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Main IP Laws (105 texts)

Jurisdictions	Type of Text	Year of Version	Dates	Title	Subject Matter
African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)	Main IP Laws	2015	Approval : December 14, 2015	Bangui Agreement on the Creation of an African Intellectual Property Organization, Act of December 14, 2015 (signed in Bamako, Mali)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Geographical Indications Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection Trade Names Trademarks Traditional Cultural Expressions Transfer of Technology Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Utility Models
Albania	Main IP Laws	2025	Published : August 1, 2025 Adopted : July 3, 2025	Law No. 53/2025 of July 3, 2025, on Patents, Utility Models and Supplementary Protection Certificates	Utility Models Patents (Inventions)
Andean Community	Main IP Laws	2000	Adopted : September 14, 2000	Decision No. 486: Common Regime on Industrial Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Angola	Main IP Laws	1992	Promulgated : February 28, 1992 Published : February 28, 1992	Law No. 3/92 of February 28, 1992, on Industrial Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Antigua and Barbuda	Main IP Laws	2018	Assented : October 30, 2018	Patents Act, 2018 (Act No. 22 of 2018)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Argentina	Main IP Laws	2019	Including amendment(s) up to : June 18, 2018 Published : September 20, 1995	Law No. 24.481 of September 20, 1995 on Patents for Inventions and Utility Models (as amended up to Law No. 27.444 of June 18, 2018)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Armenia	Main IP Laws	2022	Amended up to : June 9, 2022 Entry into force : July 1, 2021 Adopted : March 3, 2021	Law on Patents, (Law No. HO-108-N, amended up to June 9, 2022)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Austria	Main IP Laws	2023	Status as of : May 19, 2023 Promulgated : March 22, 1994 Published : March 22, 1994	Law on the Protection of Utility Models 1994, Utility Model Law, amended up to Federal Law published in the Federal Law Gazette BGBI.I No. 51/2023	Utility Models
Azerbaijan	Main IP Laws	2024	Amended up to : June 3, 2024 Adopted : July 25, 1997	Law No. 312-IQ of July 25, 1997, on Patents, amended up to Law No. 1142-VIQD of April 23, 2024	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Bahamas	Main IP Laws	2015	Assented : October 10, 2015	Patents Act, 2015, Act No. 40 of 2015	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Bahrain	Main IP Laws	2006	Amended up to : May 31, 2006 Published : January 28, 2004 Issued : January 24, 2004	Law No. 1 of 2004 on Patents and Utility Models, amended up to Law No. 14 of 2006	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Bangladesh	Main IP Laws	2023	Assented : November 13, 2023 Published : November 13, 2023	Bangladesh Patent Act, 2023, (Act No. LIII of 2023)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Belarus	Main IP Laws	2023	Amended up to : November 13, 2023 Entry into force : July 4, 2003 Signature : December 16, 2002	Law of the Republic of Belarus No. 160-Z of December 16, 2002, on Patents for Inventions, Utility Models, and Industrial Designs (amended up to Law No. 243-Z of January 9, 2023)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Belize	Main IP Laws	2020	Entry into force : June 21, 2000 Assented : June 21, 2000	Patents Act (Chapter 253, Act No. 14 of 2000, Revised Edition 2020)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Botswana	Main IP Laws	2010	Assented : April 26, 2010	Industrial Property Act, Act No. 8 of 2010	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Trademarks Trade Names Geographical Indications Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Brazil	Main IP Laws	2024	Amended up to : May 6, 2024 Entry into force : May 15, 1996 Published : May 15, 1996 Promulgated : May 14, 1996	Law No. 9.279 of May 14, 1996, (Law on Industrial Property, amended up to Law No. 14.852 of May 3, 2024)	Industrial Property Genetic Resources Utility Models
Bulgaria	Main IP Laws	2022	Amended up to : December 23, 2022 Entry into force : June 1, 1993 Promulgated : April 2, 1993	Law on Patents and Utility Models Registration (SG No. 27/1993, as amended up to December 23, 2022)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Burundi	Main IP Laws	2009	Entry into force : July 28, 2009 Promulgated : July 28, 2009	Law No. 1/13 of July 28, 2009, on Industrial Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Plant Variety Protection Genetic Resources Traditional Cultural Expressions Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Cabo Verde	Main IP Laws	2007	Entry into force : August 21, 2007 Promulgated : August 20, 2007 Published : August 20, 2007	Industrial Property Code (approved by Legislative Decree No. 4/2007 of August 20, 2007)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Industrial Property
Cambodia	Main IP Laws	2003	Signature : January 22, 2003	Law on Patents, Utility Model Certificates and Industrial Designs	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Chile	Main IP Laws	2022	Amended up to : August 6, 2022 Published : August 6, 2022 Entry into force : August 6, 2006 Promulgated : June 30, 2006	Law No. 19.039 of Industrial Property, Amended up to 05 July, 2021	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Traditional Knowledge (TK)
China	Main IP Laws	2021	Amended up to : October 17, 2020 Entry into force : April 1, 1985 Adopted : March 12, 1984	Patent Law of the People’s Republic of China, (amended up to October 17, 2020)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Costa Rica	Main IP Laws	2024	Amended up to : September 4, 2024 Entry into force : July 14, 1983 Promulgated : April 25, 1983	Law No. 6867 of April 25, 1983, on Patents, Industrial Designs and Utility Models, (as amended up to Law No. 10511 of September 04, 2024)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Croatia	Main IP Laws	2020	Entry into force : February 20, 2020 Promulgated : February 6, 2020 Adopted : January 31, 2020	Patent Act, NN 16/2020-328	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Cuba	Main IP Laws	2011	Signature : November 20, 2011	Decree-Law No. 290, on Inventions and Industrial Designs	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Czech Republic	Main IP Laws	2022	Amended up to : February 1, 2022 Entry into force : October 26, 1992 Adopted : September 24, 1992	Act No. 478/1992 Coll., of September 24, 1992, on Utility Models (amended up to Act No. 261/2021 Coll.)	Utility Models
Democratic People's Republic of Korea	Main IP Laws	2021	Amended up to : January 20, 2021 Adopted : May 13, 1998	Law on Inventions of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (amended up to Decree No. 507 of 2021 of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Denmark	Main IP Laws	2019	Consolidated : January 29, 2019 Signature : December 21, 2005	The Consolidate Utility Models Act, Consolidate Act No. 91 of January 29, 2019	Utility Models
Dominica	Main IP Laws	2008	Commenced : August 25, 2008 Published : October 14, 1999 Assented : October 7, 1999	Patents Act, 1999 (Act No. 8 of 1999)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Dominican Republic	Main IP Laws	2000	Promulgated : May 8, 2000	Law No. 20-00 on Industrial Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Competition
Egypt	Main IP Laws	2020	Amended up to : September 5, 2020 Entry into force : June 3, 2002 Issued : June 2, 2002 Published : June 2, 2002	Law No. 82 of 2002 on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights, amended up to Law No. 178 of 2020	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Geographical Indications Plant Variety Protection
El Salvador	Main IP Laws	2024	Promulgated : August 15, 2024 Published : August 15, 2024	Intellectual Property Law, approved by Decree No. 66	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Trademarks Trade Names Geographical Indications Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Estonia	Main IP Laws	2023	Consolidated : August 31, 2023 Entry into force : May 23, 1994 Adopted : March 16, 1994	Utility Model Act (consolidated text of August 31, 2023)	Utility Models
Ethiopia	Main IP Laws	1995	Entry into force : May 10, 1995 Published : May 10, 1995	Inventions, Minor Inventions and Industrial Designs Proclamation No. 123/1995	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Finland	Main IP Laws	2016	Amended up to : August 25, 2016 Entry into force : January 1, 1992 Signature : May 10, 1991	Act on Utility Model Rights, Act No. 800/1991, amended up to Act No. 723/2016	Utility Models
France	Main IP Laws	2025	Amended up to : March 13, 2025 Adopted : July 1, 1992	Intellectual Property Code, (consolidated version as of March 13, 2025)	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) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Genetic Resources Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body
Gambia	Main IP Laws	2007	Entry into force : April 2, 2007 Assented : January 1, 1989	Industrial Property Act (Act No. 12 of 1989)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Trade Names Geographical Indications
Georgia	Main IP Laws	2025	Status as of : January 1, 2025 Adopted : February 5, 1999	Law No. 1791 of February 5, 1999, on Patents, (amended up to Law No. 4167 of May 15, 2024)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Germany	Main IP Laws	2024	Amended up to : July 15, 2024 Promulgated : May 5, 1936	Utility Model Act, GebrMG, amended up to Act of 15 July 2024	Utility Models
Ghana	Main IP Laws	2003	Assented : December 31, 2003 Published : December 31, 2003	Patent Act, 2003, Act 657	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Transfer of Technology
Greece	Main IP Laws	2011	Amended up to : May 24, 2011 Published : September 22, 1987 Promulgated : September 16, 1987	Law No. 1733/1987, Technology Transfer, Inventions and Technological Innovation (amended up to May 19, 2011)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Transfer of Technology
Grenada	Main IP Laws	2011	Assented : September 15, 2011	Patents Act, 2011 (Act No. 16 of 2011)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Guatemala	Main IP Laws	2000	Promulgated : September 18, 2000 Issued : August 31, 2000	Decree No. 57-2000, Industrial Property Law	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Competition
Honduras	Main IP Laws	2006	Amended : April 1, 2006 Published : February 29, 2000 Promulgated : December 30, 1999	Industrial Property Law (approved by Decree No. 12-99-E and amended by Decree No. 16-2006)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Hong Kong, China	Main IP Laws	2020	Amended up to : July 9, 2020 Commenced : June 27, 1997 Promulgated : May 30, 1997	Patents Ordinance, (Chapter 514, amended up to E.R. 4 of 2020)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Hungary	Main IP Laws	2023	Consolidated : January 1, 2023 Entry into force : January 1, 1992 Adopted : June 20, 1991	Act No. XXXVIII of 1991 on the Protection of Utility Models, consolidated text of January 1, 2023	Utility Models
Indonesia	Main IP Laws	2016	Entry into force : August 26, 2016 Promulgated : August 26, 2016	Law No. 13 of 2016 on Patents	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Iran (Islamic Republic of)	Main IP Laws	2024	Adopted : June 12, 2024	Act on the Protection of Industrial Property 2024	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Ireland	Main IP Laws	1992	Entry into force : August 1, 1992 Enacted : February 27, 1992	Patents Act 1992, (Act No. 1 of 1992)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Italy	Main IP Laws	2023	Amended up to : July 24, 2023 Entry into force : March 19, 2005 Promulgated : February 10, 2005	Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005, as amended up to Law No. 102 of July 24, 2023)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property Utility Models
Jamaica	Main IP Laws	2022	Commenced : February 11, 2022 Assented : February 27, 2020	The Patents and Designs Act, 2020 (Act No. 1 of 2020)	Industrial Designs Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Japan	Main IP Laws	2024	Amended up to : April 1, 2024 Promulgated : April 13, 1959	Utility Model Act, Act No. 123 of 1959, amended up to April 1, 2024	Utility Models
Kazakhstan	Main IP Laws	2022	Amended up to : August 21, 2022 Adopted : July 16, 1999	Law No. 427-I of July 16, 1999, on Patents, amended up to Law No. 128-VII of June 20, 2022	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Kenya	Main IP Laws	2022	Amended up to : January 18, 2019 Commenced : May 1, 2002 Assented : July 27, 2001	Industrial Property Act, (Cap. 509)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
Kuwait	Main IP Laws	2001	Amended : January 14, 2001 Published : April 15, 1962 Promulgated : April 9, 1962	Law No. 4 of 1962 on Patents, Designs and Industrial Models (as amended by Law No. 3 of 2001)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Utility Models
Kyrgyzstan	Main IP Laws	2023	Promulgated : March 28, 2023	Law No. 69 of March 23, 2023, on Patents	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Lao People's Democratic Republic	Main IP Laws	2024	Entry into force : January 24, 2024 Promulgated : November 20, 2023	Law No. 50/NA of November 20, 2023, on Intellectual Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Traditional Cultural Expressions IP Regulatory Body Competition Transfer of Technology
Lesotho	Main IP Laws	1997	Published : April 14, 1989	Industrial Property Order, 1989 (Order No. 5 of 1989, amended up to Act No. 4 of 1997)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Competition
Liberia	Main IP Laws	2016	Approval : June 14, 2016	Liberia Intellectual Property Act, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Geographical Indications Industrial Designs Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Utility Models Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Macao, China	Main IP Laws	2001	Amended up to : September 1, 2001 Entry into force : June 5, 2000 Published : December 13, 1999	Decree-Law No. 97/99/M, Legal Regime of Industrial Property (Amended by Law No. 11/2001)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Industrial Property
Malaysia	Main IP Laws	2022	Amended up to : June 30, 2022 Published : December 15, 1983 Assented : November 28, 1983	Patents Act 1983, Act No. 291, amended up to Act No. A1649	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Mauritius	Main IP Laws	2022	Entry into force : January 31, 2022 Published : August 10, 2019 Assented : August 9, 2019	Industrial Property Act 2019 (Act No. 15 of 2019)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Trade Names Trademarks Geographical Indications Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Competition
Mexico	Main IP Laws	2020	Promulgated : July 1, 2020 Published : July 1, 2020	Federal Law on the Protection of Industrial Property	Geographical Indications Trademarks Patents (Inventions) Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Mongolia	Main IP Laws	2021	Promulgated : May 6, 2021	Law on Patents	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Mozambique	Main IP Laws	2016	Entry into force : March 31, 2016 Published : December 31, 2015 Issued : December 22, 2015	Industrial Property Code (approved by Decree No. 47/2015 of December 31, 2015)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Myanmar	Main IP Laws	2019	Enacted : March 11, 2019	The Patent Law, (The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No. 7, 2019)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Namibia	Main IP Laws	2018	Commenced : August 1, 2018 Amended : January 16, 2017 Published : March 23, 2012 Signature : February 28, 2012	Industrial Property Act, 2012 (Act No. 1 of 2012) (Amended by Act No. 8 of 2016)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names IP Regulatory Body Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Nicaragua	Main IP Laws	2001	Entry into force : November 21, 2000 Published : September 22, 2000 Adopted : June 1, 2000	Law No. 354 on Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Oman	Main IP Laws	2008	Published : May 17, 2008	Law on Industrial Property Rights (promulgated by the Royal Decree No. 67/2008)	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)
Panama	Main IP Laws	1996	Promulgated : May 10, 1996	Law No. 35 of May 10, 1996, on Industrial Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Industrial Property
Paraguay	Main IP Laws	2010	Amended up to : July 30, 2010 Promulgated : November 29, 2000 Published : November 29, 2000	Law No. 1630/2000 on Patents (as amended up to Law No. 4.046/2010)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Philippines	Main IP Laws	2015	Amended up to : March 22, 2013 Entry into force : January 1, 1998 Approval : July 6, 1997	Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 8293 (2015 Edition)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Competition Transfer of Technology
Poland	Main IP Laws	2023	Status as of : July 13, 2023 Amended up to : April 28, 2023 Entry into force : August 22, 2001 Adopted : June 30, 2000	Act of June 30, 2000, on Industrial Property (amended up to Act of March 9, 2023)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Industrial Property IP Regulatory Body Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Utility Models
Portugal	Main IP Laws	2019	Amended up to : July 28, 2021 Entry into force : July 1, 2019 Published : December 10, 2018 Promulgated : December 7, 2018	Industrial Property Code, (approved by Decree-Law No. 110/2018 of December 10, 2018, and amended by Decree-Law No. 9/2021 of January 29, 2021)	Industrial Property Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) IP Regulatory Body
Republic of Korea	Main IP Laws	2025	Amended up to : October 1, 2025 Entry into force : December 31, 1961 Promulgated : December 31, 1961	Utility Model Act, (amended up to Act No. 21065 of October 1, 2025)	Utility Models
Republic of Moldova	Main IP Laws	2023	Amended up to : June 11, 2023 Entry into force : July 4, 2008 Published : July 4, 2008 Adopted : March 7, 2008	Law No. 50 of March 7, 2008, on the Protection of Inventions (as amended up to Law No. 98 of April 27, 2023)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Romania	Main IP Laws	2013	Amended up to : May 24, 2012 Entry into force : March 11, 2008 Published : December 12, 2007 Promulgated : December 3, 2007	Law No. 350 of December 3, 2007, on Utility Models (amended by Law No. 76/2012 of May 24, 2012)	Utility Models
Russian Federation	Main IP Laws	2025	Amended up to : August 3, 2025	Civil Code (Parts One, Two, Three and Four)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Domain Names Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Genetic Resources Industrial Property
Rwanda	Main IP Laws	2024	Commenced : July 31, 2024 Published : July 31, 2024 Promulgated : June 20, 2024	Law N° 055/2024 of 20/06/2024 on the Protection of Intellectual Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Trademarks Trade Names Geographical Indications Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
Saint Kitts and Nevis	Main IP Laws	2002	Entry into force : June 1, 2002	Patents Act, 2000 (Act No. 9 of 2000) (Chapter 18.25)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Main IP Laws	2009	Commenced : August 4, 2008	Patents Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
San Marino	Main IP Laws	2014	Amended up to : February 7, 2014 Promulgated : June 22, 2005 Approval : May 25, 2005	Industrial Property Consolidation Law (Law No. 79 of May 25, 2005, amended up to February 7, 2014)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Utility Models
Sao Tome and Principe	Main IP Laws	2017	Entry into force : February 9, 2017 Promulgated : January 19, 2017	Intellectual Property Code (approved by Decree-Law No. 23/2016)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Competition
Serbia	Main IP Laws	2021	Amended up to : December 23, 2021 Entry into force : January 4, 2012 Published : December 27, 2011 Adopted : December 26, 2011	Law on Patents, Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia No. 99/2011, 113/2017, 95/2018, 66/2019 and 123/2021	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Seychelles	Main IP Laws	2015	Commenced : March 1, 2015 Published : April 28, 2014 Assented : April 25, 2014	Industrial Property Act 2014 (Act No. 7 of 2014)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Sierra Leone	Main IP Laws	2012	Published : October 11, 2012 Signature : October 5, 2012	The Patents and Industrial Design Act, 2012 (Act No. 10 of 2012)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Slovakia	Main IP Laws	2023	Amended up to : April 1, 2023 Entry into force : January 1, 2008 Promulgated : November 21, 2007 Adopted : October 19, 2007	Act No. 517/2007 Coll. on Utility Models and on Amendments to Some Other Acts, amended up to Act No. 55/2023 Coll.	Utility Models
Slovenia	Main IP Laws	2023	Amended up to : July 27, 2023 Entry into force : December 8, 2001 Published : June 7, 2001 Adopted : May 23, 2001	Industrial Property Act (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 45/01 of June 7, 2001, amended up to July 27, 2023)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Trade Names
Spain	Main IP Laws	2018	Amended : July 5, 2018 Entry into force : April 1, 2017 Published : July 25, 2015 Promulgated : July 24, 2015	Law No. 24/2015 of July 24, 2015, on Patents (as amended by Law No. 6/2018 of July 3, 2018)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Syrian Arab Republic	Main IP Laws	2012	Approval : March 29, 2012	Law No. 18 of 2012 on Grant, Registration, and Publication of Patents, and the Rights Arising from the Registration	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Tajikistan	Main IP Laws	2023	Amended up to : November 13, 2023 Entry into force : February 28, 2004 Adopted : February 28, 2004	Law on Inventions, (Law No. 17 of February 28, 2004, amended up to Law No. 1997 of November 13, 2023)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Thailand	Main IP Laws	1999	Amended up to : September 27, 1999 Entry into force : September 12, 1979 Enacted : March 11, 1979	Patent Act B.E. 2522 (1979) (as amended up to Patent Act (No. 3) B.E. 2542 (1999))	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Tonga	Main IP Laws	2020	Amended up to : July 30, 2012 Entry into force : February 1, 2000 Assented : March 9, 1995	Industrial Property Act 1994 (Act No. 19 of 1994, 2020 Revised Edition)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Competition
Trinidad and Tobago	Main IP Laws	2000	Amended up to : October 12, 2000 Commenced : December 1, 1997 Published : August 6, 1996 Assented : August 2, 1996	Patents Act, (Chapter 82:76, Act No. 21 of 1996, amended up to Act No. 54 of 2000)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Türkiye	Main IP Laws	2020	Amended up to : July 28, 2020 Entry into force : January 10, 2017 Published : January 10, 2017 Adopted : December 22, 2016	Law No. 6769 on Industrial Property, amended up to Law No. 7251 dated 22/7/2020	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Geographical Indications Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Uganda	Main IP Laws	2015	Commenced : April 1, 2015 Published : February 28, 2014 Assented : January 6, 2014	The Industrial Property Act, 2014 (Act No. 3 of 2014)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Other
Ukraine	Main IP Laws	2023	Consolidated : December 31, 2023 Entry into force : July 1, 1994 Adopted : December 15, 1993	Law No. 3687-XII on Protection of Rights to Inventions and Utility Models, consolidated version as of December 31, 2023	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
United Arab Emirates	Main IP Laws	2021	Published : May 31, 2021 Promulgated : May 19, 2021	Federal Law No. 11 of 2021 on the Regulation and Protection of Industrial Property Rights	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
United Republic of Tanzania	Main IP Laws	2023	Commenced : September 1, 1994	Patents (Registration) Act, (Chapter 217)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
United Republic of Tanzania	Main IP Laws	2008	Assented : July 29, 2008	Zanzibar Industrial Property Act, 2008 (Act No. 4 of 2008)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Industrial Property Trade Names Geographical Indications Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Uruguay	Main IP Laws	2021	Amended up to : January 1, 2021 Entry into force : January 18, 2000 Published : September 20, 1999 Promulgated : September 2, 1999	Law No. 17.164 of September 2, 1999, on Patents (as amended up to Law No. 19.924 of December 18, 2020)	Utility Models Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs
Uzbekistan	Main IP Laws	2024	Amended up to : February 15, 2024 Entry into force : October 12, 2002 Promulgated : August 29, 2002	Law on Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs, Law No. 397-II of August 29, 2002, amended up to Law No. LRU-908 of February 15, 2024	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Viet Nam	Main IP Laws	2006	Entry into force : July 1, 2006 Adopted : November 29, 2005	Law No. 50/2005/QH11 of November 29, 2005, on Intellectual Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Yemen	Main IP Laws	2011	Issued : January 12, 2011	Law No. 2 of 2011 on Patents, Utility Models, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits and Undisclosed Information	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Zambia	Main IP Laws	2016	Assented : December 27, 2016	Patents Act, 2016 (Act No. 40 of 2016)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models

