entry into force :
July 28, 2006
Adopted :
July 28, 2006
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Domain Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2004
Entry into force :
April 14, 2004
Adopted :
April 14, 2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2002
Entry into force :
February 26, 2002
Other
IP-related Laws
2001
Entry into force :
May 30, 2001
Adopted :
May 30, 2001
Competition
Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
March 27, 2001
Adopted :
March 27, 2001
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2000
Adopted :
December 13, 2000
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
2000
Entry into force :
June 9, 2000
Adopted :
June 9, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws
1997
Published :
April 14, 1989
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IP-related Laws
1992
Entry into force :
April 1, 1993
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
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Main IP Laws
1989
Published :
August 25, 1989
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Traditional Cultural Expressions
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1989
Published :
June 5, 1989
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
1982
Entry into force :
September 1, 1982
Adopted :
January 1, 1982
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
1967
Entry into force :
December 22, 1967
Adopted :
December 13, 1967
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