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Main IP Laws (3 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Main IP Laws
2006
Plant Variety Protection
Main IP Laws
2000
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Competition
Main IP Laws
2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Implementing Rules/Regulations (26 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2017
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2017
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2015
Plant Variety Protection
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2014
Trade Names
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2011
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2009
Trade Names
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2008
Trademarks
Trade Names
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Industrial Designs
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Trademarks
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Trademarks
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Trademarks
Competition
Transfer of Technology
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Traditional Cultural Expressions
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
Transfer of Technology
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2000
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Trade Names
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Transfer of Technology
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1978
Other

IP-related Laws (14 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
IP-related Laws
2017
IP Regulatory Body
Other
IP-related Laws
2012
Genetic Resources
Transfer of Technology
Other
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
2010
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2010
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2007
Trademarks
Trade Names
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2007
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
IP-related Laws
2006
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2006
Industrial Designs
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2006
Genetic Resources
Transfer of Technology
Other
IP-related Laws
2006
Plant Variety Protection
IP-related Laws
2000
Plant Variety Protection
IP Regulatory Body
Other
IP-related Laws
1999
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
Competition
Plant Variety Protection
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
1996
Genetic Resources
Transfer of Technology
Other
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
1971
Other

Framework Laws (5 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Framework Laws
2016
Other
Framework Laws
2015
Other
Framework Laws
2008
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Framework Laws
2007
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Framework Laws
2002
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Industrial Property

National IP Strategy (2 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
National IP Strategy
2012
Competition
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Industrial Property
National IP Strategy
2012
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property

Other Texts (26 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Other Texts
2017
IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts
2016
Trademarks
IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts
2011
Other
Other Texts
2011
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts
2006
Trademarks
Trade Names
IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts
2006
Patents (Inventions)
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Transfer of Technology
Other Texts
2006
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
2006
Trademarks
Other
Other Texts
2005
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Other Texts
2005
Trademarks
Trade Names
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Other Texts
2005
Trade Names
Other
Other Texts
2004
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Other Texts
2003
Competition
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Domain Names
Other Texts
2002
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
2002
Trade Names
IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts
2001
Patents (Inventions)
Other
Other Texts
2000
Other
Other Texts
2000
Other
Other Texts
1998
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Other Texts
1998
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Other Texts
1992
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Transfer of Technology
Other Texts
1982
Trademarks
Trade Names
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Other Texts
1980
Other
Other Texts
1976
Other
Other Texts
1969
Other
Other Texts
1968
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Traditional Cultural Expressions

Treaties (Party) (54 records)

Title Associated Entity Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
June 28, 2013
June 5, 2018
September 5, 2018
June 24, 2012
April 28, 2020
June 5, 2018
April 28, 2020
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
October 10, 2005
January 10, 2006
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
October 10, 2005
January 10, 2006
October 27, 1994
August 1, 1996
October 28, 1994
September 13, 2011
December 13, 2011
April 28, 1977
August 19, 1980
April 3, 2007
July 3, 2007
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
February 28, 2007
May 28, 2007
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
March 27, 2000
June 27, 2000
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
October 27, 1986
January 27, 1987
October 31, 1958
September 25, 1966
October 17, 2019
January 17, 2020
April 14, 1891
July 15, 1892
June 23, 1950
April 6, 1951
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
September 24, 1997
December 24, 1997
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
October 20, 1884
July 11, 1890
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
September 20, 2011
November 13, 2014
February 11, 2015
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
June 20, 2006
September 18, 2006
Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
March 9, 1995
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 13, 1992
November 25, 1996
February 23, 1997
July 24, 1971
July 10, 1974
February 8, 1983
May 8, 1983
December 2, 1961
August 10, 1968
May 16, 2007
June 16, 2007
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
February 8, 1983
May 8, 1983
June 22, 1946
April 14, 1947
June 22, 1946
January 13, 1947
April 14, 1947
Associated Entity: Argentina
August 11, 1910
August 1, 1911
August 11, 1910
July 31, 1912
October 31, 1912
Other Treaties Paris Agreement
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 12, 2015
November 4, 2016
April 22, 2016
September 21, 2017
October 21, 2017
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
March 30, 2007
August 18, 2009
September 17, 2009
December 8, 2005
January 14, 2007
July 26, 2006
April 1, 2009
October 1, 2009
November 23, 2005
March 1, 2013
August 2, 2012
March 1, 2013
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
September 24, 2009
December 24, 2009
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
October 2, 2006
January 2, 2007
Other Treaties Convention on Cybercrime
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
November 23, 2001
July 1, 2004
February 7, 2013
June 1, 2013
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
June 11, 2002
February 1, 2022
May 2, 2022
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
September 23, 2021
December 23, 2021
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 23, 2001
May 4, 2007
August 2, 2007
March 26, 1999
March 9, 2004
March 3, 2009
June 3, 2009
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
February 12, 2002
February 16, 2005
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
June 26, 1997
September 24, 1997
Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
March 9, 1995
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 12, 1992
October 7, 1998
January 5, 1999
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
May 18, 1993
August 16, 1993
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
July 10, 2009
August 10, 2009
April 11, 1980
January 1, 1988
June 7, 2010
July 1, 2011
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
May 26, 1994
November 26, 1994
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
May 26, 1994
November 26, 1994
October 17, 1975
June 7, 1976
October 17, 1975
June 4, 1976
July 7, 1976
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
February 12, 1985
May 12, 1985
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
March 7, 1973
June 7, 1973
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
January 4, 1978
April 4, 1978
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
April 11, 2002
July 10, 2002
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
January 5, 1960
April 5, 1960
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
March 21, 2002
June 21, 2002
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
June 20, 1952
October 2, 2005
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
January 22, 1958
July 22, 1958
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
January 22, 1958
July 22, 1958
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
January 22, 1958
July 22, 1958
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
December 7, 1944
January 25, 1946
April 4, 1947

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