Implementing Rules/Regulations (270 texts)

Jurisdictions	Type of Text	Year of Version	Dates	Title	Subject Matter
Albania	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Amended up to : August 2, 2018 Entry into force : December 31, 2008 Published : December 31, 2008 Issued : December 29, 2008	Decision No. 1707 dated 29.12.2008, on Approval of the Regulation on the Grant of Patents and Utility Models, amended up to Decision No. 460 dated 26.07.2018	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Algeria	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Entry into force : March 2, 1998 Adopted : February 21, 1998	Executive Decree No. 98-68 dated 24 Chaoual 1418 corresponding to February 21, 1998, on the Establishment and Statute of the Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property
Antigua and Barbuda	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Entry into force : November 22, 2018 Adopted : October 15, 2018	Patent Regulations, 2018	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Argentina	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Entry into force : July 19, 2017 Issued : July 18, 2017	Resolution No. 311-E/2017 of July 18, 2017, of the Ministry of Production	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Argentina	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Entry into force : July 24, 2017 Issued : July 21, 2017	Resolution No. 317-E/2017 of July 21, 2017, of the Ministry of Production	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Argentina	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Entry into force : January 7, 2013 Issued : December 26, 2012	Resolution No. 482/2012 of December 26, 2012 of the Ministry of Industry, modifying the Schedule of Fees of the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body
Argentina	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Entry into force : January 6, 2011 Issued : January 6, 2011	Resolution No. 1/2011 of the Ministry of Industry of January 6, 2011, modifying the Official Fees Paid to the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Transfer of Technology
Argentina	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Entry into force : March 23, 2011 Issued : March 14, 2011	Resolution No. P-039 of March 14, 2011 of INPI, on Approval of the Regulation on the Application of the Registration for the Transfer of Technology	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body
Argentina	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1999	Entry into force : January 7, 2000 Issued : December 14, 1999	INPI Resolution No. 3/99 on the Guidelines for the Preparation and Presentation of Summary of Patents and Utility Models Applications	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Argentina	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1996	Adopted : March 20, 1996	Regulation of the Law No. 24.481, on Patents and Utility Models	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Armenia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2022	Entry into force : June 9, 2022 Adopted : May 26, 2022	Decision No. 774-N, (Government Decision on Approval of the Procedures for Examining Appeals, Applications, and Objections by the Appeals Board of the Intellectual Property Office of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia; for Determining the Level of Secrecy of Inventions and Industrial Designs Containing State and Official Secrets, Their Use and Publication of Related Information; for Completing, Submitting, and Examining Applications for Inventions and Industrial Designs; for the List of Information Published in the Official Bulletin of the Intellectual Property Office of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia; for Conducting Qualification Examinations and Registration of Patent Attorneys; for the Content of the Registers of Inventions and Industrial Designs, the Forms of Applications for Making Changes Thereto, the Procedure for Making Changes, the Form of Extracts and Their Provision, and for Carrying Out Actions Related to the Maintenance of the Register; for the Form of Patents and the List of Information Contained Therein; for the Forms of Applications for Registration of Licenses (Including Franchising) for Inventions or Industrial Designs, Their Subsequent Amendments and Cancellations, and for Completing, Submitting, and Examining Such Applications; for the Forms of Applications for Registration of Transfer of Rights of the Patent Holder of an Invention or Industrial Design, and for Completing, Submitting, and Examining Such Applications; and on Approval of the Relevant Procedures)	IP Regulatory Body Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Austria	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1994	Entry into force : April 1, 1994 Adopted : March 25, 1994	Regulation of the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs on the Implementation of the Patents Law 1970, the Utility Model Law, the Trademark Law 1970 and the Designs Protection Law 1990 (Patents, Utility Models, Trademarks and Designs Regulation)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Azerbaijan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2024	Amended up to : May 25, 2024 Issued : February 23, 2010	Decision No. 39 of February 23, 2010, of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the Approval of the Rules on the Registration of Agreements Concerning the Mortgaging of Patent Rights, (amended up to Decision No. 275 of May 22, 2024, of the Cabinet of Ministers)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Azerbaijan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2000	Entry into force : May 1, 2000 Issued : March 6, 2000	Decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the approval of the Rule on the payment and amount of taxes and fees in the field of protection of industrial property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Transfer of Technology
Azerbaijan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1999	Entry into force : July 5, 1999 Issued : July 5, 1999	Rules on the content, petition and review of the application for obtaining patent for an invention	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Bahrain	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2023	Amended up to : September 21, 2023 Published : December 13, 2018 Issued : December 6, 2018	Ministerial Decision No. 102 of 2018, Specifying the Schedule of Fees for the Registration of Patents and Utility Models, as amended up to Ministerial Decision No. 67 of 2023	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Bahrain	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Entry into force : December 14, 2018 Issued : December 6, 2018	Decision No. 101 of 2018 on the Issuance of the Implementing Regulation of Law No. 1 of 2004 on Patents and Utility Models	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Belarus	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Entry into force : February 3, 2011 Issued : February 2, 2011	Regulation of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 120 of February 2, 2011, on Approval of the Regulations on Drafting an Application for a Utility Model Patent, Application Examination and Decision Making upon Results of the Examination, and Regulations on Prior Art Search on an Application for a Utility Model (as amended up to April 28, 2015)	Utility Models
Belarus	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Entry into force : May 6, 2015 Issued : April 28, 2015	Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 352 of April 28, 2015, on Amendments to the Resolutions of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Belarus	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Issued : March 21, 2009	Resolution of the State Committee on Science and Technologies of the Republic of Belarus No. 346 of March 21, 2009, on Registration Procedure of License Agreements, Assignment Agreements of Industrial Property Rights, Pledge Agreements of Property Rights Certified by a Registration Certificate of a Trademark or a Service Mark, and Agreements of Complex Entrepreneurial License (Franchising Agreements)(as amended up to Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 177 of March 9, 2015)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Transfer of Technology
Belarus	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Entry into force : June 4, 2015 Issued : February 5, 2015	Resolution of the State Committee on Science and Technology of the Republic of Belarus No. 5 of February 5, 2015, on Amendments to the Instruction on the Registration Procedure of License Agreements, Assignment Agreements of Industrial Property Rights, Pledge Agreements of Property Rights Certified by a Registration Certificate of a Trademark or a Service Mark, and Agreements of Complex Entrepreneurial License (Franchising Agreements)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Industrial Property
Belarus	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Issued : December 23, 1998	Regulation of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 1957 of December 23, 1998, on Approval of the Regulation on Services of Industrial Property Rights	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection
Belarus	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Adopted : February 2, 2011	Resolution of the Committee on Science and Technology of the Republic of Belarus No. 5 of 2 February 2011 “On Approval of Document Forms for Granting Utility Model Patents'	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Property
Belarus	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Issued : April 15, 2009 Entry into force : March 21, 2009	Resolution of the Committee on Science and Technology of the Republic of Belarus No. 6 of April 15, 2009, on Approval of the Instruction on the Procedure of Registration of License Agreements, Assignment Agreements of Rights to Objects of Industrial Property Law and Agreements of Comprehensive Entrepreneurial License (Franchising)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection
Belarus	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Entry into force : February 3, 2011 Issued : December 15, 2010	Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 1824 of 15 December 2010 “On the Approval of the Regulation on the Order Extending the Period of Validity of Patents for Invention, Industrial Design, Utility Model'	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Belarus	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Entry into force : March 10, 2010 Adopted : February 19, 2010	Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 237 of February 19, 2010 on Amendments and Additions to the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 368 of March 6, 1998	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Belarus	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Entry into force : January 25, 2010 Issued : December 22, 2009	Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus of 22.12.2009 No.1679, on Approval of Procedures of Filing Complaints, Objections, Applications and Their Consideration by the Board of Appeals under the Patent Office	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection
Belarus	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Issued : July 2, 2003	Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 900 of July 2, 2003, on Approval of the Regulation on Secret Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs'	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Belarus	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Entry into force : January 1, 2006 Adopted : September 26, 2005	Resolution of the Committee on Science and Technology under the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 12 of 26 September 2005 'On Approval of the Regulation on Official Publications of the National Center of Intellectual Property'	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Belarus	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Adopted : April 4, 2005	Resolution of the Committee on Science and Technologies under the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 4 of 4 April 2005 “On the Approval of the Instruction on the Procedure of Applying for Secret Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs'	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Industrial Property
Belarus	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Issued : May 31, 2004	Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus of 31.05.2004 No 641 “On Approval of the Statute of the National Center of Intellectual Property”	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Belarus	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2003	Adopted : January 10, 2003	Resolution of the Committee on Science and Technologies under the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 2 of 10 January 2003 “On Approval of the Regulation on the Appeal Council under the Patent Office”	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Adopted : February 21, 2008	Regulation on Procedure and Enforcement of Industrial Property of the National Office of Intellectual Property (SENAPI)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Issued : May 17, 2005 Entry into force : December 20, 2004	Supreme Decree No. 28152, of May 17, 2005; modifications, adjustments and additions to the Supreme Decree Nº27938 of December 20, 2004	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Other
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Entry into force : December 20, 2004 Adopted : December 20, 2004	Supreme Decree No. 27938 of December 20, 2004; National Intellectual Property Service	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Other
Bulgaria	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2020	Amended up to : April 14, 2020 Entry into force : December 30, 1999 Issued : December 27, 1999	Tariff of Fees Collected by the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (as amended up to April 14, 2020)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Industrial Designs Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Industrial Property IP Regulatory Body
Bulgaria	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2014	Amended : February 1, 2014 Published : January 9, 2009 Issued : December 20, 2008	Regulation on the Secret Patents (as amended on February 1, 2014)	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Utility Models
Bulgaria	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Adopted : March 9, 2011 Entry into force : January 1, 2011	Regulation on the Disputes Procedure for Claims under the Law on Patents and Utility Models Registration	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Bulgaria	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Entry into force : April 1, 2008 Promulgated : March 28, 2008 Adopted : March 19, 2008	Regulation on the Drafting, Filing and Examination of Applications for the Registration of Patents	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Burundi	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Adopted : September 14, 2012	Joint Order No. 540/750/1582 of September 14, 2012, on the Fees of Services Rendered in respect to Industrial Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Cambodia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2019	Issued : October 1, 2019 Issued : October 1, 2019	Prakas on Management and Procedures for the Grant of Patent and Utility Model Certificate	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Cambodia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Entry into force : May 28, 2007 Adopted : May 28, 2007	Prakas (Declaration) on the Procedure for the Grant of Patents and Utility Model Certificates	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Chile	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2023	Entry into force : January 1, 2024 Published : December 13, 2023 Promulgated : December 5, 2023	Exempt Resolution No. 428 of Dicember 5, 2023 approving the Processing Instructions for Patent Matters and Repealing the Indicated Regulations	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2023	Amended up to : December 11, 2023 Entry into force : July 1, 2001 Promulgated : June 15, 2001	Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China, (State Council Decree No. 306, amended up to December 11, 2023)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2023	Entry into force : January 20, 2024 Promulgated : December 21, 2023	Provisions for the Standardization of Patent Applications, (Order No. 77 of 2023 of the CNIPA)	IP Regulatory Body Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Utility Models
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2023	Entry into force : January 20, 2024 Promulgated : December 21, 2023	Patent Examination Guidelines 2023, (Order No. 78 of 2023 of the CNIPA)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2019	Entry into force : May 1, 2019 Promulgated : April 4, 2019	Measures on the Administration of Patent Agency, (Order No. 6 of 2019 of the State Administration for Market Regulation)	IP Regulatory Body Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Utility Models
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Entry into force : May 1, 2019 Promulgated : March 18, 2019 Adopted : January 28, 2019	Provisions of the Supreme People's Court on the Participation of Technical Investigators in Intellectual Property Litigations, (Interpretation No. 9 of 2019)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Plant Variety Protection Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Competition
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Amended up to : November 6, 2018 Entry into force : April 1, 1991 Promulgated : March 4, 1991	Regulations on Patent Agency, (State Council Decree No. 76, amended up to November 6, 2018)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Entry into force : August 1, 2017 Promulgated : June 27, 2017	Measures on Prioritized Patent Examination, (Order No. 76 of 2017 of the SIPO)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Utility Models
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Amended up to : May 29, 2015 Entry into force : February 1, 2011 Promulgated : December 29, 2010	Measures on Administrative Enforcement of Patents, (Order No. 60 of 2010 of the SIPO, amended up to May 29, 2015)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Entry into force : May 1, 2012 Promulgated : March 8, 2012	Measures on Patent Markings, (Order No. 63 of 2012 of the SIPO)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Entry into force : May 1, 2012 Promulgated : March 15, 2012	Measures for Compulsory Licensing of Patents, (Order No. 64 of 2012 of the SIPO)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Entry into force : August 1, 2011 Promulgated : June 27, 2011	Measures on the Recordation of Patent Licensing Contracts, (Order No. 62 of 2011 of the SIPO)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Utility Models
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Entry into force : February 1, 2010 Promulgated : January 21, 2010	Transitional Measures for the Implementation of the Revised Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law, (Order No. 54 of 2010 of the SIPO)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Entry into force : October 1, 2010 Promulgated : August 26, 2010	Provisions on Electronic Patent Application, (Order No. 57 of 2010 of the SIPO)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Entry into force : January 1, 2010 Promulgated : December 28, 2009 Adopted : December 21, 2009	Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on the Application of Laws in the Trial of Disputes Regarding the Infringement of Patent Rights, (Interpretation No. 21 of 2009)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2020	Amended up to : December 23, 2020 Entry into force : July 1, 2001 Promulgated : June 22, 2001 Adopted : June 19, 2001	Provisions of the Supreme People's Court on the Application of Laws in the Trial of Patent Disputes, (Interpretation No. 21 of 2001, amended up to December 23, 2020)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Entry into force : May 1, 2007 Promulgated : February 6, 2007	Regulations on Administering Commercial Franchises, (State Council Decree No. 485)	Trademarks Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Utility Models
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Entry into force : March 1, 2006 Promulgated : January 13, 2006	Measures for the Protection of Intellectual Property during Exhibitions, (Order No. 1 of 2006 of Ministry of Commerce, State Administration for Industry and Commerce, National Copyright Administration, and State Intellectual Property Office)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2003	Entry into force : October 1, 2003 Promulgated : July 14, 2003	Patent Application Number Standards, (Order No. 32 of 2003 of the SIPO)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Utility Models
China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1999	Entry into force : April 8, 1999 Promulgated : April 8, 1999	Provisions on the Protection and Management of Intellectual Property in Higher Education Institutions, (Order No. 3 of 1999 of the Ministry of Education)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Colombia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Entry into force : August 6, 2001 Published : August 6, 2001 Issued : July 19, 2001	Unique Circular of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) (as amended up to Resolution No. 92672 of December 21, 2018)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property
Colombia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2000	Entry into force : December 19, 2000 Published : December 19, 2000 Issued : December 13, 2000	Decree No. 2591 of December 13, 2000, Partially Implementing Decision 486 of the Andean Community Commission	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Costa Rica	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2014	Amended up to : September 5, 2014 Entry into force : December 12, 1983 Issued : December 12, 1983	Executive Decree No. 15222-MIEM-J on the Regulations of the Law on Patents, Industrial Designs, and Utility Models, (amended up to Executive Decree No. 38308 of February 12, 2014)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Costa Rica	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Entry into force : May 4, 2010 Issued : March 18, 2010	Agreement No. J135 of the Administrative Board of the National Registry on Regulations for the Hiring of External Examiners for the Patent Office of the Industrial Property Registry	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
Croatia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2020	Published : August 8, 2020 Issued : July 31, 2020	Regulation on Amendments to the Regulation on Special Fees and Fees for Information Services Provided by the State Intellectual Property Office (OG No. 89/2020)	IP Regulatory Body Trademarks Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Cuba	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2021	Signature : August 23, 2021	Resolution No. 214 of 2021 to incorporate telematic means and the Official Industrial Property Gazette within the forms of notification	Industrial Property Trademarks Trade Names Geographical Indications Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection
Cuba	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Entry into force : October 10, 2018 Issued : February 28, 2018	Decree No. 342 of February 28, 2018, Establishing Regulations of Decree-Law No. 290 on Inventions and Industrial Designs	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Cuba	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Entry into force : August 10, 2018 Issued : June 18, 2018	Resolution No. 152 of June 29, 2018, Establishing the Procedure for the Remuneration of Inventors, Authors and Breeders	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Côte d'Ivoire	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Entry into force : February 28, 2002 Issued : February 24, 1999	Regulations of February 24, 1999, Under the Agreement Revising the Bangui Agreement of March 2, 1977, on the Creation of an African Intellectual Property Organization	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Geographical Indications Industrial Designs Industrial Property IP Regulatory Body Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Trade Names Trademarks Utility Models Plant Variety Protection Patents (Inventions)
Denmark	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2019	Entry into force : October 1, 2019 Issued : September 30, 2019	Circular No. 9831 of September 30, 2019, on the Assignment of Certain Powers to the Danish Patent and Trademark Office	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) IP Regulatory Body
Denmark	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Entry into force : January 10, 2017 Issued : December 14, 2016	Order No. 1578 of December 14, 2016, on a Special Enforcement and Piracy Unit of the Danish Patent and Trademark Office	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks
Denmark	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Entry into force : February 1, 2012 Issued : January 12, 2012	Order No. 12 of January 12, 2012, on the Remuneration of the Patent and Trademark Office for the Accomplishment of Tasks, Special Expeditions, Printing etc.	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits IP Regulatory Body
Denmark	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Entry into force : October 1, 2009 Adopted : September 21, 2009	Order No. 892 of September 21, 2009, on the Board of Appeal for Patents and Trademarks	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Denmark	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Entry into force : January 1, 2007 Adopted : December 8, 2006	Order No. 1605 of December 8, 2006, on the Examination and Other Processing of Utility Model Applications and Registered Utility Models	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Denmark	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1992	Adopted : June 18, 1992	Order No. 518 of June 18, 1992, on what is to be Understood by War Materials in the Act on Utility Models, etc.	Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Dominica	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Entry into force : October 23, 2008 Adopted : October 23, 2008	Patent Regulations, 2008 (SRO 43 of 2008)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Dominican Republic	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Entry into force : December 15, 2017 Adopted : December 8, 2017	Resolution No. 003-2017//DIR-ONAPI of December 8, 2017, on the Conversion of a Patent Application into a Utility Model Application	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Dominican Republic	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2003	Entry into force : March 3, 2003 Adopted : March 3, 2003	Decree No. 180-03 on Amendments to the Regulations No. 599-01 for the Implementation of Law No. 20-00 on Industrial Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Competition Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Dominican Republic	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2001	Adopted : June 1, 2001	Decree No. 599-01 of June 1, 2001, on the Establishment of the Regulations for the Implementation of Law No. 20-00 on Industrial Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Dominican Republic	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2000	Entry into force : August 11, 2000 Adopted : August 11, 2000	Decree No. 408-00 of August 11, 2000, on the Establishment of the Implementing Regulations of Law No. 20-00 on Industrial Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Ecuador	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2020	Entry into force : December 22, 2020 Published : December 22, 2020 Issued : November 17, 2020	Regulation on Management of Knowledge (issued by Agreement No. SENESCYT-2020-077 of the National Secretary of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation)	Industrial Property Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Geographical Indications Plant Variety Protection Traditional Knowledge (TK) Genetic Resources Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Competition Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) IP Regulatory Body Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Transfer of Technology
Ecuador	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1997	Entry into force : September 4, 1997 Adopted : July 8, 1997	Regulations on the Common Industrial Property Regime promulgated by Decision No. 344	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Industrial Property
Egypt	Implementing Rules/Regulations			Manual of forms for Inventions or Utility Models Applications	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Egypt	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2003	Entry into force : August 17, 2003 Issued : August 16, 2003 Published : August 16, 2003	Prime Minister’s Decree No. 1366 of 2003, issuing Executive Regulations of Books One, Two, and Four of Law No. 82 of 2002 on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Trademarks Trade Names Geographical Indications Industrial Designs Plant Variety Protection Genetic Resources Traditional Knowledge (TK)
El Salvador	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1994	Entry into force : October 22, 1994 Adopted : September 28, 1994	Regulation of the Law on the Promotion and Protection of Intellectual Property (Executive Decree No. 35 of September 28, 1994)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Estonia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Entry into force : January 13, 2012 Adopted : January 3, 2012	Regulation No. 2 of the Minister of Justice of January 3, 2012, on the Requirements for Content and Format and Procedure for Filing of Patent Applications with the Patent Office (consolidated text of January 16, 2015)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Estonia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Entry into force : January 13, 2012 Adopted : January 3, 2012	Regulation No. 8 of the Ministry of Justice of January 3, 2012, on the Requirements for Content and Format of Utility Model Applications, and Procedure for Filing of Utility Models Applications with Patent Office (consolidated text of January 16, 2015)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Estonia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Entry into force : January 13, 2012 Adopted : January 3, 2012	Regulation No. 3 of the Minister of Justice of January 3, 2012, on the Procedure for Filing European Patent Applications with the Estonian Patent Office and Forwarding the Applications to the European Patent Office, the Procedure for Submitting and Publishing a Translation of the Patent Claims of the European Patent Applications and European Patent Specifications, and the Procedure for Converting the European Patent Application into National Patent Application and Registration Applications of a Utility Model (consolidated text of June 3, 2013)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Estonia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Entry into force : January 13, 2012 Adopted : January 3, 2012	Regulation No. 7 of the Minister of Justice of January 3, 2012, on the Procedure for Access to and Release of Information from the Register of Utility Models (Consolidated text of June 3, 2013)	Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Estonia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Entry into force : January 13, 2012 Adopted : January 3, 2012	Regulation No. 9 of the Minister of Justice of January 3, 2012, on the Requirements concerning the Format and the Procedure for Drawing up the Description of the Utility Models (consolidated text of June 3, 2013)	Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Estonia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Entry into force : January 13, 2012 Adopted : January 3, 2012	Regulation No. 10 of the Minister of Justice of January 3, 2012, on the Requirements for the Format and Procedure for Drawing Up Documents Certifying the Priority of the Utility Models	Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Estonia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Entry into force : January 13, 2012 Adopted : January 3, 2012	Regulation No. 11 of the Minister of Justice of January 3, 2012, on the Formal Requirements and the Procedure of Drawing up and Issuing the Utility Model Certificates	Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Estonia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Entry into force : October 2, 2000 Adopted : September 25, 2000	Regulation No. 308 of September 25, 2000, of the Government of the Republic on the Statute for the Maintenance of the Register of Utility Models (consolidated text of January 1, 2011)	Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Estonia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Adopted : November 25, 1998	Regulation No. 45 of the Minister of Economic Affairs of November 25, 1998, on Confirming the Requirements of Patent Application	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Ethiopia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1996	Entry into force : December 10, 1996 Issued : December 10, 1996 Published : December 10, 1996	Inventions, Minor Inventions and Industrial Designs Regulations	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Finland	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Entry into force : January 1, 1992 Adopted : December 5, 1991	Decree No. 1419 of December 5, 1991, on Utility Models (as amended up to Decree No. 581 of July 18, 2013)	Utility Models
France	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2001	Adopted : July 25, 2001	Ordinance No. 2001-670 of July 25, 2001 transposing the European Directive into the intellectual property code and the Postal and Telecommunications Code	Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks
France	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1976	Issued : March 8, 1976	Decree No. 76-265 of March 8, 1976, on the Publication of the Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the International Patent Classification, signed in Strasbourg on March 24, 1971	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Gambia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Entry into force : January 1, 2011 Issued : January 1, 2010	Industrial Property Regulations 2010	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body
Georgia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Entry into force : June 19, 2018 Adopted : June 12, 2018	Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 328 of June 12, 2018, on Amendments to Resolution No. 182 of July 3, 2010, on Approval of Fees for the Service Related to Patenting, Registration and Deposition of Intellectual Property Subject-Matters	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Georgia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Entry into force : January 1, 2012 Adopted : December 14, 2011	Instruction on Procedures Related with Drafting and Filing Applications for Inventions and Utility Models and Granting a Patent (approved by Order No. 4 of December 14, 2011, and amended up to Order No. 01 of April 3, 2018)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Georgia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Entry into force : September 12, 2011 Adopted : September 7, 2011	Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 343 of September 7, 2011, on Amendments to Resolution No. 182 of July 3, 2010, on Approval of Fees for the Service Related to Patenting, Registration and Deposition of Intellectual Property Subject-Matters	Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Germany	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2022	Amended up to : June 14, 2022 Entry into force : June 1, 2004 Issued : May 11, 2004	Regulation on the Implementation of the Utility Model Act, Utility Model Regulation - GebrMV, amended up to 14 June 2022	Utility Models
Germany	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2016	Entry into force : November 12, 2013 Issued : November 1, 2013	Regulation on Electronic Legal Transactions with the German Patent and Trademark Office (as amended by Regulation of April 4, 2016)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks
Germany	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1992	Adopted : November 12, 1986	Regulation Concerning Utility Model Applications	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Greece	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Entry into force : December 31, 1987 Adopted : December 13, 1987	Minister's Decision No. 15928/EFA/1253/13.12.1987 “Filing of applications for the grant of patents or utility model certificates with the Industrial Property Organization (ΟΒΙ) and keeping of record books”	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Guatemala	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Entry into force : March 27, 2002 Issued : March 18, 2002	Government Agreement No. 89-2002 on Issuance of Regulations under the Industrial Property Law	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Hungary	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Adopted : April 28, 2004	Decree No. 18 of 2004 (IV. 28.) of Minister of Justice (IM) on the Detailed Formal Requirements of the Application for Utility Model Protection	Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Hungary	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Entry into force : May 1, 2004 Adopted : April 28, 2004	Decree No. 71-2004 (IV.28.) of the Minister of Economy and Transport (GKM) on the Administration Service Fees in the Industrial Property Procedures before the Hungarian Patent Office	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Indonesia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1991	Entry into force : October 29, 1991 Adopted : October 29, 1991	Decision of the Minister of Justice No. M.07-HC.02.10 of October 29, 1991 Concerning Request for Substantive Examination	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Indonesia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1991	Entry into force : October 29, 1991 Adopted : October 29, 1991	Decision of the Minister of Justice No. M.08-HC.02.10 of October 29, 1991 concerning the recording and request for copies of patent documents	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Indonesia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1991	Entry into force : October 22, 1991 Adopted : October 22, 1991	Decision of the Minister of Justice No. M.06-HC.02.10 of October 22, 1991 on the procedure for patent application	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Other
Indonesia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1991	Adopted : September 18, 1991 Entry into force : August 1, 1991	Decision of the Minister of Justice No. M.04-HC.02.10 of September 18, 1991 concerning the Requirements, Time Frame and Procedure to Pay Patent Fees	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Indonesia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1991	Entry into force : July 31, 1991 Adopted : July 31, 1991	Decision of the Minister of Justice No. M-01.HC.02.10 of July 31, 1991, on Simple Patents	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Italy	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Entry into force : December 25, 2008 Promulgated : October 24, 2008	Ministerial Decree of October 24, 2008 Electronic Filing of the Demands Related to the Patent Applications for Industrial Inventions & Utility Models, to the Applications of Registration of the Industrial Designs & Trademarks As Well As to the Titles of Ownership Industrial Granted	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names
Italy	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Issued : October 3, 2007	Decree of October 3, 2007 assigning the European Patent Office (EPO) to Carry Out a Search of the Prior Art	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Industrial Property
Italy	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Entry into force : April 20, 2007 Issued : April 2, 2007	Ministerial Decree of April 2, 2007 Determination of Rights on Patents & Models, in Accordance with Paragraph 851, Article 1 of Law No. 296 of December 27, 2006	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Italy	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Entry into force : May 12, 2006 Adopted : April 10, 2006	Ministerial Decree of April 10, 2006 on Electronic Filing of the Patents Applications for Inventions and Utility Models, and for the Registration of the Industrial Designs and Trademarks	Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Industrial Property
Italy	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2003	Entry into force : July 27, 2003 Issued : May 9, 0200	Ministerial Decree No. 171 of May 9, 2003 Regulation for the New Forms for the Presentation & Verbalization of Patent Applications for Industrial Inventions, Utility models, Designs & National Trademarks	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names
Japan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Entry into force : April 1, 1960 Issued : March 30, 1960	Enforcement Ordinance of the Utility Models Registration Order (Ordinance of MITI No. 34 of March 30, 1960, as amended up to Ordinance of METI No. 41 of July 1, 2010)	Utility Models
Japan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Entry into force : April 1, 1960 Issued : March 8, 1960	Enforcement Ordinance of the Design Act (Ordinance of MITI No. 12 of March 8, 1960, as amended up to Ordinance of METI No. 5 of January 30, 2009)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Japan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Entry into force : April 1, 1960 Issued : March 8, 1960	Enforcement Ordinance of the Utility Model Act (Ordinance of MITI No. 11 of March 8, 1960, as amended up to Ordinance of METI No. 5 of January 30, 2009)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Japan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Entry into force : January 1, 1994 Adopted : October 8, 1993	Cabinet Order Concerning the Transitional Measures for Partial Revision of the Patent Law	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Japan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Entry into force : April 1, 1960 Adopted : March 24, 1960	Utility Models Registration Order (Cabinet Order No. 40 of March 24, 1960, as amended up to Cabinet Order No. 404 of December 26, 2008)	Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Japan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Entry into force : April 1, 1960 Adopted : March 8, 1960	Enforcement Order of the Utility Model Act (Cabinet Order No. 17 of March 8, 1960, as amended up to Cabinet Order No. 404 of December 26, 2008)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Japan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Entry into force : January 1, 1996 Issued : May 8, 1995	Cabinet Order Concerning the Transitional Measure Partially Amending Enforcement Law of the Patent Act	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Japan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1993	Entry into force : April 1, 1960 Adopted : April 13, 1959	Enforcement Order of the Utility Model Act (Cabinet Order No. 124 of April 13, 1959, as amended up to Cabinet Order No. 26 of April 23, 1993)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Japan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1970	Entry into force : January 1, 1971 Issued : October 17, 1970	Cabinet Order Concerning the Transitional Measures for Partial Revision of the Patent Law	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Japan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1959	Entry into force : April 1, 1960 Adopted : April 13, 1959	Enforcement Law of the Design Act (Act No. 126 of April 13, 1959)	Utility Models Industrial Designs
Kazakhstan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2016	Entry into force : August 18, 2015 Issued : April 30, 2015	Order of the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 251 of April 30, 2015, on Approval of State Service Standards in the field of Industrial Property (as amended by Order of the Minister of Justice No. 613 of December 7, 2015)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Kazakhstan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Entry into force : December 26, 2010 Adopted : April 23, 2010	Order of Acting Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 136 of 23 April 2010, on Certain Issues of Legal Protection of Industrial Property (as amended up to Order of the Minister of Justice No. 363 of June 30, 2015)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Kazakhstan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Entry into force : July 26, 2012 Issued : February 24, 2012	Order of the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 89 of February 24, 2012, on Approval of the Rules on Drafting and Examination of Applications for Certain Types of Industrial Property Rights, Recording of Registration Information in the State Registers of Industrial Property of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Issuance of Title of Protection; and on Amendments to the Order of Acting Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 136 of 23 April 2010, on Certain Issues of Legal Protection of Industrial Property (as amended up to Order of the Minister of Justice No. 364 of June 30, 2015)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Kazakhstan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1996	Issued : August 11, 1994	Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 896 of August 11, 1994, on Approval Regulation on Service Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs created in the Republic of Kazakhstan (as amended by Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 987 of August 9, 1996)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
Kenya	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2022	Commenced : May 1, 2002 Published : April 12, 2002	Industrial Property Regulations, (Legal Notice 50 of 2002, Revised Edition 2022)	Industrial Property Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Kyrgyzstan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Entry into force : February 10, 2018 Adopted : January 5, 2018	Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 3 of January 5, 2018, on Amendment to Decision No. 523 of October 3, 2016, on Approval of the Regulation on Fees for the Registration of Patent Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Selective Breeding Achievements, Trademarks and Service Marks, Fees for Registration and Granting the Right for Use of Appellations of Origin, and Fees for Registration of Patent Attorneys	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Plant Variety Protection
