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Subject Matter: Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Main IP Laws (1 text)

Version Dates Title Subject Matter
2015
Amended up to :
March 22, 2013
Entry into force :
January 1, 1998
Approval :
July 6, 1997
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

Implementing Rules/Regulations (24 texts)

Version Dates Title Subject Matter
2023
Issued :
September 8, 2023
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2023
Issued :
September 8, 2023
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2021
Issued :
November 18, 2021
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2020
Issued :
January 2, 2020
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Industrial Property
Transfer of Technology
2020
Issued :
July 3, 2020
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2020
Issued :
July 3, 2020
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2020
Issued :
July 3, 2020
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2020
Issued :
July 3, 2020
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
2017
Issued :
November 29, 2016
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Industrial Property
2016
Issued :
October 28, 2016
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
2015
Issued :
August 12, 2015
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2013
Adopted :
September 30, 2013
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2013
Issued :
September 30, 2013
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2013
Adopted :
September 30, 2013
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
2013
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
2013
Issued :
September 30, 2013
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
2011
Adopted :
December 9, 2011
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
2011
Adopted :
April 5, 2011
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
2011
Entry into force :
October 2, 2012
Adopted :
June 23, 2011
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2010
Issued :
August 18, 2010
Patents (Inventions)
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Genetic Resources
Transfer of Technology
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property
2005
Adopted :
February 1, 2005
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2000
Adopted :
July 13, 2000
Entry into force :
January 1, 2000
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Competition
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Domain Names
Transfer of Technology
Industrial Property
1999
Issued :
August 13, 1999
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1998
Entry into force :
October 20, 1998
Adopted :
October 2, 1998
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Transfer of Technology
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property

IP-related Laws (6 texts)

Version Dates Title Subject Matter
2012
Entry into force :
October 3, 2012
Enacted :
September 12, 2012
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2010
Adopted :
May 13, 2010
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2004
Enacted :
February 10, 2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2000
Adopted :
June 14, 2000
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Domain Names
1998
Adopted :
February 12, 1998
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
1992
Adopted :
April 3, 1992
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Traditional Cultural Expressions
Industrial Property

Framework Laws (1 text)

Version Dates Title Subject Matter
1980
Entry into force :
August 30, 1950
Enacted :
June 18, 1949
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Trade Names
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Other Texts (5 texts)

Version Dates Title Subject Matter
2011
Issued :
March 22, 2011
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2003
Adopted :
August 6, 2003
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1997
Entry into force :
January 1, 1997
Enacted :
December 20, 1996
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Industrial Property
1997
Entry into force :
April 23, 1997
Issued :
April 23, 1997
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1995
Enacted :
June 7, 1995
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other

Judgments (19 texts)

Date of Judgment Issuing Authority Citation Subject Matter WIPO Lex No.
April 12, 2023
Supreme Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
PH026-j
February 28, 2023
Supreme Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
PH027-j
February 21, 2023
Supreme Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
PH028-j
September 30, 2020
Supreme Court
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
PH012-j
June 17, 2020
Supreme Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
PH039-j
August 23, 2017
Supreme Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
PH046-j
March 14, 2016
Supreme Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
PH038-j
October 21, 2015
Supreme Court
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
PH045-j
March 11, 2015
Supreme Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
PH042-j
March 22, 2007
Supreme Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
PH023-j
September 20, 2005
Supreme Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
PH047-j
June 29, 2005
Supreme Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Utility Models
PH007-j
September 13, 2004
Supreme Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
PH040-j
August 15, 2003
Supreme Court
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Patents (Inventions)
Competition
PH006-j
March 6, 2002
Supreme Court
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
PH048-j
July 19, 1999
Supreme Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
PH041-j
January 28, 1999
Supreme Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
PH001-j
August 28, 1996
Supreme Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
PH043-j
August 19, 1988
Supreme Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
PH044-j

Treaties (Party) (32 records)

Title Associated Entity Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party)
June 27, 2013
September 29, 2016
December 18, 2018
March 18, 2019
June 24, 2012
April 28, 2020
April 28, 2021
July 28, 2021
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
July 4, 2002
October 4, 2002
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
July 4, 2002
October 4, 2002
October 29, 1971
April 18, 1973
April 29, 1972
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
July 14, 1967
April 14, 1980
July 14, 1980
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
June 25, 1984
September 25, 1984
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
June 29, 1950
August 1, 1951
December 15, 1995
December 15, 1995
March 18, 1996
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
August 19, 1955
November 19, 1955
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
September 25, 2007
April 15, 2008
May 15, 2008
November 23, 2005
March 1, 2013
September 25, 2007
July 7, 2022
February 1, 2023
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
May 31, 2024
August 31, 2024
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
August 18, 2006
November 18, 2006
Other Treaties Convention on Cybercrime
November 23, 2001
July 1, 2004
March 28, 2018
July 1, 2018
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
September 19, 1985
December 19, 1985
December 8, 1971
February 11, 1973
December 8, 1971
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
December 19, 1966
June 7, 1974
January 3, 1976
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
June 22, 1955
September 22, 2011
December 21, 2011
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
May 14, 1954
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
May 14, 1954
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
November 22, 1950
August 30, 1952
November 30, 1952
IP-Related Trade Treaties ASEAN-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement
March 28, 2018
June 11, 2019
March 28, 2018
May 12, 2020
April 28, 2016
June 1, 2018
April 28, 2016
June 1, 2018
February 27, 2009
January 1, 2010
February 27, 2009
October 21, 2009
January 1, 2010
IP-Related Trade Treaties ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement
February 26, 2009
May 17, 2010
February 26, 2009
August 11, 2009
May 17, 2010
March 26, 2008
December 1, 2008
April 2, 2008
May 31, 2010
July 1, 2010
September 9, 2006
December 11, 2008
September 9, 2006
December 11, 2008
January 28, 1992
January 28, 1992
January 28, 1992
January 28, 1992
December 15, 1987
August 2, 1988
December 15, 1987
January 27, 1988
August 2, 1988

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