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Main IP Laws (1 text)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2020
Amended up to :
September 5, 2020
Entry into force :
June 3, 2002
Issued :
June 2, 2002
Published :
June 2, 2002
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Trade Names
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
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Laws/Regulations (40 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2021
Amended up to :
June 22, 2021
Entry into force :
October 14, 2005
Issued :
October 13, 2005
Published :
October 13, 2005
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2020
Entry into force :
February 17, 2020
Published :
February 16, 2020
Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2019
Entry into force :
April 2, 2019
Issued :
April 1, 2019
Published :
April 1, 2019
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Entry into force :
June 26, 2006
Adopted :
May 29, 2006
Plant Variety Protection
Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Adopted :
June 27, 2005
Plant Variety Protection
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Entry into force :
August 17, 2005
Issued :
August 16, 2005
Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Entry into force :
May 25, 2005
Adopted :
May 15, 2005
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Entry into force :
August 23, 2005
Adopted :
July 6, 2005
Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Entry into force :
June 27, 2005
Adopted :
June 27, 2005
Plant Variety Protection
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Entry into force :
June 27, 2005
Adopted :
June 27, 2005
Plant Variety Protection
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Entry into force :
March 30, 2005
Published :
March 29, 2005
Issued :
March 28, 2005
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2004
Entry into force :
July 29, 2004
Issued :
July 7, 2004
Plant Variety Protection
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Issued :
October 20, 2008
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Adopted :
March 24, 2003
Plant Variety Protection
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Adopted :
March 10, 2003
Plant Variety Protection
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Entry into force :
August 17, 2003
Issued :
August 16, 2003
Published :
August 16, 2003
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Trademarks
Trade Names
Geographical Indications
Industrial Designs
Plant Variety Protection
Genetic Resources
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
IP-related Laws
2023
Entry into force :
August 7, 2023
Issued :
August 6, 2023
Published :
August 6, 2023
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2018
Entry into force :
August 28, 2018
Published :
August 27, 2018
Other
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2018
Entry into force :
December 14, 2018
Issued :
September 13, 2018
Published :
September 13, 2018
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
2005
Entry into force :
June 21, 2005
Adopted :
June 13, 1963
Other
IP-related Laws
2004
Entry into force :
April 23, 2004
Adopted :
April 21, 2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
IP Regulatory Body
Other
IP-related Laws
1999
Entry into force :
October 1, 1999
Adopted :
May 17, 1999
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Transfer of Technology
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
1994
Amended :
December 30, 1994
Entry into force :
September 18, 1941
Published :
September 18, 1941
Issued :
September 16, 1941
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
1951
Published :
March 29, 1951
Issued :
March 26, 1951
Trade Names
Framework Laws
2019
Adopted :
January 18, 2014
Other
Framework Laws
2018
Amended up to :
April 2, 2018
Entry into force :
October 15, 1937
Published :
August 5, 1937
Issued :
July 31, 1937
Other
Framework Laws
2008
Entry into force :
October 1, 2008
Issued :
May 22, 2008
Published :
May 22, 2008
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2001
Amended up to :
April 4, 2000
Entry into force :
May 22, 1994
Published :
April 21, 1994
Issued :
April 18, 1994
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Framework Laws
1968
Entry into force :
November 30, 1968
Issued :
May 30, 1968
Published :
May 30, 1968
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
1949
Amended up to :
August 12, 1970
Entry into force :
October 15, 1949
Published :
July 29, 1948
Issued :
July 16, 1948
Trademarks
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
2020
Issued :
December 27, 2005
Industrial Property
Other Texts
2020
Amended up to :
March 4, 2020
Entry into force :
June 9, 2005
Promulgated :
June 8, 2005
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Industrial Property
Other Texts
2018
Entry into force :
August 15, 2018
Issued :
August 14, 2018
Published :
August 14, 2018
Other
Other Texts
2005
Entry into force :
June 9, 2005
Promulgated :
June 8, 2005
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Industrial Property
Other Texts
2005
Entry into force :
June 17, 2005
Adopted :
February 15, 2005
Competition
Other Texts
2003
Adopted :
March 17, 2003
Other
Other Texts
1996
Amended up to :
June 30, 1996
Entry into force :
August 1, 1976
Published :
May 6, 1976
Issued :
May 1, 1976
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
1983
Entry into force :
August 11, 1983
Adopted :
January 1, 1966
Other
Other Texts
1975
Amended up to :
June 19, 1991
Entry into force :
October 25, 1975
Published :
September 25, 1975
Issued :
September 13, 1975
Other

National IP Strategy (1 text)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2022
Issued: :
September 21, 2022
Industrial Property

Judgments (32 texts)

