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Main IP Laws (2 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Main IP Laws
2024
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Plant Variety Protection
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws
2006
Industrial Designs
Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations (34 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2024
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2020
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2019
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2019
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2019
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2016
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2016
Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2015
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2014
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2012
Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2007
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Patents (Inventions)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2002
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2000
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2000
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1999
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1997
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1994
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1993
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1989
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1989
Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1987
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1986
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1986
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1986
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1984
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1974
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1939
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1921
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1884
Industrial Designs

IP-related Laws (5 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
IP-related Laws
2011
Trademarks
Trade Names
Competition
IP-related Laws
2010
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2007
Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws
1996
Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws
1970
Industrial Designs

Framework Laws (5 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Framework Laws
2019
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2019
Other
Framework Laws
2013
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2012
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
1995
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other

Other Texts (23 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Other Texts
2019
Competition
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
2019
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
2018
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Other Texts
2018
Geographical Indications
Other Texts
2015
Competition
Other Texts
2014
Geographical Indications
Other Texts
2012
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
2011
Other
Other Texts
2011
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
2011
Geographical Indications
Other Texts
2010
Geographical Indications
Other Texts
2008
Geographical Indications
Other Texts
2008
Geographical Indications
Other Texts
2004
Geographical Indications
Other Texts
2002
Competition
IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts
2002
Geographical Indications
Other Texts
1991
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
1987
Geographical Indications
Other Texts
1986
Geographical Indications
Other
Other Texts
1985
Geographical Indications
Other Texts
1985
Geographical Indications
Other Texts
1976
Geographical Indications
Other Texts
1974
Geographical Indications

Treaties (Party) (82 records)