Kyrgyzstan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Entry into force : October 11, 2016 Adopted : October 3, 2016	Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 523 of October 3, 2016, on Approval of the Regulation on Fees for Registration of Patent Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Selective Breeding Achievements, Trademarks and Service Marks, Fees for Registration and Granting the Right for Use of Appellations of Origin, and Fees for Registration of Patent Attorneys (as amended by Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 3 of January 5, 2018)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Kyrgyzstan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2016	Entry into force : October 5, 2015 Adopted : September 21, 2015	Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 652 of September 21, 2015, on Amendments to Certain Decisions of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic (as amended by the Decision of Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 523 of October 3, 2016)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Kyrgyzstan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Entry into force : April 2, 2013 Adopted : April 1, 2013	Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 163 of April 1, 2013, on Amendments to Certain Decisions of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of Intellectual Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Kyrgyzstan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Entry into force : November 4, 2011 Adopted : October 27, 2011	Rules on Drafting, Filing and Examination of Applications for the Grant of Patents for Utility Models (as amended up to Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 163 of April 1, 2013)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Kyrgyzstan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Entry into force : November 4, 2011 Adopted : October 27, 2011	Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 685 of October 27, 2011, on Approval of the Rules on Drafting, Filing and Examination of Applications for the Grant of Patents for Inventions, for Industrial Designs, for Utility Models, and for the Registration of Trademarks and Service Marks	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Kyrgyzstan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Entry into force : January 11, 2011 Adopted : January 5, 2011	Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 7 of January 5, 2011, on Approval of the Rules on the Extension of Patent Term for Pharmaceutical Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs (as amended by Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 652 of September 21, 2015)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Kyrgyzstan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Entry into force : January 11, 2011 Adopted : January 5, 2011	Rules for the Extension of Patent Term for Utility Models (approved by Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 7 of January 5, 2011)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Kyrgyzstan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Entry into force : July 16, 2010 Adopted : July 9, 2010	Decision of the Government of Kyrgyz Republic No. 118 of July 9, 2010, on Approval of the Rules for the Registration of Assignment Agreements, Licensing Agreements and Pledge Agreements of Industrial Property Rights and Selective Breeding Achievements, and the Technology Transfer Agreements (as amended up to Decision No. 37 of January 20, 2017)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Trade Names Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Kyrgyzstan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Adopted : April 28, 1998	Regulation on the State Register of Objects of Intellectual Property of the Kyrgyz Republic, of 28 April 1998	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection
Lao People's Democratic Republic	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2003	Entry into force : February 18, 2003 Issued : February 18, 2003	Regulation No. 22/STEA-PMO on the Implementation of Decree on Patent, Petty Patent and Industrial Designs	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Lesotho	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1989	Published : June 5, 1989	Industrial Property Regulations, 1989 (Legal Notice No. 85 of 1989)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks
Macao, China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Entry into force : March 15, 2005 Adopted : March 7, 2005	Dispatch No. 57/2005 of the Chief Executive of March 14, 2005, on Fees specified in the Industrial Property Code	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Macao, China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Entry into force : March 23, 2004 Adopted : March 16, 2004	Dispatch of the Chief Executive No. 59/2004 of March 22, 2004, approving the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) as the Qualified Designated Entity to Prepare Examination Reports for the Application for Registration of Invention Patents in the Macao SAR	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Macao, China	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Adopted : March 16, 2004	Notice of the Chief Executive No. 7/2004 of March 24, 2004, publishing the Cooperation Agreement between the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) and the Macao SAR Economic Services in the field of Intellectual Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Mauritius	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2023	Published : February 5, 2022 Issued : January 31, 2022	Industrial Property Regulations 2022 (Regulations No. 36/2022)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Industrial Designs Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Mexico	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2016		Regulation on the Industrial Property Law (consolidated text published in the Official Journal of the Federation on December 16, 2016)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Mexico	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Entry into force : December 16, 1999 Adopted : December 13, 1999	Agreement to delegate Authority to the Deputy Directors General, Divisional Directors, Heads of Regional Offices, Divisional Vice Directors, Departmental Coordinators and other Subordinates of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property
Mexico	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2016	Entry into force : October 26, 1996 Adopted : October 3, 1996	Decree Amending, Adding and Repealing Various Provisions of the Regulation on the Industrial Property Law (published in the Official Journal of the Federation on December 16, 2016)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Monaco	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1976	Adopted : June 9, 1976	Ordinance No. 5.828 of June 9, 1976, Making Enforceable in Monaco the Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Patents, Signed on March 24, 1971	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Nicaragua	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2001	Entry into force : September 28, 2001 Issued : September 12, 2001	Regulations of the Law on Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs (Decree No. 88-2001)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Oman	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Issued : December 2, 2008	Regulation No. 105/2008 under the Law on Industrial Property Rights and Their Enforcement for the Sultanate of Oman	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Domain Names IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Panama	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2001	Adopted : March 20, 2001 Entry into force : March 28, 2000	Executive Decree No. 12 of March 20, 2001, on the Implementation of Law No. 20 of June 26, 2000 on the Special Intellectual Property Regime governing the Collective Rights of Indigenous Peoples for the Protection and Defense of their Cultural Identity and their Traditional Knowledge, and enacting other provisions	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Traditional Cultural Expressions Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Panama	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2000	Entry into force : January 1, 2001 Adopted : December 27, 2000	Executive Decree No. 273 of December 27, 2000, on the Implementation of the Use of Computer Programs in State Entities	Utility Models Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Panama	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Entry into force : February 20, 1998 Adopted : February 17, 1998	Executive Decree No. 7 of February 17, 1998, on the Implementation of Law No. 35 of May 10, 1996 on Industrial Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Panama	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1996	Adopted : November 26, 1996 Entry into force : November 18, 1996	Executive Decree No. 123 of November 26, 1996, on the Implementation of Articles 176 and 177 of Law No. 35 of May 10, 1996 and Other Provisions	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Traditional Knowledge (TK) IP Regulatory Body Other
Paraguay	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2001	Issued : August 2, 2001	Decree No. 14201/2001 Regulating Law No. 1630/2000 on Patents	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Philippines	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2022	Issued : July 4, 2022	Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations for Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs of 2022, Memorandum Circular No. 2022-016, Series of 2022	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Philippines	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013		Office Order No. 197, Series of 2010, Mechanics for IPO-Mediation and Settlement Period	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Philippines	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Entry into force : September 22, 2012 Issued : September 6, 2012	Office Order No. 204, Series of 2012, Implementing the Community Review (CR) Process For Patents, Utility Models & Industrial Design Applications	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
Philippines	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Entry into force : September 10, 2012 Adopted : September 3, 2012	Office Order No. 207, Series of 2012, Implementation Guidelines: Industrial Property Automation System (IPAS) for Utility Models and Industrial Designs (UMID) and Inventions	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Philippines	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Entry into force : September 10, 2012 Issued : September 6, 2012	Office Order No.206, Series of 2012: Deployment of the Industrial Property Automation System (IPAS) for Inventions	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Philippines	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Adopted : December 9, 2011	Office Order No. 208, Series of 2011, Restructuring the Arbitration and Mediation Services of the IPOPHIL	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Philippines	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Adopted : April 5, 2011	Office Order No. 61, Series of 2011, Rules of Procedure for IPOPHL Arbitration Proceedings	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Philippines	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Entry into force : February 2, 2012 Issued : April 20, 2011	Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations for Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Philippines	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Issued : February 3, 2010	The 2005 Implementing Rules & Regulations of R.A. No. 7459, otherwise known as the Inventors & Invention Incentives Act of the Philippines	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Transfer of Technology
Philippines	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Entry into force : October 22, 2001 Issued : August 17, 2001	Philippine Rules on PCT Applications	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Philippines	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Entry into force : March 15, 2002 Adopted : February 8, 2002	Office Order No. 12, Series of 2002, Intellectual Property Office Uniform Rules on Appeal	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) IP Regulatory Body
Philippines	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Adopted : December 29, 1998	Rules and Regulations on Inventions (as amended by Office Order No. 121, Series of 2008)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body
Philippines	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Adopted : December 29, 1998	Rules and Regulations on Inventions	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Philippines	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2000	Adopted : December 2, 1998	Utility Model and Design Regulations (as amended by Office Order No. 09 of 2000)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body
Philippines	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Entry into force : October 20, 1998 Adopted : October 2, 1998	Regulations on Interpartes Proceedings	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Poland	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Adopted : May 15, 2008	Prime Ministerial Decree of May 15, 2008 on filling in an electronic form of applications for the protection of inventions, medicinal products and plant protection products, utility models, industrial designs, trademarks, geographical indications and topographies of integrated circuits, and on carrying out correspondence in an electronic form	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Poland	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Adopted : July 23, 2002	Council of Ministers Decree of July 23, 2002, on Inventions and Utility Models relating to Defense or Security of the State	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Poland	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Entry into force : October 1, 2001 Adopted : September 17, 2001	Regulation of the Prime Minister of September 17, 2001, on Filing and Processing of Patent and Utility Model Applications (as amended on June 14, 2005)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Poland	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2001	Entry into force : October 6, 2001 Adopted : September 17, 2001	Prime Ministerial Decree of September 17, 2001, on Filing and Processing of Patent and Utility Models	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Poland	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2001	Entry into force : August 31, 2001 Adopted : August 29, 2001	Ordinance of Council of Ministers of August 29, 2001, on Charges relating to the Protection of Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Topographies of Integrated Circuits	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Poland	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1993	Entry into force : April 16, 1993 Issued : March 23, 1993	Ordinance No. 179 of March 23, 1993 of the President of the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland on the Protection of Inventions and Utility Models	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Poland	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1993	Issued : April 28, 1993	Regulation of the Council of Ministers No. 160 of April 28, 1993, on the Litigation and Appeal Procedures and on Fees relating to the Protection of Inventions and Utility Models	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Republic of Korea	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2025	Amended up to : October 1, 2025 Entry into force : March 22, 1962 Issued : March 22, 1962	Enforcement Decree of the Patent Attorney Act, (amended up to Presidential Decree No. 35809 of October 1, 2025)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Industrial Property IP Regulatory Body
Republic of Korea	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2025	Amended up to : October 1, 2025 Entry into force : March 22, 1962 Issued : March 22, 1962	Enforcement Decree of the Utility Model Act, (amended up to Presidential Decree No. 35809 of October 1, 2025)	Utility Models
Republic of Korea	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2025	Amended up to : October 10, 2025 Entry into force : September 9, 1994 Issued : September 9, 1994	Enforcement Decree of the Invention Promotion Act, (amended up to Presidential Decree No. 35812 of October 10, 2025)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Industrial Property
Republic of Korea	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2025	Amended up to : October 1, 2025 Entry into force : October 19, 1962 Issued : October 19, 1962	Enforcement Rule of the Utility Model Act, (amended up to Prime Minister's Decree No. 2054 of Oct. 1, 2025)	Utility Models
Republic of Korea	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2025	Amended up to : October 1, 2025 Entry into force : September 28, 1963 Issued : September 28, 1963	Enforcement Rules of the Patent Attorney Act, (amended up to Prime Minister's Decree No. 2054 of Oct. 1, 2025)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Industrial Property IP Regulatory Body
Republic of Korea	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Issued : September 1, 2018	Practice Directions for Revocation Trial in the Patent Court of Korea	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Utility Models Trademarks Industrial Designs
Republic of Korea	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2014	Entry into force : January 1, 2012 Issued : December 2, 2011	Decree on the Registration of Patent Rights, etc. (Presidential Decree No. 23344 of December 2, 2011, as amended up to Presidential Decree No. 25122 of January 28, 2014)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks
Republic of Korea	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2014	Adopted : February 20, 2014	Enforcement Rule of the Decree on the Registration of Patent Right, etc. (Ordinance No. 221, December 2, 2011, of the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, as amended up to Ordinance No. 47, January 29, 2014, of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks
Republic of Korea	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2014	Entry into force : September 1, 1981 Issued : August 3, 1981	Regulations on Payment of Patent Fees and Other Fees Related to Utility Models, Industrial Designs and Trademarks (Ordinance No. 634 of August 3, 1981, of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, as amended up to Ordinance No. 51, February 21, 2014, of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks
Republic of Moldova	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Entry into force : June 9, 2017 Published : June 9, 2017 Issued : June 6, 2017	Government Decision No. 406 of June 6, 2017, Amending and Supplementing the Regulations on the Procedure of Filing and Examination of a Patent Application and of Issuance of a Patent	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Republic of Moldova	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Entry into force : September 8, 2009 Published : September 8, 2009 Issued : September 1, 2009	Government Decision No. 528 of September 1, 2009, on Approval of the Regulation on the Procedure for Filing and Examination of Patent and of Grant of a Patent	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Republic of Moldova	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Adopted : June 2, 2009	Regulation on the Access to Information Held by AGEPI, No. 63 of June 2, 2009	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Romania	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Adopted : November 12, 2008	Implementing Regulations of Law No. 350/2007 on Utility Models (approved by Government Decision No. 1457/2008)	Utility Models Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Romania	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Entry into force : June 18, 2008 Published : June 18, 2008 Issued : May 21, 2008	Regulations on the Implementation of the Patent Law No. 64/1991 (approved by Government Decision No. 547/2008 of May 21, 2008)	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body Utility Models Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Russian Federation	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2023	Amended up to : June 3, 2023 Entry into force : January 1, 2021 Issued : November 16, 2020	Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1848 of November 16, 2020, on Approval of the Rules for the Payment of Remuneration for Service Inventions, Service Utility Models, Service Industrial Designs (as amended up to Decision of the Government No. 921 of June 2, 2023)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Russian Federation	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2023	Entry into force : April 29, 2023 Issued : February 21, 2023	Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 107 of February 21, 2023, on State Registration of Inventions	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Russian Federation	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2022	Entry into force : March 1, 2022 Issued : July 15, 2021	Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1202 of July 15, 2021, on Approval of the Regulation on the Accreditation by the Federal Executive Authority for Intellectual Property of a Russian Scientific or Educational Organization Conducting a Preliminary Information Search in Relation to the Claimed Inventions or Utility Models and a Preliminary Assessment of their Patentability, and on Amendments to the List of Services Necessary and Mandatory for the Provision of Public Services by the Federal Executive Authorities, the State Atomic Energy Corporation "Rosatom" and the Services Provided by Organizations Participating in the Provision of Public Services	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Russian Federation	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2022	Entry into force : December 22, 2022 Issued : October 7, 2022	Order of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) No. 153 of October 7, 2022, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Provision of the State Services by the Federal Service for Intellectual Property on the Introduction of Changes to the State Registers of the Russian Federation of Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Russian Federation	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2022	Entry into force : December 22, 2022 Issued : October 7, 2022	Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 552 of October 7, 2022, on Approval of the Application Forms Necessary for the Implementation of Legally Significant Actions for the Changes in the State Registers of the Russian Federation of Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs and Patents, and the Invalidation of the Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 811 of November 3, 2015, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Provision of State Services of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property on the Changes in the State Registers of the Russian Federation of Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Russian Federation	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2021	Entry into force : June 19, 2021 Issued : December 11, 2020	Order of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) No. 163 of December 11, 2020, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Exercise of the State Functions of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property for the State Registration of an Invention and the Issuance of a Patent for an Invention and Duplicates Thereof	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Russian Federation	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2021	Entry into force : June 19, 2021 Issued : December 14, 2020	Order of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) No. 164 of December 14, 2020, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Exercise of the State Functions of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property for the State Registration of a Utility Model and the Issuance of a Patent for a Utility Model and Duplicates Thereof	Utility Models Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs
Russian Federation	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2021	Entry into force : June 19, 2021 Issued : December 14, 2020	Order of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) No. 165 of December 14, 2020, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Exercise of the State Functions of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property for the State Registration of an Industrial Design and the Issuance of a Patent for an Industrial Design and Duplicates Thereof	Industrial Designs Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Russian Federation	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2021	Entry into force : December 14, 2021 Issued : November 1, 2021	Order of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) No. 177 of November 1, 2021, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Provision of State Services of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property for Considering the Application of the Right Holders for Granting to All Persons the Right to Use an Invention, Utility Model or Industrial Design (Open License), and the Petitions for the Withdrawal of an Application for an Open License	Industrial Designs Utility Models Patents (Inventions)
Russian Federation	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2021	Entry into force : December 14, 2021 Issued : November 1, 2021	Order of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property No. 175 of November 1, 2021, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Provision of State Services of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property for the Restoration of the Validity of Patents for Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Russian Federation	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2021	Entry into force : August 23, 2021 Issued : June 3, 2021	Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia No. 306 of June 3, 2021, on Approval of the Procedure for Familiarization with the Documents contained in the Application for the Grant of a Patent for an Invention, Industrial Design, and the Issuance of Copies of Such Documents, Familiarization with the Documents contained in the Application for the Grant of a Patent for a Utility Model, Familiarization with Reports on Preliminary Information Search and Information Search in relation to the Claimed Invention or Utility Model and a Conclusion on the Results of a Preliminary Assessment of their Patentability, with an Information Search Report in relation to the Claimed Industrial Design, as well as other Documents of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property on the Application in connection with State Registration of an Invention, Utility Model or Industrial Design	Industrial Designs Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Russian Federation	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2021	Entry into force : December 14, 2021 Issued : November 29, 2021	Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 716 of November 29, 2021, on Approval of the Application and Petition Forms Necessary for the Implementation of Legally Significant Actions for Granting to All Persons the Right to Use an Invention, Utility Model or Industrial Design (Open License), and the Petitions for the Withdrawal of an Application for an Open License, as well as the Invalidation of the Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 552 of August 12, 2015, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Provision of State Services of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property for Considering the Application of the Right Holders for Granting to All Persons the Right to Use an Invention, Utility Model or Industrial Design (Open License), and the Petitions for the Withdrawal of an Application for an Open License	Utility Models Industrial Designs Patents (Inventions)
Russian Federation	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2021	Entry into force : December 14, 2021 Issued : November 29, 2021	Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 717 of November 29, 2021, on Approval of the Forms of Applications and Petitions Necessary for the Implementation of Legally Significant Actions for the Restoration of the Validity of Patents for Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs, and Invilidation of Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 812 of November 3, 2015, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Exercise of the State Functions of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property on the Restoration of Patents for Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Russian Federation	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2020	Amended up to : October 30, 2020 Entry into force : December 30, 2008 Issued : December 10, 2008	Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 941 of December 10, 2008, on Approval of the Regulation on Patent Fees and Other Fees for Legally Significant Actions related to Patents for Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, State Registration of Trademarks and Service Marks, State Registration and Grant of Exclusive Rights to the Appellations of Origin of Goods, and State Registration of License, Assignment and Pledge Agreements of Intellectual Property Rights, as well as Transfer of Such Rights without Agreement (as amended up to Decision of the Government No. 1676 of October 13, 2020)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications
Russian Federation	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Amended up to : August 19, 2017 Entry into force : October 26, 2015 Issued : August 28, 2015	Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 615 of August 28, 2015, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Exercise of the State Functions of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property on the Examination of Application Documents for Patents for Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs and the Copies Thereof (as amended up to Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 274 of June 7, 2017)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Russian Federation	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2016	Entry into force : January 27, 2016 Issued : September 30, 2015	Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 702 of September 30, 2015, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Exercise of the State Functions of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property on the Registration of Utility Models and the Grant of Patents for Utility Models, or Duplicates Thereof	Utility Models
Russian Federation	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Entry into force : June 14, 2003 Issued : April 29, 2003	Order of the Russian Agency for Patents and Trademarks No. 64 of April 29, 2003, on Rules for the Registration of Agreements Assigning Exclusive Rights to Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, Service Marks, Topologies of Integrated Circuits, as well as Agreements on the Absolute or Partial Assignment of the Exclusive Right to Computer Programs and Databases	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Entry into force : July 8, 2009	Patents Regulations, 2009	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
San Marino	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Entry into force : July 16, 2007 Adopted : July 2, 2007	Regulation No. 5 of 2 July 2007 - Regulation on the Practice of the Profession of Industrial Property Attorney	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Serbia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2016	Issued : November 30, 2012	Regulation on the Contents of Public Registers, Certificates, Applications and Requests in the Procedure of the Protection of Inventions, and Different Types of Data and Methods for Filing and Publication of Patent Applications (Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia Nos. 113/2012 and 73/2016)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Seychelles	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2014	Commenced : October 27, 2014 Published : October 27, 2014 Issued : October 20, 2014	The Industrial Property (Patents) Regulations, 2014 (S.I. No. 90 of 2014)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Slovakia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2019	Entry into force : January 1, 2019 Adopted : September 17, 2018	Decree of the Industrial Property Office of the Slovak Republic No. 279/2018 Coll. Amending Decree No. 1/2008 Coll. implementing Act No. 517/2007 Coll. on Utility Models and the Amendments of Certain Laws	Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Slovakia	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2019	Entry into force : February 1, 2008 Adopted : December 12, 2007	Decree No. 1/2008 Coll., implementing Act No. 517/2007 Coll. on Utility Models and the Amendments of Certain Laws (as amended up to Decree No. 279/2018 Coll.)	Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
South Africa	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Entry into force : August 2, 2010 Adopted : August 2, 2010	Regulations No. R.675 of 2010 of the Intellectual Property Rights from Publicly Financed Research and Development Act 2008	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Domain Names Transfer of Technology
Spain	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Entry into force : January 31, 2002 Adopted : January 18, 2002	Royal Decree No. 55/2002 of January 18, 2002 on the Use and Assignment of the Inventions of Public Research Bodies, pursuant to Article 20 of Patent Law No. 11/1986 of March 20, 1986	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Spain	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2000	Entry into force : January 1, 2000 Issued : October 15, 1999	Royal Decree No. 1595/1999 of October 15, 1999 setting Time Limits for the Payment of Industrial Property Fees	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks
Tajikistan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2019	Issued : December 20, 2019	Rules for Filing and Examination of an Application for the Grant of a Patent and a Petty Patent for an Invention, (approved by Order No. 82 of December 20, 2019, of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Tajikistan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Issued : August 30, 2011	Rules for Maintaining the State Register of Secret Inventions, (approved by Government Resolution No. 427 of August 30, 2011)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Tajikistan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Issued : January 7, 2005	Procedure for the Restoration of the Validity of a Patent and a Petty Patent for an Invention and of a Patent for an Industrial Design, (approved by the Director of the NPICenter, Order No. 03-FA of January 7, 2005)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Utility Models
Thailand	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1999	Amended : January 1, 1999 Issued : July 25, 1986	Ministerial Regulations No. 10 B.E. 2529 (1986)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Thailand	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1999	Entry into force : September 24, 1999 Issued : September 24, 1999	Ministerial Regulations No. 21 of 1999 (B.E. 2542)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Thailand	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1999	Entry into force : September 24, 1999 Issued : September 24, 1999	Ministerial Regulations No. 22 of 1999 (B.E. 2542)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Thailand	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1999	Entry into force : September 24, 1999 Issued : September 24, 1999	Ministerial Regulations No. 23 of 1999 (B.E. 2542) issued under the Patent Act	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Thailand	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1999	Entry into force : September 24, 1999 Issued : September 24, 1999	Ministerial Regulations No. 24 of 1999 (B.E. 2542)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Thailand	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1999	Entry into force : September 24, 1999 Issued : September 24, 1999	Ministerial Regulations No. 25 of 1999 (B.E. 2542)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Thailand	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1999	Entry into force : September 24, 1999 Issued : September 24, 1999	Ministerial Regulations No. 26 of 1999 (BE. 2542)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Thailand	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1999	Entry into force : September 24, 1999 Issued : September 24, 1999	Ministerial Regulations No. 27 of 1999 (B.E. 2542)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Tonga	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2020	Entry into force : October 8, 1998	Industrial Property Regulations (Chapter 17.07.01, 2020 Revised Edition)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names
Tonga	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Issued : October 13, 2010	Industrial Property (Amendment) Regulations 2010	Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks
Türkiye	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2019	Entry into force : April 24, 2017	Regulation on the Implementation of Industrial Property Law published in Official Gazette No. 30047 dated 24/4/2017, amended by Regulation published in the Official Gazette No. 30825 dated 8/7/2019	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications
Türkiye	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Entry into force : September 29, 2017 Published : September 29, 2017	Regulation on Employee Inventions, Inventions Realized within Higher Education Institutions and Inventions Arisen from Projects Supported by Public Authorities, published in the Official Gazette No. 30195 dated 29/12/2017	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Türkiye	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Amended up to : November 26, 2015 Entry into force : September 1, 2001 Published : January 9, 2001	Regulation on the Implementation of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (European Patent Convention), amended up to Regulation published in Official Gazette No. 29544 dated 26/11/2015	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Türkiye	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Amended : May 22, 2008 Entry into force : September 1, 2001 Published : September 1, 2001	Regulation on the Implementation of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (European Patent Convention), amended by Regulations No. 26883 dated 22/05/2008	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Uganda	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Commenced : February 10, 2017 Published : February 10, 2017 Issued : March 10, 2015	The Industrial Property Regulations, 2017 (S.I. No. 12 of 2017)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Other
Ukraine	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2025	Consolidated : February 27, 2025 Issued : December 4, 2013	Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 877, on Approval of the Procedure for Granting Permission to Use the Patented Inventions (Utility Models) Concerning Medicines (consolidated February 27, 2025)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Ukraine	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2024	Consolidated : October 25, 2024 Issued : January 22, 2001	Order of the Ministry of Education and Science No. 22, on Approval of the Rules for Drafting and Filing Applications for Inventions and Utility Models (repealed on October 25, 2024)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Ukraine	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2024	Entry into force : October 25, 2024 Issued : September 9, 2024	Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 23301, on Approval of the Rules for Drafting, Filing and Examining an Application for an Invention and an Application for a Utility Model (consolidated October 25, 2024)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Ukraine	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2024	Consolidated : October 25, 2024 Issued : March 15, 2002	Order of the Ministry of Education and Science No. 197, on Approval of the Rules of Filing of Patent and Utility Model Applications (consolidated October 25, 2024)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Ukraine	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2020	Consolidated : October 24, 2020 Issued : January 14, 2004	Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 8, on Approval of the Procedure for Granting Permission to Use the Patented Inventions (Utility Models) or the Registered Topograpies of the Integrated Circuits (consolidated October 24, 2020)	Utility Models Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Patents (Inventions)
Ukraine	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Issued : July 25, 2006	Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 556 of July 25, 2006, on the Matters of Certification of Patent Attorneys (as amended on July 25, 2011)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
United Republic of Tanzania	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Commenced : April 17, 2015 Issued : December 25, 2014	The Zanzibar Industrial Property Regulations, 2014	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Industrial Property
United Republic of Tanzania	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1995	Issued : January 25, 1995 Commenced : November 1, 1994	The Patents Regulations, 1994	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Uruguay	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2000	Issued : January 13, 2000	Decree No. 11/000 of January 13, 2000 Establishing Regulations under Law No. 17.164 Regulating Rights and Obligations Relating to Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Uruguay	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1999	Adopted : March 17, 1999	Decree No. 77/999 of 17 March 1999 (DNPI)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Uzbekistan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Entry into force : March 15, 2018 Adopted : December 20, 2017	Order No. 27 of December 20, 2017 of the Director General of the Agency for Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Amendments to the Rules on Drafting, Filing and Examination of Applications for the Grant of Patents for Utility Models (registered by the Ministry of Justice on January 25, 2018 under No. 1343-3)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Uzbekistan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Entry into force : November 20, 2017 Adopted : November 6, 2017	Order No. 23 of November 6, 2017 of the Director General of the Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on Amendments to the Rules on the Registration of the Assignment Agreements and License Agreements of Exclusive Rights to Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, Service Marks, and Agreements on the Absolute or Partial Assignment of the Exclusive Rights to Integrated Circuit Layouts, Computer Programs and Databases (registered by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan on November 17, 2017 under No. 1481-3)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Uzbekistan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Entry into force : October 28, 2013 Adopted : October 14, 2013	Order No. 128 of October 14, 2013 of the Director General of the Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on Amendments to Rules on the Registration of the Assignment Agreements and License Agreements of Exclusive Rights to Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, Service Marks, and Agreements on the Absolute or Partial Assignment of the Exclusive Rights to Integrated Circuit Layouts, Computer Programs and Databases (registered by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan on October 21, 2013 under No. 1481-2)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Uzbekistan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Entry into force : October 10, 2011 Adopted : September 30, 2011	Order No. 1361-2 of September 30, 2011 of the Director General of the Intellectual Property Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Amendments to the Rules on Filing and Examination of Applications for Obtaining a Patent on a Utility Model	Utility Models
Uzbekistan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Entry into force : October 10, 2011 Adopted : September 30, 2011	Order No. 1678-1 of September 30, 2011 of the Director General of the Agency for Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Amendments to the Rules concerning the Extension of the Term of Patents on Utility Models, Industrial Designs and Patents relating to Medications and Pesticides	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
Uzbekistan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Entry into force : October 10, 2011 Adopted : September 30, 2011	Order No. 25 of August 26, 2011 of the Director General of the Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on Amendments to Rules on the Registration of the Assignment Agreements and License Agreements of Exclusive Rights to Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, Service Marks, and Agreements on the Absolute or Partial Assignment of the Exclusive Rights to Integrated Circuit Layouts, Computer Programs and Databases (registered by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan on September 30, 2011 under No. 1481-1)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Uzbekistan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Entry into force : October 10, 2011 Adopted : August 26, 2011	Order No. 29 of August 26, 2011 of the Director General of the Agency for Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Amendments to the Rules for Compiling, Submitting and Examining an Application for the granting of a Patent of the Republic of Uzbekistan for a Utility Model (registered by the Ministry of Justice on September 30, 2011 under No. 1343-2)	Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Uzbekistan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Entry into force : September 9, 2008 Adopted : September 9, 2008	Decision No. 204 of September 9, 2008 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on Amendments to Certain Decisions of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Uzbekistan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Adopted : August 22, 2008	Order on the Procedure for Granting of Patents, Selection Achievements, Certificates of Registration for Trademarks, Geographical Indications, Computer Programs, Databases and Topologies of Integrated Circuits	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
Uzbekistan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Entry into force : May 15, 2007 Adopted : April 3, 2007	Rules on Extension of the Term of the Patent for Utility Models, Industrial Designs and Inventions for Medical Products and Pesticides (as amended by Order No. 30 of August 26, 2011 of the Director General of the Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan, registered by the Ministry of Justice on September 30, 2011 under No. 1678-1)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
Uzbekistan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Adopted : December 14, 2005	Instructions on the Revocation Procedure of Patents, Selection Achievement Patents and Registration Certificates for Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Topologies of Integrated Circuits	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Uzbekistan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Entry into force : June 27, 2005 Adopted : May 11, 2005	Rules on the Registration of the Assignment Agreements and License Agreements of Exclusive Rights to Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, Service Marks, and Agreements on the Absolute or Partial Assignment of the Exclusive Rights to Integrated Circuit Layouts, Computer Programs and Databases (as amended up to Order No. 23 of November 6, 2017 of the Director General of the Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan, registered by the Ministry of Justice on November 17, 2017 under No. 1481-3 )	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Uzbekistan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Entry into force : May 9, 2004 Adopted : March 15, 2004	Rules on Drafting, Filing and Examination of Applications for the Grant of Patents for Utility Models (as amended up to Order No. 27 of December 20, 2017 of the Director General of the Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan, registered by the Ministry of Justice on January 25, 2018 under No. 1343-3)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Uzbekistan	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2003	Adopted : September 15, 2003	Rules on Records of Utility Models in the State Register	Utility Models
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)	Implementing Rules/Regulations	1974	Entry into force : June 25, 1974 Adopted : June 25, 1974	Resolution No. 4328 of June 25, 1974 on the Establishment of Mortgages on Industrial Property and Copyright	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Viet Nam	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Entry into force : August 11, 2015 Issued : June 26, 2015	Circular No. 11/2015/TT-BKHCN of June 26, 2015, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP of August 29, 2013, of the Government on Sanctioning of Administrative Violations in the field of Industrial Property	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Utility Models Patents (Inventions) Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Competition Domain Names Industrial Designs
Viet Nam	Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Entry into force : October 21, 2006 Issued : September 22, 2006	Decree No. 105/2006/ND-CP of September 22, 2006, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property on Protection of Intellectual Property Rights and on State Management of Intellectual Property	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Trademarks Patents (Inventions) Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Utility Models Trade Names Geographical Indications

