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Main IP Laws (1 text)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Intellectual Property Code	2024	Amended up to : February 17, 2024 Adopted : July 1, 1992	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Genetic Resources Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body

Laws/Regulations (336 texts)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2023-1321 of December 27, 2023	2024	Entry into force : January 1, 2024 Issued : December 27, 2023	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 2021-89 of July 9, 2021, of the National Institute of Intellectual Property on the Procedures Relating to Industrial Designs	2021	Entry into force : July 12, 2021 Issued : July 9, 2021	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2018-1200 of December 20, 2018, on the Exception to Copyright, Related Rights and the Rights of Database Producers for Persons with Disabilities	2018	Entry into force : December 23, 2018 Issued : December 20, 2018	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2018-429 of May 31, 2018, on the European Patent With Unitary Effect and the Unified Patent Court	2018	Entry into force : June 2, 2018 Issued : May 31, 2018	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2006-665 of June 7, 2006, on the Reduction and Simplification of the Composition of Various Administrative Commissions (as amended up to January 1, 2017)	2017	Issued : June 7, 2006	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2017-253 of February 27, 2017, on the Exception to Copyright, Related Rights and the Rights of Database Producers for People with Disabilities	2017	Entry into force : March 1, 2017 Adopted : February 27, 2017	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2017-284 of March 2, 2017, on the Implementation of Articles L. 123-7 and L. 311-6 of the Intellectual Property Code	2017	Entry into force : March 6, 2017 Adopted : March 2, 2017	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2017-338 of March 15, 2017, on the Mediator of Music	2017	Entry into force : March 17, 2017 Adopted : March 15, 2017	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2017-345 of March 17, 2017, Concerning Remuneration Conditions of the Mediator of Music	2017	Entry into force : March 19, 2017 Adopted : March 17, 2017	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2016-504 of April 22, 2016, on the Profession of Industrial Property Agents	2016	Entry into force : April 25, 2016 Adopted : April 22, 2016	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2016-884 of June 29, 2016, on the Regulatory Part of the Consumer Code	2016	Entry into force : July 1, 2016 Adopted : June 29, 2016	Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) IP Regulatory Body Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ordinance No. 2016-301 of March 14, 2016, on the Legislative Part of the Consumer Code	2016	Entry into force : July 1, 2016 Adopted : March 14, 2016	Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) IP Regulatory Body Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2011-126 of January 28, 2011, regarding the Wage Conditions for the President of the Committee referred to in Article L. 132-44 of the Intellectual Property Code	2014	Adopted : January 28, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2013-1141 of December 10, 2013, on the Information for Purchasers of Recording Devices subject to Private Copying Remuneration	2014	Entry into force : April 1, 2014 Adopted : December 10, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2014-731 of June 27, 2014, on the National Plant Variety Authority	2014	Entry into force : June 30, 2014 Adopted : June 27, 2014	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of January 24, 2014, on the Instruction Guide referred to in Article L. 311-4-1 of the Intellectual Property Code	2014	Adopted : January 24, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of July 10, 2000, on the Creation of the Higher Council for Literary and Artistic Property (as amended up to Order of March 21, 2014)	2014	Adopted : July 10, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2010-10 of January 6, 2010, publishing the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Patent Law Treaty (and its implementing regulations and joints declarations), signed in Geneva on September 14, 2010	2013	Issued : September 23, 2013	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2013-182 of February 27, 2013, on the Implementation of Articles L.134-1 to L.134-9 of the Intellectual Property Code on the Digital Exploitation of Unavailable Books of the Twentieth Century	2013	Entry into force : March 2, 2013 Adopted : February 27, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2013-596 of July 8, 2013, Removing the Complementary Penalty of Suspending Access to an On-Line Public Communication Service and relating to the Information Transmission Methods provided for in Article L. 331-21 of the Intellectual Property Code	2013	Entry into force : July 10, 2013 Issued : July 8, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2013-746 of August 14, 2013, on the Financial Holding Companies for the Liberal Professions by Industrial Property Agents	2013	Entry into force : August 18, 2013 Adopted : August 14, 2013	IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2013-845 of September 23, 2013, publishing the Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks, adopted on March 27, 2006 (with the Implementing Regulation and the Resolution of the Diplomatic Conference Completing the Treaty and its Implementing Regulation)	2013	Issued : September 23, 2013	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of July 9, 2013, amending the Order of May 6, 2013, issued pursuant to Article L.132-25 of the Intellectual Property Code and Extending the Protocol Agreement of December 20, 2012, concerning the Contractual Practices between Scriptwriters and Fiction Producers	2013	Adopted : July 9, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of March 27, 2013, issued pursuant to Article L. 212-8 of the Intellectual Property Code	2013	Adopted : March 27, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of May 6, 2013, issued pursuant to Article L.132-25 of the Intellectual Property Code and Extending the Protocol Agreement of December 20, 2012, concerning the Contractual Practices between Scriptwriters and Fiction Producers	2013	Adopted : May 6, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 15 of December 14, 2012, of the Committee referred to in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code	2012	Adopted : December 14, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision of May 19, 2012, of the Committee referred to in Article L. 244-4 of the Intellectual Property Code	2012	Adopted : May 19, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2012-879 of July 16, 2012, amending Decree No. 2011-126 of January 28, 2011, regarding the Wage Conditions of the President of the Committee established by Article L. 132-44 of the Intellectual Property Code.	2012	Adopted : July 16, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 96-858 of October 2, 1996 on the sharing of certain officials and employees of the State and its public institutions directly involved in the Creation of Software, the Creation or Discovery of a Plant Variety or work Recovery (as last amended by Decree of August 29, 2012)	2012	Adopted : September 10, 1999 Entry into force : April 10, 1995	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of October 31, 2012, appointing Members to the Committee referred to in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code	2012	Adopted : October 31, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of March 12, 2012, pursuant to Article L. 212-8 of the Intellectual Property Code	2012	Adopted : March 19, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision of December 8, 2010, of the Committee referred to in Article L. 241-4 of the Intellectual Property Code, amending the Decision of January 5, 2010	2011	Adopted : November 30, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision of November 30, 2011, of the Committee referred to in Article L. 214-4 of the Intellectual Property Code, amending the Decision of January 5, 2010	2011	Adopted : November 30, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2011-1073 of September 8, 2011, on the Removal of Commissions and Administrative Bodies	2011	Entry into force : September 11, 2011 Adopted : September 8, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2011-386 of April 11, 2011, on the Indicators of the High Authority for the Distribution of Works and Protection of Rights on the Internet	2011	Entry into force : April 14, 2011 Adopted : April 11, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of August 26, 2011, on the Renewal of the Accreditation of the Society of Authors and Music Publishers	2011	Adopted : August 26, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of December 20, 2011, regarding the Reimbursement of Private Copying Levies	2011	Adopted : December 20, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of February 7, 2011, pursuant to Article L. 132-25 of the Intellectual Property Code and Extending the Agreement of December 16, 2010, regarding Transparency in the Cinematographic Field	2011	Adopted : February 7, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of June 17, 2009 Concerning the Conditions of Availability of Public Mapping Databases attached to intellectual property rights jointly held by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies and the National Geographic Institute (as amended by Decree n°2011-1371 of October 27,2011)	2011	Entry into force : June 27, 2009 Adopted : June 17, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision of January 5, 2010, of the Committee referred to in Article L. 214-4 of the Intellectual Property Code	2010	Adopted : January 5, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2003-851 of September 1, 2003, on the Regulatory Part of Book VI of the Rural Code and on the Amendments to the Regulatory Part of Books II and III of the Same Code (as amended on February 1, 2010)	2010	Entry into force : September 6, 2003 Adopted : September 1, 2003	Trademarks Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2009-1773 of December 29, 2009, on the Organization of the High Authority for the Distribution of Works and Protection of Rights on the Internet	2010	Entry into force : January 1, 2010 Adopted : December 29, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2010-1202 of October 12, 2010, on Amendments to Article R. 331-37 of the Intellectual Property Code	2010	Entry into force : October 14, 2010 Adopted : October 12, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2010-1366 of November 10, 2010, on the Labeling of the Offers of the Online Public Communication Services and the Regulation of Technical Measures of Protection and Identification of Works and Objects Protected by Copyright	2010	Entry into force : November 14, 2010 Adopted : November 10, 2010	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2010-1630 of December 23, 2010, on the Assessment and Labeling Procedure of Security Measures for the Prevention of Illegal Use of Access to Online Public Communication Services	2010	Entry into force : December 27, 2010 Adopted : December 23, 2010	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2010-236 of March 5, 2010, on the Automated Processing of Personal Data authorized by Article L. 331-29 of the Code of Intellectual Property, called the “Management System for Measures for the Protection of Original Works on the Internet'	2010	Entry into force : March 8, 2010 Adopted : March 5, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2010-695 of June 25, 2010, Establishing Gross Negligence for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Property on the Internet	2010	Entry into force : June 27, 2010 Issued : June 25, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2010-872 of July 26, 2010, on the Proceedings before the Committee for Protection of Rights of the High Authority for the Distribution of Works and Protection of Rights on Internet	2010	Entry into force : July 28, 2010 Issued : July 26, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2010-994 of August 26, 2010, on the Commission referred to in Article L. 132-44 of the Intellectual Property Code	2010	Entry into force : August 29, 2010 Adopted : August 26, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of February 16, 2010, on the Renewal of the Agreement of the Société des Auteurs dans les Arts Graphiques et Plastiques to Manage the Rights to authorize Collecting and Distributing Rights to Retransmission by Cable, Simultaneous, Complete and Unchanged on the National Territory from a Member State Community	2010	Adopted : February 16, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of March 9, 2010, renewing the Agreement for the French Society for the Interests of Authors of Written Works	2010	Adopted : March 9, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of May 26, 1970, on the Modalities of Application of Decree No. 70-441 of May 26, 1970, on Contracts with Foreign Countries for the Acquisition or Transfer of Industrial Property Rights and All Intellectual Elements of Scientific and Technical Support (as amended on March 20, 2010)	2010	Entry into force : May 29, 1970 Adopted : May 26, 1970	IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2008-1472 of December 30, 2008, on the Implementation of the Ordinance No. 2008-1301 of December 11, 2008, on Patents and Trademarks, Issued on the Basis of Article 134 of Law No. 2008 -776 of August 4, 2008 of the Modernization of the Economy	2009	Entry into force : January 1, 2009 Adopted : December 30, 2008	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2009-1204 of October 9, 2009, on the Specialization of Courts in the Intellectual Property Field	2009	Entry into force : November 1, 2009 Adopted : October 9, 2009	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2009-1205 of October 9, 2009, on the Determination of the Seat and the Jurisdiction of Courts in Intellectual Property	2009	Entry into force : November 1, 2009 Adopted : October 9, 2009	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2009-1309 of October 26, 2009 Amending Articles R. 321-6-1 and R. 321-8 of the Intellectual Property Code	2009	Entry into force : October 29, 2009 Adopted : October 26, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2009-131 of February 6, 2009, on the Designation of the Depository for the Digital Files of Printed Works referred to in 7° of Article L.122-5 of the Intellectual Property Code	2009	Entry into force : December 1, 2009 Adopted : February 6, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2009-645 of June 9, 2009 concerning Management between Public Industrial Property Results from Research conducted by Public Officials or Public Employees	2009	Entry into force : June 11, 2009 Adopted : June 9, 2009	Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2009-744 of June 19,2009 on the Functioning of the Commission established in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code	2009	Adopted : June 19, 2009	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2009-887 of July 21, 2009 implementing Article L. 331-18 of the Code of Intellectual Property	2009	Entry into force : July 24, 2009 Adopted : July 21, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of February 16, 2009, on the Composition of the Commission referred to in Article L. 214-4 of the Intellectual Property Code	2009	Adopted : February 16, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of June 5, 2009 on the Renewal of the Approval of the National Association for the Management of Audiovisual Works for the Purpose of Managing the Right to Authorize Simultaneous, Complete and Unchanged Cable Retransmission on the National territory from a Member State of the European Community	2009	Adopted : June 5, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of August 13, 2009, on the Renewal of the Authorization of the Society of Songwriters and Music Publishers for Managing the Right to Authorize Simultaneous, Complete and Unchanged Cable Retransmission on the National Territory from a State Member of the European Community	2009	Adopted : August 13, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of August 21, 2009, on the Renewal of the Authorization of the Society of Dramatic Authors and Composers Authors for Managing the Right to Authorize Simultaneous, Complete and Unchanged Cable Retransmission on the National Territory from a State Member of the European Community	2009	Adopted : August 21, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of November 9, 2009, renewing the Agreement of the Multimedia Authors Civil Society to Manage the Right to Authorizing the Retransmission by Cable, Simultaneous, Full, Unchanged on the National Territory from a State Member of the European Community	2009	Adopted : November 9, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of October 28, 2009 on the file referred to Article R. 611-13 of the Intellectual Property Code and Article 3 of Decree No. 2009-645 of June 9, 2009 on the Management of Industrial Property results from Research conducted by Public Officials or Public Employees	2009	Entry into force : November 2, 2009 Adopted : October 28, 2009	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of September 29, 2009, on the Renewal of the Authorization of the Civil Society of Authors Producers Directors for Managing the Right to Authorize Simultaneous, Full and Unchanged Cable Retransmission on the National Territory from a State Member of the European Community	2009	Adopted : September 26, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ordinance No. 2009-901 of July 24, 2009, on the Legislative Part of the Code on Cinema and Moving Images	2009	Adopted : July 24, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 10 of February 27, 2008, of the Committee referred to in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code Relating to Remuneration for Private Copying	2008	Issued : April 3, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 11 of December, 17, 2008, of the Committee provided for in Article L. 311-5 of the Code of Intellectual Property	2008	Adopted : December 17, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2008-1391 of December 19, 2008, implementing the exception to Copyright, Related Rights and the Right of databases Producers for People with disabilities	2008	Entry into force : December 25, 2008 Issued : December 19, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2008-1471 of December 30, 2008, on the Implementation of Article VI of 132 of the Law No. 2008-776 of August 4, 2008 to Modernize the Economy and on the Procedure for Limiting Patent Claims of Invention	2008	Issued : December 30, 2008	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2008-402 of April 24,2008 concerning the Conditions for granting Reduced fees obtained by the National Institute of Industrial Property	2008	Entry into force : April 27, 2008 Adopted : April 24, 2008	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2008-428 of May 2, 2008, on the Publication of the Act Revising the Convention on the Grant of European Patents, signed in Munich on November 29, 2000	2008	Entry into force : May 5, 2008 Adopted : May 2, 2008	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2008-469 of May 20, 2008, publishing the Agreement on the Application of Article 65 of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents, signed in London on October 17, 2000	2008	Adopted : May 20, 2008	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2008-624 of June 27, 2008, on the Implementation of Law No. 2007-1544 of October 29, 2007, on the Fight Against Counterfeiting and Amending the Intellectual Property Code	2008	Entry into force : June 30, 2008 Adopted : June 27, 2008	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2008-625 of June 27, 2008 amending the Intellectual Property Code	2008	Entry into force : June 30, 2008 Adopted : June 27, 2008	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of January 7, 2008 to implement the provisions of Article R. 421-1-2 of the Intellectual Property Code	2008	Adopted : January 7, 2008	IP Regulatory Body Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of September 17, 2008, on the Composition of the Committee referred to in Article L. 214-4 of the Code of Intellectual Property	2008	Adopted : September 17, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of September 23, 2008 laying down Procedures for Submission of Application for Withholding referred to Articles R. 335-1, R. 523-1 and R. 716-6 of the Intellectual Property Code	2008	Adopted : September 23, 2008	Industrial Designs Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of September 2, 2008, on the Amendment the Decree of January 31, 1992, on Trademarks or Service Marks	2008	Adopted : September 2, 2008	Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of January 7, 2008, on Amendments to the Order of September 23, 2004, on the Implementation of the Provisions of Articles R. 421-1, R. 421-2 and R. 421-5 to R. 421-8 of the Intellectual Property Code	2008	Entry into force : January 19, 2008 Adopted : January 7, 2008	IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ordinance No. 2008-1301 of December 11, 2008, on Patents and Trademarks	2008	Entry into force : December 13, 2008 Adopted : December 11, 2008	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision of October 15, 2007, of the Committee established by Article L. 214-4 of the Intellectual Property Code	2007	Adopted : October 15, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2002-410 of March 23, 2007, publishing the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs (and its implementing regulation and two joints declaration), adopted in Geneva on July 2, 1999	2007	Adopted : March 23, 2007	Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2007-280 of March 1, 2007, on Amendments to the Intellectual Property Code	2007	Entry into force : March 3, 2007 Adopted : March 1, 2007	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2007-510 of April 4, 2007, on the Regulatory Authority for Technical Measures Established by Article L. 331-17 of the Intellectual Property Code	2007	Entry into force : April 5, 2007 Adopted : April 4, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2007-731 of May 7, 2007, on the Persons Qualified in the Field of Industrial Property and on Amendments to the Intellectual Property Code	2007	Entry into force : May 8, 2007 Issued : May 7, 2007	IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2007-756 of May 9, 2007, on the Implementation of Article L. 122-8 of the Intellectual Property Code on the Resale Rights	2007	Entry into force : May 10, 2007 Issued : May 9, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2007-873 of May 14, 2007, on the Implementation of Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code	2007	Entry into force : May 15, 2007 Issued : May 14, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of August 10, 2007, on the Registration of Collecting Societies and Distribution of Rights on the List Mentioned in Article R. 122-6 of the Code of Intellectual Property	2007	Entry into force : August 26, 2007 Adopted : August 10, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of February 15, 2007, Issued Pursuant to Article L. 132-25 of the Intellectual Property Code and Extending the Memorandum of Understanding of October 12, 1999, Supplemented by the Memorandum of Understanding of February 5, 2002, April 12, 2002, and February 17, 2004, Concerning the Remuneration of Authors of Cinematographic Works and Audiovisual Works	2007	Issued : February 15, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2006-1521 of December 4, 2006, publishing the Trademark Law Treaty (and an annex), adopted in Geneva on October 27, 1994	2006	Adopted : December 4, 2006	Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2006-1763 of December 23, 2006, on Criminal Prosecution of certain Infringements of Copyright and Neighboring Rights	2006	Entry into force : December 31, 2006 Adopted : December 23, 2006	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2006-580 of May 23, 2006, Publishing the Convention on Cybercrime, done in Budapest on November 23, 2001	2006	Entry into force : May 25, 2006 Adopted : May 23, 2006	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of April 20, 2006, concerning the Committee established by Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code	2006	Adopted : April 20, 2006	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 5 of June 6, 2005, of the Committee referred in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code relating to the Remuneration for Private Copying	2005	Adopted : June 6, 2005	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 6 of November 22, 2005, of the Committee referred to in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code, relating to the Remuneration for Private Copying	2005	Adopted : November 22, 2005	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2005-1217 of September 26, 2005, on the premium incentive and bonus granted to certain officers and employees of the State and its public institutions authors of an invention and amending the code Intellectual Property.	2005	Issued : September 26, 2005	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2005-1756 of December 30, 2005, Laying down the List and the Jurisdiction of Special Courts in Competition matters, Industrial property and Insolvency	2005	Entry into force : January 1, 2006 Adopted : December 30, 2005	Industrial Designs Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2005-578 of May 23, 2005 amending Article R. 214-2 of the Code of Intellectual Property	2005	Adopted : May 23, 2005	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree n° 2005-1298 of October 20, 2005 on allocation of powers in the fight against counterfeiting.	