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Main IP Laws (2 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2007
Entry into force :
April 2, 2007
Assented :
January 1, 1989
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Trademarks
Trade Names
Geographical Indications
2004
Entry into force :
May 5, 2004
Assented :
April 28, 2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Laws/Regulations (5 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2010
Entry into force :
January 1, 2011
Adopted :
January 1, 2010
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Trade Names
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Transfer of Technology
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2009
Entry into force :
May 29, 2009
Adopted :
January 1, 2009
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
IP-related Laws
2007
Entry into force :
October 19, 2007
Enacted :
October 5, 2007
Competition
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
2005
Entry into force :
January 1, 2005
Adopted :
December 28, 2004
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Industrial Property
Framework Laws
2018
Including amendment(s) up to :
January 11, 2018
Entry into force :
January 16, 1997
Assented :
August 8, 1996
Other

National IP Strategy (1 text)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2018
Published: :
February 1, 2018
Industrial Property
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Treaties (42 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 26, 2016
November 7, 2016
December 7, 2016
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
July 3, 2014
October 12, 2014
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
August 9, 2010
May 11, 2015
February 11, 2015
May 11, 2015
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
July 6, 2015
August 5, 2015
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
May 26, 2011
August 26, 2011
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
May 26, 2011
August 26, 2011
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
June 16, 2003
September 18, 2007
December 17, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
November 10, 2023
February 10, 2024
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 23, 2001
April 28, 2006
July 27, 2006
Host Institution: African Union
July 11, 2000
May 26, 2001
July 12, 2000
February 22, 2001
May 26, 2001
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
May 24, 2000
June 9, 2004
September 7, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
June 1, 2001
February 16, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
October 14, 1994
June 11, 1996
December 26, 1996
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
September 23, 1996
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
October 23, 1996
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
November 19, 1993
March 6, 1997
August 3, 2021
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 12, 1992
June 10, 1994
September 8, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 12, 1992
June 10, 1994
September 8, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
March 17, 1992
October 6, 1996
July 17, 2023
October 15, 2023
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
June 3, 1991
May 12, 1994
June 3, 1991
April 20, 1993
May 12, 1994
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
September 18, 2015
December 18, 2015
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
July 25, 1990
October 23, 1990
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
May 22, 1984
November 16, 1994
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
December 10, 1982
April 25, 1984
January 16, 1986
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
January 12, 1989
July 12, 1989
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
January 12, 1989
July 12, 1989
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
December 9, 1976
February 15, 1978
February 15, 1978
Host Institution: African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)
June 6, 1975
February 12, 1976
December 11, 1975
February 12, 1976
Host Institution: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
May 28, 1975
August 23, 1995
August 26, 1997
August 26, 1997
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
July 1, 1987
October 1, 1987
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
November 10, 2023
February 10, 2024
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
September 9, 1997
December 9, 1997
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
September 10, 1980
December 10, 1980
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
December 29, 1978
March 29, 1979
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
July 1, 2014
September 29, 2014
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
November 17, 2016
November 17, 2016
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
October 20, 1966
February 18, 1965
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
October 20, 1966
February 18, 1965
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
October 20, 1966
February 18, 1965
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
May 13, 1977
June 12, 1977
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
December 7, 1992
March 7, 1993
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
October 21, 1991
January 21, 1992
Details

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