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Main IP Laws (9 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Main IP Laws
2023
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws
2022
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Main IP Laws
2021
Plant Variety Protection
Main IP Laws
2019
Trade Names
Main IP Laws
2019
Industrial Designs
Main IP Laws
2019
Trademarks
Main IP Laws
2016
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Main IP Laws
2016
Patents (Inventions)
Main IP Laws
2016
Utility Models

Implementing Rules/Regulations (18 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2015
Geographical Indications
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2014
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2014
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2013
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2013
Utility Models
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2013
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2013
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2013
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2013
Trademarks
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2010
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1995
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1995
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1995
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1994
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1992
Patents (Inventions)
Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1992
Patents (Inventions)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1961
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

IP-related Laws (13 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
IP-related Laws
2019
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2018
Geographical Indications
Other
IP-related Laws
2018
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
2017
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Other
IP-related Laws
2017
Trade Names
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2017
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2015
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Trade Names
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
2014
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2014
Patents (Inventions)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2014
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2013
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
IP-related Laws
2013
Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws
2013
Patents (Inventions)

Framework Laws (9 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Framework Laws
2018
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Framework Laws
2018
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Trade Names
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Competition
Plant Variety Protection
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Domain Names
Other
Industrial Property
Framework Laws
2018
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Industrial Property
Framework Laws
2017
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Framework Laws
2016
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2010
Other
Framework Laws
1996
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
1987
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
1974
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts (2 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Other Texts
2018
Competition
Other
Other Texts
2018
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other

Treaties (Party) (75 records)

Title Associated Entity Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party)
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 27, 2006
March 16, 2009
October 3, 2006
May 7, 2019
August 7, 2019
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 1, 2000
April 28, 2005
December 6, 2005
March 6, 2006
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
May 9, 1997
December 14, 2009
March 14, 2010
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
May 9, 1997
December 14, 2009
March 14, 2010
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
December 27, 1989
December 29, 1995
April 1, 1996
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 28, 1977
August 19, 1980
April 28, 1977
June 1, 1985
September 1, 1985
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 29, 1971
April 18, 1973
April 21, 1972
December 18, 1972
April 18, 1973
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 24, 1971
October 7, 1975
March 24, 1971
May 14, 1975
May 16, 1976
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
June 19, 1970
July 1, 1980
October 1, 1980
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 8, 1968
April 27, 1971
October 8, 1968
February 15, 1972
May 16, 1972
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
July 14, 1967
June 8, 1970
September 8, 1970
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
June 21, 1962
July 21, 1983
October 21, 1983
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 15, 1957
April 8, 1961
May 16, 1973
August 18, 1973
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
November 6, 1925
June 1, 1928
February 1, 2011
May 1, 2011
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
March 23, 1928
April 1, 1928
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
August 2, 1921
September 20, 1921
Associated Entity: European Union (EU)
June 29, 2016
October 27, 2021
June 29, 2016
September 13, 2021
October 27, 2021
Associated Entity: European Union (EU)
February 19, 2013
June 1, 2023
February 19, 2013
January 19, 2016
June 1, 2023
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
June 23, 2011
June 3, 2016
September 1, 2016
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 15, 2010
March 5, 2018
May 11, 2011
April 25, 2014
March 5, 2018
Associated Entity: European Patent Organisation (EPO)
October 17, 2000
May 1, 2008
July 25, 2011
November 1, 2011
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
May 24, 2000
July 9, 2004
October 7, 2004
Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 5, 1992
July 27, 1994
October 25, 1994
Associated Entity: European Patent Organisation (EPO)
October 5, 1973
October 7, 1977
December 29, 1995
March 1, 1996
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
July 24, 1971
July 10, 1974
November 12, 1971
August 1, 1986
November 1, 1986
Associated Entity: International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
December 2, 1961
August 10, 1968
March 16, 1993
April 16, 1993
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
September 6, 1952
January 16, 1963
January 16, 1963
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
September 6, 1952
January 16, 1963
January 16, 1963
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
September 6, 1952
January 16, 1963
April 16, 1963
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
August 19, 1954
September 6, 1952
January 16, 1963
January 16, 1963
Other Treaties Paris Agreement
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 12, 2015
November 4, 2016
April 22, 2016
November 14, 2016
December 14, 2016
Associated Entity: European Union (EU)
December 13, 2007
December 1, 2009
December 13, 2007
September 30, 2008
December 1, 2009
Associated Entity: European Union (EU)
December 13, 2007
December 1, 2009
December 13, 2007
September 30, 2008
December 1, 2009
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
March 30, 2007
May 11, 2016
June 10, 2016
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
December 8, 2005
January 14, 2007
March 14, 2006
January 14, 2009
July 14, 2009
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
December 18, 2006
March 18, 2007
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
February 21, 2013
May 21, 2013
Associated Entity: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
May 21, 2003
October 8, 2009
May 21, 2003
April 21, 2009
October 8, 2009
Associated Entity: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
June 16, 2003
January 24, 2005
April 24, 2005
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
January 28, 2003
March 1, 2006
January 28, 2003
May 20, 2011
September 1, 2011
Other Treaties Convention on Cybercrime
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
November 23, 2001
July 1, 2004
November 23, 2001
May 24, 2007
September 1, 2007
Associated Entity: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
June 6, 2002
March 31, 2004
June 29, 2004
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 23, 2001
September 3, 2002
May 17, 2004
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
March 26, 1999
March 9, 2004
March 26, 1999
August 27, 2004
November 27, 2004
Associated Entity: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
June 25, 1998
October 30, 2001
June 25, 1998
September 1, 2004
November 29, 2004
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
April 29, 1998
May 31, 2002
February 16, 2005
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
October 15, 1994
September 20, 1995
December 26, 1996
Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
Associated Entity: Council of Europe (CE)
October 2, 1992
April 1, 1994
May 9, 1995
May 9, 1995
September 1, 1995
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 4, 1992
May 3, 1994
August 1, 1994
Associated Entity: European Union (EU)
May 2, 1992
January 1, 1994
May 2, 1992
December 17, 1992
January 1, 1994
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
March 22, 1985
September 26, 1986
September 22, 1988
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
June 21, 1996
July 21, 1996
Associated Entity: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
October 21, 1982
October 15, 1985
August 8, 1985
November 8, 1985
Associated Entity: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
April 11, 1980
January 1, 1988
May 26, 1981
December 15, 1987
January 1, 1989
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 12, 1977
August 7, 1980
February 7, 1981
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 12, 1977
August 7, 1980
February 7, 1981
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 26, 1976
January 2, 1982
February 17, 1987
August 17, 1987
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
March 4, 1987
June 4, 1987
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
June 14, 1999
September 14, 1999
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
October 11, 1967
August 19, 1975
January 3, 1976
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
July 8, 1965
June 9, 1967
January 22, 1971
February 21, 1971
Associated Entity: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
December 29, 1958
January 19, 1962
April 19, 1962
Associated Entity: Italy
March 25, 1957
January 1, 1958
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
Associated Entity: Italy
March 25, 1957
January 1, 1958
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
October 10, 1968
January 8, 1969
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
September 16, 1994
December 16, 1994
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
September 16, 1994
December 16, 1994
Associated Entity: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
June 22, 1960
October 2, 2005
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
April 30, 1956
July 30, 1956
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 8, 1949
February 22, 1955
August 22, 1955
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 8, 1949
February 22, 1955
August 22, 1955
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 8, 1949
February 22, 1955
August 22, 1955
Associated Entity: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
March 30, 1949
April 29, 1949

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