2005	Entry into force : October 22, 2005 Adopted : October 20, 2005	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2004-199 of February 25, 2004 amending the Intellectual Property Code	2004	Entry into force : March 4, 2004 Adopted : February 25, 2004	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2004-41 of January 6, 2004, publishing the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks, adopted in Madrid on June 27, 1989	2004	Adopted : January 6, 2004	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2004-920 of August 31, 2004, on the Implementation of Articles L. 133-2 to L. 133-4 of the Intellectual Property Code and the Remuneration for Public Lending	2004	Entry into force : September 2, 2004 Adopted : August 31, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2004-921 of August 31, 2004 implementing Article L. 133-3 of the Intellectual Property Code on the part relating to Remuneration for Library Loans at the State Expense	2004	Adopted : August 31, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of September 23, 2004, on Implementation of the Provisions of Articles R. 421-1, R. 421-2 and R. 421-5 to R. 421-8 of the Intellectual Property Code	2004	Entry into force : October 2, 2004 Adopted : September 23, 2004	IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of February 24, 2003 relating to the Commission provided in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code	2003	Entry into force : March 5, 2003 Adopted : February 24, 2003	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 3 of July 4, 2002, of the Committee provided for in Article L. 311-5 of the Code of Intellectual Property on the Remuneration for Private Copying	2002	Adopted : July 4, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2002-215 of February 18, 2002, on Amendments to the Regulatory Part of the Intellectual Property Code and Relating to the Industrial Property Agents, and the Protection of Designs and Community Trademarks	2002	Entry into force : February 20, 2002 Adopted : February 18, 2002	Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of December 4, 2002 amending the Decree of March 13, 2000 relating to the Commission provided in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code	2002	Entry into force : December 13, 2002 Adopted : December 4, 2002	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of February 28, 2002, on Amendmens to the Decree of March 13, 2000 relating to the Commission provided in Article L. 311-5 of the Code of Intellectual Property	2002	Entry into force : March 4, 2002 Issued : February 28, 2002	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of March 11, 2002 Amending the Decree of March 13, 2000 relating to the Commission provided in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code	2002	Entry into force : March 13, 2002 Adopted : March 11, 2002	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2001-140 of February 13, 2001, on Amendments to the Intellectual Property Code and Relating to the Remuneration for Certain Officials and Employees of the Government and its Public Establishments, who are the Authors of Inventions	2001	Entry into force : February 15, 2001 Adopted : February 13, 2001	Patents (Inventions) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2001-334 of April 17, 2001, on Amendments to the Regulatory Part of the Code of Intellectual Property and Relating to the Control of Collecting Societies	2001	Entry into force : April 18, 2001 Adopted : April 17, 2001	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2001-809 of September 6, 2001, on Amendments to the Regulatory Part of the Intellectual Property Code and Relating to the Assistance Provided by the Collecting Societies	2001	Entry into force : September 8, 2001 Adopted : September 6, 2001	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of July 17, 2011, on the Renewal of the Agreement of the 'Centre français d'exploitation du droit de copie'	2001	Adopted : July 17, 2001	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ordinance No. 2001-670 of July 25, 2001 transposing the European Directive into the intellectual property code and the Postal and Telecommunications Code	2001	Adopted : July 25, 2001	Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ordinance No. 96-267 of March 28, 1996 concerning the entry into force of new Penal Code in territories overseas and in the territorial collectivity of Mayotte and the extension and amendment of certain laws necessitated by the entry into force (as last amended by Law No.2001-616 of July 11, 2001)	2001	Entry into force : April 1, 1996 Adopted : March 28, 1996	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 79-756 of September 4, 1979, laying down the Conditions of Production for Local Wines (consolidated vesion of September 3, 2000)	2000	Adopted : September 4, 1979	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of March 13, 2000 relating to the commission provided for in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code	2000	Entry into force : March 23, 2000 Adopted : March 13, 2000	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of December 5, 2000, amending the Decree of March 13, 2000 relating to the Commission provided in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code	2000	Entry into force : December 10, 2000 Adopted : December 5, 2000	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of May 21, 1999 appointing the Board Members review the Control of Knowledge on the Specialization of 'Right of Intellectual Property' under Article 43-5 of Decree No. 73-609 of July 5, 1973	1999	Entry into force : June 2, 1999 Adopted : May 21, 1999	IP Regulatory Body Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of September 2, 1999, amending the Order of June 3, 1999, on the Approval of Collecting Societies in order to manage the rights to authorize collecting and distributing rights to simultaneous, complete and unchanged retransmission by cable on the national territory from a member state community	1999	Adopted : September 2, 1999	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 98-1040 of November 18, 1998 amending the regulatory part of the Code of Intellectual Property	1998	Adopted : November 18, 1998	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 98-1041 of November 18, 1998, on the Implementation of Articles L. 132-20-1 and L. 217-2 of the Intellectual Property Code	1998	Entry into force : November 19, 1998 Adopted : November 18, 1998	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 98-1042 of November 18, 1998, on the Implementation of Articles L. 132-20-2 and L. 217-3 of the Intellectual Property Code	1998	Entry into force : November 19, 1998 Adopted : November 18, 1998	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 97-1316 of December 23, 1997, on the Implementation of Article L. 122-5 (3°) (d) of the Intellectual Property Code	1997	Entry into force : December 31, 1997 Adopted : December 23, 1997	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 97-802 of August 2, 1997, publishing the Act Revising Article 63 of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (European Patents Convention) of October 5, 1973, signed in Munich on December 17, 1991	1997	Adopted : August 22, 1997	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 97-843 of September 10, 1997 completing the Intellectual Property Code and relating to Inventions by Officials and Public Servants of Transport Roads Ministry	1997	Adopted : September 10, 1997	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 97-845 of September 10, 1997, on Amendments to the Intellectual Property Code and specially the control of Intellectual Property National Institut Budget	1997	Adopted : September 10, 1997	IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 97-863 of September 17, 1997, on the Professional Qualification and Organization in the field of Industrial Property and the Disciplinary Regime of Patent Attorneys, and on Amendments to the Intellectual Property Code	1997	Entry into force : September 24, 1997 Adopted : September 17, 1997	IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of April 7, 1997 on the Appointment as a Representative of the Right of Reprographic Reproduction of Collective Management Societies and Distribution Rights	1997	Issued : April 7, 1997	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 96-103 of February 2, 1996, on the Implementation of Law No. 94-361 of May 10, 1994, Concerning the Legal Protection of Computer Programs and on Amendments to the Intellectual Property Code	1996	Entry into force : February 9, 1996 Adopted : February 2, 1996	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 96-857 of October 2, 1996, amending the Intellectual Property Code and relating to Inventions by Officials and Public Servants	1996	Adopted : October 2, 1996	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 95-1407 of December 28, 1995 on the Amendments of the Intellectual Property Code (Regulatory Part) and on the Scope of Application of New Plant Variety Certificates and the Term and Scope of Breeders' Rights	1995	Adopted : December 28, 1995	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 95-385 of April 10, 1995, on the Regulatory Part of the Intellectual Property Code	1995	Entry into force : April 14, 1995 Adopted : April 10, 1995	Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 95-406 of April 14, 1995 on the application of Articles L. 122-10 to L. 122-12 of the Intellectual Property Code and on the Collective Management of Reprographic Reproduction	1995	Entry into force : April 20, 1995 Adopted : April 14, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of January 12, 1995, Laying Down the Lists of Libraries Entitled to Receive the Legal Deposit of Printers	1995	Entry into force : January 20, 1995 Adopted : January 12, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of January 6, 1995, on the Conditions, the Deposit Procedures and the Technical Standards for the Legal Deposit at the National Audiovisual Institute	1995	Entry into force : January 17, 1995 Adopted : January 6, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of March 17, 1995 made under section A. 382-27 of the Code of Social Security on income taxable under artistic non-commercial profits	1995	Entry into force : May 6, 1995 Adopted : March 17, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 94-598 of July 6,1994, on the Examination Procedures of Applications for the Registration of Protected Geographical Indications and Certificates of Authenticity	1994	Entry into force : July 19, 1994 Adopted : July 6, 1994	Trademarks Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 94-836 of September 27, 1994 concerning the Detention of Counterfeit Goods by the Customs Administration and Organization of the Simplified Filing Designs	1994	Entry into force : September 30, 1994 Adopted : September 27, 1994	Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2007-1014 of 14 June 2007 promulgating the Treaty on the International Registration of Audiovisual Works, signed at Geneva 20 April 1989	1989	Issued : June 14, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 88-234 of March 9, 1988, on the Publication of the International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations, signed in Rome on October 26, 1961	1988	Entry into force : March 15, 1988 Adopted : March 9, 1988	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 88-391 of April 15, 1988, publishing the Decisions of the European Patent Organization Board of June 5, 1987 Amending Rules 90 and 102, 85,31 and 51, 24 and 36 of the Implementing Regulation of the European Patent Convention of October 5, 1973	1988	Adopted : April 15, 1988	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 86-1309 of December 29,1986, laying down the conditions for implementing the Order No. 86-1243 of 1 December 1986 on the Freedom of Prices and Competition	1986	Entry into force : December 31, 1986 Adopted : December 29, 1986	Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ordinance No. 86-1243 of December 1, 1986, on Freedom of Pricing and Competition	1986	Adopted : December 1, 1986	Competition Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 83-294 of March 31, 1983, publishing the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants of December 2, 1961, revised in Geneva on November 19, 1972 and October 23, 1978	1983	Adopted : March 31, 1983	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 80-1152 of December 30, 1980, publishing the Convention on the Unification of Certain Points of Substantive Law on Patents for Invention, signed in Strasbourg on November 27, 1963	1980	Adopted : December 30, 1980	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 80-605 of July 21, 1980, publishing the Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks of June 15, 1957, revised in Stockholm on July 14, 167 and in Geneva on May 13, 1977	1980	Adopted : July 21, 1980	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 79-755 of September 4, 1979, Establishing Public Administration Regulations for the Implementation of the Law of August 1, 1905, on the Suppression of Fraud and Falsification in the Area of Products and Services Relating to Wines	1979	Entry into force : September 8, 1979 Adopted : September 4, 1979	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 75-550 of April 21, 1978, publishing the Patent Cooperation Treaty and its Implementing Regulation, signed in Washington on June 19, 1970	1978	Issued : April 21, 1978	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 78-1102 of November 13, 1978, publishing the Modifications made to the Implementing Regulation of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) of June 19, 1970, adopted in Geneva on April 14, 1978	1978	Entry into force : November 28, 1978 Issued : November 13, 1978	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 78-1206 of December 18, 1978, publishing the Modifications to the Implementing Regulation of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents, adopted in Munich on October 20, 1977 and February 24, 1978	1978	Entry into force : December 28, 1978 Issued : December 18, 1978	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 77-1151 of September 27, 1977, publishing the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (and its Implementing Regulation, four Protocols, one Final Act, two Decisions and one Resolution), signed in Munich on October 5 1973	1977	Issued : September 27, 1977	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 76-265 of March 8, 1976, on the Publication of the Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the International Patent Classification, signed in Strasbourg on March 24, 1971	1976	Issued : March 8, 1976	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 55-1540 of November 18, 1995, publishing the Universal Copyright Convention and its three Protocols, signed in Geneva on September 6, 1952	1974	Adopted : November 18, 1955	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 74-743 of August 21, 1974, on the Publication of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works of September 9, 1886, completed at Paris on May 4, 1896, revised at Berlin on November 13, 1908, completed at Berne on March 20, 1914, revised at Rome on June 2, 1928, revised at Brussels on June 26, 1948, revised at Stockholm on July 14, 1967, and concluded at Paris on July 24, 1971	1974	Entry into force : August 28, 1974 Issued : August 21, 1974	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 74-842 of October 4, 1974, on the Publication of the Universal Copyright Convention (and its two Protocols), signed in Geneva on September 6, 1952, and as revised in Paris on July 24, 1971	1974	Entry into force : October 10, 1974 Issued : October 4, 1974	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 73-1033 of November 9, 1973, publishing the Hague Agreement of June 6, 1947, relating to the Creation of an International Patent Office, revised in the Hague on February 16, 1961	1973	Adopted : November 9, 1973	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 55-671 of May 20, 1955, on Amendments and Supplements to Certain Provisions Relating to the Organization and Improvement of the Wine Market and the Orientation of Wine Production	1955	Entry into force : May 22, 1955 Adopted : May 20, 1955	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 51-458 of April 19, 1951, on the Publication of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, signed on September 9, 1886, completed in Paris on May 4, 1986, revised in Berlin on November 13, 1908, completed in Berne on March 20, 1914, revised in Rome on June 2, 1982 and revised in Brussels on June 26, 1948	1951	Entry into force : April 24, 1951 Issued : April 19, 1951	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 47-229 of January 16, 1947, on the Promotion of the Agreement regarding the treatment of German-owned patents signed in London on July 27, 1946	1947	Adopted : January 16, 1947	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Labor Code (consolidated version as of June 1, 2019)	2019	Entry into force : January 3, 1973	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	Code on Cinema and Moving Images (consolidated version as of August 6, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : July 26, 2009 Adopted : July 24, 2009	Patents (Inventions) Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Commercial Code (consolidated version as of September 22, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : September 21, 2000 Adopted : January 1, 2000	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Consumer Code (consolidated version as of October 1, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : July 1, 2016	Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) IP Regulatory Body Other
IP-related Laws	Customs Code (consolidated version as of October 25, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : January 1, 1949	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2014-199 of February 24, 2004, authorizing the ratification of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court	2014	Adopted : February 24, 2014	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2014-315 of March 11, 2014, Strengthening the Fight Against Counterfeiting	2014	Entry into force : March 13, 2014 Adopted : March 11, 2014	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 97-741 of July 2, 1997, authorizing the Approval of a Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement concerning the International Registration of Marks (consolidated version as of January 9, 2014)	2014	Adopted : July 2, 1997	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Postal and Electronic Communications Code (consolidated version as of August 4, 2014)	2014	Adopted : February 27, 1952	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2011-1898 of December 20, 2011, on Private Copying Remuneration (as amended up to January 17, 2013)	2013	Entry into force : December 22, 2011 Adopted : December 20, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2007-1544 of October 29, 2007, on the Fight Against Counterfeiting (as amended up May 16, 2009)	2009	Entry into force : October 31, 2007 Adopted : October 29, 2007	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2009-582 of the 25th of May 2009, authorizing the Ratification of the Singapoure Treaty on the Law of Trademarks.	2009	Adopted : May 25, 2009	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2009-892 of July 24, 2009 , authorizing the Ratification of the Patent Law Treaty	2009	Adopted : July 24, 2009	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 97-283 of March 27 1997, on the Transposition into the Intellectual Property Code of the Council Directives of the European Communities No. 93/83 of 27 September 1993 and No. 93/98 of 29 October 1993 (as amended up to June 14, 2009)	2009	Entry into force : April 1, 1997 Adopted : March 27, 1997	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2008-573 of June 19, 2008, authorizing the Ratification of the World Intellectual Property Organisation Performances and Phonograms Treaty	2008	Adopted : June 19, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2008-574 of June 19, 2008, authorizing the Ratification of the World Intellectual Property Organisation Copyright Treaty	2008	Adopted : June 19, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2007-1475 of October 27, 2007, authorizing the Ratification of the Act revising the Convention on the Grant of European Patents	2007	Adopted : October 17, 2007	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2007-1477 of October 17, 2007, authorizing the Ratification of the Agreement on the application of Article 65 of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents	2007	Adopted : October 17, 2007	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2006-244 of March 2, 2006, authorizing the Ratification of the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs	2006	Adopted : March 2, 2006	Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2006-245 of March 2, 2006, authorizing the Ratification of the Revision of the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants	2006	Adopted : March 3, 2006	Plant Variety Protection
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2006-788 of July 5, 2006, authorizing the Approval of the Trademark Law Treaty	2006	Adopted : July 5, 2006	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2004-130 of February 11, 2004 reforming the status of certain judicial and legal professions, legal experts, the patent attorneys and experts in public auctions	2004	Entry into force : February 12, 2004 Adopted : February 11, 2004	Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law No. 94-361 of May 10, 1994, on the Implementation of the Directive (EEC) No. 91-250 of the European Communities Council dated May 14, 1991, on the Legal Protection of Computer Programs and Amending the IP Code	1994	Entry into force : March 22, 2010 Adopted : March 22, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 94-541 of June 28, 1994, authorizing the Ratification of the Act Revising Article 63 of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (European Patents Convention) of October 5, 1973, signed in Munich on December 17, 1991	1994	Adopted : June 28, 1994	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 86-1300 of December 23, 1986, Authorizing the Ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations	1986	Entry into force : December 24, 1986 Adopted : December 23, 1986	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 82-1049 of December 14, 1982, authorizing the Ratification of an International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants	1982	Adopted : December 14, 1982	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Law No. 77-503 of May 17, 1977, authorizing the Ratification of the Patent Cooperation Treaty and its Implementing Regulation, signed in Washington on June 19, 1970	1977	Adopted : May 17, 1977	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 77-504 of May 17, 1997, authorizing the Ratification of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (and its Implementing Regulation and four Protocoles), signed in Munich on October 5, 1973	1977	Adopted : May 17, 1977	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Law No. 75-1133 of December 10, 1975, Authorizing the Ratification of the Vienna Agreement Establishing an International Classification of the Figurative Elements of Marks (and its Implementing Regulation) and of the Protocol to the Vienna Agreement Establishing an International Classification of the Figurative Elements of Marks, signed in Vienna on June 12, 1973	1975	Entry into force : December 12, 1975 Adopted : December 10, 1975	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Law No. 55-1073 of August 6, 1955, authorizing the President of the Republic to ratify the Universal Copyright Convention, signed in Geneva on September 6, 1952	1955	Adopted : August 6, 1955	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 50-1557 of December 21, 1950, Authorizing the President of the Republic to Ratify the Revised Convention of the International Union of Berne for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, concluded in Brussels on June 26, 1948	1950	Entry into force : December 22, 1950 Adopted : December 21, 1950	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Framework Laws	Constitution of October 4, 1958	2024	Amended up to : March 10, 2024 Adopted : October 4, 1958	Other
Framework Laws	Civil Code (consolidated version as of December 15, 2019)	2019	Entry into force : March 15, 1803 Adopted : January 1, 1803	Other
Framework Laws	Code on Administrative Justice (consolidated version as of November 1, 2019)	2019	Entry into force : December 31, 2000 Adopted : May 4, 2000	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	Law No. 2016-1547 of November 18, 2016, on the Modernization of Justice in the 21st Century (as amended on May 18, 2018)	2018	Adopted : November 18, 2016	Patents (Inventions) Other
Framework Laws	Law No. 2016-1547 of November 18, 2016, on the Modernization of Justice in the 21st Century	2016	Adopted : November 18, 2016	Patents (Inventions) Other
Framework Laws	Code on Judicial Organization (consolidated as of March 8, 2015)	2015	Entry into force : March 18, 1978	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	Criminal Procedure Code (consolidated as of March 2, 2015)	2015	Entry into force : December 31, 1957	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	Penal Code (consolidated version as of January 1, 2014)	2014	Entry into force : September 1, 1990	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	Decree No. 2012-783 of May 30, 2012, on the Regulatory Part of the Code of Civil Enforcement Procedures	2012	Entry into force : June 1, 2012 Adopted : May 30, 2012	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	Ordinance No. 2011-1895 of December 19, 2011, on the Legislative Part of the Code of Civil Enforcement Procedures	2012	Entry into force : June 1, 2012 Adopted : December 19, 2011	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	Law No. 92-1336 of December 16, 1992, on the Entry into Force of the New Criminal Code and the Amendment of Certain Provisions of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Required by this Entry into Force (as amended up to July 13, 2001)	2011	Entry into force : September 1, 1993 Adopted : December 16, 1992	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	Decree No. 2008-522 of June 2, 2008, on the Recasting of the Regulatory Part of the Code of Judicial Organization	2008	Entry into force : June 5, 2008 Adopted : June 2, 2008	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property
Framework Laws	Decree No. 94-1056 of December 8, 1994 amending Article R. 312-2 of the Code of Judicial Organization	1994	Adopted : December 8, 1994	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws	Law No. 92-1336 of December 16, 1992, on the Entry into Force of the New Criminal Code and the Amendment of Certain Provisions of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Required by this Entry into Force	1993	Entry into force : September 1, 1993 Adopted : December 16, 1992	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2024-449 of May 21, 2024	2024	Entry into force : May 22, 2024 Adopted : May 21, 2024	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 2021-1104 of August 22, 2021, on Combating Climate Change and Strengthening Resilience to its Effects	2021	Adopted : August 22, 2021	Industrial Designs
Other Texts	Law No. 2019-486 of May 22, 2019, on the Growth and Transformation of Companies (as amended up to Ordinance No. 2020-460 of April 22, 2020)	2020	Adopted : May 22, 2019	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Industrial Property
Other Texts	Law No. 2020-1508 of December 3, 2020, on Various Provisions for Adapting to European Union Law in Economic and Financial Field	2020	Published : December 4, 2020 Adopted : December 3, 2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts	Law No. 2020-1721 of December 29, 2020, on Finance for 2021	2020	Published : December 30, 2020 Adopted : December 29, 2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
Other Texts	Ordinance No. 2019-964 of September 18, 2019 on Implementation of Law No. 2019-222 of March 23, 2019, on the 2018-2022 Programming and Reform of the Justice System	2020	Entry into force : January 1, 2020 Adopted : September 18, 2019	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Decree No. 2019-798 of July 26, 2019, on the Revenue Account and Avance Account of the Public Bodies	2019	Issued : July 26, 2019	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2019-222 of March 23, 2019, on the 2018-2022 Programming and Reform of the Justice System	2019	Entry into force : March 25, 2019 Adopted : March 23, 2019	Other
