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Main IP Laws: enacted by the Legislature (Date of current version)- Unfair Competition Prevention Act (Act No. 47 of 1993) (2011)
- Copyright Act (Act No. 48 of May 6, 1970, as last amended by Act No. 65 of December 3, 2010) (2010)
- Law on Exceptional Provisions for the Registration of Program Works (Act No. 65 of May 23, 1986, as last amended by Law No. 53 of June 19, 2009) (2009)
- Law on Management Business of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (Law No. 131 of November 29, 2000, as last amended by Law No. 28 of May 2, 2008) (2008)
- Law Concerning the Special Provisions to the Procedures Relating to an Industrial Property Right (Act No. 30 of June 13, 1990, as last amended by Act No. 16 of April 18, 2008) (2008)
- Designs Act (Act No. 125 of April 13, 1959, as last amended by Act No. 16 of April 18, 2008) (2008)
- Patent Act (Act No. 121 of April 13, 1959, as last amended by Act No. 16 of April 18, 2008) (2008)
- Trademark Act (Act No. 127 of April 13, 1959, as last amended by Act No. 16 of April 18, 2008) (2008)
- Utility Model Act (Act No. 123 of April 13, 1959, as last amended by Act No. 16 of April 18, 2008) (2008)
- Patent Attorney Act (Act No. 49 of April 26, 2000, as last amended by Act No. 91 of June 20, 2007) (2007)
- Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Act No. 83 of May 29, 1998, as last amended by Act No. 49 of May 18, 2007) (2007)
- Law on Protection of Cultural Properties (Act No. 214 of May 30, 1950, as last amended by Act No. 7, March 30, 2007) (2007)
- Law on the Circuit Layout of a Semiconductor Integrated Circuits (Act No. 43 of May 31, 1985, as last amended by Act No. 50 of June 2, 2006) (2006)
- Intellectual Property Basic Act (Act No. 122 of December 4, 2002, as last amended by Act No.119 of July 16, 2003) (2003)
- Law on the International Applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (Act No. 30 of April 26, 1978, as last amended by Act No. 47 of May 23, 2003) (2003)
- Law concerning the Exceptional Provisions to the Copyright Act, required as a consequence of the Enforcement of the Universal Copyright Convention (Act No. 86 of April 28, 1956, as last amended by Act No. 56 of May 8, 2000) (2000)
- Copyright Amendment Act 1998 (1998)
- Enforcement Law of the Patent Act (Act No. 122 of April 13, 1959, as last amended by Act No. 116 of December 14, 1994) (1994)
- Enforcement Law of the Utility Model Act (Act No. 124 of April 13, 1959, as last amended by Act No. 26 of April 23, 1993) (1993)
- Law concerning Exceptional Provisions for Copyrights owned by the Allied powers and the Allied Nationals (Act No. 302 of August 8, 1952, as last amended by Act No. 48 of May 6, 1970) (1970)
- Enforcement Law of the Design Act (Act No. 126 of April 13, 1959) (1959)
- Enforcement Law of the Trademark Act (Act No. 128 of April 13, 1959) (1959)
IP-related Laws: enacted by the Legislature (Date of current version)- Civil Provisional Remedies Act (2011)
- Code of Civil Procedure (2011)
- Customs Act (Act No.61 of April 2, 1954, as last amended by Act No. 13 of March 31, 2010) (2010)
- Code of Criminal Procedure (Act No. 131 of July 10, 1948, as last amended by Act No. 26 of April 27, 2010) (2010)
- Law on Punishment of Organized Crimes and Control of Crime Proceeds (Act No.136 of August 18, 1999, as last amended by Act No.79 of July 15, 2009) (2009)
- Law against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations (Act No. 134 of May 15, 1962, as last amended by Act No. 40 of June 5, 2009) (2009)
- Law on Prohibition of Private Monopolization and Maintenance of Fair Trade (Act No.54 of April 14, 1947, as last amended by Act No.51 of June 10, 2009) (2009)
- Customs Tariff Act (Act No. 54 of April 15, 1910, as last amended by Act No. 14 of March 31, 2009) (2009)
- Law for Prevention of Unauthorized Recording of Films (Law No. 65 of May 30, 2007) (2007)
- Bankruptcy Act (Act No. 75 of June 2, 2004, as last amended by Act No.109 of December 15, 2006) (2006)
- Limited Partnership Act for Investment (Act No. 90 of June 3, 1998, as last amended by Act No.109 of December 15, 2006) (2006)