Jurisdictions

Type of Text

Year of Version

Dates

Title

Subject Matter

Albania

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Amended up to :

August 2, 2018

Entry into force :

December 31, 2008

Published :

December 31, 2008

Issued :

December 29, 2008

Decision No. 1707 dated 29.12.2008, on Approval of the Regulation on the Grant of Patents and Utility Models, amended up to Decision No. 460 dated 26.07.2018

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Algeria

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Entry into force :

March 2, 1998

Adopted :

February 21, 1998

Executive Decree No. 98-68 dated 24 Chaoual 1418 corresponding to February 21, 1998, on the Establishment and Statute of the Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Industrial Property

Antigua and Barbuda

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Entry into force :

November 22, 2018

Adopted :

October 15, 2018

Patent Regulations, 2018

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Argentina

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Entry into force :

July 19, 2017

Issued :

July 18, 2017

Resolution No. 311-E/2017 of July 18, 2017, of the Ministry of Production

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Argentina

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Entry into force :

July 24, 2017

Issued :

July 21, 2017

Resolution No. 317-E/2017 of July 21, 2017, of the Ministry of Production

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Argentina

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Entry into force :

January 7, 2013

Issued :

December 26, 2012

Resolution No. 482/2012 of December 26, 2012 of the Ministry of Industry, modifying the Schedule of Fees of the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Argentina