Other Texts	Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978, on Information Technologies, Data Files and Individual Liberties (as amended up to June 1, 2019)	2019	Entry into force : January 7, 1978 Adopted : January 6, 1978	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	Ordinance No. 2018-1125 of December 12, 2018, on the Implementation of Article 32 of Law No. 2018-493 of June 20, 2018, on the Protection of Personal Data, and on the Amendment of Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978, on Information Technologies, Data Files and Individual Liberties and Various Provisions Concerning the Personal Data Protection	2019	Issued : December 12, 2018	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	Heritage Code (consolidated version as of November 25, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : February 24, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2007-1787 of December 20, 2007, on the Simplification of the Legislation (as amended up to January 1, 2018)	2018	Adopted : December 20, 2007	Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2008-776 of August 4, 2008, on the Modernization of the Economy (as amended up to June 14, 2018)	2018	Adopted : August 4, 2008	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2011-525 of May 17, 2011, Simplifying and Improving the Quality of Legislation (as amended up to August 12, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : May 19, 2011 Adopted : May 17, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2016-1321 of October 7, 2016, for a Digital Republic (as amended up to June 22, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : October 9, 2016 Adopted : October 7, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2016-925 of July 7, 2016, on the Freedom of Creation, Architecture, and Heritage (as amended up to November 25, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : July 9, 2016 Adopted : July 7, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 2018-771 of September 5, 2018, on the Freedom to Choose the Professional Future	2018	Entry into force : September 7, 2018 Adopted : September 5, 2018	Other
Other Texts	Law No. 86-1067 of September 30, 1986, on the Freedom of Communication (Law Léotard, as amended up to August 6, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : October 2, 1986 Adopted : September 30, 1986	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Decree No. 2008-744 of July 28, 2008, on the University Teaching Staff, Tenured and Non-Tenured in General Medicine (as amended up to September 1, 2017)	2017	Entry into force : July 31, 2008 Adopted : July 28, 2008	Patents (Inventions) Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2016-925 of July 7, 2016, on the Freedom of Creation, Architecture, and Heritage (as amended on January 29, 2017)	2017	Entry into force : July 9, 2016 Adopted : July 7, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 2011-1862 of December 13, 2011, on the Allocation of Litigation and Simplification of Certain Legal Proceedings (as amended up to November 20, 2016)	2016	Adopted : December 13, 2011	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	Law No. 2014-344 of March 17, 2014, on Consumer Protection (as amended up to November 20, 2016)	2016	Entry into force : March 19, 2014 Adopted : March 17, 2014	Trademarks Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2016-1087 of August 8, 2016, on the Restoration of Biodiversity, Nature and the Countryside	2016	Entry into force : August 9, 2016 Adopted : August 8, 2016	Genetic Resources Traditional Knowledge (TK) Patents (Inventions)
Other Texts	Law No. 2016-1321 of October 7, 2016, for a Digital Republic	2016	Entry into force : October 9, 2016 Adopted : October 7, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2016-925 of July 7, 2016, on the Freedom of Creation, Architecture, and Heritage	2016	Entry into force : July 9, 2016 Adopted : July 7, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2004-575 of June 21, 2004, on Confidence in the Digital Economy (as amended up to August 8, 2015)	2015	Entry into force : June 23, 2004 Adopted : June 21, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 2010-853 of July 23, 2010, on Consular Networks, Trade, Crafts and Services (as amended up to August 8, 2015)	2015	Adopted : July 23, 2010	IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2011-1862 of December 13, 2011, on the Allocation of Litigation and Simplification of Certain Legal Proceedings (as amended up to January 1, 2015)	2015	Adopted : December 13, 2011	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2012-387 of March 22, 2012, on the Simplification of the Legislation and Reduction of Administrative Procedures (as amended up to August 8, 2015)	2015	Adopted : March 22, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2013-595 of July 8, 2013, on Guidance and Programming for Restructuring Schools (as amended up to January 1, 2015)	2015	Entry into force : July 10, 2013 Adopted : July 8, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Decree N° 2014-794 of July 9, 2014, on the Regulatory Part of Code on Cinema and Moving Images	2014	Entry into force : July 12, 2014 Adopted : July 9, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2009-526 of May 12, 2009, on the Simplification and Clarification of the Legislation and Facilitation of Procedures (as amended up to August 2, 2014)	2014	Adopted : May 12, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 2011-590 of May 26, 2011, on the Price of Digital Books (as amended up to August 6, 2018)	2014	Entry into force : May 29, 2011 Adopted : May 26, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Law No. 86-1067 of September 30, 1986, on the Freedom of Communication (Law Léotard, as amended up to August 6, 2014)	2014	Entry into force : October 2, 1986 Adopted : September 30, 1986	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Decision No. 2012-287 of January 15, 2013 (Decision of the Constitutional Council on Law No. 2011-1898 of December 20, 2011 relating to private copying)	2013	Issued : January 15, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Decision No. 347076 of December 30, 2013, of the Council of State	2013	Entry into force : January 9, 2014 Adopted : December 30, 2013	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	Decree No. 2012-1247 of November 7, 2012, on the Adaptation of Various Texts to the New Rules of Public Financial Management and Budgeting	2013	Issued : November 7, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 2000-719 of August 1, 2000, on Amendments to Law No. 86-1067 of September 30, 1986, on Freedom of Communication (as amended up to November 17, 2013)	2013	Entry into force : August 2, 2000 Adopted : August 1, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2003-706 of August 1, 2003, on Financial Security (as amended up to January 1, 2013)	2013	Adopted : August 1, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2007-1786 of December 19, 2007, regarding Social Security Financing (as last amended by law No. 2013-1278 of December 29, 2013 )	2013	Adopted : December 19, 2007	Trade Names Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2008-518 of June 3, 2008, regarding Space Operations (as amended by Law No. 2013-431 of May 28, 2013)	2013	Adopted : June 3, 2008	Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2010-853 of July 23, 2010, on Consular Networks, Trade, Crafts and Services (as amended up to November 17, 2013)	2013	Adopted : July 23, 2010	IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2011-525 of May 17, 2011, Simplifying and Improving the Quality of the Legislation (as amended up to July 10, 2013)	2013	Adopted : May 17, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2013-1168 of December 18, 2013, on the to Military Planning for the Years 2014 to 2019 and Introducing Various Provisions Concerning Defence and National Security	2013	Adopted : December 18, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2013-595 of July 8, 2013, on Guidance and Programming for Restructuring the Schools of the Republic	2013	Entry into force : July 10, 2013 Adopted : July 8, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Decree No. 2011-1878 of December 14, 2011, on the Creation of the Court of Appeal of Cayenne	2012	Entry into force : January 1, 2012 Adopted : December 14, 2011	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Decree No. 2012-597 of April 27, 2012, on the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products	2012	Entry into force : May 1, 2012 Adopted : April 27, 2012	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	Decree No. 2012-634 of May 3, 2012, on the Merger of the Professions of Attorneys and Solicitors of the Courts of Appeal	2012	Adopted : May 3, 2012	Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2011-267 of March 14, 2011, on Orientation and Programming for the Performance of Homeland Security (as amended on March 3, 2012)	2012	Entry into force : March 16, 2011 Adopted : March 14, 2011	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	Law No. 2012-387 of March 22, 2012, on the Simplification of the Legislation and Reduction of Administrative Procedures	2012	Adopted : March 22, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Decree No. 2010-1706 of December 29, 2010, on the Individual Entrepreneur with Limited Liability	2011	Entry into force : January 1, 2011 Adopted : December 29, 2010	IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2000-642 of July 10, 2000, regulating Voluntary Auctions of Movables (as amended by Law No. 2011-850 of July 20, 2011)	2011	Adopted : July 10, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2011-1862 of December 13, 2011, on the Allocation of Litigation and Simplification of Certain Legal Proceedings	2011	Adopted : December 13, 2011	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2011-2012 of December 29, 2011, on the Strengthening of the Safety of Medicines and Health Products	2011	Entry into force : December 31, 2011 Adopted : December 29, 2011	Patents (Inventions) Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2011-267 of March 14, 2011, on Orientation and Programming for the Performance of Homeland Security	2011	Entry into force : March 16, 2011 Adopted : March 14, 2011	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2011-525 of May 17, 2011, Simplifying and Improving the Quality of the Legislation	2011	Entry into force : May 19, 2011 Adopted : May 17, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2011-590 of May 26, 2011, on the Price of Digital Books	2011	Entry into force : May 29, 2011 Adopted : May 26, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2011-901 of July 28, 2011, Improving the Functioning of Departmental Houses of Persons with Disabilities and Containing Several Provisions Concerning Policies on Disability and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities	2011	Entry into force : July 31, 2011 Adopted : July 28, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Book of Tax Procedures (consolidated version of April 25, 2010)	2010	Adopted : April 25, 2010	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Decree No. 2010-397 of April 22, 2010, on the Facilitation of the Exploitation of Cinematographic Works in the Form of Video Recordings (original version)	2010	Entry into force : April 24, 2010 Issued : April 22, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Environment Code (consolidated version of 2010)	2010	Entry into force : September 21, 2000 Adopted : September 18, 2000	Plant Variety Protection Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2003-706 of August 1, 2003, on Financial Security (as last amended by Ordinance No. 2010-638 of June 10, 2010)	2010	Adopted : August 1, 2003	Industrial Designs Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	Law No. 2010-1487 of December 7, 2010, on the Department of Mayotte	2010	Adopted : December 7, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2010-658 of June 15, 2010, on the Individual Entrepreneurs with Limited Liability	2010	Adopted : June 15, 2010	IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2010-853 of July 23, 2010, on Consular Networks, Trade, Crafts and Services	2010	Adopted : July 23, 2010	IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	Order of June 29, 2010, concerning the Terms of Distribution of the Income made from the Exploitation of an Invention Between State Entities for which State Agents or Public Agents Fulfilled a Task Involving an Inventive Mission, Studies or Researches	2010	Adopted : June 29, 2010	Patents (Inventions)
Other Texts	Decision No. 2009-580 DC of June 10, 2009	2009	Issued : June 10, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	Decision No. 2009-590 DC of October 22, 2009	2009	Issued : October 22, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	Decree No. 2008-744 of July 28, 2008, on the University Teaching Staff, Tenured and Non-Tenured in General Medicine (as amended on September 1, 2009)	2009	Entry into force : July 31, 2008 Adopted : July 28, 2008	Patents (Inventions) Other
Other Texts	Decree No. 2009-623 of June 6, 2009, on Certain Administrative Commissions of Advisory Nature Falling Under the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Employment	2009	Adopted : June 6, 2009	IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts	Decree of June 22, 2009, on Label LA 02-66 on Lautrec pink garlic (Ail rose de Lautrec)	2009	Adopted : June 22, 2009	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Law No. 2009-526 of May 12, 2009, on the Simplification and Clarification of the Legislation and Facilitation of Procedures	2009	Adopted : May 12, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Ordinance No. 2009-537 of May 14, 2009, on the Extension and Adaptation to Mayotte in the Wallis and Futuna Islands, French Polynesia, in the Southern and Antarctic Lands French and New Caledonia to Various Legislative Provisions	2009	Adopted : May 14, 2009	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	Decree No. 2008-744 of July 28, 2008, on the University Teaching Staff, Tenured and Non-Tenured in General Medicine (original version)	2008	Entry into force : July 31, 2008 Issued : July 28, 2008	Patents (Inventions) Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2007-248 of February 26, 2007, Containing Various Provisions to Adapt the European Legislation into the Field of Medicine (as amended up to December 20, 2008)	2008	Adopted : February 26, 2007	Patents (Inventions) Other Industrial Property
Other Texts	Law No. 2008-776 of August 4, 2008, on the Modernization of the Economy	2008	Adopted : August 4, 2008	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	Order of March 21, 2008, on the Amendment the Decree of July 10, 2000, Establishing the Higher Council for Literary and Artistic Property	2008	Adopted : March 21, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts	Circular of the DACG No. 2007-1/G3 of January 3, 2007, Presenting and Commenting on the Penal Provisions of Law No. 2006-961 of August 1, 2006, on Copyright and Neighboring Rights in the Information Society and on the Public Action in the field of Combating Intellectual Property Infringements by means of New Computer Technologies	2007	Entry into force : February 28, 2007 Adopted : January 3, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts	Law No. 2007-1787 of December 20, 2007, on the Simplification of the Legislation	2007	Adopted : December 20, 2007	Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2007-248 of February 26, 2007, Containing Various provisions to adapt the European Legislation into the field of Medicine	2007	Entry into force : February 28, 2007 Adopted : February 26, 2007	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Property
Other Texts	Order of May 3, 2007, on Amendments to the Decree of July 10, 2000, Establishing the Supreme Council of Literary and Artistic Property and Order of May 3, 2007, on the Nomination to the Supreme Council of Literary and Artistic property	2007	Issued : May 3, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Decision No. 2006-540 DC. of July 27, 2006	2006	Entry into force : August 3, 2006 Adopted : July 27, 2006	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 2006-728 of June 23, 2006, reforming Successions and Donations	2006	Adopted : June 23, 2006	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Ordinance No. 2006-639 of June 1, 2006 extending and adapting overseas provisions reforming the status of lawyers, notaries, legal experts, the patent attorneys and court administrators	2006	Adopted : June 1, 2006	IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts	Decree No. 2005-1218 of September 26, 2005 amending the Decree of October 2, 1996 on the Sharing of Certain Officials and Employees of the State and its Public Institutions directly involved in Creating Software, creating or Discovery of a new variety or work recovery	2005	Adopted : September 26, 2005	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 2005-493 of May 19, 2005, authorizing the approval of the Convention on Cybercrime and the Additional Protocol to the Convention on the Criminalization of Acts of Racist and Xenophobic Nature committed through Computer Systems	2005	Adopted : May 19, 2005	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	Law No. 2005-842 of July 26, 2005 for the Trust and the Modernization of the Economy	2005	Entry into force : July 27, 2005 Adopted : July 26, 2005	Other
Other Texts	Ordinance No. 2004-637 of July 1, 2004, regarding the Simplification of the Composition and Operation of Administrative Commissions and the Reduction of their Number (as last amended by Ordinance No. 2005-727 of June 30, 2005)	2005	Adopted : July 1, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 2004-204 of March 9, 2004, on the Adaptation of the Justice System to Developments in Criminality	2004	Entry into force : March 10, 2004 Adopted : March 9, 2004	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2004-575 of June 21, 2004, on Confidence in the Digital Economy	2004	Entry into force : June 23, 2004 Adopted : June 21, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 2004-800 of August 6, 2004, on Bioethics	2004	Adopted : August 6, 2004	Patents (Inventions) Other
Other Texts	Law No. 92-546 of June 20, 1992, on Legal Deposit (as amended up to February 24, 2004)	2004	Entry into force : June 24, 1992 Adopted : June 20, 1992	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2003-706 of August 1, 2003, on Financial Security	2003	Adopted : August 1, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Decree No. 2002-1064 of August 7, 2002, on the Public Service of Publication of Law through the Internet	2002	Entry into force : September 15, 2002 Issued : August 7, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Order of August 12, 2002, on Amendments to the Orders Relating to Regional Labels	2002	Entry into force : September 11, 2002 Adopted : August 22, 2002	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Order of January 12, 1995, Setting Out the Mandatory Information on the Declarations Accompanying the Legal Deposit of Printed, Graphic and Photographic Documents (as amended on January 1, 2002)	2002	Entry into force : January 20, 1995 Issued : January 12, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Ordinance No. 2002-388 of March 20, 2002 on the conditions of entry and residence of foreigners in New Caledonia	2002	Adopted : March 20, 2002	Other
Other Texts	Decree No. 2001-141 of February 13, 2001 amending Decree No. 96-858 of October 2, 1996 on the Sharing of Certain Officials and Employees of the State and its Public Institutions Directly involved on the Creation of a Software, the Creation or Discovery of a New Variety or Work Recovery	2001	Entry into force : February 16, 2001 Adopted : February 13, 2001	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 2001-1135 of December 3, 2001, on the Rights of the Surviving Spouse and Children born out of Wedlock and Modernizing various Provisions of Inheritance Law	2001	Adopted : December 3, 2001	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Law No. 2001-624 of July 17, 2001, on Various Social, Educational and Cultural Measures	2001	Adopted : July 17, 2001	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Order of June 14, 2001 relating to Rates and Rules for Granting Benefits and Vacations that may be given to Members of the Standing Committee of Corporate Control of Collection and Distribution Rights and those who lend their Support	2001	Entry into force : August 29, 2001 Adopted : June 14, 2001	IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts	Law No. 2000-719 of August 1, 2000, on Amendments to Law No. 86-1067 of September 30, 1986, on Freedom of Communication	2000	Entry into force : August 2, 2000 Adopted : August 1, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Decree No. 97-844 of September 10, 1997 supplementing Decree No. 96-858 of October 2, 1996 on the sharing of certain officials and employees of the State and its public institutions directly involved in the creation of a software, the creation or discovery of new plant variety or work recovery.	1997	Adopted : September 10, 1997	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Decree No. 95-36 of January 5, 1995, on Amendments to Decree No. 93-1429 of December 31, 1993, on Legal Deposit	1995	Entry into force : January 12, 1995 Adopted : January 5, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Decree No. 95-538 of May 4, 1995, on Local Wines	1995	Entry into force : May 6, 1995 Adopted : May 4, 1995	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Order of January 12, 1995, Giving the Keepers of Public Record the Right to Receive the Legal Deposit of Printers Like Archivists	1995	Entry into force : January 20, 1995 Adopted : January 12, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Order of January 12, 1995, Setting Out the Mandatory Information on the Declarations Accompanying the Legal Deposit of Phonograms	1995	Entry into force : January 21, 1995 Adopted : January 12, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Order of January 12, 1995, Setting Out the Mandatory Information on the Declarations Accompanying the Legal Deposit of Printed, Graphic and Photographic Documents	1995	Entry into force : January 20, 1995 Adopted : January 12, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Decree No. 93-1429 of December 31, 1993, on Legal Deposit	1994	Entry into force : January 1, 1994 Adopted : December 31, 1993	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body Other
Other Texts	Decree No. 94-492 of June 13, 1994 on the National Commission on Labels and Certificates for Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs	1994	Adopted : June 13, 1994	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts	Decree of January 10, 1994, on the Registered Designation of Origin “Nyons Olive Oil”	1994	Entry into force : January 27, 1994 Adopted : January 10, 1994	Trademarks Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts	Law No. 93-1420 of December 31, 1993, on Amendments to Various Provisions for the Implementation of the Agreement on the European Economic Area and the Treaty on European Union	1994	Entry into force : January 1, 1994 Adopted : December 31, 1993	Patents (Inventions)
Other Texts	Law No. 94-653 of July 29, 1994, on the Protection for the Human Body	1994	Entry into force : July 30, 1994 Adopted : July 29, 1994	Patents (Inventions)
Other Texts	Order of December 29, 1994 on the degree in technological research	1994	Entry into force : December 31, 1994 Adopted : December 29, 1994	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Property
Other Texts	Order of October 24,1994, on the Membership and Functioning of the National Commission on Labels and Certificates for Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs and of the Joint Commission	1994	Entry into force : November 8, 1994 Adopted : October 24, 1994	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts	Decree of August 12, 1993, on the Registered Designation of Origin “Beaufort”.	1993	Entry into force : August 19, 1993 Adopted : August 12, 1993	Trademarks Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	Decree of May 15, 1936, on the Definition of the Controlled Appellation Concerning Eaux-de-vie: 'Cognac' (as amended up to March 10, 1993)	1993	Entry into force : May 17, 1936 Adopted : May 15, 1936	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Law No. 92-546 of June 20, 1992, on Legal Deposit	1992	Entry into force : June 24, 1992 Adopted : June 20, 1992	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Order of June 23, 1992, Certifying Label under No.18.91 «Boeuf de Chalosse» (Chalosse Beef)	1992	Adopted : June 23, 1992	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Law No. 86-1067 of September 30, 1986, on the Freedom of Communication (Law Léotard)	1986	Entry into force : October 2, 1986 Adopted : September 30, 1986	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Other Texts	Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978, on Information Technologies, Data Files and Individual Liberties	1978	Entry into force : January 7, 1978 Adopted : January 6, 1978	Other
Other Texts	Decree No. 75-762 of August 6, 1975, on the Publication of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, the Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks, the Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and their International Registration, the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks, revised in Stockholm on July 14, 1967, and the Additional Act of Stockholm to the Madrid Agreement for the Repression of False or Deceptive Indications of Source on Goods, signed in Stockholm on July 14, 1967	1975	Entry into force : August 17, 1975 Issued : August 6, 1975	Trademarks Geographical Indications Industrial Property
Other Texts	Decree No. 75-890 of September 22, 1975, on the Publication of the Locarno Agreement Establishing an International Classification for Industrial Designs (and its Annex and Resolution), signed in Locarno on October 8, 1968	1975	Entry into force : October 1, 1975 Issued : September 22, 1975	Industrial Designs
Other Texts	Decree No. 75-908 of October 2, 1975, on the Publication of the Complementary Act of Stockholm of July 14, 1967 to the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Deposit of Industrial Designs of November 6, 1925, as revised in London on June 2, 1934 and in the Hague on November 28, 1960, and supplemented by the Additional Act of Monaco of November 18, 1961	1975	Entry into force : October 8, 1975 Issued : October 2, 1975	Industrial Designs
Other Texts	Decree No. 74-976 of November 20, 1974, on the Publication of the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization, signed in Stockholm on July 14, 1967	1974	Entry into force : November 27, 1974 Issued : November 20, 1974	IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts	Decree No. 68-807 of September 13, 1968, Repealing Statutory Provisions on Wine and Establishing Public Administration Regulations for the Implementation of the Law of August 1, 1905, on the Suppression of Fraud in respect of Wines	1968	Entry into force : September 15, 1968 Adopted : September 13, 1968	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Decree of November 2, 1966, concerning the Protected Designation of Origin 'Châteauneuf-du-Pape'	1966	Adopted : November 2, 1966	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body

