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Main IP Laws (6 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2022
Consolidated :
January 1, 2022
Entry into force :
January 1, 2003
Adopted :
November 7, 2002
Industrial Designs
2022
Consolidated :
June 7, 2022
Entry into force :
June 9, 1999
Adopted :
May 18, 1999
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2022
Consolidated :
January 1, 2022
Entry into force :
January 1, 2001
Adopted :
January 10, 2000
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
2022
Consolidated :
January 1, 2022
Entry into force :
February 1, 1994
Adopted :
January 18, 1994
Patents (Inventions)
2021
Consolidated :
September 1, 2021
Entry into force :
April 1, 2002
Adopted :
November 22, 2001
Plant Variety Protection
2017
Consolidated :
July 1, 2017
Entry into force :
December 1, 1998
Adopted :
June 16, 1998
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Laws/Regulations (47 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2010
Entry into force :
February 1, 2010
Adopted :
August 29, 2009
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2010
Entry into force :
October 1, 2003
Adopted :
December 20, 2002
Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2009
Entry into force :
August 26, 2009
Issued :
August 18, 2009
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2008
Entry into force :
October 10, 2008
Adopted :
September 25, 2008
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2007
Adopted :
June 8, 2007
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2007
Entry into force :
April 9, 2003
Adopted :
January 1, 2003
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2007
Entry into force :
July 1, 2002
Adopted :
February 6, 2002
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Entry into force :
May 5, 2006
Issued :
April 24, 2006
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2004
Issued :
May 20, 1992
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2004
Entry into force :
June 25, 2004
Adopted :
April 30, 2004
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Entry into force :
August 17, 2003
Issued :
August 12, 2003
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2002
Entry into force :
July 1, 2002
Issued :
February 6, 2002
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
March 24, 2001
Adopted :
March 19, 2001
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
June 14, 2001
Adopted :
June 7, 2001
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
February 15, 2001
Adopted :
February 12, 2001
Trademarks
Trade Names
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
January 27, 2002
Issued :
December 27, 2001
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
February 3, 2001
Adopted :
December 29, 2000
Trademarks
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
April 14, 2001
Adopted :
April 10, 2001
Trademarks
Trade Names
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
May 26, 2001
Adopted :
May 18, 2001
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1999
Entry into force :
May 1, 1999
Issued :
March 10, 1999
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1998
Entry into force :
December 10, 1998
Issued :
December 2, 1998
Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1995
Entry into force :
September 7, 1995
Issued :
September 1, 1995
Industrial Designs
IP-related Laws
2020
Consolidated :
April 25, 2020
Entry into force :
July 1, 2001
Adopted :
June 5, 2001
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
2011
Entry into force :
April 2, 1999
Adopted :
March 23, 1999
Competition
IP-related Laws
2010
Entry into force :
May 1, 2004
Adopted :
April 27, 2004
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2010
Entry into force :
January 1, 2001
Adopted :
July 18, 2000
Trademarks
Trade Names
Competition
IP-related Laws
2010
Entry into force :
October 1, 1999
Adopted :
September 21, 1999
Traditional Cultural Expressions
IP-related Laws
2008
Entry into force :
May 1, 2004
Adopted :
April 15, 2004
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
IP-related Laws
2004
Entry into force :
May 1, 2004
Adopted :
April 27, 2004
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
1999
Entry into force :
January 27, 1999
Adopted :
December 22, 1998
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1999
Adopted :
April 13, 1999
Entry into force :
January 10, 1999
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1997
Entry into force :
February 22, 1997
Adopted :
September 17, 1996
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
1997
Entry into force :
June 6, 1997
Adopted :
April 29, 1997
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
1997
Adopted :
November 18, 1997
Entry into force :
March 12, 1997
Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws
1997
Entry into force :
April 27, 1998
Adopted :
November 18, 1997
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
1996
Entry into force :
June 12, 1996
Adopted :
May 28, 1996
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1996
Adopted :
May 28, 1996
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Other
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
1996
Entry into force :
June 12, 1996
Adopted :
May 28, 1996
Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws
1994
Entry into force :
July 5, 1994
Adopted :
January 25, 1994
Patents (Inventions)
Framework Laws
2022
Consolidated :
May 22, 2022
Entry into force :
November 2, 1992
Adopted :
October 25, 1992
Other
Framework Laws
2011
Entry into force :
July 1, 2001
Adopted :
July 18, 2000
Competition
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Industrial Property
Framework Laws
2011
Entry into force :
April 1, 1985
Adopted :
December 13, 1954
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2011
Amended up to :
January 1, 2011
Entry into force :
January 1, 2003
Adopted :
February 28, 2002
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2011
Entry into force :
May 1, 2003
Adopted :
September 26, 2000
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2010
Entry into force :
May 1, 2003
Adopted :
March 14, 2002
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2006
Consolidated :
May 26, 2006
Entry into force :
November 2, 1992
Adopted :
October 25, 1992
Other
Other Texts
2011
Entry into force :
July 3, 1996
Adopted :
June 11, 1996
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Judgments (4 texts)

