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Constitution/Basic Law (1 text)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Constitution/Basic Law
2004
Amended up to :
October 31, 2004
Entry into force :
February 15, 1967
Promulgated :
January 1, 1967
Other

Laws/Regulations (52 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Main IP Laws
2021
Amended up to :
January 1, 2021
Entry into force :
January 18, 2000
Published :
September 20, 1999
Promulgated :
September 2, 1999
Utility Models
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Main IP Laws
2020
Including amendment(s) up to :
January 7, 2020
Published :
June 27, 1940
Promulgated :
December 17, 1937
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws
2019
Amended up to :
January 1, 2019
Published :
October 7, 1998
Promulgated :
September 25, 1998
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2017
Entry into force :
October 24, 2017
Issued :
October 16, 2017
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2014
Issued :
October 1, 2014
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2011
Entry into force :
May 19, 2011
Issued :
May 6, 2011
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2011
Entry into force :
May 6, 2011
Issued :
May 6, 2011
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2011
Entry into force :
June 27, 2011
Issued :
June 24, 2011
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2007
Entry into force :
May 28, 2007
Adopted :
May 28, 2007
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2007
Issued :
August 22, 2007
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Entry into force :
January 27, 2005
Issued :
January 19, 2005
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2004
Issued :
May 3, 2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
May 9, 2001
Issued :
May 3, 2001
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2000
Issued :
January 13, 2000
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1999
Entry into force :
February 10, 1999
Issued :
February 3, 1999
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1999
Adopted :
March 17, 1999
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1991
Entry into force :
December 1, 1991
Adopted :
September 27, 1991
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1985
Issued :
January 1, 1985
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1943
Issued :
January 21, 1943
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2021
Promulgated :
December 18, 2020
Adopted :
December 10, 2020
Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws
2014
Entry into force :
January 1, 2014
Published :
November 11, 2013
Adopted :
October 24, 2013
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
IP-related Laws
2014
Entry into force :
September 18, 2014
Adopted :
August 24, 2014
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2011
Entry into force :
January 5, 2011
Adopted :
December 27, 2010
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
2011
Entry into force :
January 1, 2012
Adopted :
November 4, 2011
Trademarks
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2010
Adopted :
February 26, 2010
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
IP-related Laws
2010
Entry into force :
February 1, 1985
Adopted :
December 7, 1984
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2009
Entry into force :
March 24, 2009
Adopted :
February 27, 2009
Plant Variety Protection
Other
IP-related Laws
2008
Adopted :
February 20, 2008
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2007
Entry into force :
January 1, 2007
Promulgated :
October 24, 2006
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2007
Entry into force :
September 8, 2007
Adopted :
August 31, 2007
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
2006
Adopted :
October 20, 2006
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2005
Entry into force :
December 24, 2005
Adopted :
December 17, 2005
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
2000
Adopted :
December 4, 1933
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
IP-related Laws
1999
Issued :
October 12, 1999
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
1999
Adopted :
April 13, 1999
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1999
Entry into force :
August 18, 1999
Adopted :
August 9, 1999
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
1998
Entry into force :
January 9, 1999
Adopted :
December 14, 1998
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
1997
Issued :
September 3, 1997
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws
1997
Entry into force :
November 20, 1989
Adopted :
October 18, 1989
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
1997
Adopted :
February 21, 1997
Patents (Inventions)
Plant Variety Protection
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
1994
Entry into force :
November 13, 1994
Adopted :
September 21, 1994
Plant Variety Protection
IP-related Laws
1994
Adopted :
December 13, 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
IP-related Laws
1993
Issued :
June 16, 1993
Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws
1992
Adopted :
November 6, 1992
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1983
Adopted :
November 28, 1983
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1980
Adopted :
May 20, 1980
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1979
Adopted :
July 19, 1979
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-related Laws
1976
Adopted :
October 21, 1976
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1970
Adopted :
January 5, 1970
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
IP-related Laws
1942
Adopted :
November 12, 1942
Other
IP-related Laws
1918
Adopted :
July 5, 1918
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1892
Adopted :
October 1, 1892
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

IP Legal Literature (1 text)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
IP Legal Literature
2012
Published :
August 13, 2012
Industrial Property

Treaties (64 records)