- Act for Establishment of the Intellectual Property High Court (Act No. 119 of June 18, 2004) (2004)
- Law on Promotion of Creation, Protection and Exploitation of Contents (Act No. 81 of June 4, 2004) (2004)
- Arbitration Act (Act No. 138 of August 1, 2003, as last amended by Act No. 147 of December 1, 2004) (2004)
- Basic Law for the Promotion of Culture and the Arts (Act No.148 of December 7, 2001) (2001)
IP Laws: issued by the Executive (Date of current version)- Enforcement Order of the Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Cabinet Order No. 368 of November 20, 1998, as last amended by Cabinet Order No.285 of December 11, 2009) (2009)
- Enforcement Order of the Act on Exceptional Provisions for the Registration of Program Works (Cabinet Order No. 287 of August 29, 1998, as last amended by Cabinet Order No. 240 of September 11, 2009) (2009)
- Enforcement Order on Prohibition of Private Monopolization and Maintenance of Fair Trade (Cabinet Order No. 317 of December 1, 1977, as last amended by Cabinet Order No.253 of October 28, 2009) (2009)
- Enforcement Order of the Copyright Act (Cabinet Order No. 335 of December 10, 1970, as last amended by Cabinet Order No. 299 of December 28, 2009) (2009)
- Design Registration Order (Cabinet Order No.41 of March 24, 1960, as last amended by Cabinet Order No.404 of December 26, 2008) (2008)
- Patent Registration Order (Cabinet Order No. 39 of March 24, 1960, as last amended by Cabinet Order No. 404 of December 26, 2008) (2008)
- Trademark Registration Order (Cabinet Order No. 42 of March 24, 1960, as last amended by Cabinet Order No. 404 of December 26, 2008) (2008)
- Utility Models Registration Order (Cabinet Order No. 40 of March 24, 1960, as last amended by Cabinet Order No. 404 of December 26, 2008) (2008)
- Enforcement Order of the Patent Act (Cabinet Order No.16 of March 8, 1960, as last amended by Cabinet Order No. 404 of December 26, 2008) (2008)
- Enforcement Order of the Utility Model Act (Cabinet Order No. 17 of March 8, 1960, as last amended by Cabinet Order No. 404 of December 26, 2008) (2008)
- Order for the Patent Law and Other Related Fees (Cabinet Order No. 20 of March 8, 1960, as last amended by Cabinet Order No. 404 of December 26, 2008) (2008)
- Cabinet Ordinance Regarding Transitional Measures Accompanying Enforcement of Revised Trademark and Design Law (2007)
- Cabinet Order Concerning the Transitional Measures for Partial Revision of the Patent Law (2007)
- Enforcement Order of the Act on International Applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (Cabinet Order No.291 of July 14, 1978, as last amended by Cabinet Order No. 235 of August 3, 2007) (2007)
- Cabinet Order Concerning the Transitional Measure for the Partial Revision of Enforcement Law of the Design Act (2006)
- Enforcement Order of the Trademark Act (Cabinet Order No. 19 of March 8, 1960, as last amended by Cabinet Order No. 342 of October 27, 2006) (2006)
- Cabinet Order Concerning the Transitional Measure Partially Amending Enforcement Law of the Patent Act (2005)
- Enforcement Order of the Law on Exceptional Provisions to the Copyright Act, required as a consequence of the Enforcement of the Universal Copyright Convention (Cabinet Order No. 259 of July 18, 1964, as last amended by Cabinet Order No. 24 of February 18, 2005) (2005)
- Government Ordinance Partially Amending Patent Law Enforcement Order Concerning the Accelerated Patent Examination (2004)
- Government Ordinance Partially Amending Patent Law Enforcement Order Concerning the Accelerated Patent Examination (2004)
- Order for Industrial Property Council (Cabinet Order No.294 of June 7, 2000, as last amended by Cabinet Order No.378 of December 18, 2002) (2002)
- Cabinet Order Concerning the Transitional Measures for Partial Revision of the Patent Law (1970)
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Implementing Rules/Regulations | Intellectual Property (Date of current version)- Enforcement Ordinance of the Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 'MAFF' No. 83 of December 3, 1998, as last amended by Ordinance No. 7 of February 28, 2011) (2011)