Type of Text

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2023-1321 of December 27, 2023

2024

Entry into force :

January 1, 2024

Issued :

December 27, 2023

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 2021-89 of July 9, 2021, of the National Institute of Intellectual Property on the Procedures Relating to Industrial Designs

2021

Entry into force :

July 12, 2021

Issued :

July 9, 2021

Industrial Designs

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2018-1200 of December 20, 2018, on the Exception to Copyright, Related Rights and the Rights of Database Producers for Persons with Disabilities

2018

Entry into force :

December 23, 2018

Issued :

December 20, 2018

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2018-429 of May 31, 2018, on the European Patent With Unitary Effect and the Unified Patent Court

2018

Entry into force :

June 2, 2018

Issued :

May 31, 2018

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2006-665 of June 7, 2006, on the Reduction and Simplification of the Composition of Various Administrative Commissions (as amended up to January 1, 2017)

2017

Issued :

June 7, 2006

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2017-253 of February 27, 2017, on the Exception to Copyright, Related Rights and the Rights of Database Producers for People with Disabilities

2017

Entry into force :

March 1, 2017

Adopted :

February 27, 2017

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2017-284 of March 2, 2017, on the Implementation of Articles L. 123-7 and L. 311-6 of the Intellectual Property Code

2017

Entry into force :

March 6, 2017

Adopted :

March 2, 2017

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2017-338 of March 15, 2017, on the Mediator of Music

2017

Entry into force :

March 17, 2017

Adopted :

March 15, 2017

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2017-345 of March 17, 2017, Concerning Remuneration Conditions of the Mediator of Music

2017

Entry into force :

March 19, 2017

Adopted :

March 17, 2017

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2016-504 of April 22, 2016, on the Profession of Industrial Property Agents

2016

Entry into force :

April 25, 2016

Adopted :

April 22, 2016

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2016-884 of June 29, 2016, on the Regulatory Part of the Consumer Code

2016

Entry into force :

July 1, 2016

Adopted :

June 29, 2016

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ordinance No. 2016-301 of March 14, 2016, on the Legislative Part of the Consumer Code

2016

Entry into force :

July 1, 2016

Adopted :

March 14, 2016

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2011-126 of January 28, 2011, regarding the Wage Conditions for the President of the Committee referred to in Article L. 132-44 of the Intellectual Property Code

2014

Adopted :

January 28, 2011

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2013-1141 of December 10, 2013, on the Information for Purchasers of Recording Devices subject to Private Copying Remuneration

2014

Entry into force :

April 1, 2014

Adopted :

December 10, 2013

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2014-731 of June 27, 2014, on the National Plant Variety Authority

2014

Entry into force :

June 30, 2014

Adopted :

June 27, 2014

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of January 24, 2014, on the Instruction Guide referred to in Article L. 311-4-1 of the Intellectual Property Code

2014

Adopted :

January 24, 2014

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of July 10, 2000, on the Creation of the Higher Council for Literary and Artistic Property (as amended up to Order of March 21, 2014)

2014

Adopted :

July 10, 2000

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2010-10 of January 6, 2010, publishing the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Patent Law Treaty (and its implementing regulations and joints declarations), signed in Geneva on September 14, 2010

2013

Issued :

September 23, 2013

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2013-182 of February 27, 2013, on the Implementation of Articles L.134-1 to L.134-9 of the Intellectual Property Code on the Digital Exploitation of Unavailable Books of the Twentieth Century

2013

Entry into force :

March 2, 2013

Adopted :

February 27, 2013

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2013-596 of July 8, 2013, Removing the Complementary Penalty of Suspending Access to an On-Line Public Communication Service and relating to the Information Transmission Methods provided for in Article L. 331-21 of the Intellectual Property Code

2013

Entry into force :

July 10, 2013

Issued :

July 8, 2013

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2013-746 of August 14, 2013, on the Financial Holding Companies for the Liberal Professions by Industrial Property Agents

2013

Entry into force :

August 18, 2013

Adopted :

August 14, 2013

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2013-845 of September 23, 2013, publishing the Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks, adopted on March 27, 2006 (with the Implementing Regulation and the Resolution of the Diplomatic Conference Completing the Treaty and its Implementing Regulation)

2013

Issued :

September 23, 2013

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of July 9, 2013, amending the Order of May 6, 2013, issued pursuant to Article L.132-25 of the Intellectual Property Code and Extending the Protocol Agreement of December 20, 2012, concerning the Contractual Practices between Scriptwriters and Fiction Producers

2013

Adopted :

July 9, 2013

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of March 27, 2013, issued pursuant to Article L. 212-8 of the Intellectual Property Code

2013

Adopted :

March 27, 2013

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of May 6, 2013, issued pursuant to Article L.132-25 of the Intellectual Property Code and Extending the Protocol Agreement of December 20, 2012, concerning the Contractual Practices between Scriptwriters and Fiction Producers

2013

Adopted :

May 6, 2013

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 15 of December 14, 2012, of the Committee referred to in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code

2012

Adopted :

December 14, 2012

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision of May 19, 2012, of the Committee referred to in Article L. 244-4 of the Intellectual Property Code

2012

Adopted :

May 19, 2010

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2012-879 of July 16, 2012, amending Decree No. 2011-126 of January 28, 2011, regarding the Wage Conditions of the President of the Committee established by Article L. 132-44 of the Intellectual Property Code.

2012

Adopted :

July 16, 2012

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 96-858 of October 2, 1996 on the sharing of certain officials and employees of the State and its public institutions directly involved in the Creation of Software, the Creation or Discovery of a Plant Variety or work Recovery (as last amended by Decree of August 29, 2012)

2012

Adopted :

September 10, 1999

Entry into force :

April 10, 1995

Patents (Inventions)

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of October 31, 2012, appointing Members to the Committee referred to in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code

2012

Adopted :

October 31, 2012

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of March 12, 2012, pursuant to Article L. 212-8 of the Intellectual Property Code

2012

Adopted :

March 19, 2012

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision of December 8, 2010, of the Committee referred to in Article L. 241-4 of the Intellectual Property Code, amending the Decision of January 5, 2010

2011

Adopted :

November 30, 2011

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision of November 30, 2011, of the Committee referred to in Article L. 214-4 of the Intellectual Property Code, amending the Decision of January 5, 2010

2011

Adopted :

November 30, 2011

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2011-1073 of September 8, 2011, on the Removal of Commissions and Administrative Bodies

2011

Entry into force :

September 11, 2011

Adopted :

September 8, 2011

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2011-386 of April 11, 2011, on the Indicators of the High Authority for the Distribution of Works and Protection of Rights on the Internet

2011

Entry into force :

April 14, 2011

Adopted :

April 11, 2011

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of August 26, 2011, on the Renewal of the Accreditation of the Society of Authors and Music Publishers

2011

Adopted :

August 26, 2011

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of December 20, 2011, regarding the Reimbursement of Private Copying Levies

2011

Adopted :

December 20, 2011

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of February 7, 2011, pursuant to Article L. 132-25 of the Intellectual Property Code and Extending the Agreement of December 16, 2010, regarding Transparency in the Cinematographic Field

2011

Adopted :

February 7, 2011

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of June 17, 2009 Concerning the Conditions of Availability of Public Mapping Databases attached to intellectual property rights jointly held by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies and the National Geographic Institute (as amended by Decree n°2011-1371 of October 27,2011)

2011

Entry into force :

June 27, 2009

Adopted :

June 17, 2009

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision of January 5, 2010, of the Committee referred to in Article L. 214-4 of the Intellectual Property Code

2010

Adopted :

January 5, 2010

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2003-851 of September 1, 2003, on the Regulatory Part of Book VI of the Rural Code and on the Amendments to the Regulatory Part of Books II and III of the Same Code (as amended on February 1, 2010)

2010

Entry into force :

September 6, 2003

Adopted :

September 1, 2003

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2009-1773 of December 29, 2009, on the Organization of the High Authority for the Distribution of Works and Protection of Rights on the Internet

2010

Entry into force :

January 1, 2010

Adopted :

December 29, 2009

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2010-1202 of October 12, 2010, on Amendments to Article R. 331-37 of the Intellectual Property Code

2010

Entry into force :

October 14, 2010

Adopted :

October 12, 2010

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2010-1366 of November 10, 2010, on the Labeling of the Offers of the Online Public Communication Services and the Regulation of Technical Measures of Protection and Identification of Works and Objects Protected by Copyright

2010

Entry into force :

November 14, 2010

Adopted :

November 10, 2010

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2010-1630 of December 23, 2010, on the Assessment and Labeling Procedure of Security Measures for the Prevention of Illegal Use of Access to Online Public Communication Services

2010

Entry into force :

December 27, 2010

Adopted :

December 23, 2010

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2010-236 of March 5, 2010, on the Automated Processing of Personal Data authorized by Article L. 331-29 of the Code of Intellectual Property, called the “Management System for Measures for the Protection of Original Works on the Internet'

2010

Entry into force :

March 8, 2010

Adopted :

March 5, 2010

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2010-695 of June 25, 2010, Establishing Gross Negligence for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Property on the Internet

2010

Entry into force :

June 27, 2010

Issued :

June 25, 2010

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2010-872 of July 26, 2010, on the Proceedings before the Committee for Protection of Rights of the High Authority for the Distribution of Works and Protection of Rights on Internet

2010

Entry into force :

July 28, 2010

Issued :

July 26, 2010

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2010-994 of August 26, 2010, on the Commission referred to in Article L. 132-44 of the Intellectual Property Code

2010

Entry into force :

August 29, 2010

Adopted :

August 26, 2010

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of February 16, 2010, on the Renewal of the Agreement of the Société des Auteurs dans les Arts Graphiques et Plastiques to Manage the Rights to authorize Collecting and Distributing Rights to Retransmission by Cable, Simultaneous, Complete and Unchanged on the National Territory from a Member State Community

2010

Adopted :

February 16, 2010

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of March 9, 2010, renewing the Agreement for the French Society for the Interests of Authors of Written Works

2010

Adopted :

March 9, 2010

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of May 26, 1970, on the Modalities of Application of Decree No. 70-441 of May 26, 1970, on Contracts with Foreign Countries for the Acquisition or Transfer of Industrial Property Rights and All Intellectual Elements of Scientific and Technical Support (as amended on March 20, 2010)

2010

Entry into force :

May 29, 1970

Adopted :

May 26, 1970

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2008-1472 of December 30, 2008, on the Implementation of the Ordinance No. 2008-1301 of December 11, 2008, on Patents and Trademarks, Issued on the Basis of Article 134 of Law No. 2008 -776 of August 4, 2008 of the Modernization of the Economy

2009

Entry into force :

January 1, 2009

Adopted :

December 30, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2009-1204 of October 9, 2009, on the Specialization of Courts in the Intellectual Property Field

2009

Entry into force :

November 1, 2009

Adopted :

October 9, 2009

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2009-1205 of October 9, 2009, on the Determination of the Seat and the Jurisdiction of Courts in Intellectual Property

2009

Entry into force :

November 1, 2009

Adopted :

October 9, 2009

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2009-1309 of October 26, 2009 Amending Articles R. 321-6-1 and R. 321-8 of the Intellectual Property Code

2009

Entry into force :

October 29, 2009

Adopted :

October 26, 2009

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2009-131 of February 6, 2009, on the Designation of the Depository for the Digital Files of Printed Works referred to in 7° of Article L.122-5 of the Intellectual Property Code

2009

Entry into force :

December 1, 2009

Adopted :

February 6, 2009

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2009-645 of June 9, 2009 concerning Management between Public Industrial Property Results from Research conducted by Public Officials or Public Employees

2009

Entry into force :

June 11, 2009

Adopted :

June 9, 2009

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2009-744 of June 19,2009 on the Functioning of the Commission established in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code

2009

Adopted :

June 19, 2009

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2009-887 of July 21, 2009 implementing Article L. 331-18 of the Code of Intellectual Property

2009

Entry into force :

July 24, 2009

Adopted :

July 21, 2009

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of February 16, 2009, on the Composition of the Commission referred to in Article L. 214-4 of the Intellectual Property Code

2009

Adopted :

February 16, 2009

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of June 5, 2009 on the Renewal of the Approval of the National Association for the Management of Audiovisual Works for the Purpose of Managing the Right to Authorize Simultaneous, Complete and Unchanged Cable Retransmission on the National territory from a Member State of the European Community

2009

Adopted :

June 5, 2009

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of August 13, 2009, on the Renewal of the Authorization of the Society of Songwriters and Music Publishers for Managing the Right to Authorize Simultaneous, Complete and Unchanged Cable Retransmission on the National Territory from a State Member of the European Community

2009

Adopted :

August 13, 2009

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of August 21, 2009, on the Renewal of the Authorization of the Society of Dramatic Authors and Composers Authors for Managing the Right to Authorize Simultaneous, Complete and Unchanged Cable Retransmission on the National Territory from a State Member of the European Community

2009

Adopted :

August 21, 2009

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of November 9, 2009, renewing the Agreement of the Multimedia Authors Civil Society to Manage the Right to Authorizing the Retransmission by Cable, Simultaneous, Full, Unchanged on the National Territory from a State Member of the European Community

2009

Adopted :

November 9, 2009

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of October 28, 2009 on the file referred to Article R. 611-13 of the Intellectual Property Code and Article 3 of Decree No. 2009-645 of June 9, 2009 on the Management of Industrial Property results from Research conducted by Public Officials or Public Employees

2009

Entry into force :

November 2, 2009

Adopted :

October 28, 2009

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of September 29, 2009, on the Renewal of the Authorization of the Civil Society of Authors Producers Directors for Managing the Right to Authorize Simultaneous, Full and Unchanged Cable Retransmission on the National Territory from a State Member of the European Community

2009

Adopted :

September 26, 2009

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ordinance No. 2009-901 of July 24, 2009, on the Legislative Part of the Code on Cinema and Moving Images

2009

Adopted :

July 24, 2009

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 10 of February 27, 2008, of the Committee referred to in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code Relating to Remuneration for Private Copying

2008

Issued :