Title Associated Entity Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party)
March 27, 2006
March 16, 2009
March 28, 2006
June 7, 2013
January 8, 2014
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
February 19, 1997
May 30, 2006
August 30, 2006
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
February 19, 1997
May 30, 2006
August 30, 2006
October 27, 1994
August 1, 1996
October 28, 1994
June 28, 2004
August 11, 2012
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
June 28, 1989
December 22, 1997
April 1, 1998
April 28, 1977
August 19, 1980
September 15, 1983
December 15, 1983
March 24, 1971
October 7, 1975
March 24, 1971
June 30, 1975
July 4, 1976
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
December 30, 1970
September 14, 1981
December 14, 1981
October 8, 1968
April 27, 1971
October 8, 1968
March 23, 2004
June 23, 2004
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
July 14, 1967
October 31, 1974
January 31, 1975
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
October 26, 1961
July 2, 1999
October 2, 1999
June 15, 1957
April 8, 1961
June 15, 1957
March 5, 1962
June 6, 1962
November 6, 1925
June 1, 1928
February 22, 1979
April 1, 1979
April 14, 1891
July 15, 1892
April 14, 1891
June 15, 1892
July 15, 1892
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
September 9, 1886
September 5, 1887
December 5, 1887
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
March 20, 1883
June 6, 1884
July 7, 1884
Associated Entity: European Union (EU)
June 29, 2016
October 27, 2021
June 29, 2016
January 29, 2020
October 27, 2021
Associated Entity: European Union (EU)
February 19, 2013
June 1, 2023
February 19, 2013
June 6, 2014
June 1, 2023
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
September 20, 2011
August 9, 2016
November 7, 2016
October 15, 2010
March 5, 2018
September 20, 2011
July 15, 2022
October 13, 2022
Associated Entity: Benelux
February 25, 2005
September 1, 2006
February 25, 2005
March 30, 2006
September 1, 2006
October 17, 2000
May 1, 2008
May 2, 2019
September 1, 2019
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
May 24, 2000
April 15, 2004
July 14, 2004
Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 5, 1992
November 22, 1996
February 20, 1997
October 5, 1973
October 7, 1977
October 5, 1973
July 14, 1977
October 7, 1977
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
November 27, 1963
August 1, 1980
December 20, 1963
September 23, 1999
December 24, 1999
December 2, 1961
August 10, 1968
December 2, 1961
November 5, 1976
December 5, 1976
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
December 30, 1952
May 31, 1960
May 31, 1960
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
December 30, 1952
May 31, 1960
May 31, 1960
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
December 30, 1952
May 31, 1960
August 31, 1960
September 6, 1952
August 19, 1954
December 30, 1952
May 31, 1960
May 31, 1960
Other Treaties Paris Agreement
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 12, 2015
November 4, 2016
April 22, 2016
April 6, 2017
May 6, 2017
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
October 28, 2011
January 1, 2016
July 24, 2012
August 1, 2016
November 1, 2016
Associated Entity: Benelux
June 17, 2008
January 1, 2012
June 17, 2008
January 1, 2012
Associated Entity: European Union (EU)
December 13, 2007
December 1, 2009
December 13, 2007
October 15, 2008
December 1, 2009
Associated Entity: European Union (EU)
December 13, 2007
December 1, 2009
December 13, 2007
October 15, 2008
December 1, 2009
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
March 30, 2007
July 2, 2009
August 1, 2009
December 8, 2005
January 14, 2007
December 8, 2005
May 12, 2015
November 12, 2015
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
August 9, 2013
November 9, 2013
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
March 24, 2006
June 24, 2006
May 21, 2003
October 8, 2009
May 21, 2003
March 12, 2009
October 8, 2009
Associated Entity: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
January 22, 2004
November 1, 2005
January 30, 2006
Other Treaties Convention on Cybercrime
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
November 23, 2001
July 1, 2004
November 23, 2001
August 20, 2012
December 1, 2012
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
June 6, 2002
October 2, 2007
December 31, 2007
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
August 5, 2013
November 5, 2013
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 23, 2001
May 25, 2006
August 23, 2006
March 26, 1999
March 9, 2004
March 26, 1999
October 13, 2010
January 13, 2011
June 25, 1998
October 30, 2001
June 25, 1998
January 21, 2003
April 21, 2003
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
April 29, 1998
May 31, 2002
February 16, 2005
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
June 30, 1997
September 28, 1997
Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
October 2, 1992
April 1, 1994
February 19, 1998
August 25, 2004
December 1, 2004
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 4, 1992
January 16, 1996
April 15, 1996
Associated Entity: European Union (EU)
May 2, 1992
January 1, 1994
May 2, 1992
November 9, 1993
January 1, 1994
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
March 22, 1985
October 17, 1988
January 15, 1989
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
March 21, 1983
January 1, 1985
March 21, 1983
December 28, 1984
January 1, 1985
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 5, 1984
November 13, 1998
December 13, 1998
October 21, 1982
October 15, 1985
January 31, 1984
June 12, 1987
September 12, 1987
April 11, 1980
January 1, 1988
October 31, 1996
November 1, 1997
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 12, 1977
May 20, 1986
November 20, 1986
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 12, 1977
May 20, 1986
November 20, 1986
November 26, 1976
January 2, 1982
June 18, 1980
September 25, 1986
March 25, 1987
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
January 14, 1974
December 31, 1974
January 14, 1974
November 30, 1974
December 31, 1974
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
July 24, 1996
October 24, 1996
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
May 16, 1972
June 11, 1976
May 16, 1972
October 27, 1975
June 11, 1976
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
March 31, 2009
June 30, 2009
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
December 10, 1968
April 21, 1983
July 21, 1983
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
July 8, 1965
June 9, 1967
December 30, 1965
April 21, 1970
May 21, 1970
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
December 15, 1958
July 1, 1961
December 15, 1958
March 9, 1962
April 8, 1962
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
June 10, 1958
August 18, 1975
November 16, 1975
Associated Entity: Italy
March 25, 1957
January 1, 1958
March 25, 1957
December 2, 1957
January 1, 1958
Associated Entity: Italy
March 25, 1957
January 1, 1958
March 25, 1957
December 2, 1957
January 1, 1958
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
September 28, 1954
May 27, 1960
August 25, 1960
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
May 14, 1954
September 16, 1960
December 16, 1960
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
May 14, 1954
September 16, 1960
December 16, 1960
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
December 6, 1951
July 22, 1952
October 2, 2005
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
November 22, 1950
October 31, 1957
January 31, 1958
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 8, 1949
September 3, 1952
March 3, 1953
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 8, 1949
September 3, 1952
March 3, 1953
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 8, 1949
September 3, 1952
March 3, 1953
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
April 9, 1945
May 5, 1947
June 4, 1947

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