- Enforcement Ordinance of the Law on International Applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (Ordinance of MITI No. 34 of July 29, 1978, as last amended by Ordinance of METI No. 56 of November 10, 2010) (2010)
- Enforcement Ordinance of the Patent Registration Order (Ordinance of MITI No.33 of March 30, 1960, as last amended by Ordinance of METI No. 41 of July 1, 2010) (2010)
- Enforcement Ordinance of the Utility Models Registration Order (Ordinance of MITI No. 34 of March 30, 1960, as last amended by Ordinance of METI No. 41 of July 1, 2010) (2010)
- Ordinance Enforcement of the Design Registration Order (Ordinance of MITI No. 35 of March 30, 1960, as last amended by Ordinance of METI No. 41 of July 1, 2010) (2010)
- Ordinance for Enforcement of the Trademark Registration Order (Ordinance of MITI No. 36 of March 30, 1960, as last amended by Ordinance of METI No. 41 of July 1, 2010) (2010)
- Enforcement Ordinance of the Patent Act (Ordinance of MITI No. 10 of March 8, 1960, as last amended by Ordinance of METI No. 35 of 2010) (2010)
- Enforcement Ordinance of the Copyright Act (Ordinance of MEXT No. 26 of December 23, 1970, as last amended by Ordinance of MEXT No. 38 of December 28, 2009) (2009)
- Enforcement Ordinance of the Design Act (Ordinance of MITI No. 12 of March 8, 1960, as last amended by Ordinance of METI No. 5 of January 30, 2009) (2009)
- Enforcement Ordinance of the Trademark Act (Ordinance of MITI No. 13 of March 8, 1960, as last amended by Ordinance of METI No. 37 of June 26, 2009) (2009)
- Enforcement Ordinance of the Utility Model Act (Ordinance of MITI No. 11 of March 8, 1960, as last amended by Ordinance of METI No. 5 of January 30, 2009) (2009)
- Enforcement Ordinance of the Law on Exceptional Provisions for the Registration of Program Works (Ordinance of MEXT No. 35 of September 25, 1986, as last amended by Ordinance of MEXT No. 36 of December 1, 2008) (2008)
- Ministerial Ordinance related to the Procedures for Cash Payment of Fees for Industrial Properties (2007)
- Enforcement Ordinance of the Law on Management Business of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (Ordinance of MEXT No. 73 of June 15, 2001, as last amended by Ordinance No. 26 of April 28, 2006) (2006)
- Standard for Indication in Relation to Geographical Indications (Notification No. 4 of National Tax Agency of December 28, 1994, as last amended by Notification No. 9 of 2006) (2006)
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Treaty Membership | WIPO-Administered Treaties (Entry into force of the Treaty for the Contracting Party) Summary Table of Membership of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Treaties Administered by WIPO, plus UPOV, WTO and UN - WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (October 9, 2002)
- WIPO Copyright Treaty (March 6, 2002)
- Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks (March 14, 2000)
- Trademark Law Treaty (April 1, 1997)
- Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (February 20, 1990)
- Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations (October 26, 1989)
- Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Micro-organisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure (August 19, 1980)
- Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms Against Unauthorized Duplication of Their Phonograms (October 14, 1978)
- Patent Cooperation Treaty (October 1, 1978)
- Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the International Patent Classification (August 18, 1977)
- Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization (April 20, 1975)
- Madrid Agreement for the Repression of False or Deceptive Indications of Source on Goods (July 8, 1953)
- Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works (July 15, 1899)
- Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property (July 15, 1899)
IP-related Multilateral Treaties (Entry into force of the Treaty for the Contracting Party)- Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ...
