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Main IP Laws (6 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2021
Assented :
March 8, 2021
Genetic Resources
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
2015
Assented :
October 10, 2015
Geographical Indications
2015
Assented :
October 10, 2015
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
2015
Assented :
October 10, 2015
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
2015
Assented :
October 10, 2015
Trademarks
2004
Amended up to :
June 24, 2004
Commenced :
January 4, 2000
Assented :
May 22, 1998
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Laws/Regulations (23 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2009
Entry into force :
August 26, 1976
Adopted :
August 26, 1976
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2004
Entry into force :
July 1, 2004
Issued :
July 1, 2004
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2004
Entry into force :
June 8, 1967
Adopted :
January 1, 1967
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Entry into force :
May 28, 2003
Adopted :
May 28, 2003
Industrial Designs
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1999
Entry into force :
January 5, 2000
Issued :
January 1, 1999
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1995
Entry into force :
July 2, 1995
Adopted :
May 30, 1995
Trade Names
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1987
Entry into force :
October 23, 1948
Issued :
January 1, 1948
Trademarks
Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1984
Entry into force :
January 1, 1984
Adopted :
January 1, 1984
Trademarks
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
2009
Entry into force :
August 26, 1976
Adopted :
June 30, 1976
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
IP-related Laws
2006
Entry into force :
March 19, 2007
Adopted :
February 6, 2006
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
IP Regulatory Body
Other
IP-related Laws
1989
Entry into force :
July 1, 1995
Adopted :
December 29, 1989
Trade Names
Framework Laws
2017
Entry into force :
December 11, 2017
Assented :
December 11, 2017
Other
Framework Laws
2007
Entry into force :
January 1, 1927
Adopted :
May 15, 1924
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2006
Entry into force :
July 10, 1973
Adopted :
June 20, 1973
Other
Framework Laws
2002
Assented :
March 8, 2002
Other
Other Texts
2009
Entry into force :
May 17, 1956
Adopted :
January 1, 1956
Trademarks
Trade Names
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Other
Other Texts
2009
Entry into force :
August 1, 1992
Adopted :
June 10, 1992
Trade Names
Other
Other Texts
2009
Entry into force :
December 17, 2009
Adopted :
May 21, 2009
Patents (Inventions)
Other Texts
2005
Entry into force :
October 4, 2005
Adopted :
September 29, 2005
Trade Names
Other Texts
2001
Entry into force :
October 7, 1976
Adopted :
August 13, 1976
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Other Texts
1998
Entry into force :
July 1, 1999
Assented :
May 12, 1998
Other
Other Texts
1987
Entry into force :
June 9, 1904
Enacted :
June 9, 1904
Patents (Inventions)
Trade Names
Other Texts
1985
Entry into force :
December 31, 1985
Adopted :
November 1, 1985
Trademarks

Treaties (31 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
August 22, 2016
November 4, 2016
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
December 30, 2021
March 30, 2022
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
September 24, 2013
September 28, 2015
October 28, 2015
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
December 29, 2014
March 29, 2015
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
May 15, 2014
August 15, 2014
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
June 29, 2004
November 3, 2009
February 1, 2010
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
March 20, 2002
October 3, 2005
January 1, 2006
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
May 24, 2000
January 15, 2004
April 14, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
April 9, 1999
February 16, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
November 10, 2000
February 8, 2001
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
March 29, 1994
June 27, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
April 1, 1993
June 30, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
July 29, 1983
November 16, 1994
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
April 10, 1980
October 10, 1980
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
April 10, 1980
October 10, 1980
Host Institution: African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)
June 6, 1975
February 12, 1976
May 23, 1979
May 23, 1979
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
May 15, 2014
August 15, 2014
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
July 24, 1971
July 10, 1974
September 27, 1976
December 27, 1976
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
October 9, 1997
January 9, 1998
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
October 4, 1976
January 4, 1977
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
December 4, 2008
December 23, 2008
March 23, 2009
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
December 20, 2006
March 20, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
July 13, 1976
July 13, 1976
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
September 19, 1997
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
July 11, 1975
July 10, 1973
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
July 11, 1975
July 10, 1973
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
July 11, 1975
July 10, 1973
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
May 27, 1975
June 26, 1975
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
July 5, 1976
July 10, 1973
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
July 5, 1976
July 10, 1973
Details

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