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Main IP Laws (5 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Copyright and Related Rights Act, 2000	2007	Entry into force : January 1, 2001 Enacted : July 10, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Industrial Designs Act 2001	2002	Entry into force : July 1, 2002 Enacted : November 27, 2001	Industrial Designs
Trade Marks Act 1996	1996	Entry into force : July 1, 1996 Enacted : March 16, 1996	Trademarks Geographical Indications
Patents Act 1992	1992	Entry into force : August 1, 1992 Enacted : February 27, 1992	Patents (Inventions)
Plant Variety (Proprietary Rights) Act 1980	1981	Entry into force : January 22, 1981 Enacted : July 14, 1980	Plant Variety Protection

Laws/Regulations (99 texts)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Union (Copyright and Related Rights Applicable to Certain Online Transmissions and Retransmissions) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 357/2022	2022	Entry into force : July 14, 2022 Issued : July 14, 2022	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Union (Copyright and Related Rights in the Digital Single Market) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 567/2021)	2021	Entry into force : November 12, 2021 Issued : November 12, 2021	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Certification of Licensing Scheme for Further Education Providers) (The Irish Copyright Licensing Agency Limited) Order 2020 (S.I. No. 278/2020)	2020	Entry into force : September 25, 2020 Issued : July 30, 2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Certification of Licensing Scheme for Higher Education Institutions) (The Irish Copyright Licensing Agency Limited) Order 2020 (S.I. No. 277/2020)	2020	Entry into force : September 25, 2020 Issued : July 30, 2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Certification of Licensing Scheme for Post-Primary Schools) (The Irish Copyright Licensing Agency Limited) Order 2020 (S.I. No. 276/2020)	2020	Entry into force : September 25, 2020 Issued : July 30, 2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Certification of Licensing Scheme for Primary Schools) (The Irish Copyright Licensing Agency Limited) Order 2020 (S.I. No. 275/2020)	2020	Entry into force : September 25, 2020 Issued : July 30, 2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Union (Trade Mark) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 561/2018)	2019	Entry into force : January 14, 2019 Issued : December 18, 2018	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Union (Marrakesh Treaty) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 412/2018)	2018	Entry into force : October 11, 2018 Issued : October 9, 2018	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Union (Protection of Trade Secrets) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 188/2018)	2018	Entry into force : June 9, 2018 Issued : June 8, 2018	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Communities (Trade Mark Agents) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 47/2016)	2016	Entry into force : February 2, 2016 Issued : February 2, 2016	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Union (Collective Rights Management) (Directive 2014/26/EU) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 156/2016)	2016	Entry into force : April 10, 2016 Issued : April 8, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Communities (Patent Agents) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 579/2015)	2015	Entry into force : December 17, 2015 Issued : December 17, 2015	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Union (Quality Schemes for Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 296/2015)	2015	Entry into force : July 17, 2015 Issued : July 13, 2015	Trademarks Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Register of Patent Agent Rules 2015 (S.I. No. 580/2015)	2015	Entry into force : December 17, 2015 Issued : December 17, 2015	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Union (Certain Permitted Uses of Orphan Works) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 490/2014)	2014	Entry into force : October 29, 2014 Issued : October 29, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Union (Term of Protection of Copyright and Certain Related Rights) (Directive 2011/77/EU) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 411/2013)	2013	Entry into force : November 1, 2013 Issued : October 31, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Union (Copyright and Related Rights) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 59/2012)	2012	Entry into force : December 29, 2012 Issued : February 29, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (Designation) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 364/2011)	2011	Entry into force : June 7, 2011 Issued : June 7, 2011	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	District Court (Intellectual Property) Rules 2010 (S.I. No. 421/2010)	2010	Entry into force : September 29, 2010 Issued : April 19, 2010	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Communities (Traditional Specialities Guaranteed) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 379/2010)	2010	Issued : July 26, 2010	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Proceedings before the Controller) Rules 2009 (S.I. No. 20/2009)	2009	Issued : January 28, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 (Notice of Seizure) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 440/2009)	2009	Entry into force : November 5, 2009 Issued : November 5, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Public Lending Remuneration Scheme) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 597/2008)	2008	Issued : December 31, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Register of Licensing Bodies for Performers’ Property Rights) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 306/2008)	2008	Entry into force : July 