- Nagoya - Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety ...
- Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity ...
- United Nations Convention on Jurisdictional Immunities of States and Their Property ...
- United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (August 1, 2009)
- Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (December 10, 2007)
- Protocol to the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (December 10, 2007)
- Second Protocol to the Hague Convention of 1954 for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (December 10, 2007)
- Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (April 20, 2006)
- International Plant Protection Convention (October 2, 2005)
- Protocol (I) Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the protection of victims of international armed conflicts (February 28, 2005)
- Protocol (II) Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of Non-International Armed Conflicts (February 28, 2005)
- WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (February 27, 2005)
- Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (February 16, 2005)
- Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (May 17, 2004)
- Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity (February 19, 2004)
- Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property (December 9, 2002)
- United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (July 20, 1996)
- Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO) (January 1, 1995)
- World Trade Organization (WTO) - Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) (1994) (January 1, 1995)
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (March 21, 1994)
- Convention on Biological Diversity (December 29, 1993)
- Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (September 30, 1992)
- International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) (September 3, 1982)
- International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (September 21, 1979)
- Protocol 1 annexed for Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on 24 July 1971 concerning the application of that Convention to works of Stateless persons and refugees (October 21, 1977)
- Protocol 2 annexed for Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on 24 July 1971 concerning the application of that Convention to works of certain international organizations (October 21, 1977)
- Universal Copyright Convention as revised on 24 July 1971, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI (October 21, 1977)
- Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials (September 17, 1970)
- Protocol 1 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as signed at Geneva on 6 September 1952 concerning the application of that Convention to works of stateless persons and refugees (April 28, 1956)
- Protocol 2 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as signed at Geneva on 6 September 1952 concerning the application of that Convention the works of certain international organizations (April 28, 1956)
- Universal Copyright Convention of 6 September 1952, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI (April 28, 1956)
- Protocol 3 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as signed at Geneva on 6 September 1952 concerning the effective date of instruments of ratification or acceptance of or accession to that Convention (January 28, 1956)
- Convention (I) for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field (October 21, 1953)
- Convention (II) for the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces at Sea (October 21, 1953)
- Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (October 21, 1953)
- Convention and Statute on Freedom of Transit (May 20, 1924)
IP-relevant Bilateral Treaties (Entry into force of the Treaty for the Contracting Party)- Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Colombia for the Liberalization, Promotion and Protection of Investment ...
- Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Japan and the Republic of India ...
- Economic Partnership Agreement between Japan and Viet Nam (October 1, 2009)
- Economic Partnership Agreement between Japan and Switzerland (September 1, 2009)
- Economic Partnership Agreement between Japan and the Philippines (December 11, 2008)
- Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Partnership among Japan and Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (December 1, 2008)
- Agreement between Japan and Brunei Darussalam for an Economic Partnership (July 31, 2008)
- Agreement between Japan and Indonesia for an Economic Partnership (July 1, 2008)
- Agreement between Japan and the Kingdom of Thailand for an Economic Partnership (November 1, 2007)
- Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement between Japan and Chile (Goods and Services) (September 3, 2007)
- Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of Malaysia for an Economic Partnership (July 13, 2006)
- Economic Partnership Agreement between Japan and Mexico (April 1, 2005)
- Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Singapore for a New-Age Economic Partnership (November 30, 2002)
- Agreement between Japan and China with Regards to Protection of Trademarks (March 1, 1978)
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