Date of Judgment Issuing Authority Citation Subject Matter WIPO Lex No.
November 27, 2023
Alexandria Economic Court
Industrial Property
EG029-j
November 26, 2023
Mansoura Economic Court
Industrial Property
EG026-j
November 26, 2023
Mansoura Economic Court
Industrial Property
EG025-j
November 26, 2023
Alexandria Economic Court
Industrial Property
EG032-j
November 11, 2023
Ismailia Economic Court
Industrial Property
EG020-j
October 31, 2023
Ismailia Economic Court
Industrial Property
EG019-j
October 30, 2023
Ismailia Economic Court
Industrial Property
EG018-j
October 30, 2023
Alexandria Economic Court
Industrial Property
EG030-j
October 30, 2023
Ismailia Economic Court
Industrial Property
EG021-j
October 29, 2023
Mansoura Economic Court
Industrial Property
EG023-j
October 26, 2023
Alexandria Economic Court
Industrial Property
EG031-j
October 25, 2023
Mansoura Economic Court
Industrial Property
EG028-j
September 24, 2023
Mansoura Economic Court
Industrial Property
EG024-j
April 9, 2023
Mansoura Economic Court
Industrial Property
EG027-j
March 19, 2023
Mansoura Economic Court
Industrial Property
EG022-j
February 22, 2023
Ismailia Economic Court
Industrial Property
EG017-j
March 22, 2022
The Court of Cassation
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
EG011-j
January 21, 2020
Cairo Economic Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
EG010-j
November 5, 2019
Cairo Economic Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
EG005-j
March 5, 2019
Cairo Economic Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Trademarks
EG001-j
February 27, 2019
Cairo Economic Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
EG009-j
February 5, 2019
Cairo Economic Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
EG006-j
August 12, 2018
Cairo Economic Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
EG003-j
June 6, 2017
Cairo Economic Court
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
EG004-j
December 31, 2016
Cairo Economic Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
EG008-j
October 28, 2015
The Court of Cassation
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
EG015-j
October 28, 2015
The Court of Cassation
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
EG013-j
January 31, 2015
Cairo Economic Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
EG007-j
November 24, 2014
The Court of Cassation
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
EG014-j
September 10, 2013
The Court of Cassation
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
EG012-j
December 14, 2011
Cairo Economic Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Trade Names
EG002-j
December 12, 2011
The Court of Cassation
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
EG016-j

Treaties (58 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
June 29, 2017
July 29, 2017
Host Institution: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
October 9, 2015
May 3, 2018
May 3, 2018
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
January 25, 2012
October 28, 2013
October 12, 2014
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
April 4, 2007
April 14, 2008
May 14, 2008
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
August 23, 2007
November 23, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
April 29, 2005
May 25, 2007
August 18, 2006
May 25, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
August 3, 2005
April 20, 2006
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
October 4, 2003
October 21, 2004
April 1, 2004
October 21, 2004
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
June 17, 2003
February 25, 2005
May 26, 2005
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
August 29, 2002
March 31, 2004
June 29, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
August 30, 2017
November 30, 2017
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 17, 2002
May 2, 2003
May 17, 2004
Host Institution: African Union
July 11, 2000
May 26, 2001
January 22, 2001
July 5, 2001
July 30, 2001
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
December 20, 2000
December 23, 2003
March 21, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
March 26, 1999
March 9, 2004
October 9, 1999
August 3, 2005
November 3, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
March 15, 1999
January 12, 2005
April 12, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 27, 1994
August 1, 1996
July 7, 1999
October 7, 1999
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
October 14, 1994
July 7, 1995
December 26, 1996
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
June 30, 1995
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
June 30, 1995
Host Institution: Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
November 5, 1993
December 8, 1994
January 7, 1999
January 7, 1999
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 9, 1992
June 2, 1994
August 31, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 9, 1992
December 5, 1994
March 5, 1995
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
June 3, 1991
May 12, 1994
June 3, 1991
December 18, 1992
May 12, 1994
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
June 28, 1989
June 3, 2009
September 3, 2009
Host Institution: Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries
April 13, 1988
April 19, 1989
April 13, 1988
June 16, 1989
June 16, 1989
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
March 22, 1985
May 9, 1988
September 22, 1988
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
August 26, 1983
November 16, 1994
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 26, 1981
September 25, 1982
September 1, 1982
October 1, 1982
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
April 11, 1980
January 1, 1988
December 6, 1982
January 1, 1988
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 12, 1977
October 9, 1992
April 9, 1993
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 12, 1977
October 9, 1992
April 9, 1993
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 26, 1976
January 2, 1982
September 18, 1981
January 2, 1981
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
July 5, 1976
September 19, 1990
June 26, 1978
September 19, 1990
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
February 7, 1974
December 17, 1975
Host Institution: Protocol on Trade Negotiations (PTN)
December 8, 1971
February 11, 1973
December 8, 1971
July 16, 1973
August 15, 1973
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 29, 1971
April 18, 1973
December 15, 1977
April 23, 1978
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 24, 1971
October 7, 1975
October 8, 1974
October 17, 1975
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
April 5, 1973
July 5, 1973
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
June 19, 1970
June 6, 2003
September 6, 2003
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
January 21, 1975
April 21, 1975
Details
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
August 4, 1967
January 14, 1982
April 14, 1982
Details
Host Institution: International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
December 2, 1961
August 10, 1968
November 1, 2019
December 1, 2019
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
March 9, 1959
June 7, 1959
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 15, 1957
April 8, 1961
March 18, 2005
June 18, 2005
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
December 30, 1954
August 17, 1955
November 17, 1955
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
December 30, 1954
August 17, 1955
August 7, 1956
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
December 6, 1951
July 22, 1953
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
November 22, 1950
February 8, 1952
May 8, 1952
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 8, 1949
November 10, 1952
May 10, 1953
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 8, 1949
November 10, 1952
May 10, 1953
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 8, 1949
November 10, 1952
May 10, 1953
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
December 7, 1944
March 13, 1947
April 12, 1947
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
November 6, 1925
June 1, 1928
March 5, 1951
July 1, 1952
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 14, 1891
July 15, 1892
March 5, 1951
July 1, 1952
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 14, 1891
July 15, 1892
March 5, 1951
July 1, 1952
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
March 2, 1977
June 7, 1977
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
March 5, 1951
July 1, 1951
Details

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