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Entry into force :

January 6, 2011

Issued :

January 6, 2011

Resolution No. 1/2011 of the Ministry of Industry of January 6, 2011, modifying the Official Fees Paid to the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Transfer of Technology

Argentina

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Entry into force :

March 23, 2011

Issued :

March 14, 2011

Resolution No. P-039 of March 14, 2011 of INPI, on Approval of the Regulation on the Application of the Registration for the Transfer of Technology

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Argentina

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1999

Entry into force :

January 7, 2000

Issued :

December 14, 1999

INPI Resolution No. 3/99 on the Guidelines for the Preparation and Presentation of Summary of Patents and Utility Models Applications

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Argentina

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1996

Adopted :

March 20, 1996

Regulation of the Law No. 24.481, on Patents and Utility Models

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Armenia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2022

Entry into force :

June 9, 2022

Adopted :

May 26, 2022

Decision No. 774-N, (Government Decision on Approval of the Procedures for Examining Appeals, Applications, and Objections by the Appeals Board of the Intellectual Property Office of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia; for Determining the Level of Secrecy of Inventions and Industrial Designs Containing State and Official Secrets, Their Use and Publication of Related Information; for Completing, Submitting, and Examining Applications for Inventions and Industrial Designs; for the List of Information Published in the Official Bulletin of the Intellectual Property Office of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia; for Conducting Qualification Examinations and Registration of Patent Attorneys; for the Content of the Registers of Inventions and Industrial Designs, the Forms of Applications for Making Changes Thereto, the Procedure for Making Changes, the Form of Extracts and Their Provision, and for Carrying Out Actions Related to the Maintenance of the Register; for the Form of Patents and the List of Information Contained Therein; for the Forms of Applications for Registration of Licenses (Including Franchising) for Inventions or Industrial Designs, Their Subsequent Amendments and Cancellations, and for Completing, Submitting, and Examining Such Applications; for the Forms of Applications for Registration of Transfer of Rights of the Patent Holder of an Invention or Industrial Design, and for Completing, Submitting, and Examining Such Applications; and on Approval of the Relevant Procedures)

IP Regulatory Body

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Austria

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1994

Entry into force :

April 1, 1994

Adopted :

March 25, 1994

Regulation of the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs on the Implementation of the Patents Law 1970, the Utility Model Law, the Trademark Law 1970 and the Designs Protection Law 1990 (Patents, Utility Models, Trademarks and Designs Regulation)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Azerbaijan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2024

Amended up to :

May 25, 2024

Issued :

February 23, 2010

Decision No. 39 of February 23, 2010, of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the Approval of the Rules on the Registration of Agreements Concerning the Mortgaging of Patent Rights, (amended up to Decision No. 275 of May 22, 2024, of the Cabinet of Ministers)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Azerbaijan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2000

Entry into force :

May 1, 2000

Issued :

March 6, 2000

Decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the approval of the Rule on the payment and amount of taxes and fees in the field of protection of industrial property

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Transfer of Technology

Azerbaijan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1999

Entry into force :

July 5, 1999

Issued :

July 5, 1999

Rules on the content, petition and review of the application for obtaining patent for an invention

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Bahrain

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2023

Amended up to :

September 21, 2023

Published :

December 13, 2018

Issued :

December 6, 2018

Ministerial Decision No. 102 of 2018, Specifying the Schedule of Fees for the Registration of Patents and Utility Models, as amended up to Ministerial Decision No. 67 of 2023

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Bahrain

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Entry into force :

December 14, 2018

Issued :

December 6, 2018

Decision No. 101 of 2018 on the Issuance of the Implementing Regulation of Law No. 1 of 2004 on Patents and Utility Models

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Belarus

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Entry into force :

February 3, 2011

Issued :

February 2, 2011

Regulation of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 120 of February 2, 2011, on Approval of the Regulations on Drafting an Application for a Utility Model Patent, Application Examination and Decision Making upon Results of the Examination, and Regulations on Prior Art Search on an Application for a Utility Model (as amended up to April 28, 2015)

Utility Models

Belarus

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Entry into force :

May 6, 2015

Issued :

April 28, 2015

Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 352 of April 28, 2015, on Amendments to the Resolutions of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Belarus

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Issued :

March 21, 2009

Resolution of the State Committee on Science and Technologies of the Republic of Belarus No. 346 of March 21, 2009, on Registration Procedure of License Agreements, Assignment Agreements of Industrial Property Rights, Pledge Agreements of Property Rights Certified by a Registration Certificate of a Trademark or a Service Mark, and Agreements of Complex Entrepreneurial License (Franchising Agreements)(as amended up to Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 177 of March 9, 2015)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Trademarks

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Transfer of Technology

Belarus

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Entry into force :

June 4, 2015

Issued :

February 5, 2015

Resolution of the State Committee on Science and Technology of the Republic of Belarus No. 5 of February 5, 2015, on Amendments to the Instruction on the Registration Procedure of License Agreements, Assignment Agreements of Industrial Property Rights, Pledge Agreements of Property Rights Certified by a Registration Certificate of a Trademark or a Service Mark, and Agreements of Complex Entrepreneurial License (Franchising Agreements)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Industrial Property

Belarus

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Issued :

December 23, 1998

Regulation of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 1957 of December 23, 1998, on Approval of the Regulation on Services of Industrial Property Rights

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Belarus

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Adopted :

February 2, 2011

Resolution of the Committee on Science and Technology of the Republic of Belarus No. 5 of 2 February 2011 “On Approval of Document Forms for Granting Utility Model Patents'

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Property

Belarus

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Issued :

April 15, 2009

Entry into force :

March 21, 2009

Resolution of the Committee on Science and Technology of the Republic of Belarus No. 6 of April 15, 2009, on Approval of the Instruction on the Procedure of Registration of License Agreements, Assignment Agreements of Rights to Objects of Industrial Property Law and Agreements of Comprehensive Entrepreneurial License (Franchising)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Belarus

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Entry into force :

February 3, 2011

Issued :

December 15, 2010

Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 1824 of 15 December 2010 “On the Approval of the Regulation on the Order Extending the Period of Validity of Patents for Invention, Industrial Design, Utility Model'

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Belarus

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Entry into force :

March 10, 2010

Adopted :

February 19, 2010

Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 237 of February 19, 2010 on Amendments and Additions to the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 368 of March 6, 1998

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Belarus

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Entry into force :

January 25, 2010

Issued :

December 22, 2009

Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus of 22.12.2009 No.1679, on Approval of Procedures of Filing Complaints, Objections, Applications and Their Consideration by the Board of Appeals under the Patent Office

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Belarus

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Issued :

July 2, 2003

Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 900 of July 2, 2003, on Approval of the Regulation on Secret Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs'

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Belarus

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Entry into force :

January 1, 2006

Adopted :

September 26, 2005

Resolution of the Committee on Science and Technology under the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 12 of 26 September 2005 'On Approval of the Regulation on Official Publications of the National Center of Intellectual Property'

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

Belarus

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Adopted :

April 4, 2005

Resolution of the Committee on Science and Technologies under the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 4 of 4 April 2005 “On the Approval of the Instruction on the Procedure of Applying for Secret Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs'

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Industrial Property

Belarus

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Issued :

May 31, 2004

Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus of 31.05.2004 No 641 “On Approval of the Statute of the National Center of Intellectual Property”

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Belarus

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2003

Adopted :

January 10, 2003

Resolution of the Committee on Science and Technologies under the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 2 of 10 January 2003 “On Approval of the Regulation on the Appeal Council under the Patent Office”

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Adopted :

February 21, 2008

Regulation on Procedure and Enforcement of Industrial Property of the National Office of Intellectual Property (SENAPI)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Issued :

May 17, 2005

Entry into force :

December 20, 2004

Supreme Decree No. 28152, of May 17, 2005; modifications, adjustments and additions to the Supreme Decree Nº27938 of December 20, 2004

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Genetic Resources

Other

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Entry into force :

December 20, 2004

Adopted :

December 20, 2004

Supreme Decree No. 27938 of December 20, 2004; National Intellectual Property Service

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Genetic Resources

Other

Bulgaria

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2020

Amended up to :

April 14, 2020

Entry into force :

December 30, 1999

Issued :

December 27, 1999

Tariff of Fees Collected by the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (as amended up to April 14, 2020)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Trademarks

Industrial Designs

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Industrial Property

IP Regulatory Body

Bulgaria

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2014

Amended :

February 1, 2014

Published :

January 9, 2009

Issued :

December 20, 2008

Regulation on the Secret Patents (as amended on February 1, 2014)

Patents (Inventions)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Utility Models

Bulgaria

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Adopted :

March 9, 2011

Entry into force :

January 1, 2011

Regulation on the Disputes Procedure for Claims under the Law on Patents and Utility Models Registration

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Bulgaria

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Entry into force :

April 1, 2008

Promulgated :

March 28, 2008

Adopted :

March 19, 2008

Regulation on the Drafting, Filing and Examination of Applications for the Registration of Patents

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Burundi

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Adopted :

September 14, 2012

Joint Order No. 540/750/1582 of September 14, 2012, on the Fees of Services Rendered in respect to Industrial Property

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Cambodia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2019

Issued :

October 1, 2019

Issued :

October 1, 2019

Prakas on Management and Procedures for the Grant of Patent and Utility Model Certificate

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Cambodia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Entry into force :

May 28, 2007

Adopted :

May 28, 2007

Prakas (Declaration) on the Procedure for the Grant of Patents and Utility Model Certificates

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Chile

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2023

Entry into force :

January 1, 2024

Published :

December 13, 2023

Promulgated :

December 5, 2023

Exempt Resolution No. 428 of Dicember 5, 2023 approving the Processing Instructions for Patent Matters and Repealing the Indicated Regulations

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2023

Amended up to :

December 11, 2023

Entry into force :

July 1, 2001

Promulgated :

June 15, 2001

Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China, (State Council Decree No. 306, amended up to December 11, 2023)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2023

Entry into force :

January 20, 2024

Promulgated :

December 21, 2023

Provisions for the Standardization of Patent Applications, (Order No. 77 of 2023 of the CNIPA)

IP Regulatory Body

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Utility Models

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2023

Entry into force :

January 20, 2024

Promulgated :

December 21, 2023

Patent Examination Guidelines 2023, (Order No. 78 of 2023 of the CNIPA)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

IP Regulatory Body

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2019

Entry into force :

May 1, 2019

Promulgated :

April 4, 2019

Measures on the Administration of Patent Agency, (Order No. 6 of 2019 of the State Administration for Market Regulation)

IP Regulatory Body

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Utility Models

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Entry into force :

May 1, 2019

Promulgated :

March 18, 2019

Adopted :

January 28, 2019

Provisions of the Supreme People's Court on the Participation of Technical Investigators in Intellectual Property Litigations, (Interpretation No. 9 of 2019)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Plant Variety Protection

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Competition

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Amended up to :

November 6, 2018

Entry into force :

April 1, 1991

Promulgated :

March 4, 1991

Regulations on Patent Agency, (State Council Decree No. 76, amended up to November 6, 2018)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Entry into force :

August 1, 2017

Promulgated :

June 27, 2017

Measures on Prioritized Patent Examination, (Order No. 76 of 2017 of the SIPO)

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Utility Models

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Amended up to :

May 29, 2015

Entry into force :

February 1, 2011

Promulgated :

December 29, 2010

Measures on Administrative Enforcement of Patents, (Order No. 60 of 2010 of the SIPO, amended up to May 29, 2015)

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Entry into force :

May 1, 2012

Promulgated :

March 8, 2012

Measures on Patent Markings, (Order No. 63 of 2012 of the SIPO)

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Entry into force :

May 1, 2012

Promulgated :

March 15, 2012

Measures for Compulsory Licensing of Patents, (Order No. 64 of 2012 of the SIPO)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Entry into force :

August 1, 2011

Promulgated :

June 27, 2011

Measures on the Recordation of Patent Licensing Contracts, (Order No. 62 of 2011 of the SIPO)

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Utility Models

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Entry into force :

February 1, 2010

Promulgated :

January 21, 2010

Transitional Measures for the Implementation of the Revised Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law, (Order No. 54 of 2010 of the SIPO)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Entry into force :

October 1, 2010

Promulgated :

August 26, 2010

Provisions on Electronic Patent Application, (Order No. 57 of 2010 of the SIPO)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Entry into force :

January 1, 2010

Promulgated :

December 28, 2009

Adopted :

December 21, 2009

Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on the Application of Laws in the Trial of Disputes Regarding the Infringement of Patent Rights, (Interpretation No. 21 of 2009)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2020

Amended up to :

December 23, 2020

Entry into force :

July 1, 2001

Promulgated :

June 22, 2001

Adopted :

June 19, 2001

Provisions of the Supreme People's Court on the Application of Laws in the Trial of Patent Disputes, (Interpretation No. 21 of 2001, amended up to December 23, 2020)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Entry into force :

May 1, 2007

Promulgated :

February 6, 2007

Regulations on Administering Commercial Franchises, (State Council Decree No. 485)

Trademarks

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Utility Models

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Entry into force :

March 1, 2006

Promulgated :

January 13, 2006

Measures for the Protection of Intellectual Property during Exhibitions, (Order No. 1 of 2006 of Ministry of Commerce, State Administration for Industry and Commerce, National Copyright Administration, and State Intellectual Property Office)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2003

Entry into force :

October 1, 2003

Promulgated :

July 14, 2003

Patent Application Number Standards, (Order No. 32 of 2003 of the SIPO)

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Utility Models

China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1999

Entry into force :

April 8, 1999

Promulgated :

April 8, 1999

Provisions on the Protection and Management of Intellectual Property in Higher Education Institutions, (Order No. 3 of 1999 of the Ministry of Education)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Colombia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Entry into force :

August 6, 2001

Published :

August 6, 2001

Issued :

July 19, 2001

Unique Circular of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) (as amended up to Resolution No. 92672 of December 21, 2018)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Competition

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Industrial Property

Colombia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2000

Entry into force :

December 19, 2000

Published :

December 19, 2000

Issued :

December 13, 2000

Decree No. 2591 of December 13, 2000, Partially Implementing Decision 486 of the Andean Community Commission

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Costa Rica

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2014

Amended up to :

September 5, 2014

Entry into force :

December 12, 1983

Issued :

December 12, 1983

Executive Decree No. 15222-MIEM-J on the Regulations of the Law on Patents, Industrial Designs, and Utility Models, (amended up to Executive Decree No. 38308 of February 12, 2014)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Costa Rica

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Entry into force :

May 4, 2010

Issued :

March 18, 2010

Agreement No. J135 of the Administrative Board of the National Registry on Regulations for the Hiring of External Examiners for the Patent Office of the Industrial Property Registry

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

IP Regulatory Body

Croatia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2020

Published :

August 8, 2020

Issued :

July 31, 2020

Regulation on Amendments to the Regulation on Special Fees and Fees for Information Services Provided by the State Intellectual Property Office (OG No. 89/2020)

IP Regulatory Body

Trademarks

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Cuba

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2021

Signature :

August 23, 2021

Resolution No. 214 of 2021 to incorporate telematic means and the Official Industrial Property Gazette within the forms of notification

Industrial Property

Trademarks

Trade Names

Geographical Indications

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Cuba

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Entry into force :

October 10, 2018

Issued :

February 28, 2018

Decree No. 342 of February 28, 2018, Establishing Regulations of Decree-Law No. 290 on Inventions and Industrial Designs

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Cuba

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Entry into force :

August 10, 2018

Issued :

June 18, 2018

Resolution No. 152 of June 29, 2018, Establishing the Procedure for the Remuneration of Inventors, Authors and Breeders

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Côte d'Ivoire

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Entry into force :

February 28, 2002

Issued :

February 24, 1999

Regulations of February 24, 1999, Under the Agreement Revising the Bangui Agreement of March 2, 1977, on the Creation of an African Intellectual Property Organization

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Geographical Indications

Industrial Designs

Industrial Property

IP Regulatory Body

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Trade Names

Trademarks

Utility Models

Plant Variety Protection

Patents (Inventions)

Denmark

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2019

Entry into force :

October 1, 2019

Issued :

September 30, 2019

Circular No. 9831 of September 30, 2019, on the Assignment of Certain Powers to the Danish Patent and Trademark Office

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

IP Regulatory Body

Denmark

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Entry into force :

January 10, 2017

Issued :

December 14, 2016

Order No. 1578 of December 14, 2016, on a Special Enforcement and Piracy Unit of the Danish Patent and Trademark Office

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Denmark

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Entry into force :

February 1, 2012

Issued :

January 12, 2012

Order No. 12 of January 12, 2012, on the Remuneration of the Patent and Trademark Office for the Accomplishment of Tasks, Special Expeditions, Printing etc.

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

IP Regulatory Body

Denmark

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Entry into force :

October 1, 2009

Adopted :

September 21, 2009

Order No. 892 of September 21, 2009, on the Board of Appeal for Patents and Trademarks

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Denmark

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Entry into force :

January 1, 2007

Adopted :

December 8, 2006

Order No. 1605 of December 8, 2006, on the Examination and Other Processing of Utility Model Applications and Registered Utility Models

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Denmark

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1992

Adopted :

June 18, 1992

Order No. 518 of June 18, 1992, on what is to be Understood by War Materials in the Act on Utility Models, etc.

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Dominica

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Entry into force :

October 23, 2008

Adopted :

October 23, 2008

Patent Regulations, 2008 (SRO 43 of 2008)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Dominican Republic

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Entry into force :

December 15, 2017

Adopted :

December 8, 2017

Resolution No. 003-2017//DIR-ONAPI of December 8, 2017, on the Conversion of a Patent Application into a Utility Model Application

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Dominican Republic

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2003

Entry into force :

March 3, 2003

Adopted :

March 3, 2003

Decree No. 180-03 on Amendments to the Regulations No. 599-01 for the Implementation of Law No. 20-00 on Industrial Property

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Trademarks

Competition

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Dominican Republic

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2001

Adopted :

June 1, 2001

Decree No. 599-01 of June 1, 2001, on the Establishment of the Regulations for the Implementation of Law No. 20-00 on Industrial Property

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Dominican Republic

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2000

Entry into force :

August 11, 2000

Adopted :

August 11, 2000

Decree No. 408-00 of August 11, 2000, on the Establishment of the Implementing Regulations of Law No. 20-00 on Industrial Property

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Ecuador

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2020

Entry into force :

December 22, 2020

Published :

December 22, 2020

Issued :

November 17, 2020

Regulation on Management of Knowledge (issued by Agreement No. SENESCYT-2020-077 of the National Secretary of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation)

Industrial Property

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Geographical Indications

Plant Variety Protection

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Genetic Resources

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Competition

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

IP Regulatory Body

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Transfer of Technology

Ecuador

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1997

Entry into force :

September 4, 1997

Adopted :

July 8, 1997

Regulations on the Common Industrial Property Regime promulgated by Decision No. 344

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Industrial Property

Egypt

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Manual of forms for Inventions or Utility Models Applications

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Egypt

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2003

Entry into force :

August 17, 2003

Issued :

August 16, 2003

Published :

August 16, 2003

Prime Minister’s Decree No. 1366 of 2003, issuing Executive Regulations of Books One, Two, and Four of Law No. 82 of 2002 on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Geographical Indications

Industrial Designs

Plant Variety Protection

Genetic Resources

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

El Salvador

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1994

Entry into force :

October 22, 1994

Adopted :

September 28, 1994

Regulation of the Law on the Promotion and Protection of Intellectual Property (Executive Decree No. 35 of September 28, 1994)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

IP Regulatory Body

Estonia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Entry into force :

January 13, 2012

Adopted :

January 3, 2012

Regulation No. 2 of the Minister of Justice of January 3, 2012, on the Requirements for Content and Format and Procedure for Filing of Patent Applications with the Patent Office (consolidated text of January 16, 2015)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Estonia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Entry into force :

January 13, 2012

Adopted :

January 3, 2012

Regulation No. 8 of the Ministry of Justice of January 3, 2012, on the Requirements for Content and Format of Utility Model Applications, and Procedure for Filing of Utility Models Applications with Patent Office (consolidated text of January 16, 2015)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Estonia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Entry into force :

January 13, 2012

Adopted :

January 3, 2012

Regulation No. 3 of the Minister of Justice of January 3, 2012, on the Procedure for Filing European Patent Applications with the Estonian Patent Office and Forwarding the Applications to the European Patent Office, the Procedure for Submitting and Publishing a Translation of the Patent Claims of the European Patent Applications and European Patent Specifications, and the Procedure for Converting the European Patent Application into National Patent Application and Registration Applications of a Utility Model (consolidated text of June 3, 2013)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Estonia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Entry into force :

January 13, 2012

Adopted :

January 3, 2012

Regulation No. 7 of the Minister of Justice of January 3, 2012, on the Procedure for Access to and Release of Information from the Register of Utility Models (Consolidated text of June 3, 2013)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Estonia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Entry into force :

January 13, 2012

Adopted :

January 3, 2012

Regulation No. 9 of the Minister of Justice of January 3, 2012, on the Requirements concerning the Format and the Procedure for Drawing up the Description of the Utility Models (consolidated text of June 3, 2013)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Estonia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Entry into force :

January 13, 2012

Adopted :

January 3, 2012

Regulation No. 10 of the Minister of Justice of January 3, 2012, on the Requirements for the Format and Procedure for Drawing Up Documents Certifying the Priority of the Utility Models

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Estonia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Entry into force :

January 13, 2012

Adopted :

January 3, 2012

Regulation No. 11 of the Minister of Justice of January 3, 2012, on the Formal Requirements and the Procedure of Drawing up and Issuing the Utility Model Certificates

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Estonia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Entry into force :

October 2, 2000

Adopted :

September 25, 2000

Regulation No. 308 of September 25, 2000, of the Government of the Republic on the Statute for the Maintenance of the Register of Utility Models (consolidated text of January 1, 2011)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Estonia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Adopted :

November 25, 1998

Regulation No. 45 of the Minister of Economic Affairs of November 25, 1998, on Confirming the Requirements of Patent Application

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Ethiopia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1996

Entry into force :

