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⚠ This page includes links to materials from (a) Regional Organization(s) to which Ecuador is a member or otherwise subject. While these materials may be relevant to the legal framework of Ecuador, their applicability and interpretation may vary within the Regional Organization's membership.

Implementing Rules/Regulations (26 texts)

Version Dates Title Subject Matter
2021
Entry into force :
September 13, 2021
Published :
September 13, 2021
Issued :
August 24, 2021
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
2020
Entry into force :
December 22, 2020
Published :
December 22, 2020
Issued :
November 17, 2020
Industrial Property
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Trade Names
Geographical Indications
Plant Variety Protection
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Genetic Resources
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Competition
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
IP Regulatory Body
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Transfer of Technology
2018
Approval :
May 18, 2018
IP Regulatory Body
2018
Issued :
April 3, 2018
IP Regulatory Body
2018
Entry into force :
September 13, 2018
Adopted :
July 24, 2018
IP Regulatory Body
2018
Entry into force :
August 6, 2018
Adopted :
July 13, 2018
Plant Variety Protection
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property
2017
Entry into force :
May 7, 2012
Adopted :
April 23, 2012
Competition
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
2017
Adopted :
June 7, 2017
Other
2016
Entry into force :
February 16, 2016
Adopted :
February 3, 2016
IP Regulatory Body
2016
Entry into force :
August 19, 2016
Adopted :
August 3, 2016
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
2015
Entry into force :
October 22, 2015
Adopted :
March 20, 2015
Plant Variety Protection
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property
2015
Entry into force :
October 24, 2014
Adopted :
August 19, 2014
Trademarks
IP Regulatory Body
2012
Issued :
October 5, 2012
IP Regulatory Body
2011
Entry into force :
October 11, 2011
Adopted :
October 3, 2011
Plant Variety Protection
Genetic Resources
IP Regulatory Body
2011
Entry into force :
May 17, 2011
Adopted :
May 6, 2011
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Industrial Property
2011
Entry into force :
July 1, 2011
Issued :
June 29, 2011
Trademarks
IP Regulatory Body
2010
Entry into force :
May 31, 2010
Adopted :
May 6, 2010
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Plant Variety Protection
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
2010
Adopted :
February 25, 2010
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
2010
Adopted :
February 25, 2010
IP Regulatory Body
2010
Entry into force :
March 2, 2010
Adopted :
January 15, 2010
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
Other
2009
Entry into force :
October 23, 2009
Issued :
October 23, 2009
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
2009
Entry into force :
December 30, 2009
Issued :
December 21, 2009
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
2009
Entry into force :
December 4, 2009
Issued :
February 26, 2009
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
1997
Entry into force :
September 4, 1997
Adopted :
July 8, 1997
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Industrial Property
1996
Entry into force :
April 15, 1996
Plant Variety Protection
IP Regulatory Body
1987
Entry into force :
October 5, 1987
Adopted :
October 5, 1987
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Other

IP-related Laws (8 texts)

Version Dates Title Subject Matter
2019
Entry into force :
June 25, 2013
Adopted :
June 21, 2013
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2018
Entry into force :
August 2, 2018
Adopted :
July 12, 2018
Other
2018
Entry into force :
October 12, 2010
Adopted :
October 4, 2010
Other
2016
Entry into force :
May 24, 2006
Adopted :
May 10, 2006
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2016
Entry into force :
December 30, 2016
Adopted :
December 29, 2016
Traditional Cultural Expressions
Other
2016
Entry into force :
October 13, 2011
Adopted :
October 10, 2011
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Industrial Property
2015
Entry into force :
September 30, 2015
Adopted :
September 25, 2015
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
1987
Entry into force :
August 26, 1987
Adopted :
August 4, 1987
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Framework Laws (9 texts)

Version Dates Title Subject Matter
2021
Amended up to :
January 25, 2021
Entry into force :
October 20, 2008
Published :
October 20, 2008
Adopted :
September 28, 2008
Other
2018
Entry into force :
August 10, 2014
Adopted :
February 3, 2014
Other
2018
Entry into force :
July 8, 2018
Adopted :
July 3, 2017
Other
2018
Entry into force :
March 9, 2009
Adopted :
March 4, 2009
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2018
Entry into force :
May 22, 2015
Adopted :
May 18, 2015
Other
2018
Entry into force :
October 22, 2009
Adopted :
September 21, 2009
Other
2017
Adopted :
January 1, 1858
Other
2016
Adopted :
November 29, 2016
IP Regulatory Body
1998
Entry into force :
August 11, 1998
Adopted :
June 5, 1998
Other

Other Texts (20 texts)

Version Dates Title Subject Matter
2019
Entry into force :
November 17, 2004
Adopted :
October 21, 2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Industrial Property
2019
Entry into force :
December 29, 2010
Adopted :
December 16, 2010
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Industrial Property
2018
Entry into force :
September 25, 2012
Adopted :
June 26, 2012
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
2018
Entry into force :
December 22, 2006
Adopted :
December 14, 2006
Other
2018
Entry into force :
March 31, 2011
Adopted :
March 30, 2011
Other
2018
Entry into force :
May 24, 2000
Adopted :
May 24, 2000
Patents (Inventions)
Other
2018
Entry into force :
March 18, 2002
Adopted :
March 6, 2002
Other
2017
Entry into force :
September 28, 2009
Adopted :
September 10, 2009
Other
2017
Entry into force :
March 31, 2010
Adopted :
March 24, 2010
Other
2015
Entry into force :
July 10, 2000
Adopted :
July 4, 2000
Competition
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2014
Amended up to :
February 10, 2014
Entry into force :
April 17, 2002
Adopted :
April 17, 2002
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
2011
Entry into force :
December 9, 2005
Adopted :
December 9, 2005
Patents (Inventions)
Other
2011
Entry into force :
July 22, 2011
Adopted :
July 13, 2011
Trademarks
Competition
Other
2010
Entry into force :
December 27, 2010
Adopted :
October 12, 2010
Other
2010
Entry into force :
May 5, 2009
Adopted :
February 17, 2009
Other
2006
Entry into force :
February 3, 2006
Adopted :
January 24, 2006
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Industrial Property
2006
Entry into force :
October 27, 2006
Adopted :
October 18, 2006
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
2004
Entry into force :
April 16, 2004
Adopted :
March 17, 2004
Other
2004
Entry into force :
May 18, 2004
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
2002
Adopted :
October 11, 2002
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other