Title Host Institution Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party) Additional Information
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
December 20, 2018
September 12, 2020
August 7, 2019
March 28, 2023
September 28, 2023
Host Institution: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC)
December 12, 2015
November 4, 2016
April 22, 2016
October 19, 2016
November 18, 2016
Host Institution: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
October 9, 2015
October 18, 2016
December 28, 2017
December 28, 2017
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
June 28, 2013
December 1, 2014
September 30, 2016
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
April 3, 2007
February 11, 2009
March 13, 2009
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 27, 2006
March 16, 2009
March 28, 2006
January 29, 2020
April 29, 2020
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
December 8, 2005
January 14, 2007
March 13, 2006
October 19, 2012
April 19, 2013
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
January 18, 2007
April 18, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
April 29, 2005
May 25, 2007
July 30, 2013
July 30, 2013
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
January 18, 2007
April 18, 2007
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
June 19, 2003
September 9, 2004
February 27, 2005
Details
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
June 10, 2002
March 1, 2006
May 30, 2006
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 23, 2001
February 9, 2004
May 17, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
March 26, 1999
March 9, 2004
January 3, 2007
April 3, 2007
Secretariat: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
July 29, 1998
February 5, 2001
February 16, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
January 8, 1997
May 28, 2008
August 28, 2008
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
January 8, 1997
March 5, 2009
June 5, 2009
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
February 17, 1999
May 18, 1999
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
Secretariat: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 4, 1992
August 18, 1994
November 16, 1994
Host Institution: Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR)
March 26, 1991
November 29, 1991
March 26, 1991
August 6, 1991
November 29, 1991
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
February 27, 1989
May 28, 1989
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
December 10, 1992
November 16, 1994
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 26, 1981
September 25, 1982
June 30, 1983
March 16, 1984
April 16, 1984
Host Institution: Latin American Integration Association (ALADI)
August 12, 1980
March 18, 1981
August 12, 1980
October 22, 1980
March 18, 1981
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
April 11, 1980
January 1, 1988
January 25, 1999
February 1, 2000
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 13, 1985
June 13, 1986
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 13, 1985
June 13, 1986
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 26, 1976
January 2, 1982
April 20, 1999
October 20, 1999
Host Institution: Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA)
October 17, 1975
June 7, 1976
October 17, 1975
March 16, 1977
March 16, 1977
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 12, 1973
August 9, 1985
October 19, 1999
January 19, 2000
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
March 9, 1989
June 9, 1989
Host Institution: Protocol on Trade Negotiations (PTN)
December 8, 1971
February 11, 1973
December 8, 1971
August 11, 1975
September 10, 1975
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 29, 1971
April 18, 1973
October 29, 1971
October 6, 1982
January 18, 1983
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
July 24, 1971
July 10, 1974
January 12, 1993
April 12, 1993
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 24, 1971
October 7, 1975
October 19, 1999
October 19, 2000
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
August 9, 1977
November 9, 1977
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 8, 1968
April 27, 1971
October 19, 1999
January 19, 2000
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
September 21, 1979
December 21, 1979
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
February 21, 1967
April 1, 1970
January 3, 1976
Host Institution: International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
December 2, 1961
August 10, 1968
October 13, 1994
November 13, 1994
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
April 4, 1977
July 4, 1977
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
March 30, 1983
June 28, 1983
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 15, 1957
April 8, 1961
October 19, 1999
January 19, 2000
Details
Secretariat: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
April 2, 2004
July 1, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
May 14, 1954
September 24, 1999
December 24, 1999
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
May 14, 1954
September 24, 1999
December 24, 1999
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
September 6, 1952
January 12, 1993
January 12, 1993
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
September 6, 1952
January 12, 1993
January 12, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
September 6, 1952
January 12, 1993
April 12, 1993
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
August 19, 1954
September 6, 1952
January 12, 1993
January 12, 1993
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
April 30, 1952
July 15, 1970
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
April 27, 1964
April 20, 1999
April 20, 1999
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 12, 1949
March 5, 1969
September 5, 1969
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 12, 1949
March 5, 1969
September 5, 1969
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 2, 1949
March 5, 1969
September 5, 1969
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
December 7, 1944
January 14, 1954
February 13, 1954
Host Institution: Argentina
August 11, 1910
August 1, 1911
August 11, 1910
February 11, 1919
May 11, 1919
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
June 7, 1967
July 10, 1967
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
January 25, 1967
March 18, 1967
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Secretariat: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
July 19, 2011
July 14, 2014
October 12, 2014
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Secretariat: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
June 1, 2001
November 2, 2011
January 31, 2012
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Secretariat: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 9, 1992
November 5, 1993
February 3, 1994

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