April 3, 2008

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 11 of December, 17, 2008, of the Committee provided for in Article L. 311-5 of the Code of Intellectual Property

2008

Adopted :

December 17, 2008

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2008-1391 of December 19, 2008, implementing the exception to Copyright, Related Rights and the Right of databases Producers for People with disabilities

2008

Entry into force :

December 25, 2008

Issued :

December 19, 2008

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2008-1471 of December 30, 2008, on the Implementation of Article VI of 132 of the Law No. 2008-776 of August 4, 2008 to Modernize the Economy and on the Procedure for Limiting Patent Claims of Invention

2008

Issued :

December 30, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2008-402 of April 24,2008 concerning the Conditions for granting Reduced fees obtained by the National Institute of Industrial Property

2008

Entry into force :

April 27, 2008

Adopted :

April 24, 2008

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2008-428 of May 2, 2008, on the Publication of the Act Revising the Convention on the Grant of European Patents, signed in Munich on November 29, 2000

2008

Entry into force :

May 5, 2008

Adopted :

May 2, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2008-469 of May 20, 2008, publishing the Agreement on the Application of Article 65 of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents, signed in London on October 17, 2000

2008

Adopted :

May 20, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2008-624 of June 27, 2008, on the Implementation of Law No. 2007-1544 of October 29, 2007, on the Fight Against Counterfeiting and Amending the Intellectual Property Code

2008

Entry into force :

June 30, 2008

Adopted :

June 27, 2008

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2008-625 of June 27, 2008 amending the Intellectual Property Code

2008

Entry into force :

June 30, 2008

Adopted :

June 27, 2008

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of January 7, 2008 to implement the provisions of Article R. 421-1-2 of the Intellectual Property Code

2008

Adopted :

January 7, 2008

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of September 17, 2008, on the Composition of the Committee referred to in Article L. 214-4 of the Code of Intellectual Property

2008

Adopted :

September 17, 2008

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of September 23, 2008 laying down Procedures for Submission of Application for Withholding referred to Articles R. 335-1, R. 523-1 and R. 716-6 of the Intellectual Property Code

2008

Adopted :

September 23, 2008

Industrial Designs

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of September 2, 2008, on the Amendment the Decree of January 31, 1992, on Trademarks or Service Marks

2008

Adopted :

September 2, 2008

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of January 7, 2008, on Amendments to the Order of September 23, 2004, on the Implementation of the Provisions of Articles R. 421-1, R. 421-2 and R. 421-5 to R. 421-8 of the Intellectual Property Code

2008

Entry into force :

January 19, 2008

Adopted :

January 7, 2008

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ordinance No. 2008-1301 of December 11, 2008, on Patents and Trademarks

2008

Entry into force :

December 13, 2008

Adopted :

December 11, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision of October 15, 2007, of the Committee established by Article L. 214-4 of the Intellectual Property Code

2007

Adopted :

October 15, 2007

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2002-410 of March 23, 2007, publishing the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs (and its implementing regulation and two joints declaration), adopted in Geneva on July 2, 1999

2007

Adopted :

March 23, 2007

Industrial Designs

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2007-280 of March 1, 2007, on Amendments to the Intellectual Property Code

2007

Entry into force :

March 3, 2007

Adopted :

March 1, 2007

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2007-510 of April 4, 2007, on the Regulatory Authority for Technical Measures Established by Article L. 331-17 of the Intellectual Property Code

2007

Entry into force :

April 5, 2007

Adopted :

April 4, 2007

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2007-731 of May 7, 2007, on the Persons Qualified in the Field of Industrial Property and on Amendments to the Intellectual Property Code

2007

Entry into force :

May 8, 2007

Issued :

May 7, 2007

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2007-756 of May 9, 2007, on the Implementation of Article L. 122-8 of the Intellectual Property Code on the Resale Rights

2007

Entry into force :

May 10, 2007

Issued :

May 9, 2007

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2007-873 of May 14, 2007, on the Implementation of Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code

2007

Entry into force :

May 15, 2007

Issued :

May 14, 2007

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of August 10, 2007, on the Registration of Collecting Societies and Distribution of Rights on the List Mentioned in Article R. 122-6 of the Code of Intellectual Property

2007

Entry into force :

August 26, 2007

Adopted :

August 10, 2007

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of February 15, 2007, Issued Pursuant to Article L. 132-25 of the Intellectual Property Code and Extending the Memorandum of Understanding of October 12, 1999, Supplemented by the Memorandum of Understanding of February 5, 2002, April 12, 2002, and February 17, 2004, Concerning the Remuneration of Authors of Cinematographic Works and Audiovisual Works

2007

Issued :

February 15, 2007

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2006-1521 of December 4, 2006, publishing the Trademark Law Treaty (and an annex), adopted in Geneva on October 27, 1994

2006

Adopted :

December 4, 2006

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2006-1763 of December 23, 2006, on Criminal Prosecution of certain Infringements of Copyright and Neighboring Rights

2006

Entry into force :

December 31, 2006

Adopted :

December 23, 2006

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2006-580 of May 23, 2006, Publishing the Convention on Cybercrime, done in Budapest on November 23, 2001

2006

Entry into force :

May 25, 2006

Adopted :

May 23, 2006

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of April 20, 2006, concerning the Committee established by Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code

2006

Adopted :

April 20, 2006

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 5 of June 6, 2005, of the Committee referred in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code relating to the Remuneration for Private Copying

2005

Adopted :

June 6, 2005

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 6 of November 22, 2005, of the Committee referred to in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code, relating to the Remuneration for Private Copying

2005

Adopted :

November 22, 2005

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2005-1217 of September 26, 2005, on the premium incentive and bonus granted to certain officers and employees of the State and its public institutions authors of an invention and amending the code Intellectual Property.

2005

Issued :

September 26, 2005

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2005-1756 of December 30, 2005, Laying down the List and the Jurisdiction of Special Courts in Competition matters, Industrial property and Insolvency

2005

Entry into force :

January 1, 2006

Adopted :

December 30, 2005

Industrial Designs

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2005-578 of May 23, 2005 amending Article R. 214-2 of the Code of Intellectual Property

2005

Adopted :

May 23, 2005

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree n° 2005-1298 of October 20, 2005 on allocation of powers in the fight against counterfeiting.

2005

Entry into force :

October 22, 2005

Adopted :

October 20, 2005

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2004-199 of February 25, 2004 amending the Intellectual Property Code

2004

Entry into force :

March 4, 2004

Adopted :

February 25, 2004

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2004-41 of January 6, 2004, publishing the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks, adopted in Madrid on June 27, 1989

2004

Adopted :

January 6, 2004

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2004-920 of August 31, 2004, on the Implementation of Articles L. 133-2 to L. 133-4 of the Intellectual Property Code and the Remuneration for Public Lending

2004

Entry into force :

September 2, 2004

Adopted :

August 31, 2004

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2004-921 of August 31, 2004 implementing Article L. 133-3 of the Intellectual Property Code on the part relating to Remuneration for Library Loans at the State Expense

2004

Adopted :

August 31, 2004

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of September 23, 2004, on Implementation of the Provisions of Articles R. 421-1, R. 421-2 and R. 421-5 to R. 421-8 of the Intellectual Property Code

2004

Entry into force :

October 2, 2004

Adopted :

September 23, 2004

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of February 24, 2003 relating to the Commission provided in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code

2003

Entry into force :

March 5, 2003

Adopted :

February 24, 2003

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 3 of July 4, 2002, of the Committee provided for in Article L. 311-5 of the Code of Intellectual Property on the Remuneration for Private Copying

2002

Adopted :

July 4, 2002

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2002-215 of February 18, 2002, on Amendments to the Regulatory Part of the Intellectual Property Code and Relating to the Industrial Property Agents, and the Protection of Designs and Community Trademarks

2002

Entry into force :

February 20, 2002

Adopted :

February 18, 2002

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of December 4, 2002 amending the Decree of March 13, 2000 relating to the Commission provided in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code

2002

Entry into force :

December 13, 2002

Adopted :

December 4, 2002

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of February 28, 2002, on Amendmens to the Decree of March 13, 2000 relating to the Commission provided in Article L. 311-5 of the Code of Intellectual Property

2002

Entry into force :

March 4, 2002

Issued :

February 28, 2002

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of March 11, 2002 Amending the Decree of March 13, 2000 relating to the Commission provided in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code

2002

Entry into force :

March 13, 2002

Adopted :

March 11, 2002

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2001-140 of February 13, 2001, on Amendments to the Intellectual Property Code and Relating to the Remuneration for Certain Officials and Employees of the Government and its Public Establishments, who are the Authors of Inventions

2001

Entry into force :

February 15, 2001

Adopted :

February 13, 2001

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2001-334 of April 17, 2001, on Amendments to the Regulatory Part of the Code of Intellectual Property and Relating to the Control of Collecting Societies

2001

Entry into force :

April 18, 2001

Adopted :

April 17, 2001

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2001-809 of September 6, 2001, on Amendments to the Regulatory Part of the Intellectual Property Code and Relating to the Assistance Provided by the Collecting Societies

2001

Entry into force :

September 8, 2001

Adopted :

September 6, 2001

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of July 17, 2011, on the Renewal of the Agreement of the 'Centre français d'exploitation du droit de copie'

2001

Adopted :

July 17, 2001

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ordinance No. 2001-670 of July 25, 2001 transposing the European Directive into the intellectual property code and the Postal and Telecommunications Code

2001

Adopted :

July 25, 2001

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ordinance No. 96-267 of March 28, 1996 concerning the entry into force of new Penal Code in territories overseas and in the territorial collectivity of Mayotte and the extension and amendment of certain laws necessitated by the entry into force (as last amended by Law No.2001-616 of July 11, 2001)

2001

Entry into force :

April 1, 1996

Adopted :

March 28, 1996

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 79-756 of September 4, 1979, laying down the Conditions of Production for Local Wines (consolidated vesion of September 3, 2000)

2000

Adopted :

September 4, 1979

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of March 13, 2000 relating to the commission provided for in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code

2000

Entry into force :

March 23, 2000

Adopted :

March 13, 2000

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of December 5, 2000, amending the Decree of March 13, 2000 relating to the Commission provided in Article L. 311-5 of the Intellectual Property Code

2000

Entry into force :

December 10, 2000

Adopted :

December 5, 2000

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of May 21, 1999 appointing the Board Members review the Control of Knowledge on the Specialization of 'Right of Intellectual Property' under Article 43-5 of Decree No. 73-609 of July 5, 1973

1999

Entry into force :

June 2, 1999

Adopted :

May 21, 1999

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of September 2, 1999, amending the Order of June 3, 1999, on the Approval of Collecting Societies in order to manage the rights to authorize collecting and distributing rights to simultaneous, complete and unchanged retransmission by cable on the national territory from a member state community

1999

Adopted :

September 2, 1999

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 98-1040 of November 18, 1998 amending the regulatory part of the Code of Intellectual Property

1998

Adopted :

November 18, 1998

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 98-1041 of November 18, 1998, on the Implementation of Articles L. 132-20-1 and L. 217-2 of the Intellectual Property Code

1998

Entry into force :

November 19, 1998

Adopted :

November 18, 1998

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 98-1042 of November 18, 1998, on the Implementation of Articles L. 132-20-2 and L. 217-3 of the Intellectual Property Code

1998

Entry into force :

November 19, 1998

Adopted :

November 18, 1998

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 97-1316 of December 23, 1997, on the Implementation of Article L. 122-5 (3°) (d) of the Intellectual Property Code

1997

Entry into force :

December 31, 1997

Adopted :

December 23, 1997

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 97-802 of August 2, 1997, publishing the Act Revising Article 63 of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (European Patents Convention) of October 5, 1973, signed in Munich on December 17, 1991

1997

Adopted :

August 22, 1997

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 97-843 of September 10, 1997 completing the Intellectual Property Code and relating to Inventions by Officials and Public Servants of Transport Roads Ministry

1997

Adopted :

September 10, 1997

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 97-845 of September 10, 1997, on Amendments to the Intellectual Property Code and specially the control of Intellectual Property National Institut Budget

1997

Adopted :

September 10, 1997

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 97-863 of September 17, 1997, on the Professional Qualification and Organization in the field of Industrial Property and the Disciplinary Regime of Patent Attorneys, and on Amendments to the Intellectual Property Code

1997

Entry into force :

September 24, 1997

Adopted :

September 17, 1997

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of April 7, 1997 on the Appointment as a Representative of the Right of Reprographic Reproduction of Collective Management Societies and Distribution Rights

1997

Issued :

April 7, 1997

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 96-103 of February 2, 1996, on the Implementation of Law No. 94-361 of May 10, 1994, Concerning the Legal Protection of Computer Programs and on Amendments to the Intellectual Property Code

1996

Entry into force :

February 9, 1996

Adopted :

February 2, 1996

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 96-857 of October 2, 1996, amending the Intellectual Property Code and relating to Inventions by Officials and Public Servants

1996

Adopted :

October 2, 1996

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 95-1407 of December 28, 1995 on the Amendments of the Intellectual Property Code (Regulatory Part) and on the Scope of Application of New Plant Variety Certificates and the Term and Scope of Breeders' Rights

1995

Adopted :

December 28, 1995

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 95-385 of April 10, 1995, on the Regulatory Part of the Intellectual Property Code

1995

Entry into force :

April 14, 1995

Adopted :

April 10, 1995

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 95-406 of April 14, 1995 on the application of Articles L. 122-10 to L. 122-12 of the Intellectual Property Code and on the Collective Management of Reprographic Reproduction

1995

Entry into force :

April 20, 1995

Adopted :

April 14, 1995

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of January 12, 1995, Laying Down the Lists of Libraries Entitled to Receive the Legal Deposit of Printers

1995

Entry into force :

January 20, 1995

Adopted :

January 12, 1995

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of January 6, 1995, on the Conditions, the Deposit Procedures and the Technical Standards for the Legal Deposit at the National Audiovisual Institute

1995

Entry into force :

January 17, 1995

Adopted :

January 6, 1995

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of March 17, 1995 made under section A. 382-27 of the Code of Social Security on income taxable under artistic non-commercial profits

1995

Entry into force :

May 6, 1995

Adopted :

March 17, 1995

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 94-598 of July 6,1994, on the Examination Procedures of Applications for the Registration of Protected Geographical Indications and Certificates of Authenticity

1994

Entry into force :

July 19, 1994

Adopted :

July 6, 1994

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 94-836 of September 27, 1994 concerning the Detention of Counterfeit Goods by the Customs Administration and Organization of the Simplified Filing Designs

1994

Entry into force :

September 30, 1994

Adopted :

September 27, 1994

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 2007-1014 of 14 June 2007 promulgating the Treaty on the International Registration of Audiovisual Works, signed at Geneva 20 April 1989

1989

Issued :

June 14, 2007

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 88-234 of March 9, 1988, on the Publication of the International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations, signed in Rome on October 26, 1961

1988

Entry into force :

March 15, 1988

Adopted :

March 9, 1988

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 88-391 of April 15, 1988, publishing the Decisions of the European Patent Organization Board of June 5, 1987 Amending Rules 90 and 102, 85,31 and 51, 24 and 36 of the Implementing Regulation of the European Patent Convention of October 5, 1973

1988

Adopted :

April 15, 1988

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 86-1309 of December 29,1986, laying down the conditions for implementing the Order No. 86-1243 of 1 December 1986 on the Freedom of Prices and Competition

1986

Entry into force :

December 31, 1986

Adopted :

December 29, 1986

Competition

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ordinance No. 86-1243 of December 1, 1986, on Freedom of Pricing and Competition

1986

Adopted :

December 1, 1986

Competition

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 83-294 of March 31, 1983, publishing the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants of December 2, 1961, revised in Geneva on November 19, 1972 and October 23, 1978

1983

Adopted :

March 31, 1983

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 80-1152 of December 30, 1980, publishing the Convention on the Unification of Certain Points of Substantive Law on Patents for Invention, signed in Strasbourg on November 27, 1963

1980

Adopted :

December 30, 1980

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 80-605 of July 21, 1980, publishing the Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks of June 15, 1957, revised in Stockholm on July 14, 167 and in Geneva on May 13, 1977

1980

Adopted :

July 21, 1980

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 79-755 of September 4, 1979, Establishing Public Administration Regulations for the Implementation of the Law of August 1, 1905, on the Suppression of Fraud and Falsification in the Area of Products and Services Relating to Wines

1979

Entry into force :

September 8, 1979

Adopted :

September 4, 1979

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 75-550 of April 21, 1978, publishing the Patent Cooperation Treaty and its Implementing Regulation, signed in Washington on June 19, 1970

1978

Issued :

April 21, 1978

Patents (Inventions)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 78-1102 of November 13, 1978, publishing the Modifications made to the Implementing Regulation of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) of June 19, 1970, adopted in Geneva on April 14, 1978

1978

Entry into force :

November 28, 1978

Issued :

November 13, 1978

Patents (Inventions)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 78-1206 of December 18, 1978, publishing the Modifications to the Implementing Regulation of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents, adopted in Munich on October 20, 1977 and February 24, 1978

1978

Entry into force :

December 28, 1978

Issued :

December 18, 1978

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 77-1151 of September 27, 1977, publishing the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (and its Implementing Regulation, four Protocols, one Final Act, two Decisions and one Resolution), signed in Munich on October 5 1973

1977

Issued :

September 27, 1977

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 76-265 of March 8, 1976, on the Publication of the Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the International Patent Classification, signed in Strasbourg on March 24, 1971

1976

Issued :

March 8, 1976

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 55-1540 of November 18, 1995, publishing the Universal Copyright Convention and its three Protocols, signed in Geneva on September 6, 1952

1974

Adopted :

November 18, 1955

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 74-743 of August 21, 1974, on the Publication of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works of September 9, 1886, completed at Paris on May 4, 1896, revised at Berlin on November 13, 1908, completed at Berne on March 20, 1914, revised at Rome on June 2, 1928, revised at Brussels on June 26, 1948, revised at Stockholm on July 14, 1967, and concluded at Paris on July 24, 1971

1974

Entry into force :

August 28, 1974

Issued :

August 21, 1974

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 74-842 of October 4, 1974, on the Publication of the Universal Copyright Convention (and its two Protocols), signed in Geneva on September 6, 1952, and as revised in Paris on July 24, 1971

1974

Entry into force :

October 10, 1974

Issued :

October 4, 1974

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 73-1033 of November 9, 1973, publishing the Hague Agreement of June 6, 1947, relating to the Creation of an International Patent Office, revised in the Hague on February 16, 1961

1973

Adopted :

November 9, 1973

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 55-671 of May 20, 1955, on Amendments and Supplements to Certain Provisions Relating to the Organization and Improvement of the Wine Market and the Orientation of Wine Production

1955

Entry into force :

May 22, 1955

Adopted :

May 20, 1955

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 51-458 of April 19, 1951, on the Publication of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, signed on September 9, 1886, completed in Paris on May 4, 1986, revised in Berlin on November 13, 1908, completed in Berne on March 20, 1914, revised in Rome on June 2, 1982 and revised in Brussels on June 26, 1948

1951

Entry into force :

April 24, 1951

Issued :

April 19, 1951

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 47-229 of January 16, 1947, on the Promotion of the Agreement regarding the treatment of German-owned patents signed in London on July 27, 1946

1947

Adopted :

January 16, 1947

Patents (Inventions)