December 10, 1996

Issued :

December 10, 1996

Published :

December 10, 1996

Inventions, Minor Inventions and Industrial Designs Regulations

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Finland

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Entry into force :

January 1, 1992

Adopted :

December 5, 1991

Decree No. 1419 of December 5, 1991, on Utility Models (as amended up to Decree No. 581 of July 18, 2013)

Utility Models

France

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2001

Adopted :

July 25, 2001

Ordinance No. 2001-670 of July 25, 2001 transposing the European Directive into the intellectual property code and the Postal and Telecommunications Code

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

France

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1976

Issued :

March 8, 1976

Decree No. 76-265 of March 8, 1976, on the Publication of the Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the International Patent Classification, signed in Strasbourg on March 24, 1971

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Gambia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Entry into force :

January 1, 2011

Issued :

January 1, 2010

Industrial Property Regulations 2010

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Georgia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Entry into force :

June 19, 2018

Adopted :

June 12, 2018

Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 328 of June 12, 2018, on Amendments to Resolution No. 182 of July 3, 2010, on Approval of Fees for the Service Related to Patenting, Registration and Deposition of Intellectual Property Subject-Matters

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Georgia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Entry into force :

January 1, 2012

Adopted :

December 14, 2011

Instruction on Procedures Related with Drafting and Filing Applications for Inventions and Utility Models and Granting a Patent (approved by Order No. 4 of December 14, 2011, and amended up to Order No. 01 of April 3, 2018)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Georgia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Entry into force :

September 12, 2011

Adopted :

September 7, 2011

Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 343 of September 7, 2011, on Amendments to Resolution No. 182 of July 3, 2010, on Approval of Fees for the Service Related to Patenting, Registration and Deposition of Intellectual Property Subject-Matters

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Germany

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2022

Amended up to :

June 14, 2022

Entry into force :

June 1, 2004

Issued :

May 11, 2004

Regulation on the Implementation of the Utility Model Act, Utility Model Regulation - GebrMV, amended up to 14 June 2022

Utility Models

Germany

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2016

Entry into force :

November 12, 2013

Issued :

November 1, 2013

Regulation on Electronic Legal Transactions with the German Patent and Trademark Office (as amended by Regulation of April 4, 2016)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Germany

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1992

Adopted :

November 12, 1986

Regulation Concerning Utility Model Applications

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Greece

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Entry into force :

December 31, 1987

Adopted :

December 13, 1987

Minister's Decision No. 15928/EFA/1253/13.12.1987 “Filing of applications for the grant of patents or utility model certificates with the Industrial Property Organization (ΟΒΙ) and keeping of record books”

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Guatemala

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Entry into force :

March 27, 2002

Issued :

March 18, 2002

Government Agreement No. 89-2002 on Issuance of Regulations under the Industrial Property Law

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Hungary

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Adopted :

April 28, 2004

Decree No. 18 of 2004 (IV. 28.) of Minister of Justice (IM) on the Detailed Formal Requirements of the Application for Utility Model Protection

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Hungary

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Entry into force :

May 1, 2004

Adopted :

April 28, 2004

Decree No. 71-2004 (IV.28.) of the Minister of Economy and Transport (GKM) on the Administration Service Fees in the Industrial Property Procedures before the Hungarian Patent Office

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Indonesia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1991

Entry into force :

October 29, 1991

Adopted :

October 29, 1991

Decision of the Minister of Justice No. M.07-HC.02.10 of October 29, 1991 Concerning Request for Substantive Examination

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Indonesia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1991

Entry into force :

October 29, 1991

Adopted :

October 29, 1991

Decision of the Minister of Justice No. M.08-HC.02.10 of October 29, 1991 concerning the recording and request for copies of patent documents

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Indonesia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1991

Entry into force :

October 22, 1991

Adopted :

October 22, 1991

Decision of the Minister of Justice No. M.06-HC.02.10 of October 22, 1991 on the procedure for patent application

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Other

Indonesia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1991

Adopted :

September 18, 1991

Entry into force :

August 1, 1991

Decision of the Minister of Justice No. M.04-HC.02.10 of September 18, 1991 concerning the Requirements, Time Frame and Procedure to Pay Patent Fees

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Indonesia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1991

Entry into force :

July 31, 1991

Adopted :

July 31, 1991

Decision of the Minister of Justice No. M-01.HC.02.10 of July 31, 1991, on Simple Patents

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Italy

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Entry into force :

December 25, 2008

Promulgated :

October 24, 2008

Ministerial Decree of October 24, 2008 Electronic Filing of the Demands Related to the Patent Applications for Industrial Inventions & Utility Models, to the Applications of Registration of the Industrial Designs & Trademarks As Well As to the Titles of Ownership Industrial Granted

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Italy

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Issued :

October 3, 2007

Decree of October 3, 2007 assigning the European Patent Office (EPO) to Carry Out a Search of the Prior Art

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Industrial Property

Italy

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Entry into force :

April 20, 2007

Issued :

April 2, 2007

Ministerial Decree of April 2, 2007 Determination of Rights on Patents & Models, in Accordance with Paragraph 851, Article 1 of Law No. 296 of December 27, 2006

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Italy

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Entry into force :

May 12, 2006

Adopted :

April 10, 2006

Ministerial Decree of April 10, 2006 on Electronic Filing of the Patents Applications for Inventions and Utility Models, and for the Registration of the Industrial Designs and Trademarks

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Industrial Property

Italy

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2003

Entry into force :

July 27, 2003

Issued :

May 9, 0200

Ministerial Decree No. 171 of May 9, 2003 Regulation for the New Forms for the Presentation & Verbalization of Patent Applications for Industrial Inventions, Utility models, Designs & National Trademarks

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Japan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Entry into force :

April 1, 1960

Issued :

March 30, 1960

Enforcement Ordinance of the Utility Models Registration Order (Ordinance of MITI No. 34 of March 30, 1960, as amended up to Ordinance of METI No. 41 of July 1, 2010)

Utility Models

Japan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Entry into force :

April 1, 1960

Issued :

March 8, 1960

Enforcement Ordinance of the Design Act (Ordinance of MITI No. 12 of March 8, 1960, as amended up to Ordinance of METI No. 5 of January 30, 2009)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Japan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Entry into force :

April 1, 1960

Issued :

March 8, 1960

Enforcement Ordinance of the Utility Model Act (Ordinance of MITI No. 11 of March 8, 1960, as amended up to Ordinance of METI No. 5 of January 30, 2009)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Japan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Entry into force :

January 1, 1994

Adopted :

October 8, 1993

Cabinet Order Concerning the Transitional Measures for Partial Revision of the Patent Law

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Japan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Entry into force :

April 1, 1960

Adopted :

March 24, 1960

Utility Models Registration Order (Cabinet Order No. 40 of March 24, 1960, as amended up to Cabinet Order No. 404 of December 26, 2008)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Japan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Entry into force :

April 1, 1960

Adopted :

March 8, 1960

Enforcement Order of the Utility Model Act (Cabinet Order No. 17 of March 8, 1960, as amended up to Cabinet Order No. 404 of December 26, 2008)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Japan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Entry into force :

January 1, 1996

Issued :

May 8, 1995

Cabinet Order Concerning the Transitional Measure Partially Amending Enforcement Law of the Patent Act

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Japan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1993

Entry into force :

April 1, 1960

Adopted :

April 13, 1959

Enforcement Order of the Utility Model Act (Cabinet Order No. 124 of April 13, 1959, as amended up to Cabinet Order No. 26 of April 23, 1993)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Japan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1970

Entry into force :

January 1, 1971

Issued :

October 17, 1970

Cabinet Order Concerning the Transitional Measures for Partial Revision of the Patent Law

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Japan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1959

Entry into force :

April 1, 1960

Adopted :

April 13, 1959

Enforcement Law of the Design Act (Act No. 126 of April 13, 1959)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Kazakhstan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2016

Entry into force :

August 18, 2015

Issued :

April 30, 2015

Order of the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 251 of April 30, 2015, on Approval of State Service Standards in the field of Industrial Property (as amended by Order of the Minister of Justice No. 613 of December 7, 2015)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Kazakhstan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Entry into force :

December 26, 2010

Adopted :

April 23, 2010

Order of Acting Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 136 of 23 April 2010, on Certain Issues of Legal Protection of Industrial Property (as amended up to Order of the Minister of Justice No. 363 of June 30, 2015)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Kazakhstan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Entry into force :

July 26, 2012

Issued :

February 24, 2012

Order of the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 89 of February 24, 2012, on Approval of the Rules on Drafting and Examination of Applications for Certain Types of Industrial Property Rights, Recording of Registration Information in the State Registers of Industrial Property of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Issuance of Title of Protection; and on Amendments to the Order of Acting Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 136 of 23 April 2010, on Certain Issues of Legal Protection of Industrial Property (as amended up to Order of the Minister of Justice No. 364 of June 30, 2015)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Genetic Resources

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Kazakhstan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1996

Issued :

August 11, 1994

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 896 of August 11, 1994, on Approval Regulation on Service Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs created in the Republic of Kazakhstan (as amended by Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 987 of August 9, 1996)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

IP Regulatory Body

Kenya

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2022

Commenced :

May 1, 2002

Published :

April 12, 2002

Industrial Property Regulations, (Legal Notice 50 of 2002, Revised Edition 2022)

Industrial Property

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Kyrgyzstan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Entry into force :

February 10, 2018

Adopted :

January 5, 2018

Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 3 of January 5, 2018, on Amendment to Decision No. 523 of October 3, 2016, on Approval of the Regulation on Fees for the Registration of Patent Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Selective Breeding Achievements, Trademarks and Service Marks, Fees for Registration and Granting the Right for Use of Appellations of Origin, and Fees for Registration of Patent Attorneys

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Plant Variety Protection

Kyrgyzstan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Entry into force :

October 11, 2016

Adopted :

October 3, 2016

Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 523 of October 3, 2016, on Approval of the Regulation on Fees for Registration of Patent Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Selective Breeding Achievements, Trademarks and Service Marks, Fees for Registration and Granting the Right for Use of Appellations of Origin, and Fees for Registration of Patent Attorneys (as amended by Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 3 of January 5, 2018)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Kyrgyzstan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2016

Entry into force :

October 5, 2015

Adopted :

September 21, 2015

Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 652 of September 21, 2015, on Amendments to Certain Decisions of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic (as amended by the Decision of Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 523 of October 3, 2016)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Kyrgyzstan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Entry into force :

April 2, 2013

Adopted :

April 1, 2013

Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 163 of April 1, 2013, on Amendments to Certain Decisions of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of Intellectual Property

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Kyrgyzstan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Entry into force :

November 4, 2011

Adopted :

October 27, 2011

Rules on Drafting, Filing and Examination of Applications for the Grant of Patents for Utility Models (as amended up to Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 163 of April 1, 2013)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Kyrgyzstan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Entry into force :

November 4, 2011

Adopted :

October 27, 2011

Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 685 of October 27, 2011, on Approval of the Rules on Drafting, Filing and Examination of Applications for the Grant of Patents for Inventions, for Industrial Designs, for Utility Models, and for the Registration of Trademarks and Service Marks

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Kyrgyzstan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Entry into force :

January 11, 2011

Adopted :

January 5, 2011

Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 7 of January 5, 2011, on Approval of the Rules on the Extension of Patent Term for Pharmaceutical Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs (as amended by Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 652 of September 21, 2015)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Kyrgyzstan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Entry into force :

January 11, 2011

Adopted :

January 5, 2011

Rules for the Extension of Patent Term for Utility Models (approved by Decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 7 of January 5, 2011)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Kyrgyzstan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Entry into force :

July 16, 2010

Adopted :

July 9, 2010

Decision of the Government of Kyrgyz Republic No. 118 of July 9, 2010, on Approval of the Rules for the Registration of Assignment Agreements, Licensing Agreements and Pledge Agreements of Industrial Property Rights and Selective Breeding Achievements, and the Technology Transfer Agreements (as amended up to Decision No. 37 of January 20, 2017)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Trademarks

Trade Names

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Kyrgyzstan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Adopted :

April 28, 1998

Regulation on the State Register of Objects of Intellectual Property of the Kyrgyz Republic, of 28 April 1998

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2003

Entry into force :

February 18, 2003

Issued :

February 18, 2003

Regulation No. 22/STEA-PMO on the Implementation of Decree on Patent, Petty Patent and Industrial Designs

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Lesotho

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1989

Published :

June 5, 1989

Industrial Property Regulations, 1989 (Legal Notice No. 85 of 1989)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Macao, China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Entry into force :

March 15, 2005

Adopted :

March 7, 2005

Dispatch No. 57/2005 of the Chief Executive of March 14, 2005, on Fees specified in the Industrial Property Code

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Macao, China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Entry into force :

March 23, 2004

Adopted :

March 16, 2004

Dispatch of the Chief Executive No. 59/2004 of March 22, 2004, approving the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) as the Qualified Designated Entity to Prepare Examination Reports for the Application for Registration of Invention Patents in the Macao SAR

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Macao, China

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Adopted :

March 16, 2004

Notice of the Chief Executive No. 7/2004 of March 24, 2004, publishing the Cooperation Agreement between the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) and the Macao SAR Economic Services in the field of Intellectual Property

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Mauritius

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2023

Published :

February 5, 2022

Issued :

January 31, 2022

Industrial Property Regulations 2022 (Regulations No. 36/2022)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Trademarks

Industrial Designs

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Mexico

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2016

Regulation on the Industrial Property Law (consolidated text published in the Official Journal of the Federation on December 16, 2016)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Mexico

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Entry into force :

December 16, 1999

Adopted :

December 13, 1999

Agreement to delegate Authority to the Deputy Directors General, Divisional Directors, Heads of Regional Offices, Divisional Vice Directors, Departmental Coordinators and other Subordinates of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Industrial Property

Mexico

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2016

Entry into force :

October 26, 1996

Adopted :

October 3, 1996

Decree Amending, Adding and Repealing Various Provisions of the Regulation on the Industrial Property Law (published in the Official Journal of the Federation on December 16, 2016)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Monaco

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1976

Adopted :

June 9, 1976

Ordinance No. 5.828 of June 9, 1976, Making Enforceable in Monaco the Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Patents, Signed on March 24, 1971

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Nicaragua

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2001

Entry into force :

September 28, 2001

Issued :

September 12, 2001

Regulations of the Law on Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs (Decree No. 88-2001)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Oman

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Issued :

December 2, 2008

Regulation No. 105/2008 under the Law on Industrial Property Rights and Their Enforcement for the Sultanate of Oman

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Domain Names

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Panama

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2001

Adopted :

March 20, 2001

Entry into force :

March 28, 2000

Executive Decree No. 12 of March 20, 2001, on the Implementation of Law No. 20 of June 26, 2000 on the Special Intellectual Property Regime governing the Collective Rights of Indigenous Peoples for the Protection and Defense of their Cultural Identity and their Traditional Knowledge, and enacting other provisions

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Genetic Resources

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Panama

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2000

Entry into force :

January 1, 2001

Adopted :

December 27, 2000

Executive Decree No. 273 of December 27, 2000, on the Implementation of the Use of Computer Programs in State Entities

Utility Models

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Panama

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Entry into force :

February 20, 1998

Adopted :

February 17, 1998

Executive Decree No. 7 of February 17, 1998, on the Implementation of Law No. 35 of May 10, 1996 on Industrial Property

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

Panama

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1996

Adopted :

November 26, 1996

Entry into force :

November 18, 1996

Executive Decree No. 123 of November 26, 1996, on the Implementation of Articles 176 and 177 of Law No. 35 of May 10, 1996 and Other Provisions

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Paraguay

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2001

Issued :

August 2, 2001

Decree No. 14201/2001 Regulating Law No. 1630/2000 on Patents

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Philippines

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2022

Issued :

July 4, 2022

Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations for Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs of 2022, Memorandum Circular No. 2022-016, Series of 2022

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Philippines

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Office Order No. 197, Series of 2010, Mechanics for IPO-Mediation and Settlement Period

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Philippines

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Entry into force :

September 22, 2012

Issued :

September 6, 2012

Office Order No. 204, Series of 2012, Implementing the Community Review (CR) Process For Patents, Utility Models & Industrial Design Applications

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

IP Regulatory Body

Philippines

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Entry into force :

September 10, 2012

Adopted :

September 3, 2012

Office Order No. 207, Series of 2012, Implementation Guidelines: Industrial Property Automation System (IPAS) for Utility Models and Industrial Designs (UMID) and Inventions

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Philippines

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Entry into force :

September 10, 2012

Issued :

September 6, 2012

Office Order No.206, Series of 2012: Deployment of the Industrial Property Automation System (IPAS) for Inventions

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Philippines

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Adopted :

December 9, 2011

Office Order No. 208, Series of 2011, Restructuring the Arbitration and Mediation Services of the IPOPHIL

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Philippines

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Adopted :

April 5, 2011

Office Order No. 61, Series of 2011, Rules of Procedure for IPOPHL Arbitration Proceedings

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Philippines

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Entry into force :

February 2, 2012

Issued :

April 20, 2011

Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations for Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Philippines

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Issued :

February 3, 2010

The 2005 Implementing Rules & Regulations of R.A. No. 7459, otherwise known as the Inventors & Invention Incentives Act of the Philippines

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Transfer of Technology

Philippines

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Entry into force :

October 22, 2001

Issued :

August 17, 2001

Philippine Rules on PCT Applications

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Philippines

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Entry into force :

March 15, 2002

Adopted :

February 8, 2002

Office Order No. 12, Series of 2002, Intellectual Property Office Uniform Rules on Appeal

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

IP Regulatory Body

Philippines

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Adopted :

December 29, 1998

Rules and Regulations on Inventions (as amended by Office Order No. 121, Series of 2008)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Philippines

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Adopted :

December 29, 1998

Rules and Regulations on Inventions

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Philippines

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2000

Adopted :

December 2, 1998

Utility Model and Design Regulations (as amended by Office Order No. 09 of 2000)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Philippines

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Entry into force :

October 20, 1998

Adopted :

October 2, 1998

Regulations on Interpartes Proceedings

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Poland

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Adopted :

May 15, 2008

Prime Ministerial Decree of May 15, 2008 on filling in an electronic form of applications for the protection of inventions, medicinal products and plant protection products, utility models, industrial designs, trademarks, geographical indications and topographies of integrated circuits, and on carrying out correspondence in an electronic form

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Poland

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Adopted :

July 23, 2002

Council of Ministers Decree of July 23, 2002, on Inventions and Utility Models relating to Defense or Security of the State

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Poland

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Entry into force :

October 1, 2001

Adopted :

September 17, 2001

Regulation of the Prime Minister of September 17, 2001, on Filing and Processing of Patent and Utility Model Applications (as amended on June 14, 2005)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Poland

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2001

Entry into force :

October 6, 2001

Adopted :

September 17, 2001

Prime Ministerial Decree of September 17, 2001, on Filing and Processing of Patent and Utility Models

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Poland

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2001

Entry into force :

August 31, 2001

Adopted :

August 29, 2001

Ordinance of Council of Ministers of August 29, 2001, on Charges relating to the Protection of Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Topographies of Integrated Circuits

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Poland

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1993

Entry into force :

April 16, 1993

Issued :

March 23, 1993

Ordinance No. 179 of March 23, 1993 of the President of the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland on the Protection of Inventions and Utility Models

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Poland

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1993

Issued :

April 28, 1993

Regulation of the Council of Ministers No. 160 of April 28, 1993, on the Litigation and Appeal Procedures and on Fees relating to the Protection of Inventions and Utility Models

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Republic of Korea

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2025

Amended up to :

October 1, 2025

Entry into force :

March 22, 1962

Issued :

March 22, 1962

Enforcement Decree of the Patent Attorney Act, (amended up to Presidential Decree No. 35809 of October 1, 2025)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Industrial Property

IP Regulatory Body

Republic of Korea

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2025

Amended up to :

October 1, 2025

Entry into force :

March 22, 1962

Issued :

March 22, 1962

Enforcement Decree of the Utility Model Act, (amended up to Presidential Decree No. 35809 of October 1, 2025)

Utility Models

Republic of Korea

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2025

Amended up to :

October 10, 2025

Entry into force :

September 9, 1994

Issued :

September 9, 1994

Enforcement Decree of the Invention Promotion Act, (amended up to Presidential Decree No. 35812 of October 10, 2025)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Industrial Property

Republic of Korea

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2025

Amended up to :

October 1, 2025

Entry into force :

October 19, 1962

Issued :

October 19, 1962

Enforcement Rule of the Utility Model Act, (amended up to Prime Minister's Decree No. 2054 of Oct. 1, 2025)

Utility Models

Republic of Korea

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2025

Amended up to :

October 1, 2025

Entry into force :

September 28, 1963

Issued :

September 28, 1963

Enforcement Rules of the Patent Attorney Act, (amended up to Prime Minister's Decree No. 2054 of Oct. 1, 2025)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Industrial Property

IP Regulatory Body

Republic of Korea

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Issued :

September 1, 2018

Practice Directions for Revocation Trial in the Patent Court of Korea

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Utility Models

Trademarks

Industrial Designs

Republic of Korea

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2014

Entry into force :

January 1, 2012

Issued :

December 2, 2011

Decree on the Registration of Patent Rights, etc. (Presidential Decree No. 23344 of December 2, 2011, as amended up to Presidential Decree No. 25122 of January 28, 2014)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Republic of Korea

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2014

Adopted :

February 20, 2014

Enforcement Rule of the Decree on the Registration of Patent Right, etc. (Ordinance No. 221, December 2, 2011, of the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, as amended up to Ordinance No. 47, January 29, 2014, of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Republic of Korea

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2014

Entry into force :

September 1, 1981

Issued :

August 3, 1981

Regulations on Payment of Patent Fees and Other Fees Related to Utility Models, Industrial Designs and Trademarks (Ordinance No. 634 of August 3, 1981, of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, as amended up to Ordinance No. 51, February 21, 2014, of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Republic of Moldova

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Entry into force :

June 9, 2017

Published :

June 9, 2017

Issued :

June 6, 2017

Government Decision No. 406 of June 6, 2017, Amending and Supplementing the Regulations on the Procedure of Filing and Examination of a Patent Application and of Issuance of a Patent