22, 2008 Issued : July 22, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Communities (Compulsory Licensing of Patents Relating to the Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Products for Export to Countries with Public Health Problems) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 408/2008)	2008	Entry into force : October 10, 2008 Issued : October 10, 2008	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Communities (Supplementary Protection Certificate) Regulations 2008 S.I. No. 307 of 2008	2008	Issued : July 25, 2008	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Communities (Protection of Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin for Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 704/2007)	2007	Entry into force : October 23, 2007 Issued : October 11, 2007	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Communities (Protection of Plant Variety Rights) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 273/2007)	2007	Issued : May 31, 2007	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Communities (Provision of Service concerning Trade marks and Industrial Designs) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 622/2007)	2007	Entry into force : September 5, 2007 Issued : September 5, 2007	Industrial Designs Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Communities (Artists’ Resale Right) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No. 312/2006)	2006	Entry into force : June 13, 2006 Issued : June 13, 2006	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Communities (Enforcement of Community Judgements on Trade Marks and Designs) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 646 of 2006)	2006	Issued : December 14, 2006	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Communities (Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No. 360/2006)	2006	Entry into force : July 5, 2006 Issued : July 5, 2006	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Communities (Copyright and Related Rights) Regulations, 2004 (S.I. No. 16 of 2004)	2004	Entry into force : January 19, 2004 Issued : January 19, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Communities (Community Designs) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 27/2003)	2003	Issued : January 29, 2003	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Register of Copyright Licensing Bodies) Regulations, 2002 (S.I. No. 463/2002)	2002	Entry into force : September 20, 2002 Issued : September 20, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Industrial Designs Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 280/2002)	2002	Entry into force : July 1, 2002 Issued : June 5, 2002	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Patents, Trade Marks and Designs (Fees) Rules, 2001 (S.I. No. 482/2001)	2002	Entry into force : January 1, 2002 Issued : October 30, 2001	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Educational Establishments and Establishments to which Members of the Public have Access) Order, 2000 (S.I. No. 409/2000)	2001	Entry into force : January 1, 2001 Issued : December 12, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Educational Establishments) Order, 2000 (S.I. No. 410/2000)	2001	Entry into force : January 1, 2001 Issued : December 12, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Librarians and Archivists) (Copying of Protected Material) Regulations 2000 (S.I. No. 427/2000)	2001	Entry into force : January 1, 2001 Issued : December 15, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Material Open to Public Inspection) (International Organisations) Order, 2000 (S.I. No. 411/2000)	2001	Entry into force : January 1, 2001 Issued : December 12, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Provision of Modified Works) (Designated Bodies) Order, 2000 (S.I. No. 406 of 2000)	2001	Entry into force : January 1, 2001 Issued : December 12, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Recording for Purposes of Time-Shifting) Order, 2000 (S.I. No. 407/2000)	2001	Entry into force : January 1, 2001 Issued : December 12, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Recording of Broadcasts and Cable Programmes for Archival Purposes) (Designated Bodies and Classes) Order, 2000 (S.I. No. 405/2000)	2001	Entry into force : January 1, 2001 Issued : December 12, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Works of Folklore) (Designated Bodies) Order, 2000 (S.I. No. 408/2000)	2001	Entry into force : January 1, 2001 Issued : December 12, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Trade Marks (Madrid Protocol) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 346/2001)	2001	Entry into force : October 19, 2001 Issued : July 24, 2001	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Trade Marks Act (Section 66) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 9/2001)	2001	Entry into force : January 29, 2001 Issued : January 25, 2001	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Communities (Legal Protection of Biotechnological Inventions) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. No. 247 of 2000)	2000	Entry into force : July 30, 2000 Issued : July 28, 2000	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Plant Varieties (Farm Saved Seed) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. No. 493/2000)	2000	Entry into force : December 15, 2000 Issued : December 15, 2000	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Trade Mark Act, 1996 (Residence of Trade Mark Agents) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. No. 34 of 2000)	2000	Entry into force : February 2, 2000 Issued : February 2, 2000	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Trade Marks Act (Community Trademark) Regulations 2000 (S.I. No. 229 of 2000)	2000	Entry into force : July 20, 2000 Issued : July 14, 2000	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Intellectual Property (Miscellaneous Provisions), Act, 1998 (Patents Office