IP-related Laws

Labor Code (consolidated version as of June 1, 2019)

2019

Entry into force :

January 3, 1973

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

2018

Entry into force :

July 26, 2009

Adopted :

July 24, 2009

Patents (Inventions)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Industrial Property

2018

Entry into force :

September 21, 2000

Adopted :

January 1, 2000

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

Consumer Code (consolidated version as of October 1, 2018)

2018

Entry into force :

July 1, 2016

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

IP Regulatory Body

Other

2018

Entry into force :

January 1, 1949

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

2014

Adopted :

February 24, 2014

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2014

Entry into force :

March 13, 2014

Adopted :

March 11, 2014

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2014

Adopted :

July 2, 1997

Trademarks

2014

Adopted :

February 27, 1952

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

2013

Entry into force :

December 22, 2011

Adopted :

December 20, 2011

2009

Entry into force :

October 31, 2007

Adopted :

October 29, 2007

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Competition

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

2009

Adopted :

May 25, 2009

Trademarks

2009

Adopted :

July 24, 2009

Patents (Inventions)

2009

Entry into force :

April 1, 1997

Adopted :

March 27, 1997

2008

Adopted :

June 19, 2008

2008

Adopted :

June 19, 2008

2007

Adopted :

October 17, 2007

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

2007

Adopted :

October 17, 2007

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

2006

Adopted :

March 2, 2006

Industrial Designs

IP Regulatory Body

2006

Adopted :

March 3, 2006

Plant Variety Protection

2006

Adopted :

July 5, 2006

Trademarks

2004

Entry into force :

February 12, 2004

Adopted :

February 11, 2004

Industrial Property

1994

Entry into force :

March 22, 2010

Adopted :

March 22, 2010

1994

Adopted :

June 28, 1994

Patents (Inventions)

1986

Entry into force :

December 24, 1986

Adopted :

December 23, 1986

1982

Adopted :

December 14, 1982

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

1977

Adopted :

May 17, 1977

Patents (Inventions)

1977

Adopted :

May 17, 1977

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

1975

Entry into force :

December 12, 1975

Adopted :

December 10, 1975

Trademarks

1955

Adopted :

August 6, 1955

1950

Entry into force :

December 22, 1950

Adopted :

December 21, 1950

Framework Laws

Constitution of October 4, 1958

2024

Amended up to :

March 10, 2024

Adopted :

October 4, 1958

Other

Framework Laws

Civil Code (consolidated version as of December 15, 2019)

2019

Entry into force :

March 15, 1803

Adopted :

January 1, 1803

Other

Framework Laws

Code on Administrative Justice (consolidated version as of November 1, 2019)

2019

Entry into force :

December 31, 2000

Adopted :

May 4, 2000

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

Law No. 2016-1547 of November 18, 2016, on the Modernization of Justice in the 21st Century (as amended on May 18, 2018)

2018

Adopted :

November 18, 2016

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Framework Laws

Law No. 2016-1547 of November 18, 2016, on the Modernization of Justice in the 21st Century

2016

Adopted :

November 18, 2016

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Framework Laws

Code on Judicial Organization (consolidated as of March 8, 2015)

2015

Entry into force :

March 18, 1978

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

Criminal Procedure Code (consolidated as of March 2, 2015)

2015

Entry into force :

December 31, 1957

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

Penal Code (consolidated version as of January 1, 2014)

2014

Entry into force :

September 1, 1990

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

Decree No. 2012-783 of May 30, 2012, on the Regulatory Part of the Code of Civil Enforcement Procedures

2012

Entry into force :

June 1, 2012

Adopted :

May 30, 2012

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

Ordinance No. 2011-1895 of December 19, 2011, on the Legislative Part of the Code of Civil Enforcement Procedures

2012

Entry into force :

June 1, 2012

Adopted :

December 19, 2011

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

Law No. 92-1336 of December 16, 1992, on the Entry into Force of the New Criminal Code and the Amendment of Certain Provisions of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Required by this Entry into Force (as amended up to July 13, 2001)

2011

Entry into force :

September 1, 1993

Adopted :

December 16, 1992

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

Decree No. 2008-522 of June 2, 2008, on the Recasting of the Regulatory Part of the Code of Judicial Organization

2008

Entry into force :

June 5, 2008

Adopted :

June 2, 2008

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Industrial Property

Framework Laws

Decree No. 94-1056 of December 8, 1994 amending Article R. 312-2 of the Code of Judicial Organization

1994

Adopted :

December 8, 1994

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Framework Laws

Law No. 92-1336 of December 16, 1992, on the Entry into Force of the New Criminal Code and the Amendment of Certain Provisions of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Required by this Entry into Force

1993

Entry into force :

September 1, 1993

Adopted :

December 16, 1992

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2024-449 of May 21, 2024

2024

Entry into force :

May 22, 2024

Adopted :

May 21, 2024

Other Texts

Law No. 2021-1104 of August 22, 2021, on Combating Climate Change and Strengthening Resilience to its Effects

2021

Adopted :

August 22, 2021

Industrial Designs

Other Texts

Law No. 2019-486 of May 22, 2019, on the Growth and Transformation of Companies (as amended up to Ordinance No. 2020-460 of April 22, 2020)

2020

Adopted :

May 22, 2019

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Industrial Property

Other Texts

Law No. 2020-1508 of December 3, 2020, on Various Provisions for Adapting to European Union Law in Economic and Financial Field

2020

Published :

December 4, 2020

Adopted :

December 3, 2020

Other

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other Texts

Law No. 2020-1721 of December 29, 2020, on Finance for 2021

2020

Published :

December 30, 2020

Adopted :

December 29, 2020

Industrial Property

Other Texts

Ordinance No. 2019-964 of September 18, 2019 on Implementation of Law No. 2019-222 of March 23, 2019, on the 2018-2022 Programming and Reform of the Justice System

2020

Entry into force :

January 1, 2020

Adopted :

September 18, 2019

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Decree No. 2019-798 of July 26, 2019, on the Revenue Account and Avance Account of the Public Bodies

2019

Issued :

July 26, 2019

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2019-222 of March 23, 2019, on the 2018-2022 Programming and Reform of the Justice System

2019

Entry into force :

March 25, 2019

Adopted :

March 23, 2019

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978, on Information Technologies, Data Files and Individual Liberties (as amended up to June 1, 2019)

2019

Entry into force :

January 7, 1978

Adopted :

January 6, 1978

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

Ordinance No. 2018-1125 of December 12, 2018, on the Implementation of Article 32 of Law No. 2018-493 of June 20, 2018, on the Protection of Personal Data, and on the Amendment of Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978, on Information Technologies, Data Files and Individual Liberties and Various Provisions Concerning the Personal Data Protection

2019

Issued :

December 12, 2018

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

Heritage Code (consolidated version as of November 25, 2018)

2018

Entry into force :

February 24, 2004

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2007-1787 of December 20, 2007, on the Simplification of the Legislation (as amended up to January 1, 2018)

2018

Adopted :

December 20, 2007

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2008-776 of August 4, 2008, on the Modernization of the Economy (as amended up to June 14, 2018)

2018

Adopted :

August 4, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2011-525 of May 17, 2011, Simplifying and Improving the Quality of Legislation (as amended up to August 12, 2018)

2018

Entry into force :

May 19, 2011

Adopted :

May 17, 2011

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2016-1321 of October 7, 2016, for a Digital Republic (as amended up to June 22, 2018)

2018

Entry into force :

October 9, 2016

Adopted :

October 7, 2016

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2016-925 of July 7, 2016, on the Freedom of Creation, Architecture, and Heritage (as amended up to November 25, 2018)

2018

Entry into force :

July 9, 2016

Adopted :

July 7, 2016

Other Texts

Law No. 2018-771 of September 5, 2018, on the Freedom to Choose the Professional Future

2018

Entry into force :

September 7, 2018

Adopted :

September 5, 2018

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 86-1067 of September 30, 1986, on the Freedom of Communication (Law Léotard, as amended up to August 6, 2018)

2018

Entry into force :

October 2, 1986

Adopted :

September 30, 1986

Other Texts

Decree No. 2008-744 of July 28, 2008, on the University Teaching Staff, Tenured and Non-Tenured in General Medicine (as amended up to September 1, 2017)

2017

Entry into force :

July 31, 2008

Adopted :

July 28, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2016-925 of July 7, 2016, on the Freedom of Creation, Architecture, and Heritage (as amended on January 29, 2017)

2017

Entry into force :

July 9, 2016

Adopted :

July 7, 2016

Other Texts

Law No. 2011-1862 of December 13, 2011, on the Allocation of Litigation and Simplification of Certain Legal Proceedings (as amended up to November 20, 2016)

2016

Adopted :

December 13, 2011

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

Law No. 2014-344 of March 17, 2014, on Consumer Protection (as amended up to November 20, 2016)

2016

Entry into force :

March 19, 2014

Adopted :

March 17, 2014

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2016-1087 of August 8, 2016, on the Restoration of Biodiversity, Nature and the Countryside

2016

Entry into force :

August 9, 2016

Adopted :

August 8, 2016

Genetic Resources

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Patents (Inventions)

Other Texts

Law No. 2016-1321 of October 7, 2016, for a Digital Republic

2016

Entry into force :

October 9, 2016

Adopted :

October 7, 2016

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2016-925 of July 7, 2016, on the Freedom of Creation, Architecture, and Heritage

2016

Entry into force :

July 9, 2016

Adopted :

July 7, 2016

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2004-575 of June 21, 2004, on Confidence in the Digital Economy (as amended up to August 8, 2015)

2015

Entry into force :

June 23, 2004

Adopted :

June 21, 2004

Other Texts

Law No. 2010-853 of July 23, 2010, on Consular Networks, Trade, Crafts and Services (as amended up to August 8, 2015)

2015

Adopted :

July 23, 2010

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2011-1862 of December 13, 2011, on the Allocation of Litigation and Simplification of Certain Legal Proceedings (as amended up to January 1, 2015)

2015

Adopted :

December 13, 2011

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2012-387 of March 22, 2012, on the Simplification of the Legislation and Reduction of Administrative Procedures (as amended up to August 8, 2015)

2015

Adopted :

March 22, 2012

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2013-595 of July 8, 2013, on Guidance and Programming for Restructuring Schools (as amended up to January 1, 2015)

2015

Entry into force :

July 10, 2013

Adopted :

July 8, 2013

Other

Other Texts

Decree N° 2014-794 of July 9, 2014, on the Regulatory Part of Code on Cinema and Moving Images

2014

Entry into force :

July 12, 2014

Adopted :

July 9, 2014

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2009-526 of May 12, 2009, on the Simplification and Clarification of the Legislation and Facilitation of Procedures (as amended up to August 2, 2014)

2014

Adopted :

May 12, 2009

Other Texts

Law No. 2011-590 of May 26, 2011, on the Price of Digital Books (as amended up to August 6, 2018)

2014

Entry into force :

May 29, 2011

Adopted :

May 26, 2011

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 86-1067 of September 30, 1986, on the Freedom of Communication (Law Léotard, as amended up to August 6, 2014)

2014

Entry into force :

October 2, 1986

Adopted :

September 30, 1986

Other

Other Texts

Decision No. 2012-287 of January 15, 2013 (Decision of the Constitutional Council on Law No. 2011-1898 of December 20, 2011 relating to private copying)

2013

Issued :

January 15, 2013

Other Texts

Decision No. 347076 of December 30, 2013, of the Council of State

2013

Entry into force :

January 9, 2014

Adopted :

December 30, 2013

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

Decree No. 2012-1247 of November 7, 2012, on the Adaptation of Various Texts to the New Rules of Public Financial Management and Budgeting

2013

Issued :

November 7, 2012

Other Texts

Law No. 2000-719 of August 1, 2000, on Amendments to Law No. 86-1067 of September 30, 1986, on Freedom of Communication (as amended up to November 17, 2013)

2013

Entry into force :

August 2, 2000

Adopted :

August 1, 2000

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2003-706 of August 1, 2003, on Financial Security (as amended up to January 1, 2013)

2013

Adopted :

August 1, 2003

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2007-1786 of December 19, 2007, regarding Social Security Financing (as last amended by law No. 2013-1278 of December 29, 2013 )

2013

Adopted :

December 19, 2007

Trade Names

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2008-518 of June 3, 2008, regarding Space Operations (as amended by Law No. 2013-431 of May 28, 2013)

2013

Adopted :

June 3, 2008

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2010-853 of July 23, 2010, on Consular Networks, Trade, Crafts and Services (as amended up to November 17, 2013)

2013

Adopted :

July 23, 2010

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2011-525 of May 17, 2011, Simplifying and Improving the Quality of the Legislation (as amended up to July 10, 2013)

2013

Adopted :

May 17, 2011

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2013-1168 of December 18, 2013, on the to Military Planning for the Years 2014 to 2019 and Introducing Various Provisions Concerning Defence and National Security

2013

Adopted :

December 18, 2013

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2013-595 of July 8, 2013, on Guidance and Programming for Restructuring the Schools of the Republic

2013

Entry into force :

July 10, 2013

Adopted :

July 8, 2013

Other

Other Texts

Decree No. 2011-1878 of December 14, 2011, on the Creation of the Court of Appeal of Cayenne

2012

Entry into force :

January 1, 2012

Adopted :

December 14, 2011

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Decree No. 2012-597 of April 27, 2012, on the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products

2012

Entry into force :

May 1, 2012

Adopted :

April 27, 2012

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

Decree No. 2012-634 of May 3, 2012, on the Merger of the Professions of Attorneys and Solicitors of the Courts of Appeal

2012

Adopted :

May 3, 2012

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2011-267 of March 14, 2011, on Orientation and Programming for the Performance of Homeland Security (as amended on March 3, 2012)

2012

Entry into force :

March 16, 2011

Adopted :

March 14, 2011

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

Law No. 2012-387 of March 22, 2012, on the Simplification of the Legislation and Reduction of Administrative Procedures

2012

Adopted :

March 22, 2012

Other

Other Texts

Decree No. 2010-1706 of December 29, 2010, on the Individual Entrepreneur with Limited Liability

2011

Entry into force :

January 1, 2011

Adopted :

December 29, 2010

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2000-642 of July 10, 2000, regulating Voluntary Auctions of Movables (as amended by Law No. 2011-850 of July 20, 2011)

2011

Adopted :

July 10, 2000

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2011-1862 of December 13, 2011, on the Allocation of Litigation and Simplification of Certain Legal Proceedings

2011

Adopted :

December 13, 2011

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2011-2012 of December 29, 2011, on the Strengthening of the Safety of Medicines and Health Products

2011

Entry into force :

December 31, 2011

Adopted :

December 29, 2011

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2011-267 of March 14, 2011, on Orientation and Programming for the Performance of Homeland Security

2011

Entry into force :

March 16, 2011

Adopted :

March 14, 2011

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2011-525 of May 17, 2011, Simplifying and Improving the Quality of the Legislation

2011

Entry into force :

May 19, 2011

Adopted :

May 17, 2011

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2011-590 of May 26, 2011, on the Price of Digital Books

2011

Entry into force :

May 29, 2011

Adopted :

May 26, 2011

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2011-901 of July 28, 2011, Improving the Functioning of Departmental Houses of Persons with Disabilities and Containing Several Provisions Concerning Policies on Disability and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

2011

Entry into force :

July 31, 2011

Adopted :

July 28, 2011

Other

Other Texts

Book of Tax Procedures (consolidated version of April 25, 2010)

2010

Adopted :

April 25, 2010

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Decree No. 2010-397 of April 22, 2010, on the Facilitation of the Exploitation of Cinematographic Works in the Form of Video Recordings (original version)

2010

Entry into force :

April 24, 2010

Issued :

April 22, 2010

Other

Other Texts

Environment Code (consolidated version of 2010)

2010

Entry into force :

September 21, 2000

Adopted :

September 18, 2000

Plant Variety Protection

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2003-706 of August 1, 2003, on Financial Security (as last amended by Ordinance No. 2010-638 of June 10, 2010)

2010

Adopted :

August 1, 2003

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

Law No. 2010-1487 of December 7, 2010, on the Department of Mayotte

2010

Adopted :

December 7, 2010

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2010-658 of June 15, 2010, on the Individual Entrepreneurs with Limited Liability

2010

Adopted :

June 15, 2010

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2010-853 of July 23, 2010, on Consular Networks, Trade, Crafts and Services

2010

Adopted :

July 23, 2010

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

Order of June 29, 2010, concerning the Terms of Distribution of the Income made from the Exploitation of an Invention Between State Entities for which State Agents or Public Agents Fulfilled a Task Involving an Inventive Mission, Studies or Researches

2010

Adopted :

June 29, 2010

Patents (Inventions)

Other Texts

Decision No. 2009-580 DC of June 10, 2009

2009

Issued :

June 10, 2009

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

Decision No. 2009-590 DC of October 22, 2009

2009

Issued :

October 22, 2009

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

Decree No. 2008-744 of July 28, 2008, on the University Teaching Staff, Tenured and Non-Tenured in General Medicine (as amended on September 1, 2009)

2009

Entry into force :

July 31, 2008

Adopted :

July 28, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Other Texts

Decree No. 2009-623 of June 6, 2009, on Certain Administrative Commissions of Advisory Nature Falling Under the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Employment

2009

Adopted :

June 6, 2009

IP Regulatory Body

Other Texts

Decree of June 22, 2009, on Label LA 02-66 on Lautrec pink garlic (Ail rose de Lautrec)

2009

Adopted :

June 22, 2009

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Law No. 2009-526 of May 12, 2009, on the Simplification and Clarification of the Legislation and Facilitation of Procedures

2009

Adopted :

May 12, 2009

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Ordinance No. 2009-537 of May 14, 2009, on the Extension and Adaptation to Mayotte in the Wallis and Futuna Islands, French Polynesia, in the Southern and Antarctic Lands French and New Caledonia to Various Legislative Provisions

2009

Adopted :

May 14, 2009

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

Decree No. 2008-744 of July 28, 2008, on the University Teaching Staff, Tenured and Non-Tenured in General Medicine (original version)

2008

Entry into force :

July 31, 2008

Issued :

July 28, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2007-248 of February 26, 2007, Containing Various Provisions to Adapt the European Legislation into the Field of Medicine (as amended up to December 20, 2008)

2008

Adopted :

February 26, 2007

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Industrial Property

Other Texts

Law No. 2008-776 of August 4, 2008, on the Modernization of the Economy

2008

Adopted :

August 4, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

Order of March 21, 2008, on the Amendment the Decree of July 10, 2000, Establishing the Higher Council for Literary and Artistic Property

2008

Adopted :

March 21, 2008

IP Regulatory Body

Other Texts

Circular of the DACG No. 2007-1/G3 of January 3, 2007, Presenting and Commenting on the Penal Provisions of Law No. 2006-961 of August 1, 2006, on Copyright and Neighboring Rights in the Information Society and on the Public Action in the field of Combating Intellectual Property Infringements by means of New Computer Technologies

2007

Entry into force :

February 28, 2007

Adopted :

January 3, 2007

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other Texts

Law No. 2007-1787 of December 20, 2007, on the Simplification of the Legislation

2007

Adopted :

December 20, 2007

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2007-248 of February 26, 2007, Containing Various provisions to adapt the European Legislation into the field of Medicine

2007

Entry into force :

February 28, 2007

Adopted :