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Republic of Moldova

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Entry into force :

September 8, 2009

Published :

September 8, 2009

Issued :

September 1, 2009

Government Decision No. 528 of September 1, 2009, on Approval of the Regulation on the Procedure for Filing and Examination of Patent and of Grant of a Patent

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Republic of Moldova

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Adopted :

June 2, 2009

Regulation on the Access to Information Held by AGEPI, No. 63 of June 2, 2009

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Romania

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Adopted :

November 12, 2008

Implementing Regulations of Law No. 350/2007 on Utility Models (approved by Government Decision No. 1457/2008)

Utility Models

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Romania

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Entry into force :

June 18, 2008

Published :

June 18, 2008

Issued :

May 21, 2008

Regulations on the Implementation of the Patent Law No. 64/1991 (approved by Government Decision No. 547/2008 of May 21, 2008)

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Utility Models

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Russian Federation

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2023

Amended up to :

June 3, 2023

Entry into force :

January 1, 2021

Issued :

November 16, 2020

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1848 of November 16, 2020, on Approval of the Rules for the Payment of Remuneration for Service Inventions, Service Utility Models, Service Industrial Designs (as amended up to Decision of the Government No. 921 of June 2, 2023)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Russian Federation

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2023

Entry into force :

April 29, 2023

Issued :

February 21, 2023

Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 107 of February 21, 2023, on State Registration of Inventions

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Russian Federation

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2022

Entry into force :

March 1, 2022

Issued :

July 15, 2021

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1202 of July 15, 2021, on Approval of the Regulation on the Accreditation by the Federal Executive Authority for Intellectual Property of a Russian Scientific or Educational Organization Conducting a Preliminary Information Search in Relation to the Claimed Inventions or Utility Models and a Preliminary Assessment of their Patentability, and on Amendments to the List of Services Necessary and Mandatory for the Provision of Public Services by the Federal Executive Authorities, the State Atomic Energy Corporation "Rosatom" and the Services Provided by Organizations Participating in the Provision of Public Services

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Russian Federation

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2022

Entry into force :

December 22, 2022

Issued :

October 7, 2022

Order of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) No. 153 of October 7, 2022, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Provision of the State Services by the Federal Service for Intellectual Property on the Introduction of Changes to the State Registers of the Russian Federation of Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Russian Federation

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2022

Entry into force :

December 22, 2022

Issued :

October 7, 2022

Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 552 of October 7, 2022, on Approval of the Application Forms Necessary for the Implementation of Legally Significant Actions for the Changes in the State Registers of the Russian Federation of Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs and Patents, and the Invalidation of the Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 811 of November 3, 2015, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Provision of State Services of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property on the Changes in the State Registers of the Russian Federation of Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Russian Federation

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2021

Entry into force :

June 19, 2021

Issued :

December 11, 2020

Order of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) No. 163 of December 11, 2020, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Exercise of the State Functions of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property for the State Registration of an Invention and the Issuance of a Patent for an Invention and Duplicates Thereof

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Russian Federation

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2021

Entry into force :

June 19, 2021

Issued :

December 14, 2020

Order of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) No. 164 of December 14, 2020, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Exercise of the State Functions of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property for the State Registration of a Utility Model and the Issuance of a Patent for a Utility Model and Duplicates Thereof

Utility Models

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Russian Federation

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2021

Entry into force :

June 19, 2021

Issued :

December 14, 2020

Order of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) No. 165 of December 14, 2020, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Exercise of the State Functions of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property for the State Registration of an Industrial Design and the Issuance of a Patent for an Industrial Design and Duplicates Thereof

Industrial Designs

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Russian Federation

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2021

Entry into force :

December 14, 2021

Issued :

November 1, 2021

Order of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) No. 177 of November 1, 2021, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Provision of State Services of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property for Considering the Application of the Right Holders for Granting to All Persons the Right to Use an Invention, Utility Model or Industrial Design (Open License), and the Petitions for the Withdrawal of an Application for an Open License

Industrial Designs

Utility Models

Patents (Inventions)

Russian Federation

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2021

Entry into force :

December 14, 2021

Issued :

November 1, 2021

Order of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property No. 175 of November 1, 2021, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Provision of State Services of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property for the Restoration of the Validity of Patents for Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Russian Federation

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2021

Entry into force :

August 23, 2021

Issued :

June 3, 2021

Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia No. 306 of June 3, 2021, on Approval of the Procedure for Familiarization with the Documents contained in the Application for the Grant of a Patent for an Invention, Industrial Design, and the Issuance of Copies of Such Documents, Familiarization with the Documents contained in the Application for the Grant of a Patent for a Utility Model, Familiarization with Reports on Preliminary Information Search and Information Search in relation to the Claimed Invention or Utility Model and a Conclusion on the Results of a Preliminary Assessment of their Patentability, with an Information Search Report in relation to the Claimed Industrial Design, as well as other Documents of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property on the Application in connection with State Registration of an Invention, Utility Model or Industrial Design

Industrial Designs

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Russian Federation

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2021

Entry into force :

December 14, 2021

Issued :

November 29, 2021

Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 716 of November 29, 2021, on Approval of the Application and Petition Forms Necessary for the Implementation of Legally Significant Actions for Granting to All Persons the Right to Use an Invention, Utility Model or Industrial Design (Open License), and the Petitions for the Withdrawal of an Application for an Open License, as well as the Invalidation of the Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 552 of August 12, 2015, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Provision of State Services of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property for Considering the Application of the Right Holders for Granting to All Persons the Right to Use an Invention, Utility Model or Industrial Design (Open License), and the Petitions for the Withdrawal of an Application for an Open License

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Patents (Inventions)

Russian Federation

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2021

Entry into force :

December 14, 2021

Issued :

November 29, 2021

Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 717 of November 29, 2021, on Approval of the Forms of Applications and Petitions Necessary for the Implementation of Legally Significant Actions for the Restoration of the Validity of Patents for Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs, and Invilidation of Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 812 of November 3, 2015, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Exercise of the State Functions of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property on the Restoration of Patents for Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Russian Federation

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2020

Amended up to :

October 30, 2020

Entry into force :

December 30, 2008

Issued :

December 10, 2008

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 941 of December 10, 2008, on Approval of the Regulation on Patent Fees and Other Fees for Legally Significant Actions related to Patents for Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, State Registration of Trademarks and Service Marks, State Registration and Grant of Exclusive Rights to the Appellations of Origin of Goods, and State Registration of License, Assignment and Pledge Agreements of Intellectual Property Rights, as well as Transfer of Such Rights without Agreement (as amended up to Decision of the Government No. 1676 of October 13, 2020)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Russian Federation

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Amended up to :

August 19, 2017

Entry into force :

October 26, 2015

Issued :

August 28, 2015

Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 615 of August 28, 2015, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Exercise of the State Functions of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property on the Examination of Application Documents for Patents for Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs and the Copies Thereof (as amended up to Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 274 of June 7, 2017)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Russian Federation

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2016

Entry into force :

January 27, 2016

Issued :

September 30, 2015

Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 702 of September 30, 2015, on Approval of the Administrative Regulation Governing the Exercise of the State Functions of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property on the Registration of Utility Models and the Grant of Patents for Utility Models, or Duplicates Thereof

Utility Models

Russian Federation

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Entry into force :

June 14, 2003

Issued :

April 29, 2003

Order of the Russian Agency for Patents and Trademarks No. 64 of April 29, 2003, on Rules for the Registration of Agreements Assigning Exclusive Rights to Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, Service Marks, Topologies of Integrated Circuits, as well as Agreements on the Absolute or Partial Assignment of the Exclusive Right to Computer Programs and Databases

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Entry into force :

July 8, 2009

Patents Regulations, 2009

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

San Marino

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Entry into force :

July 16, 2007

Adopted :

July 2, 2007

Regulation No. 5 of 2 July 2007 - Regulation on the Practice of the Profession of Industrial Property Attorney

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Serbia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2016

Issued :

November 30, 2012

Regulation on the Contents of Public Registers, Certificates, Applications and Requests in the Procedure of the Protection of Inventions, and Different Types of Data and Methods for Filing and Publication of Patent Applications (Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia Nos. 113/2012 and 73/2016)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Seychelles

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2014

Commenced :

October 27, 2014

Published :

October 27, 2014

Issued :

October 20, 2014

The Industrial Property (Patents) Regulations, 2014 (S.I. No. 90 of 2014)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Slovakia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2019

Entry into force :

January 1, 2019

Adopted :

September 17, 2018

Decree of the Industrial Property Office of the Slovak Republic No. 279/2018 Coll. Amending Decree No. 1/2008 Coll. implementing Act No. 517/2007 Coll. on Utility Models and the Amendments of Certain Laws

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Slovakia

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2019

Entry into force :

February 1, 2008

Adopted :

December 12, 2007

Decree No. 1/2008 Coll., implementing Act No. 517/2007 Coll. on Utility Models and the Amendments of Certain Laws (as amended up to Decree No. 279/2018 Coll.)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

South Africa

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Entry into force :

August 2, 2010

Adopted :

August 2, 2010

Regulations No. R.675 of 2010 of the Intellectual Property Rights from Publicly Financed Research and Development Act 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Trademarks

Domain Names

Transfer of Technology

Spain

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Entry into force :

January 31, 2002

Adopted :

January 18, 2002

Royal Decree No. 55/2002 of January 18, 2002 on the Use and Assignment of the Inventions of Public Research Bodies, pursuant to Article 20 of Patent Law No. 11/1986 of March 20, 1986

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Spain

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2000

Entry into force :

January 1, 2000

Issued :

October 15, 1999

Royal Decree No. 1595/1999 of October 15, 1999 setting Time Limits for the Payment of Industrial Property Fees

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Tajikistan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2019

Issued :

December 20, 2019

Rules for Filing and Examination of an Application for the Grant of a Patent and a Petty Patent for an Invention, (approved by Order No. 82 of December 20, 2019, of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Tajikistan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Issued :

August 30, 2011

Rules for Maintaining the State Register of Secret Inventions, (approved by Government Resolution No. 427 of August 30, 2011)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Tajikistan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Issued :

January 7, 2005

Procedure for the Restoration of the Validity of a Patent and a Petty Patent for an Invention and of a Patent for an Industrial Design, (approved by the Director of the NPICenter, Order No. 03-FA of January 7, 2005)

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Utility Models

Thailand

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1999

Amended :

January 1, 1999

Issued :

July 25, 1986

Ministerial Regulations No. 10 B.E. 2529 (1986)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Thailand

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1999

Entry into force :

September 24, 1999

Issued :

September 24, 1999

Ministerial Regulations No. 21 of 1999 (B.E. 2542)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Thailand

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1999

Entry into force :

September 24, 1999

Issued :

September 24, 1999

Ministerial Regulations No. 22 of 1999 (B.E. 2542)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Thailand

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1999

Entry into force :

September 24, 1999

Issued :

September 24, 1999

Ministerial Regulations No. 23 of 1999 (B.E. 2542) issued under the Patent Act

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Thailand

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1999

Entry into force :

September 24, 1999

Issued :

September 24, 1999

Ministerial Regulations No. 24 of 1999 (B.E. 2542)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Thailand

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1999

Entry into force :

September 24, 1999

Issued :

September 24, 1999

Ministerial Regulations No. 25 of 1999 (B.E. 2542)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Thailand

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1999

Entry into force :

September 24, 1999

Issued :

September 24, 1999

Ministerial Regulations No. 26 of 1999 (BE. 2542)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Thailand

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1999

Entry into force :

September 24, 1999

Issued :

September 24, 1999

Ministerial Regulations No. 27 of 1999 (B.E. 2542)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Tonga

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2020

Entry into force :

October 8, 1998

Industrial Property Regulations (Chapter 17.07.01, 2020 Revised Edition)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Tonga

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Issued :

October 13, 2010

Industrial Property (Amendment) Regulations 2010

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Türkiye

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2019

Entry into force :

April 24, 2017

Regulation on the Implementation of Industrial Property Law published in Official Gazette No. 30047 dated 24/4/2017, amended by Regulation published in the Official Gazette No. 30825 dated 8/7/2019

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Türkiye

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Entry into force :

September 29, 2017

Published :

September 29, 2017

Regulation on Employee Inventions, Inventions Realized within Higher Education Institutions and Inventions Arisen from Projects Supported by Public Authorities, published in the Official Gazette No. 30195 dated 29/12/2017

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Türkiye

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Amended up to :

November 26, 2015

Entry into force :

September 1, 2001

Published :

January 9, 2001

Regulation on the Implementation of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (European Patent Convention), amended up to Regulation published in Official Gazette No. 29544 dated 26/11/2015

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Türkiye

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Amended :

May 22, 2008

Entry into force :

September 1, 2001

Published :

September 1, 2001

Regulation on the Implementation of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (European Patent Convention), amended by Regulations No. 26883 dated 22/05/2008

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Uganda

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Commenced :

February 10, 2017

Published :

February 10, 2017

Issued :

March 10, 2015

The Industrial Property Regulations, 2017 (S.I. No. 12 of 2017)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Other

Ukraine

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2025

Consolidated :

February 27, 2025

Issued :

December 4, 2013

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 877, on Approval of the Procedure for Granting Permission to Use the Patented Inventions (Utility Models) Concerning Medicines (consolidated February 27, 2025)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Ukraine

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2024

Consolidated :

October 25, 2024

Issued :

January 22, 2001

Order of the Ministry of Education and Science No. 22, on Approval of the Rules for Drafting and Filing Applications for Inventions and Utility Models (repealed on October 25, 2024)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Ukraine

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2024

Entry into force :

October 25, 2024

Issued :

September 9, 2024

Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 23301, on Approval of the Rules for Drafting, Filing and Examining an Application for an Invention and an Application for a Utility Model (consolidated October 25, 2024)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Ukraine

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2024

Consolidated :

October 25, 2024

Issued :

March 15, 2002

Order of the Ministry of Education and Science No. 197, on Approval of the Rules of Filing of Patent and Utility Model Applications (consolidated October 25, 2024)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Ukraine

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2020

Consolidated :

October 24, 2020

Issued :

January 14, 2004

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 8, on Approval of the Procedure for Granting Permission to Use the Patented Inventions (Utility Models) or the Registered Topograpies of the Integrated Circuits (consolidated October 24, 2020)

Utility Models

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Patents (Inventions)

Ukraine

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Issued :

July 25, 2006

Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 556 of July 25, 2006, on the Matters of Certification of Patent Attorneys (as amended on July 25, 2011)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

United Republic of Tanzania

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Commenced :

April 17, 2015

Issued :

December 25, 2014

The Zanzibar Industrial Property Regulations, 2014

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Industrial Property

United Republic of Tanzania

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1995

Issued :

January 25, 1995

Commenced :

November 1, 1994

The Patents Regulations, 1994

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Uruguay

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2000

Issued :

January 13, 2000

Decree No. 11/000 of January 13, 2000 Establishing Regulations under Law No. 17.164 Regulating Rights and Obligations Relating to Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Uruguay

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1999

Adopted :

March 17, 1999

Decree No. 77/999 of 17 March 1999 (DNPI)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Uzbekistan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Entry into force :

March 15, 2018

Adopted :

December 20, 2017

Order No. 27 of December 20, 2017 of the Director General of the Agency for Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Amendments to the Rules on Drafting, Filing and Examination of Applications for the Grant of Patents for Utility Models (registered by the Ministry of Justice on January 25, 2018 under No. 1343-3)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Uzbekistan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Entry into force :

November 20, 2017

Adopted :

November 6, 2017

Order No. 23 of November 6, 2017 of the Director General of the Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on Amendments to the Rules on the Registration of the Assignment Agreements and License Agreements of Exclusive Rights to Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, Service Marks, and Agreements on the Absolute or Partial Assignment of the Exclusive Rights to Integrated Circuit Layouts, Computer Programs and Databases (registered by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan on November 17, 2017 under No. 1481-3)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Uzbekistan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Entry into force :

October 28, 2013

Adopted :

October 14, 2013

Order No. 128 of October 14, 2013 of the Director General of the Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on Amendments to Rules on the Registration of the Assignment Agreements and License Agreements of Exclusive Rights to Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, Service Marks, and Agreements on the Absolute or Partial Assignment of the Exclusive Rights to Integrated Circuit Layouts, Computer Programs and Databases (registered by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan on October 21, 2013 under No. 1481-2)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Uzbekistan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Entry into force :

October 10, 2011

Adopted :

September 30, 2011

Order No. 1361-2 of September 30, 2011 of the Director General of the Intellectual Property Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Amendments to the Rules on Filing and Examination of Applications for Obtaining a Patent on a Utility Model

Utility Models

Uzbekistan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Entry into force :

October 10, 2011

Adopted :

September 30, 2011

Order No. 1678-1 of September 30, 2011 of the Director General of the Agency for Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Amendments to the Rules concerning the Extension of the Term of Patents on Utility Models, Industrial Designs and Patents relating to Medications and Pesticides

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

IP Regulatory Body

Uzbekistan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Entry into force :

October 10, 2011

Adopted :

September 30, 2011

Order No. 25 of August 26, 2011 of the Director General of the Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on Amendments to Rules on the Registration of the Assignment Agreements and License Agreements of Exclusive Rights to Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, Service Marks, and Agreements on the Absolute or Partial Assignment of the Exclusive Rights to Integrated Circuit Layouts, Computer Programs and Databases (registered by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan on September 30, 2011 under No. 1481-1)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Uzbekistan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Entry into force :

October 10, 2011

Adopted :

August 26, 2011

Order No. 29 of August 26, 2011 of the Director General of the Agency for Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Amendments to the Rules for Compiling, Submitting and Examining an Application for the granting of a Patent of the Republic of Uzbekistan for a Utility Model (registered by the Ministry of Justice on September 30, 2011 under No. 1343-2)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Uzbekistan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Entry into force :

September 9, 2008

Adopted :

September 9, 2008

Decision No. 204 of September 9, 2008 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on Amendments to Certain Decisions of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Uzbekistan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Adopted :

August 22, 2008

Order on the Procedure for Granting of Patents, Selection Achievements, Certificates of Registration for Trademarks, Geographical Indications, Computer Programs, Databases and Topologies of Integrated Circuits

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Industrial Property

Uzbekistan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Entry into force :

May 15, 2007

Adopted :

April 3, 2007

Rules on Extension of the Term of the Patent for Utility Models, Industrial Designs and Inventions for Medical Products and Pesticides (as amended by Order No. 30 of August 26, 2011 of the Director General of the Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan, registered by the Ministry of Justice on September 30, 2011 under No. 1678-1)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

IP Regulatory Body

Uzbekistan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Adopted :

December 14, 2005

Instructions on the Revocation Procedure of Patents, Selection Achievement Patents and Registration Certificates for Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Topologies of Integrated Circuits

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Uzbekistan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Entry into force :

June 27, 2005

Adopted :

May 11, 2005

Rules on the Registration of the Assignment Agreements and License Agreements of Exclusive Rights to Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, Service Marks, and Agreements on the Absolute or Partial Assignment of the Exclusive Rights to Integrated Circuit Layouts, Computer Programs and Databases (as amended up to Order No. 23 of November 6, 2017 of the Director General of the Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan, registered by the Ministry of Justice on November 17, 2017 under No. 1481-3 )

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Uzbekistan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Entry into force :

May 9, 2004

Adopted :

March 15, 2004

Rules on Drafting, Filing and Examination of Applications for the Grant of Patents for Utility Models (as amended up to Order No. 27 of December 20, 2017 of the Director General of the Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan, registered by the Ministry of Justice on January 25, 2018 under No. 1343-3)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Uzbekistan

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2003

Adopted :

September 15, 2003

Rules on Records of Utility Models in the State Register

Utility Models

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1974

Entry into force :

June 25, 1974

Adopted :

June 25, 1974

Resolution No. 4328 of June 25, 1974 on the Establishment of Mortgages on Industrial Property and Copyright

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Other

Viet Nam

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Entry into force :

August 11, 2015

Issued :

June 26, 2015

Circular No. 11/2015/TT-BKHCN of June 26, 2015, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP of August 29, 2013, of the Government on Sanctioning of Administrative Violations in the field of Industrial Property

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Utility Models

Patents (Inventions)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Competition

Domain Names

Industrial Designs

Viet Nam

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Entry into force :

October 21, 2006

Issued :

September 22, 2006

Decree No. 105/2006/ND-CP of September 22, 2006, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property on Protection of Intellectual Property Rights and on State Management of Intellectual Property

Industrial Property

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Trademarks

Patents (Inventions)

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Utility Models

Trade Names

Geographical Indications

IP-related Laws (51 texts)