Date of Judgment Issuing Authority Citation Subject Matter WIPO Lex No.
April 21, 2021
Supreme Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
LT002-j
July 2, 2020
Supreme Court
Trademarks
LT004-j
March 10, 2020
Court of Appeal
Trademarks
LT003-j
January 15, 2019
Court of Appeal
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
LT001-j

Treaties (70 records)

Title Host Institution Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party) Additional Information
Other Treaties Paris Agreement
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 12, 2015
November 4, 2016
April 22, 2016
February 2, 2017
March 4, 2017
Host Institution: European Union (EU)
February 19, 2013
June 1, 2023
February 19, 2013
August 24, 2017
June 1, 2023
October 15, 2010
March 5, 2018
May 11, 2011
December 6, 2012
March 5, 2018
Host Institution: European Union (EU)
December 13, 2007
December 1, 2009
December 13, 2007
August 26, 2008
December 1, 2009
Host Institution: European Union (EU)
December 13, 2007
December 1, 2009
December 13, 2007
August 26, 2008
December 1, 2009
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
March 30, 2007
August 18, 2010
September 17, 2010
March 27, 2006
March 16, 2009
March 28, 2006
May 14, 2013
August 14, 2013
December 8, 2005
January 14, 2007
December 6, 2006
November 28, 2007
May 28, 2008
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
December 18, 2006
March 18, 2007
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
January 21, 2005
April 20, 2006
May 21, 2003
October 8, 2009
May 21, 2003
March 5, 2009
October 8, 2009
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
September 22, 2003
December 16, 2004
March 16, 2005
Other Treaties Convention on Cybercrime
Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)
November 23, 2001
July 1, 2004
June 23, 2003
March 18, 2004
July 1, 2004
Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)
November 8, 2001
April 1, 2014
November 4, 2002
May 26, 2003
April 1, 2014
Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)
November 8, 2001
January 1, 2008
November 4, 2002
May 26, 2003
January 1, 2008
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
June 21, 2005
September 19, 2005
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
June 12, 2006
January 2, 2009
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 17, 2002
December 5, 2006
March 5, 2007
October 17, 2000
May 1, 2008
January 22, 2009
May 1, 2009
June 1, 2000
April 28, 2005
November 3, 2011
February 3, 2012
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
May 24, 2000
November 7, 2003
February 5, 2004
June 17, 1999
August 4, 2005
June 17, 1999
March 17, 2004
August 4, 2005
March 26, 1999
March 9, 2004
March 13, 2002
March 9, 2004
June 25, 1998
October 30, 2001
June 25, 1998
January 28, 2002
April 28, 2002
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
September 21, 1998
January 3, 2003
February 16, 2005
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
January 26, 2001
May 20, 2002
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
June 18, 2001
March 6, 2002
October 27, 1994
August 1, 1996
October 28, 1994
January 27, 1998
April 27, 1998
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
July 25, 2003
October 23, 2003
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
May 31, 2001
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
May 31, 2001
Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)
October 2, 1992
April 1, 1994
September 8, 1998
June 22, 1999
October 1, 1999
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 11, 1992
February 1, 1996
May 1, 1996
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 11, 1992
March 24, 1995
June 22, 1995
March 17, 1992
October 6, 1996
March 18, 1992
April 28, 2000
July 27, 2000
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
August 15, 1997
November 15, 1997
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
January 18, 1995
April 18, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
November 12, 2003
December 12, 2003
October 21, 1982
October 15, 1985
December 7, 1995
March 7, 1996
September 26, 1981
September 25, 1982
February 9, 2021
March 9, 2021
April 11, 1980
January 1, 1988
January 18, 1995
February 1, 1996
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
July 13, 2000
January 13, 2001
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
July 13, 2000
January 13, 2001
April 28, 1977
August 19, 1980
February 9, 1998
May 9, 1998
November 26, 1976
January 2, 1982
August 21, 1998
February 21, 1999
October 5, 1973
October 7, 1977
September 3, 2004
December 1, 2004
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
March 31, 1992
June 30, 1992
October 29, 1971
April 18, 1973
October 27, 1999
January 27, 2000
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
July 27, 1998
October 27, 1998
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
April 5, 1994
July 5, 1994
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
January 30, 1992
April 30, 1992
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
November 20, 1991
February 20, 1992
December 2, 1961
August 10, 1968
November 10, 2003
December 10, 2003
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
April 22, 1999
July 22, 1999
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
March 14, 1995
June 12, 1995
June 15, 1957
April 8, 1961
November 22, 1996
February 22, 1997
Host Institution: Italy
March 25, 1957
January 1, 1958
May 1, 2004
May 1, 2004
Host Institution: Italy
March 25, 1957
January 1, 1958
May 1, 2004
May 1, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
February 7, 2000
May 7, 2000
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
July 27, 1998
October 27, 1998
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
July 27, 1998
October 27, 1998
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
January 12, 2000
October 2, 2005
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
August 21, 1998
August 21, 1998
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
October 3, 1996
April 3, 1997
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
October 3, 1996
April 3, 1997
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
October 3, 1996
April 3, 1997
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
January 8, 1992
February 7, 1992
November 6, 1925
June 1, 1928
June 26, 2008
September 26, 2008
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
September 14, 1994
December 14, 1994
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
February 21, 1994
May 22, 1994

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