February 26, 2007

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Property

Other Texts

Order of May 3, 2007, on Amendments to the Decree of July 10, 2000, Establishing the Supreme Council of Literary and Artistic Property and Order of May 3, 2007, on the Nomination to the Supreme Council of Literary and Artistic property

2007

Issued :

May 3, 2007

Other Texts

Decision No. 2006-540 DC. of July 27, 2006

2006

Entry into force :

August 3, 2006

Adopted :

July 27, 2006

Other Texts

Law No. 2006-728 of June 23, 2006, reforming Successions and Donations

2006

Adopted :

June 23, 2006

Other

Other Texts

Ordinance No. 2006-639 of June 1, 2006 extending and adapting overseas provisions reforming the status of lawyers, notaries, legal experts, the patent attorneys and court administrators

2006

Adopted :

June 1, 2006

IP Regulatory Body

Other Texts

Decree No. 2005-1218 of September 26, 2005 amending the Decree of October 2, 1996 on the Sharing of Certain Officials and Employees of the State and its Public Institutions directly involved in Creating Software, creating or Discovery of a new variety or work recovery

2005

Adopted :

September 26, 2005

Patents (Inventions)

Plant Variety Protection

Other Texts

Law No. 2005-493 of May 19, 2005, authorizing the approval of the Convention on Cybercrime and the Additional Protocol to the Convention on the Criminalization of Acts of Racist and Xenophobic Nature committed through Computer Systems

2005

Adopted :

May 19, 2005

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

Law No. 2005-842 of July 26, 2005 for the Trust and the Modernization of the Economy

2005

Entry into force :

July 27, 2005

Adopted :

July 26, 2005

Other

Other Texts

Ordinance No. 2004-637 of July 1, 2004, regarding the Simplification of the Composition and Operation of Administrative Commissions and the Reduction of their Number (as last amended by Ordinance No. 2005-727 of June 30, 2005)

2005

Adopted :

July 1, 2004

Other Texts

Law No. 2004-204 of March 9, 2004, on the Adaptation of the Justice System to Developments in Criminality

2004

Entry into force :

March 10, 2004

Adopted :

March 9, 2004

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2004-575 of June 21, 2004, on Confidence in the Digital Economy

2004

Entry into force :

June 23, 2004

Adopted :

June 21, 2004

Other Texts

Law No. 2004-800 of August 6, 2004, on Bioethics

2004

Adopted :

August 6, 2004

Patents (Inventions)

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 92-546 of June 20, 1992, on Legal Deposit (as amended up to February 24, 2004)

2004

Entry into force :

June 24, 1992

Adopted :

June 20, 1992

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2003-706 of August 1, 2003, on Financial Security

2003

Adopted :

August 1, 2003

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Decree No. 2002-1064 of August 7, 2002, on the Public Service of Publication of Law through the Internet

2002

Entry into force :

September 15, 2002

Issued :

August 7, 2002

Other Texts

Order of August 12, 2002, on Amendments to the Orders Relating to Regional Labels

2002

Entry into force :

September 11, 2002

Adopted :

August 22, 2002

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Order of January 12, 1995, Setting Out the Mandatory Information on the Declarations Accompanying the Legal Deposit of Printed, Graphic and Photographic Documents (as amended on January 1, 2002)

2002

Entry into force :

January 20, 1995

Issued :

January 12, 1995

Other Texts

Ordinance No. 2002-388 of March 20, 2002 on the conditions of entry and residence of foreigners in New Caledonia

2002

Adopted :

March 20, 2002

Other

Other Texts

Decree No. 2001-141 of February 13, 2001 amending Decree No. 96-858 of October 2, 1996 on the Sharing of Certain Officials and Employees of the State and its Public Institutions Directly involved on the Creation of a Software, the Creation or Discovery of a New Variety or Work Recovery

2001

Entry into force :

February 16, 2001

Adopted :

February 13, 2001

Patents (Inventions)

Plant Variety Protection

Other Texts

Law No. 2001-1135 of December 3, 2001, on the Rights of the Surviving Spouse and Children born out of Wedlock and Modernizing various Provisions of Inheritance Law

2001

Adopted :

December 3, 2001

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 2001-624 of July 17, 2001, on Various Social, Educational and Cultural Measures

2001

Adopted :

July 17, 2001

Other

Other Texts

Order of June 14, 2001 relating to Rates and Rules for Granting Benefits and Vacations that may be given to Members of the Standing Committee of Corporate Control of Collection and Distribution Rights and those who lend their Support

2001

Entry into force :

August 29, 2001

Adopted :

June 14, 2001

IP Regulatory Body

Other Texts

Law No. 2000-719 of August 1, 2000, on Amendments to Law No. 86-1067 of September 30, 1986, on Freedom of Communication

2000

Entry into force :

August 2, 2000

Adopted :

August 1, 2000

Other Texts

Decree No. 97-844 of September 10, 1997 supplementing Decree No. 96-858 of October 2, 1996 on the sharing of certain officials and employees of the State and its public institutions directly involved in the creation of a software, the creation or discovery of new plant variety or work recovery.

1997

Adopted :

September 10, 1997

Patents (Inventions)

Plant Variety Protection

Other Texts

Decree No. 95-36 of January 5, 1995, on Amendments to Decree No. 93-1429 of December 31, 1993, on Legal Deposit

1995

Entry into force :

January 12, 1995

Adopted :

January 5, 1995

Other

Other Texts

Decree No. 95-538 of May 4, 1995, on Local Wines

1995

Entry into force :

May 6, 1995

Adopted :

May 4, 1995

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Order of January 12, 1995, Giving the Keepers of Public Record the Right to Receive the Legal Deposit of Printers Like Archivists

1995

Entry into force :

January 20, 1995

Adopted :

January 12, 1995

Other

Other Texts

Order of January 12, 1995, Setting Out the Mandatory Information on the Declarations Accompanying the Legal Deposit of Phonograms

1995

Entry into force :

January 21, 1995

Adopted :

January 12, 1995

Other

Other Texts

Order of January 12, 1995, Setting Out the Mandatory Information on the Declarations Accompanying the Legal Deposit of Printed, Graphic and Photographic Documents

1995

Entry into force :

January 20, 1995

Adopted :

January 12, 1995

Other

Other Texts

Decree No. 93-1429 of December 31, 1993, on Legal Deposit

1994

Entry into force :

January 1, 1994

Adopted :

December 31, 1993

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Other Texts

Decree No. 94-492 of June 13, 1994 on the National Commission on Labels and Certificates for Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs

1994

Adopted :

June 13, 1994

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Other Texts

Decree of January 10, 1994, on the Registered Designation of Origin “Nyons Olive Oil”

1994

Entry into force :

January 27, 1994

Adopted :

January 10, 1994

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Other Texts

Law No. 93-1420 of December 31, 1993, on Amendments to Various Provisions for the Implementation of the Agreement on the European Economic Area and the Treaty on European Union

1994

Entry into force :

January 1, 1994

Adopted :

December 31, 1993

Patents (Inventions)

Other Texts

Law No. 94-653 of July 29, 1994, on the Protection for the Human Body

1994

Entry into force :

July 30, 1994

Adopted :

July 29, 1994

Patents (Inventions)

Other Texts

Order of December 29, 1994 on the degree in technological research

1994

Entry into force :

December 31, 1994

Adopted :

December 29, 1994

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Property

Other Texts

Order of October 24,1994, on the Membership and Functioning of the National Commission on Labels and Certificates for Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs and of the Joint Commission

1994

Entry into force :

November 8, 1994

Adopted :

October 24, 1994

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Other Texts

Decree of August 12, 1993, on the Registered Designation of Origin “Beaufort”.

1993

Entry into force :

August 19, 1993

Adopted :

August 12, 1993

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

Decree of May 15, 1936, on the Definition of the Controlled Appellation Concerning Eaux-de-vie: 'Cognac' (as amended up to March 10, 1993)

1993

Entry into force :

May 17, 1936

Adopted :

May 15, 1936

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Law No. 92-546 of June 20, 1992, on Legal Deposit

1992

Entry into force :

June 24, 1992

Adopted :

June 20, 1992

Other

Other Texts

Order of June 23, 1992, Certifying Label under No.18.91 «Boeuf de Chalosse» (Chalosse Beef)

1992

Adopted :

June 23, 1992

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Law No. 86-1067 of September 30, 1986, on the Freedom of Communication (Law Léotard)

1986

Entry into force :

October 2, 1986

Adopted :

September 30, 1986

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978, on Information Technologies, Data Files and Individual Liberties

1978

Entry into force :

January 7, 1978

Adopted :

January 6, 1978

Other

Other Texts

Decree No. 75-762 of August 6, 1975, on the Publication of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, the Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks, the Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and their International Registration, the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks, revised in Stockholm on July 14, 1967, and the Additional Act of Stockholm to the Madrid Agreement for the Repression of False or Deceptive Indications of Source on Goods, signed in Stockholm on July 14, 1967

1975

Entry into force :

August 17, 1975

Issued :

August 6, 1975

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Industrial Property

Other Texts

Decree No. 75-890 of September 22, 1975, on the Publication of the Locarno Agreement Establishing an International Classification for Industrial Designs (and its Annex and Resolution), signed in Locarno on October 8, 1968

1975

Entry into force :

October 1, 1975

Issued :

September 22, 1975

Industrial Designs

Other Texts

Decree No. 75-908 of October 2, 1975, on the Publication of the Complementary Act of Stockholm of July 14, 1967 to the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Deposit of Industrial Designs of November 6, 1925, as revised in London on June 2, 1934 and in the Hague on November 28, 1960, and supplemented by the Additional Act of Monaco of November 18, 1961

1975

Entry into force :

October 8, 1975

Issued :

October 2, 1975

Industrial Designs

Other Texts

Decree No. 74-976 of November 20, 1974, on the Publication of the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization, signed in Stockholm on July 14, 1967

1974

Entry into force :

November 27, 1974

Issued :

November 20, 1974

IP Regulatory Body

Other Texts

Decree No. 68-807 of September 13, 1968, Repealing Statutory Provisions on Wine and Establishing Public Administration Regulations for the Implementation of the Law of August 1, 1905, on the Suppression of Fraud in respect of Wines

1968

Entry into force :

September 15, 1968

Adopted :

September 13, 1968

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Decree of November 2, 1966, concerning the Protected Designation of Origin 'Châteauneuf-du-Pape'

1966

Adopted :

November 2, 1966

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Treaties (94 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	October 5, 2016	November 4, 2016
IP Treaties Agreement on a Unified Patent Court, of February 19, 2013	Host Institution: European Union (EU)	February 19, 2013	June 1, 2023	February 19, 2013	March 14, 2014	June 1, 2023
Other Treaties Council of Europe Convention on the counterfeiting of medical products and similar crimes involving threats to public health	Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)	October 28, 2011	January 1, 2016	October 28, 2011	September 21, 2016	January 1, 2017	Details
IP Treaties 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	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	October 29, 2010	October 12, 2014	September 20, 2011	August 31, 2016	November 29, 2016	Details
IP Treaties Nagoya - Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	October 15, 2010	March 5, 2018	May 11, 2011	October 1, 2019	December 30, 2019
Other Treaties Treaty of Lisbon amending the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Community	Host Institution: European Union (EU)	December 13, 2007	December 1, 2009	December 13, 2007	February 14, 2008	December 1, 2009
Other Treaties Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (consolidated version)	Host Institution: European Union (EU)	December 13, 2007	December 1, 2009	December 13, 2007	February 14, 2008	December 1, 2009
Other Treaties Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 13, 2006	May 3, 2008	March 30, 2007	February 18, 2010	March 20, 2010	Details
WIPO Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	March 27, 2006	March 16, 2009	March 28, 2006	August 28, 2009	November 28, 2009
Other Treaties Protocol (III) additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Adoption of an Additional Distinctive Emblem	Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	December 8, 2005	January 14, 2007	December 8, 2005	July 17, 2009	January 17, 2010
Other Treaties Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions 2005	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	October 20, 2005	March 18, 2007		December 18, 2006	March 18, 2007
Other Treaties Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	October 17, 2003	April 20, 2006		July 11, 2006	October 11, 2006
Other Treaties Kiev Protocol on Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers to the Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters	Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)	May 21, 2003	October 8, 2009	May 21, 2003	July 10, 2009	October 8, 2009	Details
Other Treaties WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control	Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)	May 21, 2003	February 27, 2005	June 16, 2003	October 19, 2004	February 27, 2005
Other Treaties Convention on Cybercrime	Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)	November 23, 2001	July 1, 2004	November 23, 2001	January 10, 2006	May 1, 2006	Details
Other Treaties Protocol to the European Convention for the Protection of the Audiovisual Heritage, on the Protection of Television Productions	Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)	November 8, 2001	April 1, 2014	March 14, 2002	April 9, 2010	April 1, 2014
Other Treaties European Convention for the Protection of the Audiovisual Heritage	Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)	November 8, 2001	January 1, 2008	March 14, 2002	April 9, 2010	August 1, 2010	Details
Other Treaties International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture	Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)	November 3, 2001	June 29, 2004	June 6, 2002	July 11, 2005	October 9, 2005
Other Treaties Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	November 2, 2001	January 2, 2009		February 7, 2013	May 7, 2013
Other Treaties Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	May 22, 2001	May 17, 2004	May 23, 2001	February 17, 2004	May 17, 2004
IP Treaties London Agreement - Agreement dated 17 October 2000 on the application of Article 65 EPC	Host Institution: European Patent Organisation (EPO)	October 17, 2000	May 1, 2008	June 29, 2001	January 29, 2008	May 1, 2008
WIPO Patent Law Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 1, 2000	April 28, 2005	September 14, 2000	October 5, 2009	January 5, 2010
IP Treaties Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	January 29, 2000	September 11, 2003	May 24, 2000	April 7, 2003	September 11, 2003
Other Treaties London Protocol on Water and Health to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes	Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)	June 17, 1999	August 4, 2005	June 17, 1999	May 6, 2005	August 4, 2005
Other Treaties Second Protocol to the Hague Convention of 1954 for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	March 26, 1999	March 9, 2004		March 20, 2017	June 20, 2017	Details
Other Treaties Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters	Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)	June 25, 1998	October 30, 2001	June 25, 1998	July 8, 2002	October 6, 2002	Details
Other Treaties Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 11, 1997	February 16, 2005	April 29, 1998	May 31, 2002	February 16, 2005	Details
WIPO WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	December 20, 1996	May 20, 2002	October 9, 1997	December 14, 2009	March 14, 2010	Details
WIPO WIPO Copyright Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	December 20, 1996	March 6, 2002	October 9, 1997	December 14, 2009	March 14, 2010
WIPO Trademark Law Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	October 27, 1994	August 1, 1996	April 12, 1995	September 15, 2006	December 15, 2006
Other Treaties United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	June 17, 1994	December 26, 1996	October 14, 1994	June 12, 1997	September 10, 1997
Other Treaties Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization	Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)	April 15, 1994	January 1, 1995			January 1, 1995
IP Treaties Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement)	Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)	April 15, 1994	January 1, 1995			January 1, 1995
Other Treaties European Convention on Cinematographic Co-Production	Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)	October 2, 1992	April 1, 1994	March 19, 1993	November 9, 2001	March 1, 2002	Details
IP Treaties Convention on Biological Diversity	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	June 5, 1992	December 29, 1993	June 13, 1992	July 1, 1994	September 29, 1994	Details
Other Treaties United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	May 9, 1992	March 21, 1994	June 13, 1992	March 25, 1994	June 23, 1994
Other Treaties Agreement on the European Economic Area	Host Institution: European Union (EU)	May 2, 1992	January 1, 1994	May 2, 1992	December 10, 1993	January 1, 1994
Other Treaties Helsinki Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes	Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)	March 17, 1992	October 6, 1996	March 18, 1992	June 30, 1998	September 28, 1998	Details
WIPO Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 27, 1989	December 1, 1995	June 28, 1989	August 7, 1997	November 7, 1997
Other Treaties Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	March 22, 1985	September 22, 1988	March 22, 1985	December 4, 1987	September 22, 1988
IP Treaties Additional Protocol to the Protocol to the European Agreement on the Protection of Television Broadcasts (1983)	Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)	March 21, 1983	January 1, 1985	February 27, 1984	March 23, 1984	January 1, 1985
Other Treaties United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 10, 1982	November 16, 1994	December 10, 1982	April 11, 1996	May 11, 1996	Details
Other Treaties International Convention on the Harmonization of Frontier Controls of Goods	Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)	October 21, 1982	October 15, 1985	February 1, 1984	June 12, 1987	September 12, 1987
Other Treaties United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods	Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)	April 11, 1980	January 1, 1988	August 27, 1981	August 6, 1982	January 1, 1988
Other Treaties Protocol (I) additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts	Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	June 8, 1977	December 7, 1978		April 11, 2001	October 11, 2001	Details
Other Treaties Protocol (II) additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of Non-International Armed Conflicts	Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	June 8, 1977	December 7, 1978		February 24, 1984	August 24, 1984	Details
WIPO Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	April 28, 1977	August 19, 1980	April 28, 1977	February 21, 1980	August 19, 1980	Details
Other Treaties Protocol to the Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific or Cultural Materials	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	November 26, 1976	January 2, 1982	June 18, 1980	January 3, 1986	July 3, 1986	Details
IP Treaties Additional Protocol to the Protocol to the European Agreement on the Protection of Television Broadcasts (1974)	Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)	January 14, 1974	December 31, 1974	June 17, 1974	June 17, 1974	December 31, 1974	Details
IP Treaties European Patent Convention	Host Institution: European Patent Organisation (EPO)	October 5, 1973	October 7, 1977	October 5, 1973	July 1, 1977	October 7, 1977	Details
WIPO Vienna Agreement Establishing an International Classification of the Figurative Elements of Marks	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 12, 1973	August 9, 1985	June 12, 1973	June 11, 1975	August 9, 1985	Details
Other Treaties Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	November 16, 1972	December 17, 1975		June 27, 1975	December 17, 1975	Details
WIPO Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms Against Unauthorized Duplication of Their Phonograms	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	October 29, 1971	April 18, 1973	October 29, 1971	September 12, 1972	April 18, 1973
IP Treaties Protocol 1 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on 24 July 1971 concerning the application of that Convention to works of Stateless persons and refugees	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	July 24, 1971	July 10, 1974	July 24, 1971	September 11, 1972	July 10, 1974
IP Treaties Protocol 2 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on 24 July 1971 concerning the application of that Convention to the works of certain international organizations	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	July 24, 1971	July 10, 1974	July 24, 1971	September 11, 1972	July 10, 1974
IP Treaties Universal Copyright Convention as revised on 24 July 1971, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	July 24, 1971	July 10, 1974	July 24, 1971	September 11, 1972	July 10, 1974
WIPO Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the International Patent Classification	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	March 24, 1971	October 7, 1975	September 20, 1971	November 16, 1972	October 7, 1975	Details
Other Treaties Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	November 14, 1970	April 24, 1972		January 7, 1997	April 7, 1997	Details
WIPO Patent Cooperation Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 19, 1970	January 24, 1978	December 31, 1970	November 25, 1977	February 25, 1978	Details
WIPO Locarno Agreement Establishing an International Classification for Industrial Designs	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	October 8, 1968	April 27, 1971	March 12, 1969	June 11, 1975	September 13, 1975	Details
WIPO Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	July 14, 1967	April 26, 1970	July 14, 1967	July 18, 1974	October 18, 1974	Details
Other Treaties International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 16, 1966	January 3, 1976		November 4, 1980	February 4, 1981	Details
Other Treaties European Agreement for the Prevention of Broadcasts transmitted from Stations outside National Territories	Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)	January 22, 1965	October 19, 1967	January 22, 1965	March 5, 1968	April 6, 1968
IP Treaties Protocol to the European Agreement on the Protection of Television Broadcasts	Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)	January 22, 1965	March 24, 1965	January 22, 1965	January 22, 1965	March 24, 1965	Details
IP Treaties Convention on the Unification of Certain Points of Substantive Law on Patents for Invention	Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)	November 27, 1963	August 1, 1980	November 27, 1963	February 27, 1980	August 1, 1980	Details
Other Treaties International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants	Host Institution: International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)	December 2, 1961	August 10, 1968	December 2, 1961	September 3, 1971	October 3, 1971	Details
WIPO Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	October 26, 1961	May 18, 1964	October 26, 1961	April 3, 1987	July 3, 1987	Details
IP Treaties European Agreement on the Protection of Television Broadcasts	Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)	June 22, 1960	July 1, 1961	June 22, 1960	June 22, 1960	July 1, 1961	Details
Other Treaties European Agreement concerning Programme Exchanges by Means of Television Films	Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)	December 15, 1958	July 1, 1961	December 15, 1958	December 15, 1958	July 1, 1961	Details
WIPO Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and their International Registration	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	October 31, 1958	September 25, 1966	October 31, 1958	March 22, 1961	September 25, 1966	Details
Other Treaties Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards	Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)	June 10, 1958	June 7, 1959	November 25, 1958	June 26, 1959	September 24, 1959	Details
WIPO Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 15, 1957	April 8, 1961	June 15, 1957	November 9, 1959	April 8, 1961	Details
Other Treaties Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community	Host Institution: Italy	March 25, 1957	January 1, 1958	March 25, 1957	August 2, 1957	January 1, 1958
Other Treaties Treaty establishing the European Economic Community	Host Institution: Italy	March 25, 1957	January 1, 1958	March 25, 1957	August 2, 1957	January 1, 1958
Other Treaties Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	September 28, 1954	June 6, 1960	January 12, 1955	March 8, 1960	June 6, 1960	Details
Other Treaties Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	May 14, 1954	August 7, 1956	May 14, 1954	June 7, 1957	September 7, 1957
Other Treaties Protocol to the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	May 14, 1954	August 7, 1956	May 14, 1954	June 7, 1957	September 7, 1957
IP Treaties Protocol 1 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as signed at Geneva on 6 September 1952 concerning the application of that Convention to the works of stateless persons and refugees	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	September 6, 1952	September 16, 1955	September 6, 1952	October 14, 1955	October 14, 1955	Details
IP Treaties Protocol 2 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as signed at Geneva on 6 September 1952 concerning the application of that Convention to the works of certain international organizations	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	September 6, 1952	September 16, 1955	September 6, 1952	October 14, 1955	January 14, 1956	Details
IP Treaties Universal Copyright Convention of 6 September 1952, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	September 6, 1952	September 16, 1955	September 6, 1952	October 14, 1955	January 14, 1956	Details
IP Treaties 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	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	September 6, 1952	August 19, 1954	September 6, 1952	October 14, 1955	October 14, 1955	Details
Other Treaties International Plant Protection Convention	Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)	December 6, 1951	October 2, 2005	December 6, 1951	August 20, 1957	October 2, 2005
IP Treaties International Convention on the Use of Appellations of Origin and Denominations of Cheeses (Stresa Convention) 1951	Host Institution: Italy	June 1, 1951	July 12, 1953	June 1, 1951	May 20, 1952	July 12, 1953
Other Treaties Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	November 22, 1950	May 21, 1952	May 14, 1951	October 14, 1957	January 14, 1958	Details
Other Treaties Convention (I) for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field	Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	August 12, 1949	October 21, 1950	December 8, 1949	June 28, 1951	December 28, 1951
Other Treaties Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War	Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	August 12, 1949	October 21, 1950	December 8, 1949	June 28, 1951	December 28, 1951
Other Treaties Convention (II) for the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces at Sea	Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	August 12, 1949	October 21, 1950	December 8, 1949	June 28, 1951	December 28, 1951
Other Treaties Convention on International Civil Aviation	Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)	December 7, 1944	April 4, 1947	December 7, 1944	March 25, 1947	April 24, 1947
WIPO Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	November 6, 1925	June 1, 1928	November 6, 1925	September 9, 1930	October 20, 1930	Details
Other Treaties Convention and Statute on Freedom of Transit	Host Institution: League of Nations (LON)	April 20, 1921	October 31, 1922	April 20, 1921	September 19, 1924	December 18, 1924
WIPO Madrid Agreement for the Repression of False or Deceptive Indications of Source on Goods	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	April 14, 1891	July 15, 1892	April 14, 1891	June 15, 1892	July 15, 1892	Details
WIPO Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	April 14, 1891	July 15, 1892	April 14, 1891	June 15, 1892	July 15, 1892	Details
WIPO Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	September 9, 1886	December 4, 1887	September 9, 1886	September 5, 1887	December 5, 1887	Details
WIPO Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	March 20, 1883	July 7, 1884	March 20, 1883	June 6, 1884	July 7, 1884	Details