Jurisdictions	Type of Text	Year of Version	Dates	Title	Subject Matter
Argentina	IP-related Laws	2018	Entry into force : June 27, 2018 Published : June 18, 2018 Adopted : May 30, 2018	Law No. 27.444 of May 30, 2018, on the Simplification and Debureaucratization for the Productive Development of the Nation	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Utility Models
Azerbaijan	IP-related Laws	2003	Adopted : May 13, 2003	Law No. 447-IIQ May 13, 2003, on Accession to the Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the International Patent Classification	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Colombia	IP-related Laws	2009	Promulgated : March 27, 1971	Commercial Code (as amended up to Law No. 1328 of July 15, 2009)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
Colombia	IP-related Laws	2007	Entry into force : November 21, 2007 Adopted : November 21, 2007	Law No. 1166 of 2007 (November 21) - By which is approved the Amending Protocol to the U.S. – Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA), signed in Washington, District of Columbia on June 28, 2007 and its Side Letter of the same date	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) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Domain Names Genetic Resources Traditional Cultural Expressions Transfer of Technology Traditional Knowledge (TK) IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property
Congo	IP-related Laws	2001	Adopted : May 17, 2001	Decree No. 2001-238 of May 17, 2001, on the Protection of 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 Industrial Property
Costa Rica	IP-related Laws	1998	Entry into force : November 30, 1998 Promulgated : October 22, 1998	Law No. 7836 of October 22, 1998, on Approval of the Patent Cooperation Treaty and the Regulation of the PCT	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Denmark	IP-related Laws	2014	Adopted : June 2, 2014	The Unified Patent Court etc. Act (Act No. 551 of June 2, 2014)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Denmark	IP-related Laws	2009	Consolidated : March 17, 2009 Entry into force : July 1, 1999 Adopted : June 2, 1999	The Consolidate Act on Inventions at Public Research Institutions (Consolidate Act No. 210 of March 17, 2009)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Dominican Republic	IP-related Laws	2006	Promulgated : November 20, 2006	Law No. 424-06 of November 14, 2006, on Implementation of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Estonia	IP-related Laws	2017	Adopted : December 10, 2014	State Fees Act (consolidated text of February 1, 2017)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property
Estonia	IP-related Laws	2023	Consolidated : June 1, 2023 Entry into force : July 1, 2002 Adopted : April 17, 2002	Implementation of Convention on Grant of European Patents Act (consolidated text of June 1, 2023)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Finland	IP-related Laws	2015	Entry into force : September 1, 2013 Adopted : August 9, 2013	Act on the National Board of Patents and Registration (Act No. 578/2013 of August 9, 2013, amended up to Act No. 290/2015 of March 20, 2015)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Finland	IP-related Laws	2013	Entry into force : January 1, 1968 Adopted : December 15, 1967	Act on Inventions Relating to the National Defense (Act No. 551/1967 of December 15, 1967, as amended up to Act No. 104/2013 of January 31, 2013)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Gambia	IP-related Laws	2005	Entry into force : January 1, 2005 Adopted : December 28, 2004	Income and Sales Tax Act, 2004	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Germany	IP-related Laws	2021	Amended up to : July 7, 2021 Promulgated : July 25, 1957	Act on Employee Inventions, ArbnErfG, amended up to Act of 07 July 2021	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Germany	IP-related Laws	2016	Amended up to : April 4, 2016 Promulgated : April 23, 1992	Act on the Extension of Industrial Property Rights (Extension Act, as amended up to Act of 4 April 2016)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Trade Names Geographical Indications
Germany	IP-related Laws	2005	Adopted : September 2, 1994	Act on the Reform of the Professional Statute of Attorneys and Patent Attorneys	Utility Models Other
Greece	IP-related Laws	2009	Entry into force : June 28, 2002 Adopted : June 28, 2002	Law 3028/2002 on the Protection of Antiquities And Cultural Heritage In General	Utility Models Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
Greece	IP-related Laws	1975	Adopted : October 13, 1975 Entry into force : January 1, 1975	Law No. 213/1975 on the Ratification of the Paris International Convention of 1883 on 'Protection of Industrial Property' as revised in Stockholm on 14th July 1967	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
Greece	IP-related Laws	1975	Entry into force : August 1, 1975 Adopted : August 1, 1975	Law No. 100/1975, Ratification of a) the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization adopted on July 14, 1967 and b) the Revision of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works on July 24,1971 at Paris	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Domain Names Genetic Resources Traditional Cultural Expressions Transfer of Technology Traditional Knowledge (TK) Industrial Property
Guatemala	IP-related Laws	1998	Entry into force : August 18, 1998 Adopted : April 20, 1998	Decree of 20 April 1998 ratifying the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property of March 20, 1883, as last revised at Stockholm on July 14, 1967, and as amended on September 28, 1979	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Guinea-Bissau	IP-related Laws	1997	Published : March 3, 1997 Promulgated : February 25, 1997	Decree-Law No. 6/96 of March 3, 1996	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Industrial Property
Hungary	IP-related Laws	1984	Adopted : January 1, 1984	Decree Law No. 29 of 1984 on the Accession to the Hague Agreement concerning the International Deposit of Industrial Designs	Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Hungary	IP-related Laws	1973	Adopted : January 1, 1973	Decree Law No. 29 of 1973 on the Accession to the Madrid Agreement concerning the International Registration of Marks	Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Hungary	IP-related Laws	1970	Adopted : January 1, 1970	Decree No. 18 of 1970 on the Accession to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Domain Names IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property
Italy	IP-related Laws	2010	Entry into force : November 21, 1975 Promulgated : December 31, 1962	Law No. 1860 of December 31, 1962 on the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Property
Japan	IP-related Laws	2025	Amended up to : June 1, 2025 Promulgated : April 26, 2000	Patent Attorneys Act, (Act No. 49 of 2000, amended up to June 1, 2025)	Utility Models Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Japan	IP-related Laws	2011	Promulgated : May 6, 1998	Act on the Promotion of Technology Transfer from Universities to Private Business Operators (Act No. 52 of May 6, 1998, as amended up to Act No. 63 of June 8, 2011)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Transfer of Technology
Japan	IP-related Laws	2008	Promulgated : June 13, 1990	Law Concerning the Special Provisions to the Procedures Relating to an Industrial Property Right (Act No. 30 of June 13, 1990, as amended by Act No. 16 of April 18, 2008)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks
Kazakhstan	IP-related Laws	2017	Adopted : October 31, 2015	Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 382-V of October 31, 2015, on Amendments to Certain Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the Commercialization of Scientific and (or) Technological Activities (as amended by Law No. 26-VI of November 30, 2016)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection
Kyrgyzstan	IP-related Laws	2023	Status as of : March 23, 2023 Promulgated : March 17, 2006	Law No. 79 of March 17, 2006, on Secret Inventions, amended up to Law No. 68 of March 23, 2023	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Kyrgyzstan	IP-related Laws	2006	Status as of : August 7, 2006 Promulgated : July 16, 1999	Law No. 74 of July 16, 1999, on Employee's Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs, amended up to Law No. 152 of August 7, 2006	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Lithuania	IP-related Laws	1996	Adopted : May 28, 1996	Law on the Ratification of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property No. I-1349, adopted on May 28, 1996	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Other Industrial Property
Mexico	IP-related Laws	1993	Entry into force : December 11, 1993 Adopted : December 10, 1993	Decree on the Creation of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (published in the Official Journal of the Federation on December 12, 1993)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Philippines	IP-related Laws	1992	Adopted : April 28, 1992	Inventors and Invention Incentives Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7459)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
Qatar	IP-related Laws	2007	Entry into force : May 14, 2007 Adopted : July 27, 2006	Commercial Law No. 27 of 2006	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Republic of Korea	IP-related Laws	2025	Amended up to : October 1, 2025 Entry into force : March 24, 1994 Promulgated : March 24, 1994	Invention Promotion Act, (amended up to Act No. 21065 of Oct 1, 2025)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Industrial Property Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Republic of Korea	IP-related Laws	2025	Amended up to : October 1, 2024 Entry into force : December 23, 1961 Promulgated : December 23, 1961	Patent Attorney Act, (amended up to Act No. 21065 of Oct 1, 2025)	IP Regulatory Body Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Industrial Property
Republic of Korea	IP-related Laws	2010	Entry into force : January 25, 2013 Adopted : February 3, 2001	Act on the Investigation of Unfair International Trade Practices and Remedy Against Injury to the Industry (Act No. 6417 of February 3, 2001, as amended up to Act No. 10230 of April 5, 2010)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Romania	IP-related Laws	2014	Entry into force : June 29, 2014 Published : June 26, 2014 Promulgated : June 24, 2014	Law No. 83 of June 24, 2014, on Employees' Inventions	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
South Africa	IP-related Laws	1997	Entry into force : January 1, 1998 Adopted : September 19, 0197	Counterfeit Goods Act 1997 (Act No. 37 of 1977)	Utility Models Trademarks Geographical Indications Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Spain	IP-related Laws	2006	Entry into force : June 7, 2006 Adopted : June 5, 2006	Law No. 19/2006 of June 5, 2006, on the Extension of the Means of Protection of Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights and Laying Down Procedural Rules for the Facilitation of the Application of Various Community Regulations	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Tajikistan	IP-related Laws	2019	Amended up to : January 2, 2019 Entry into force : July 21, 2010 Adopted : July 21, 2010	Law on Secret Inventions, (Law No. 624 of July 21, 2010, amended up to Law No. 1569 of January 2, 2019)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Togo	IP-related Laws	2012	Adopted : June 7, 2012	Law on the Establishment of the Code of Artisanic Handicraft in the Togolese Republic	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Togo	IP-related Laws	2001	Entry into force : November 29, 2001 Adopted : November 29, 2001	Law No. 2001-013 of November 29, 2001 authorizing the Ratification of the Agreement Revising the Bangui Agreement of March 2, 1977 establishing the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), signed in Bangui February 24, 1999	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Uganda	IP-related Laws	2011	Published : March 18, 2011 Assented : February 17, 2011	The Electronic Transactions Act, 2011 (Act No. 8 of 2011)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Industrial Property Geographical Indications Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Ukraine	IP-related Laws	2016	Entry into force : January 1, 2004 Adopted : January 16, 2003	Economic Code of Ukraine No. 436-IV of January 16, 2003 (as amended up to December 8, 2016)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Ukraine	IP-related Laws	2017	Adopted : December 10, 1971	Labor Code of Ukraine No. 322-VIII of December 10, 1971 (as amended up to April 30, 2017)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Other
Uruguay	IP-related Laws	1994	Adopted : December 13, 1994	Law No. 16.671 of 13 December 1994 on Approval of the Agreements reached at the Conclusion of the Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations, as contained in the Final Act signed at Marrakesh on April 15, 1994	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) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Transfer of Technology Other
Uruguay	IP-related Laws	1979	Adopted : July 19, 1979	Decree-Law No. 14.910 of 19 July 1979 Approving the Stockholm Act of 14 July 1967 amending the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property of 20 March 1883; the Paris Act of 24 July 1971 of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works of 9 September 1886; and the Convention signed in Stockholm on 14 July 1967 establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	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) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)	IP-related Laws	1973	Entry into force : April 4, 1973 Adopted : December 20, 1972	Articles 45 to 50 of the Law on Chattel Mortgages and Non-dispossessory Pledges	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other

Framework Laws (15 texts)

Jurisdictions	Type of Text	Year of Version	Dates	Title	Subject Matter
Armenia	Framework Laws	2025	Amended up to : July 3, 2025 Entry into force : January 1, 1999 Adopted : May 5, 1998	Civil Code, (Law No. HO-239, amended up to July 3, 2025)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Plant Variety Protection Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Belarus	Framework Laws	2020	Adopted : December 7, 1998	Civil Code of the Republic of Belarus No. 218-Z of December 7, 1998 (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Belarus No. 135-Z of July 17, 2018)	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) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Industrial Property
China	Framework Laws	2021	Entry into force : January 1, 2021 Adopted : May 28, 2020	Civil Code of the People's Republic of China	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Utility Models Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Czech Republic	Framework Laws	2020	Amended up to : July 1, 2020 Entry into force : January 16, 2005 Adopted : November 26, 2004	Act No. 634/2004 Coll. of November 26, 2004, on Administrative Fees (as amended up to Act No. 115/2020 Coll.)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property
Estonia	Framework Laws	2017	Adopted : June 6, 2001	Penal Code (consolidated text of January 10, 2017)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Industrial Property
Finland	Framework Laws	2018	Entry into force : September 1, 2013 Adopted : January 31, 2013	Market Court Proceedings Act (Act No. 100/2013 of January 31, 2013, as amended up to Act No. 1124 of December 28, 2017)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Domain Names Other Industrial Property
Italy	Framework Laws	2017	Amended up to : January 1, 2017 Promulgated : March 16, 1942	Civil Code (approved by Royal Decree No. 262 of March 16, 1942, and amended up to Decree No. 291 of December 7, 2016)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Kazakhstan	Framework Laws	2020	Entry into force : July 1, 1999 Adopted : July 1, 1999	Civil Code No. 409-I of July 1, 1999 (Special Part, as amended up to Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 262-VI of July 3, 2019)	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) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property
Kazakhstan	Framework Laws	2012	Entry into force : January 1, 1998 Adopted : July 16, 1997	Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 167 of July 16, 1997 (as amended up to Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 24-V of June 28, 2012)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Transfer of Technology Other Industrial Property
Kyrgyzstan	Framework Laws	2016	Entry into force : March 1, 1998 Adopted : January 5, 1998	Civil Code of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 1 of January 5, 1998 (Part II, as amended up to Law No. 133 of July 23, 2016)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Industrial Property
Mexico	Framework Laws	2012	Entry into force : March 26, 1943 Adopted : January 1, 1943	Federal Code of Civil Procedure (consolidated text published in the Official Journal of the Federation on April 9, 2012)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Panama	Framework Laws	2003	Entry into force : June 10, 2003 Adopted : June 9, 2003	Law No. 45 of June 9, 2003, on Addition of Chapter VII, entitled 'Financial Crimes' to Title XII, Book II of the Penal Code, on amendment of a number of articles of the Penal and Judicial Codes, and Decree-Law No. 1 of 1999 and enacting other provisions	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Turkmenistan	Framework Laws	2013	Adopted : November 9, 2013	Law of Turkmenistan of November 9, 2013, on Amendments and Additions to the Criminal Code of Turkmenistan	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Ukraine	Framework Laws	2020	Adopted : January 16, 2003	Civil Code of Ukraine No. 435-IV of January 16, 2003 (as amended up to January 1, 2020)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Uzbekistan	Framework Laws	2017	Entry into force : March 1, 1997 Adopted : August 29, 1996	Civil Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Part Two, as amended up to Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 429 of April 18, 2017)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property

National IP Strategy (5 texts)

Jurisdictions	Type of Text	Year of Version	Dates	Title	Subject Matter
Belarus	National IP Strategy	2021	Entry into force : November 28, 2021 Published : November 27, 2021 Issued : November 24, 2021	Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 672 of November 24, 2021, on Approval of the Strategy of the Republic of Belarus in the Intellectual Property Sphere until 2030	Industrial Property Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Trademarks Trade Names Plant Variety Protection Utility Models Industrial Designs Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Geographical Indications Transfer of Technology Patents (Inventions) Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Madagascar	National IP Strategy	2016	Published : January 19, 2016	National Policy and Strategy of Innovation in the field of Intellectual Property for Madagascar	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Traditional Cultural Expressions Transfer of Technology Traditional Knowledge (TK) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Namibia	National IP Strategy	2019	Published : October 1, 2019	National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy 2019-2024	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Designs Industrial Property IP Regulatory Body Patents (Inventions) Trade Names Trademarks Utility Models Competition Traditional Cultural Expressions Traditional Knowledge (TK) Genetic Resources Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Transfer of Technology
Rwanda	National IP Strategy	2009	Adopted : January 1, 2009	Rwanda Intellectual Property Policy	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Geographical Indications Industrial Designs Plant Variety Protection Traditional Cultural Expressions Traditional Knowledge (TK) Genetic Resources Utility Models Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Uganda	National IP Strategy	2019	Approval : May 27, 2019	National Intellectual Property Policy, 2019	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Genetic Resources Industrial Property Traditional Knowledge (TK) Trademarks Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Geographical Indications Industrial Designs Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Utility Models Transfer of Technology Traditional Cultural Expressions

Other Texts (40 texts)

Jurisdictions	Type of Text	Year of Version	Dates	Title	Subject Matter
Argentina	Other Texts	2012	Entry into force : October 30, 2012 Issued : October 10, 2012	INPI Resolution No. P-260 of October 10, 2012, on the Destruction of Documents relating to Withdrawn, Abandoned, Refused, Invalid or Lapsed Applications for Patents, Utility Models, Trademarks, and Industrial Designs	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Argentina	Other Texts	2008	Entry into force : September 13, 2008 Issued : August 28, 2008	INPI Resolution No. 227 of August 28, 2008, on the Destruction of Documents Relating to Abandoned, Refused and Lapsed Applications for Patents, Utility Models, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and Transfer of Technology	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body
Argentina	Other Texts	2003	Entry into force : December 20, 2003 Issued : December 10, 2003	INPI Resolution No. P-243 of December 20, 2003, on Approval of the Guidelines for Patent Examination of the National Patent Administration at the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body
Azerbaijan	Other Texts	2010	Adopted : March 4, 1993	Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Anti-monopoly Activity	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Bahamas	Other Texts	2001	Entry into force : October 7, 1976 Adopted : August 13, 1976	Civil Aviation Act, 1976 (CH.284) (as amended up to Act No. 21 of 2001)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Barbados	Other Texts	2004	Adopted : January 1, 2004	Civil Aviation Act, 2004 (Cap. 288B)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Botswana	Other Texts	2011	Entry into force : October 7, 2011 Adopted : August 31, 2011	Civil Aviation Act, 2011 (Act No. 11 of 2011)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Colombia	Other Texts	2007	Entry into force : July 4, 2007 Adopted : July 4, 2007	Law No. 1143 of 2007 (July 4) - By means of which is approved the 'U.S. – Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA)', its 'Side letters', and its 'Understandings', signed in Washington on November 22, 2006	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) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Domain Names Genetic Resources Traditional Cultural Expressions Transfer of Technology Traditional Knowledge (TK) IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property
Costa Rica	Other Texts	2013	Issued : November 11, 2013	Industrial Property: Patents of Invention, Utility Models and industrial Designs (Fascicle 6)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Czech Republic	Other Texts	2006	Adopted : January 1, 2006	Technical Solutions and Legal Protection Thereof	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Eswatini	Other Texts	2000	Entry into force : July 8, 1975 Issued : July 1, 1975	Income Tax Order, 1975	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Ghana	Other Texts	2004	Entry into force : November 12, 2004 Adopted : November 11, 2004	Ghana Civil Aviation Act, 2004 (Act 678)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Greece	Other Texts	2011	Entry into force : July 6, 2011 Adopted : July 6, 2011	Law No. 2943/2001 on Serving Sentences of Drug Dealers and other Provisions in the Competency of the Ministry of Justice	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
Italy	Other Texts	2009	Entry into force : August 15, 2009 Adopted : July 23, 2009	Law No. 99 of July 23, 2009 containing Provisions for the Development and Internationalization of Enterprises and Energy	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
Japan	Other Texts	2006	Adopted : June 2, 2004	Bankruptcy Act (Act No. 75 of June 2, 2004, as amended up to Act No.109 of December 15, 2006)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Kenya	Other Texts	2007	Issued : January 1, 2007	Guideline for the examination of Patents, Utility Models, and Industrial Designs	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Mexico	Other Texts	2021	Published : January 6, 2021	Guide on Digital Access Service (DAS)	IP Regulatory Body Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Utility Models
Nigeria	Other Texts	2006	Entry into force : November 14, 2006 Adopted : October 10, 2006	Civil Aviation Act, 2006	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Philippines	Other Texts	2013	Entry into force : May 22, 2013 Enacted : May 7, 2013	Republic Act No. 10530 of May 7, 2013, entitled 'An Act Defining the Use and Protection of the Red Cross, Red Crescent, and Red Crystal Emblems, providing Penalties for Violations Thereof and for Other Purposes	Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Poland	Other Texts	2020	Published : October 19, 2020	General Guidelines of the President of the Polish Patent Office (PPO)	Industrial Property IP Regulatory Body Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Utility Models Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Industrial Designs
Poland	Other Texts	2003		Guidelines of the President of the Patent Office for the Interpretation of Certain Provisions of Law of June 30, 2000, on Industrial property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Industrial Property
Qatar	Other Texts	2010	Entry into force : January 1, 2010 Adopted : November 17, 2009	Law No.21 of 2009 issuing the Income Tax Law	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Republic of Korea	Other Texts	2014	Issued : August 5, 1949	Enforcement Decree of the Income Tax Act (Presidential Decree No. 155 of August 5, 1949, as amended up to Presidential Decree No. 24574 of June 11, 2013)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Republic of Korea	Other Texts	2013	Issued : April 1, 1981	Enforcement Decree of the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act (Presidential Decree No. 10267 of April 1, 1981, as amended up to Presidential Decree No. 24697 of August 27, 2013)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Republic of Korea	Other Texts	2013		Patent Examination Guidelines (July 2013)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Republic of Korea	Other Texts	2010	Adopted : December 1, 2010	Examination Procedure issued by the Korean Intellectual Property Office (December 2010)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Republic of Korea	Other Texts	2010	Adopted : January 1, 2010	Requirements for Patentability issued by the Korean Intellectual Property Office (January 2010)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body
Republic of Korea	Other Texts	2010		Understanding the Patent Act of the Republic of Korea	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Romania	Other Texts	2009	Entry into force : August 1, 2009 Adopted : July 30, 2009	Service Instructions on Filling the Documentary Research Reports-2009	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Russian Federation	Other Texts	2014	Issued : November 14, 2014	Decision of the Presidium of the Intellectual Property Court No. SP-21/14 of November 14, 2014, on Approval of the Note on Issues Relating to Disputes of Prior Use Rights	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Russian Federation	Other Texts	2010	Published : August 1, 2010	Patent System in Russia (prepared in August 2010)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
San Marino	Other Texts	2006	Adopted : January 27, 2006	Law No. 19 of January 27, 2006 - Promotion of industrial research, pre-competitive development, innovation and technology transfer	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
Seychelles	Other Texts	2005	Entry into force : April 1, 2005 Adopted : January 1, 2005	Civil Aviation Act, 2005 (Act No. 4 of 2005)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
South Africa	Other Texts	2009	Entry into force : May 27, 2009 Adopted : May 25, 2009	Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Ukraine	Other Texts	2020	Entry into force : February 12, 1993 Issued : January 21, 1993	Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 7-93 of January 21, 1993, on State Duty (as amended up to January 1, 2020)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
United States of America	Other Texts	2015	Adopted : November 1, 2015	Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (Ninth Edition, Revision 07.2015, Revised in November 2015)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Uzbekistan	Other Texts	2017	Adopted : June 13, 2017	Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. ZRU-436 of June 13, 2017, on Amendments to Certain Laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Other
Uzbekistan	Other Texts	1999	Entry into force : May 20, 1998 Adopted : April 30, 1998	Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 609-I of April 30, 1998 on Foreign Investments (as amended by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 832-I of August 20, 1999)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)	Other Texts	1955	Adopted : December 21, 1955 Entry into force : July 26, 1955	Commercial Code of 1955	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Other
Viet Nam	Other Texts	2014	Entry into force : September 15, 2014 Issued : July 21, 2014	Decree No. 71/2014/ND-CP of July 21, 2014, Detailing the Law on Competition on Imposition of Penalties for the Competition Law Violations	Competition Trademarks Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)