Treaties (Party) (63 records)

Title Associated Entity Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party)
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
May 8, 2014
June 29, 2016
September 30, 2016
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 24, 2012
April 28, 2020
May 3, 2021
August 3, 2021
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
December 31, 1997
June 21, 2000
May 20, 2002
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
December 31, 1997
June 21, 2000
March 6, 2002
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 29, 1971
April 18, 1973
October 29, 1971
June 4, 1974
September 14, 1974
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
February 7, 2001
May 7, 2001
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
July 14, 1967
February 22, 1988
May 22, 1988
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
June 26, 1962
December 19, 1963
May 18, 1964
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
July 8, 1991
October 9, 1991
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
March 22, 1999
June 22, 1999
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
April 1, 2011
September 20, 2017
December 19, 2017
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
May 24, 2000
January 30, 2003
September 11, 2003
World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 21, 1996
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 9, 1992
February 23, 1993
December 29, 1993
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
July 24, 1971
July 10, 1974
June 6, 1991
June 6, 1991
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
July 24, 1971
July 10, 1974
June 6, 1991
June 6, 1991
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
July 24, 1971
July 10, 1974
June 6, 1991
September 6, 1991
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
December 2, 1961
August 10, 1968
July 8, 1997
August 8, 1997
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
March 5, 1957
March 5, 1957
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
March 5, 1957
March 5, 1957
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
March 5, 1957
June 5, 1957
Organization of American States (OAS)
June 22, 1946
April 14, 1947
June 22, 1946
February 1, 1947
March 4, 1947
Argentina
August 11, 1910
August 1, 1911
August 11, 1910
January 27, 1914
April 27, 1914
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
December 20, 2018
September 12, 2020
September 25, 2019
September 9, 2020
March 9, 2021
Other Treaties Paris Agreement
United Nations (UN)
December 12, 2015
November 4, 2016
July 26, 2016
September 20, 2017
October 20, 2017
United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
March 30, 2007
April 3, 2008
May 3, 2008
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
December 8, 2005
January 14, 2007
December 8, 2005
October 6, 2020
April 6, 2021
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
November 8, 2006
March 18, 2007
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
February 13, 2008
May 13, 2008
World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
March 22, 2004
July 25, 2006
October 23, 2006
Other Treaties Convention on Cybercrime
Council of Europe (CE)
November 23, 2001
July 1, 2004
December 12, 2024
April 1, 2025
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
May 7, 2004
August 5, 2004
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
December 1, 2006
January 2, 2009
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
August 28, 2001
June 7, 2004
September 5, 2004
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
March 26, 1999
March 9, 2004
December 29, 1999
August 2, 2004
November 2, 2004
United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
January 15, 1999
January 13, 2000
February 16, 2005
Andean Community
May 28, 1996
August 25, 1999
May 28, 1996
June 12, 1997
August 25, 1999
United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
January 19, 1995
September 6, 1995
December 26, 1996
World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 21, 1996
United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 9, 1992
February 23, 1993
March 21, 1994
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
April 13, 1988
April 19, 1989
April 13, 1988
April 17, 1990
May 17, 1990
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
April 10, 1990
July 9, 1990
United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
September 24, 2012
October 24, 2012
Latin American Integration Association (ALADI)
August 12, 1980
March 18, 1981
August 12, 1980
March 17, 1982
April 16, 1982
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
April 11, 1980
January 1, 1988
January 27, 1992
February 1, 1993
Andean Community
October 25, 1979
December 17, 1979
October 25, 1979
December 17, 1979
Andean Community
May 28, 1979
May 19, 1983
May 28, 1979
July 26, 1979
May 19, 1983
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 12, 1977
April 10, 1979
October 10, 1979
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 12, 1977
April 10, 1979
October 10, 1979
Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA)
October 17, 1975
June 7, 1976
October 17, 1975
April 2, 1976
July 7, 1976
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
June 16, 1975
December 17, 1975
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
March 24, 1971
April 24, 1972
Andean Community
May 26, 1969
October 16, 1969
May 26, 1969
November 21, 1969
November 21, 1969
United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
September 29, 1967
March 6, 1969
January 3, 1976
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
December 17, 1958
January 3, 1962
April 3, 1962
United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
September 28, 1954
October 2, 1970
December 31, 1970
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
December 30, 1954
October 2, 1956
January 2, 1957
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
May 14, 1954
February 8, 1961
May 8, 1961
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
March 12, 1952
May 9, 1956
October 2, 2005
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 12, 1949
August 11, 1954
February 11, 1955
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 12, 1949
August 11, 1954
February 11, 1955
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 12, 1949
August 11, 1954
February 11, 1955
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
December 7, 1944
August 20, 1954
September 19, 1954

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