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

October 5, 2016

November 4, 2016

IP Treaties

Agreement on a Unified Patent Court, of February 19, 2013

Host Institution: European Union (EU)

February 19, 2013

June 1, 2023

February 19, 2013

March 14, 2014

June 1, 2023

Other Treaties

Council of Europe Convention on the counterfeiting of medical products and similar crimes involving threats to public health

Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)

October 28, 2011

January 1, 2016

October 28, 2011

September 21, 2016

January 1, 2017

Details

IP Treaties

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

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

October 29, 2010

October 12, 2014

September 20, 2011

August 31, 2016

November 29, 2016

Details

IP Treaties

Nagoya - Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

October 15, 2010

March 5, 2018

May 11, 2011

October 1, 2019

December 30, 2019

Other Treaties

Treaty of Lisbon amending the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Community

Host Institution: European Union (EU)

December 13, 2007

December 1, 2009

December 13, 2007

February 14, 2008

December 1, 2009

Other Treaties

Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (consolidated version)

Host Institution: European Union (EU)

December 13, 2007

December 1, 2009

December 13, 2007

February 14, 2008

December 1, 2009

Other Treaties

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 13, 2006

May 3, 2008

March 30, 2007

February 18, 2010

March 20, 2010

Details

WIPO

Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

March 27, 2006

March 16, 2009

March 28, 2006

August 28, 2009

November 28, 2009

Other Treaties

Protocol (III) additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Adoption of an Additional Distinctive Emblem

Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

December 8, 2005

January 14, 2007

December 8, 2005

July 17, 2009

January 17, 2010

Other Treaties

Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions 2005

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

October 20, 2005

March 18, 2007

December 18, 2006

March 18, 2007

Other Treaties

Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

October 17, 2003

April 20, 2006

July 11, 2006

October 11, 2006

Other Treaties

Kiev Protocol on Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers to the Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters

Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

May 21, 2003

October 8, 2009

May 21, 2003

July 10, 2009

October 8, 2009

Details

Other Treaties

WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)

May 21, 2003

February 27, 2005

June 16, 2003

October 19, 2004

February 27, 2005

Other Treaties

Convention on Cybercrime

Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)

November 23, 2001

July 1, 2004

November 23, 2001

January 10, 2006

May 1, 2006

Details

Other Treaties

Protocol to the European Convention for the Protection of the Audiovisual Heritage, on the Protection of Television Productions

Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)

November 8, 2001

April 1, 2014

March 14, 2002

April 9, 2010

April 1, 2014

Other Treaties

European Convention for the Protection of the Audiovisual Heritage

Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)

November 8, 2001

January 1, 2008

March 14, 2002

April 9, 2010

August 1, 2010

Details

Other Treaties

International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

November 3, 2001

June 29, 2004

June 6, 2002

July 11, 2005

October 9, 2005

Other Treaties

Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

November 2, 2001

January 2, 2009

February 7, 2013

May 7, 2013

Other Treaties

Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

May 22, 2001

May 17, 2004

May 23, 2001

February 17, 2004

May 17, 2004

IP Treaties

London Agreement - Agreement dated 17 October 2000 on the application of Article 65 EPC

Host Institution: European Patent Organisation (EPO)

October 17, 2000

May 1, 2008

June 29, 2001

January 29, 2008

May 1, 2008

WIPO

Patent Law Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 1, 2000

April 28, 2005

September 14, 2000

October 5, 2009

January 5, 2010

IP Treaties

Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

January 29, 2000

September 11, 2003

May 24, 2000

April 7, 2003

September 11, 2003

Other Treaties

London Protocol on Water and Health to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes

Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

June 17, 1999

August 4, 2005

June 17, 1999

May 6, 2005

August 4, 2005

Other Treaties

Second Protocol to the Hague Convention of 1954 for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

March 26, 1999

March 9, 2004

March 20, 2017

June 20, 2017

Details

Other Treaties

Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters

Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

June 25, 1998

October 30, 2001

June 25, 1998

July 8, 2002

October 6, 2002

Details

Other Treaties

Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 11, 1997

February 16, 2005

April 29, 1998

May 31, 2002

February 16, 2005

Details

WIPO

WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

December 20, 1996

May 20, 2002

October 9, 1997

December 14, 2009

March 14, 2010

Details

WIPO

WIPO Copyright Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

December 20, 1996

March 6, 2002

October 9, 1997

December 14, 2009

March 14, 2010

WIPO

Trademark Law Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

October 27, 1994

August 1, 1996

April 12, 1995

September 15, 2006

December 15, 2006

Other Treaties

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

June 17, 1994

December 26, 1996

October 14, 1994

June 12, 1997

September 10, 1997

Other Treaties

Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)

April 15, 1994

January 1, 1995

IP Treaties

Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement)

Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)

April 15, 1994

January 1, 1995

Other Treaties

European Convention on Cinematographic Co-Production

Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)

October 2, 1992

April 1, 1994

March 19, 1993

November 9, 2001

March 1, 2002

Details

IP Treaties

Convention on Biological Diversity

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

June 5, 1992

December 29, 1993

June 13, 1992

July 1, 1994

September 29, 1994

Details

Other Treaties

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

May 9, 1992

March 21, 1994

June 13, 1992

March 25, 1994

June 23, 1994

Other Treaties

Agreement on the European Economic Area

Host Institution: European Union (EU)

May 2, 1992

January 1, 1994

May 2, 1992

December 10, 1993

January 1, 1994

Other Treaties

Helsinki Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes

Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

March 17, 1992

October 6, 1996

March 18, 1992

June 30, 1998

September 28, 1998

Details

WIPO

Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 27, 1989

December 1, 1995

June 28, 1989

August 7, 1997

November 7, 1997

Other Treaties

Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

March 22, 1985

September 22, 1988

March 22, 1985

December 4, 1987

September 22, 1988

IP Treaties

Additional Protocol to the Protocol to the European Agreement on the Protection of Television Broadcasts (1983)

Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)

March 21, 1983

January 1, 1985

February 27, 1984

March 23, 1984

January 1, 1985

Other Treaties

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 10, 1982

November 16, 1994

December 10, 1982

April 11, 1996

May 11, 1996

Details

Other Treaties

International Convention on the Harmonization of Frontier Controls of Goods

Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

October 21, 1982

October 15, 1985

February 1, 1984

June 12, 1987

September 12, 1987

Other Treaties

United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods

Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)

April 11, 1980

January 1, 1988

August 27, 1981

August 6, 1982

January 1, 1988

Other Treaties

Protocol (I) additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts

Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

June 8, 1977

December 7, 1978

April 11, 2001

October 11, 2001

Details

Other Treaties

Protocol (II) additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of Non-International Armed Conflicts

Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

June 8, 1977

December 7, 1978

February 24, 1984

August 24, 1984

Details

WIPO

Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

April 28, 1977

August 19, 1980

April 28, 1977

February 21, 1980

August 19, 1980

Details

Other Treaties

Protocol to the Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific or Cultural Materials

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

November 26, 1976

January 2, 1982

June 18, 1980

January 3, 1986

July 3, 1986

Details

IP Treaties

Additional Protocol to the Protocol to the European Agreement on the Protection of Television Broadcasts (1974)

Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)

January 14, 1974

December 31, 1974

June 17, 1974

December 31, 1974

Details

IP Treaties

European Patent Convention

Host Institution: European Patent Organisation (EPO)

October 5, 1973

October 7, 1977

October 5, 1973

July 1, 1977

October 7, 1977

Details

WIPO

Vienna Agreement Establishing an International Classification of the Figurative Elements of Marks

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 12, 1973

August 9, 1985

June 12, 1973

June 11, 1975

August 9, 1985

Details

Other Treaties

Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

November 16, 1972

December 17, 1975

June 27, 1975

December 17, 1975

Details

WIPO

Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms Against Unauthorized Duplication of Their Phonograms

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

October 29, 1971

April 18, 1973

October 29, 1971

September 12, 1972

April 18, 1973

IP Treaties

Protocol 1 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on 24 July 1971 concerning the application of that Convention to works of Stateless persons and refugees

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

July 24, 1971

July 10, 1974

July 24, 1971

September 11, 1972

July 10, 1974

IP Treaties

Protocol 2 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on 24 July 1971 concerning the application of that Convention to the works of certain international organizations

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

July 24, 1971

July 10, 1974

July 24, 1971

September 11, 1972

July 10, 1974

IP Treaties

Universal Copyright Convention as revised on 24 July 1971, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

July 24, 1971

July 10, 1974

July 24, 1971

September 11, 1972

July 10, 1974

WIPO

Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the International Patent Classification

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

March 24, 1971

October 7, 1975

September 20, 1971

November 16, 1972

October 7, 1975

Details

Other Treaties

Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

November 14, 1970

April 24, 1972

January 7, 1997

April 7, 1997

Details

WIPO

Patent Cooperation Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 19, 1970

January 24, 1978

December 31, 1970

November 25, 1977

February 25, 1978

Details

WIPO

Locarno Agreement Establishing an International Classification for Industrial Designs

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

October 8, 1968

April 27, 1971

March 12, 1969

June 11, 1975

September 13, 1975

Details

WIPO

Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

July 14, 1967

April 26, 1970

July 14, 1967

July 18, 1974

October 18, 1974

Details

Other Treaties

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 16, 1966

January 3, 1976

November 4, 1980

February 4, 1981

Details

Other Treaties

European Agreement for the Prevention of Broadcasts transmitted from Stations outside National Territories

Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)

January 22, 1965

October 19, 1967

January 22, 1965

March 5, 1968

April 6, 1968

IP Treaties

Protocol to the European Agreement on the Protection of Television Broadcasts

Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)

January 22, 1965

March 24, 1965

January 22, 1965

March 24, 1965

Details

IP Treaties

Convention on the Unification of Certain Points of Substantive Law on Patents for Invention

Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)

November 27, 1963

August 1, 1980

November 27, 1963

February 27, 1980

August 1, 1980

Details

Other Treaties

International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants

Host Institution: International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)

December 2, 1961

August 10, 1968

December 2, 1961

September 3, 1971

October 3, 1971

Details

WIPO

Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

October 26, 1961

May 18, 1964

October 26, 1961

April 3, 1987

July 3, 1987

Details

IP Treaties

European Agreement on the Protection of Television Broadcasts

Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)

June 22, 1960

July 1, 1961

June 22, 1960

July 1, 1961

Details

Other Treaties

European Agreement concerning Programme Exchanges by Means of Television Films

Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)

December 15, 1958

July 1, 1961

December 15, 1958

July 1, 1961

Details

WIPO

Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and their International Registration

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

October 31, 1958

September 25, 1966

October 31, 1958

March 22, 1961

September 25, 1966

Details

Other Treaties

Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)

June 10, 1958

June 7, 1959

November 25, 1958

June 26, 1959

September 24, 1959

Details

WIPO

Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 15, 1957

April 8, 1961

June 15, 1957

November 9, 1959

April 8, 1961

Details

Other Treaties

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community

Host Institution: Italy

March 25, 1957

January 1, 1958

March 25, 1957

August 2, 1957

January 1, 1958

Other Treaties

Treaty establishing the European Economic Community

Host Institution: Italy

March 25, 1957

January 1, 1958

March 25, 1957

August 2, 1957

January 1, 1958

Other Treaties

Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

September 28, 1954

June 6, 1960

January 12, 1955

March 8, 1960

June 6, 1960

Details

Other Treaties

Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

May 14, 1954

August 7, 1956

May 14, 1954

June 7, 1957

September 7, 1957

Other Treaties

Protocol to the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

May 14, 1954

August 7, 1956

May 14, 1954

June 7, 1957

September 7, 1957

IP Treaties

Protocol 1 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as signed at Geneva on 6 September 1952 concerning the application of that Convention to the works of stateless persons and refugees

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

September 6, 1952

September 16, 1955

September 6, 1952

October 14, 1955

Details

IP Treaties

Protocol 2 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as signed at Geneva on 6 September 1952 concerning the application of that Convention to the works of certain international organizations

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

September 6, 1952

September 16, 1955

September 6, 1952

October 14, 1955

January 14, 1956

Details

IP Treaties

Universal Copyright Convention of 6 September 1952, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

September 6, 1952

September 16, 1955

September 6, 1952

October 14, 1955

January 14, 1956

Details

IP Treaties

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

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

September 6, 1952

August 19, 1954

September 6, 1952

October 14, 1955

Details

Other Treaties

International Plant Protection Convention

Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

December 6, 1951

October 2, 2005

December 6, 1951

August 20, 1957

October 2, 2005

IP Treaties

International Convention on the Use of Appellations of Origin and Denominations of Cheeses (Stresa Convention) 1951

Host Institution: Italy

June 1, 1951

July 12, 1953

June 1, 1951

May 20, 1952

July 12, 1953

Other Treaties

Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

November 22, 1950

May 21, 1952

May 14, 1951

October 14, 1957

January 14, 1958

Details

Other Treaties

Convention (I) for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field

Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

August 12, 1949

October 21, 1950

December 8, 1949

June 28, 1951

December 28, 1951

Other Treaties

Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War

Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

August 12, 1949

October 21, 1950

December 8, 1949

June 28, 1951

December 28, 1951

Other Treaties

Convention (II) for the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces at Sea

Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

August 12, 1949

October 21, 1950

December 8, 1949

June 28, 1951

December 28, 1951

Other Treaties

Convention on International Civil Aviation

Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

December 7, 1944

April 4, 1947

December 7, 1944

March 25, 1947

April 24, 1947

WIPO

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

November 6, 1925

June 1, 1928

November 6, 1925

September 9, 1930

October 20, 1930

Details

Other Treaties

Convention and Statute on Freedom of Transit

Host Institution: League of Nations (LON)

April 20, 1921

October 31, 1922

April 20, 1921

September 19, 1924

December 18, 1924

WIPO

Madrid Agreement for the Repression of False or Deceptive Indications of Source on Goods

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

April 14, 1891

July 15, 1892

April 14, 1891

June 15, 1892

July 15, 1892

Details

WIPO

Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

April 14, 1891

July 15, 1892

April 14, 1891

June 15, 1892

July 15, 1892

Details

WIPO

Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

September 9, 1886

December 4, 1887

September 9, 1886

September 5, 1887

December 5, 1887

Details

WIPO

Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

March 20, 1883

July 7, 1884

March 20, 1883

June 6, 1884

July 7, 1884

Details

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