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Main IP Laws (3 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2019
Adopted :
November 12, 2019
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2017
Adopted :
April 27, 2017
Competition
Trademarks
2011
Adopted :
May 7, 2019
Genetic Resources
Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Laws/Regulations (20 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2020
Entry into force :
September 16, 2020
Issued :
September 16, 2020
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2020
Entry into force :
September 16, 2020
Issued :
September 16, 2020
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2020
Entry into force :
September 16, 2020
Issued :
September 16, 2020
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Adopted :
March 19, 2001
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2000
Issued :
March 20, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2000
Adopted :
March 20, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2001
Issued :
June 6, 2001
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2001
Adopted :
October 25, 2001
Trademarks
Competition
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2000
Issued :
December 20, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Framework Laws
2015
Amended up to :
November 5, 2015
Adopted :
June 2, 1991
Other
Framework Laws
1993
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Industrial Property
Other Texts
2011
Adopted :
November 1, 2011
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts
2011
Adopted :
November 1, 2011
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts
2011
Adopted :
November 1, 2011
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts
2011
Adopted :
November 1, 2011
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts
2011
Adopted :
November 1, 2011
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts
2011
Adopted :
November 1, 2011
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts
2010
Adopted :
December 14, 1995
Other
Industrial Property
Other Texts
2008
Adopted :
March 1, 2008
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts
1993
Adopted :
December 30, 1993
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Judgments (3 texts)

Date of Judgment Issuing Authority Citation Subject Matter WIPO Lex No.
February 18, 2015
Ouagadougou High Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
BF003-j
December 5, 2012
Ouagadougou High Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
BF002-j
March 23, 2005
Ouagadougou High Court
Industrial Designs
BF001-j

Treaties (56 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
November 11, 2016
December 11, 2016
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
June 28, 2013
July 31, 2017
October 31, 2017
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 24, 2012
April 28, 2020
June 26, 2012
July 31, 2017
April 28, 2020
Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)
October 28, 2011
January 1, 2016
February 16, 2017
July 27, 2017
November 1, 2017
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
September 20, 2011
January 10, 2014
October 12, 2014
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 15, 2010
March 5, 2018
October 4, 2013
March 5, 2018
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
May 23, 2007
July 23, 2009
August 22, 2009
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
December 8, 2005
January 14, 2007
December 7, 2006
October 7, 2016
April 7, 2017
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
September 15, 2006
March 18, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
July 21, 2006
October 21, 2006
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
December 22, 2003
July 31, 2006
October 29, 2006
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
November 9, 2001
December 5, 2006
March 5, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 23, 2001
December 31, 2004
March 31, 2005
Host Institution: African Union
July 11, 2000
May 26, 2001
July 12, 2000
February 27, 2001
May 26, 2001
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
May 24, 2000
August 4, 2003
November 2, 2003
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
March 26, 1999
March 9, 2004
February 5, 2018
May 5, 2018
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
March 31, 2005
June 29, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
December 20, 1996
July 19, 1999
May 20, 2002
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
December 20, 1996
July 19, 1999
March 6, 2002
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
October 14, 1994
January 26, 1996
December 26, 1996
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
June 3, 1995
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
June 3, 1995
Host Institution: West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)
January 10, 1994
August 1, 1994
January 10, 1994
August 1, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 12, 1992
September 2, 1993
December 29, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 12, 1992
September 2, 1993
March 21, 1994
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
June 3, 1991
May 12, 1994
June 3, 1991
May 19, 1992
May 12, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
December 12, 1985
March 30, 1989
June 28, 1989
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
January 25, 2005
February 24, 2005
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
January 11, 1978
October 20, 1987
April 20, 1988
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
January 11, 1978
October 20, 1987
April 20, 1988
Details
Host Institution: African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)
March 2, 1977
February 8, 1982
June 1, 1983
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 26, 1976
January 2, 1982
December 3, 2009
June 3, 2010
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
July 5, 1976
September 19, 1990
October 17, 1986
September 19, 1990
Host Institution: African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)
June 6, 1975
February 12, 1976
October 3, 1975
February 12, 1976
Host Institution: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
May 28, 1975
August 23, 1995
June 24, 1994
August 23, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
April 2, 1987
July 2, 1987
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 29, 1971
April 18, 1973
October 14, 1987
January 30, 1988
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
April 7, 1987
July 7, 1987
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
December 21, 1988
March 21, 1989
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
May 23, 1975
August 23, 1975
Details
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
January 4, 1999
April 4, 1999
Host Institution: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
July 8, 1965
June 9, 1967
March 23, 1987
April 22, 1987
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
October 14, 1987
January 14, 1988
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 31, 1958
September 25, 1966
May 23, 1975
September 2, 1975
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
March 23, 1987
June 21, 1987
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
May 1, 2012
July 30, 2012
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
December 18, 1969
March 18, 1970
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
February 4, 1987
May 4, 1987
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
June 8, 1995
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
September 14, 1965
December 14, 1965
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
November 7, 1961
August 5, 1960
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
November 7, 1961
August 5, 1960
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
November 7, 1961
August 5, 1960
Details
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
March 21, 1962
April 20, 1962
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
April 26, 1963
August 19, 1963
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
September 17, 1963
November 19, 1963
Details

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