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Main IP Laws (4 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2012
Amended up to :
June 16, 1992
Commenced :
January 1, 1938
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
2012
Amended up to :
September 23, 1972
Commenced :
January 1, 1956
Trademarks
2005
Assented :
December 30, 2005
Geographical Indications
1956
Commenced :
November 5, 1956
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Laws/Regulations (9 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1970
Entry into force :
January 1, 1938
Issued :
August 24, 1937
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1955
Entry into force :
January 1, 1956
Issued :
January 1, 1955
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1937
Entry into force :
January 1, 1938
Issued :
January 1, 1937
Industrial Designs
IP-related Laws
2012
Amended up to :
September 23, 1972
Commenced :
August 18, 1888
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
2006
Published :
May 7, 2006
Passed :
April 10, 2006
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Transfer of Technology
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
2000
Adopted :
March 6, 1919
Trade Names
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
1999
Passed :
January 1, 1999
Enacted :
January 1, 1920
IP Regulatory Body
Framework Laws
2012
Amended up to :
March 17, 2009
Entry into force :
October 6, 1980
Assented :
February 20, 1980
Enacted :
February 20, 1980
Passed :
February 14, 1980
Other
Other Texts
1972
Entry into force :
September 23, 1972
Assented :
September 23, 1972
Enacted :
September 23, 1972
Other

Treaties (36 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
May 20, 2016
November 4, 2016
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
April 22, 2014
October 12, 2014
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
April 11, 2007
September 10, 2014
October 10, 2014
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
December 8, 2005
January 14, 2007
September 21, 2009
March 21, 2010
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
December 14, 2009
March 14, 2010
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
September 15, 2005
December 14, 2005
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
December 31, 2015
March 30, 2016
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
April 28, 2014
July 28, 2014
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
September 12, 2007
December 11, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
March 18, 2008
June 16, 2008
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
August 5, 2003
February 16, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
June 26, 1997
September 24, 1997
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
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 13, 1992
August 29, 1994
November 27, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 13, 1992
August 29, 1994
November 27, 1994
Host Institution: Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries
April 13, 1988
April 19, 1989
April 13, 1988
April 4, 1989
May 4, 1989
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
August 12, 1993
November 10, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1993
November 16, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
April 11, 1980
January 1, 1988
September 25, 2014
October 1, 2015
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
January 18, 1988
July 18, 1988
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
January 18, 1988
July 18, 1988
Host Institution: Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA)
October 17, 1975
June 7, 1976
October 17, 1975
January 17, 1976
June 7, 1976
Host Institution: African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)
June 6, 1975
February 12, 1976
November 13, 1975
February 12, 1976
Host Institution: Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
July 4, 1973
August 1, 1973
February 4, 2002
February 4, 2002
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
June 20, 1977
September 20, 1977
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
July 25, 1994
October 25, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
August 22, 1968
February 15, 1977
May 15, 1977
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
September 25, 2014
December 24, 2014
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
August 31, 1970
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
July 22, 1968
May 26, 1966
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
July 22, 1968
May 26, 1966
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
July 22, 1968
May 26, 1966
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
February 3, 1967
March 5, 1967
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
July 25, 1994
October 25, 1994
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
July 25, 1994
October 25, 1994
Details

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