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Main IP Laws (5 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2023
Consolidated :
January 1, 2023
Promulgated :
February 20, 1997
Adopted :
December 12, 1996
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
2023
Consolidated :
July 1, 2023
Published :
January 1, 1956
Adopted :
June 25, 1954
Patents (Inventions)
2021
Consolidated :
July 1, 2021
Promulgated :
July 23, 1999
Adopted :
May 19, 1999
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
2021
Consolidated :
November 1, 2021
Promulgated :
July 23, 1999
Adopted :
May 19, 1999
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2017
Consolidated :
January 1, 2017
Promulgated :
November 5, 2002
Adopted :
September 11, 2002
Industrial Designs

Implementing Rules/Regulations (11 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2011
Entry into force :
March 1, 2011
Issued :
January 1, 2011
Genetic Resources
2007
Amended up to :
January 1, 2007
Entry into force :
March 31, 1997
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
2006
Entry into force :
December 29, 1999
Issued :
December 14, 1999
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2006
Issued :
October 29, 2002
Industrial Designs
2006
Issued :
April 1, 1997
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
2006
Issued :
October 29, 2002
Industrial Designs
2006
Issued :
January 30, 2001
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
1996
Entry into force :
January 1, 1978
Issued :
October 19, 1977
Patents (Inventions)
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Plant Variety Protection
1995
Issued :
October 25, 1995
Industrial Property
1990
Entry into force :
January 1, 1991
Issued :
November 27, 1990
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
1964
Entry into force :
October 16, 1964
Issued :
June 15, 1964
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names

IP-related Laws (4 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2022
Consolidated :
June 1, 2022
Promulgated :
December 29, 1992
Adopted :
October 22, 1992
Competition
Industrial Property
2011
Entry into force :
February 19, 1926
Adopted :
January 20, 1926
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2010
Adopted :
November 25, 2010
Genetic Resources
1979
Entry into force :
April 1, 1980
Adopted :
September 26, 1979
Patents (Inventions)

Framework Laws (8 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2021
Consolidated :
February 1, 2021
Promulgated :
October 24, 1921
Adopted :
October 5, 1921
Other
2012
Entry into force :
December 31, 1988
Adopted :
October 18, 1988
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2011
Entry into force :
June 1, 1811
Adopted :
January 1, 1811
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2011
Entry into force :
January 1, 1989
Adopted :
October 18, 1988
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2011
Entry into force :
January 1, 1989
Adopted :
June 24, 1987
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2010
Adopted :
December 10, 1912
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
1971
Entry into force :
July 1, 1972
Adopted :
November 24, 1971
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1922
Entry into force :
July 12, 1922
Adopted :
April 21, 1922
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts (13 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2011
Issued :
July 9, 2002
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2010
Entry into force :
July 20, 2009
Issued :
July 14, 2009
Geographical Indications
2009
Entry into force :
August 1, 2002
Adopted :
March 14, 2002
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2007
Entry into force :
July 25, 1957
Adopted :
May 27, 1957
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
2007
Entry into force :
January 1, 2008
Adopted :
November 23, 2007
Other
2005
Entry into force :
March 19, 1949
Adopted :
March 14, 1949
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
2004
Adopted :
May 23, 1996
Genetic Resources
2004
Adopted :
May 19, 1999
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2002
Entry into force :
July 13, 1999
Issued :
January 1, 1999
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2000
Entry into force :
September 18, 1982
Adopted :
June 30, 1982
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
1989
Entry into force :
March 1, 1985
Issued :
February 14, 1984
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
1988
Entry into force :
February 27, 1964
Adopted :
January 9, 1964
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
1988
Entry into force :
January 17, 1963
Adopted :
December 4, 1962
Trademarks
Geographical Indications

Treaties (Party) (54 records)

Title Associated Entity Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party)
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
September 22, 2021
December 22, 2021
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 24, 2012
April 28, 2020
September 22, 2021
December 22, 2021
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 27, 2006
March 16, 2009
December 3, 2009
March 3, 2010
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 1, 2000
April 28, 2005
September 18, 2009
December 18, 2009
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
January 30, 2007
April 30, 2007
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
January 30, 2007
April 30, 2007
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 27, 1994
August 1, 1996
March 8, 1995
December 17, 1997
March 17, 1998
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
June 28, 1989
December 17, 1997
March 17, 1998
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 28, 1977
August 19, 1980
May 19, 1981
August 19, 1981
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 29, 1971
April 18, 1973
April 28, 1972
July 12, 1999
October 12, 1999
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
December 19, 1979
March 19, 1980
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
July 14, 1967
February 21, 1972
May 21, 1972
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
July 12, 1999
October 12, 1999
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 15, 1957
April 8, 1961
June 15, 1957
January 24, 1967
May 29, 1967
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
November 6, 1925
June 1, 1928
May 8, 1933
July 14, 1933
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 14, 1891
July 15, 1892
May 8, 1933
July 14, 1933
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 14, 1891
July 15, 1892
May 8, 1933
July 14, 1933
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
July 20, 1931
July 30, 1931
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
May 8, 1933
July 14, 1933
Associated Entity: European Patent Organisation (EPO)
October 17, 2000
May 1, 2008
October 17, 2000
November 23, 2006
May 1, 2008
Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
September 1, 1995
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 5, 1992
November 19, 1997
February 17, 1998
Associated Entity: European Patent Organisation (EPO)
October 5, 1973
October 7, 1977
October 5, 1973
January 21, 1980
April 1, 1980
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
July 24, 1971
July 10, 1974
July 24, 1971
August 11, 1999
August 11, 1999
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
July 24, 1971
July 10, 1974
August 11, 1999
November 11, 1999
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
November 27, 1963
August 1, 1980
November 6, 1979
November 6, 1979
August 1, 1980
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
October 22, 1958
October 22, 1958
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
October 22, 1958
October 22, 1958
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
October 22, 1958
January 22, 1959
Other Treaties Paris Agreement
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 12, 2015
November 4, 2016
April 22, 2016
September 20, 2017
October 20, 2017
Associated Entity: Norway
November 14, 2011
September 1, 2012
November 14, 2011
September 1, 2012
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
September 8, 2020
December 18, 2023
January 17, 2024
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
December 8, 2005
January 14, 2007
December 8, 2005
August 24, 2006
February 24, 2007
Other Treaties Convention on Cybercrime
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
November 23, 2001
July 1, 2004
November 17, 2008
January 27, 2016
May 1, 2016
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 23, 2001
December 3, 2004
March 3, 2005
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
March 26, 1999
March 9, 2004
January 31, 2017
April 30, 2017
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
June 29, 1998
December 3, 2004
March 3, 2005
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
December 29, 1999
March 28, 2000
Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
September 1, 1995
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 4, 1992
June 22, 1994
September 20, 1994
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
February 8, 1989
May 9, 1989
Associated Entity: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
April 11, 1980
January 1, 1988
April 30, 2019
May 1, 2019
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 12, 1977
August 10, 1989
February 10, 1990
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 12, 1977
August 10, 1989
February 10, 1990
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
December 10, 1998
March 10, 1999
Associated Entity: European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
January 4, 1960
May 3, 1960
January 4, 1960
May 3, 1960
Associated Entity: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
July 7, 2011
October 5, 2011
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
September 28, 1954
September 25, 2009
December 24, 2009
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
April 28, 1960
July 28, 1960
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
April 28, 1960
July 28, 1960
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
April 29, 1953
April 29, 1953
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 12, 1949
September 21, 1950
March 21, 1951
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 12, 1949
September 21, 1950
March 21, 1951
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 12, 1949
September 21, 1950
March 21, 1951

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