Location Designation) Order, 1998, No. 293	1998	Entry into force : August 31, 1998 Issued : August 18, 1998	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright (Foreign Countries) Order, 1996 (S.I. No. 36 of 1996)	1996	Entry into force : January 30, 1996 Issued : January 30, 1996	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Patents (International Arrangements) Order, 1996	1996	Entry into force : January 30, 1996 Issued : January 30, 1996	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Trade Mark Rules 1996 (S.I. No. 199/1996)	1996	Entry into force : July 1, 1996 Issued : June 27, 1996	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Communities (Term of Protection of Copyright) Regulations, 1995 (S.I. No. 158 of 1995)	1995	Entry into force : July 1, 1995 Issued : June 23, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Communities (Legal Protection of Computer Programs) Regulations, 1993 (S.I. No. 26/1993)	1993	Entry into force : February 2, 1993 Issued : December 31, 1992	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Plant Variety (Proprietary Rights), Regulation (S.I. No. 332 of 1993)	1993	Issued : November 11, 1993	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Patents Rules, 1992 (S.I. No. 179/1992)	1992	Entry into force : August 1, 1992 Issued : July 2, 1992	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright (Extended Application) Order, 1991 (No. 101 of April 23, 1991)	1991	Entry into force : April 23, 1991 Issued : April 23, 1991	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	European Communities (Protection of Topographies of Semiconductor Products) Regulations, 1988	1988	Entry into force : May 13, 1988 Issued : May 13, 1988	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Plant Variety (Proprietary Rights), Regulation (S.I. No. 46 of 1986)	1986	Entry into force : January 26, 1986 Issued : January 26, 1986	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Plant Variety (Proprietary Rights), Act 1980, (Convention Countries) (S.I. No. 284 of 1985)	1985	Entry into force : May 9, 1985 Issued : May 9, 1985	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Plant Variety (Proprietary Rights), Regulation (S.I. No. 137 of 1984)	1984	Entry into force : May 31, 1984 Issued : May 31, 1984	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Plant Variety (Proprietary Rights) Regulations (S.I. No. 23/1981)	1981	Entry into force : January 22, 1981 Issued : January 22, 1981	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Plant Variety (Proprietary Rights), Act 1980, (Convention Countries) (S.I. No. 190 of 1981)	1981	Entry into force : May 19, 1981 Issued : May 19, 1981	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Performers' Protection (Foreign Countries) Order, 1978 (No. 134 of 1978)	1978	Entry into force : May 5, 1978 Issued : May 5, 1978	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright (Customs) Regulations, 1964	1964	Entry into force : October 1, 1964 Issued : September 23, 1964	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright (Exception from Delivery of Books to certain Libraries) Regulations, 1964 (No. 181, of July 20, 1964)	1964	Entry into force : October 1, 1964 Issued : July 20, 1964	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright (Proceedings before the Controller) Rules, 1964 (No. 204, of August 11, 1964)	1964	Entry into force : October 1, 1964 Issued : August 11, 1964	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright (Publication of Certain Works) Regulations, 1964	1964	Entry into force : October 1, 1964 Issued : July 20, 1964	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright (Register of Dramatic Works) Rules, 1964 (No. 178 of July 20, 1964)	1964	Entry into force : October 1, 1964 Issued : July 20, 1964	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright (Royalties on Records) Regulations, 1964 (No. 179 of July 20, 1964)	1964	Entry into force : October 1, 1964 Issued : July 20, 1964	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Register of Trade Mark Agents Rules, 1964	1964	Entry into force : April 1, 1964 Issued : February 25, 1964	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Act 2007 (Act No. 6 of 2017)	2017	Entry into force : May 19, 2017 Enacted : April 12, 2017	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014	2014	Entry into force : October 31, 2014 Enacted : July 28, 2014	Competition
IP-related Laws	Broadcasting Act 2009	2009	Entry into force : July 12, 2009 Enacted : July 12, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Consumer Protection Act 2007 (Act No. 9 of 2007)	2007	Entry into force : May 1, 2007 Enacted : April 21, 2007	Competition
IP-related Laws	Consumer Information Act, 1978 (Act No. 1 of 1978)	1978	Entry into force : February 21, 1978 Enacted : February 21, 1978	Trademarks
Framework Laws	Constitution of Ireland	2020	Amended up to : June 11, 2019 Entry into force : December 29, 1937 Enacted : July 1, 1937	Other
Framework Laws	Arbitration Act 2010 (Act No. 1 of 2010)	2010	Entry into force : June 8, 2010 Enacted : March 8, 2010	Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Framework Laws	Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004)	2004	Enacted : July 21, 2004	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws	Jurisdiction of Courts and Enforcement of Judgments Act, 1998 (Act No. 52 of 1998)	1999	Entry into force : December 1, 1999 Enacted : December 23, 1998	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws	Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act, 1961 (Act No. 39 of 1961)	1961	Entry into force : September 29, 1961 Enacted : August 16, 1961	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws	Courts of Justice Act, 1924 (Act No. 10 of 1924)	1924	Entry into force : June 5, 1924 Enacted : April 12, 1924	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	Unofficial Consolidated Version of Copyright and Related Rights Act, 2000 (as amended)	2022	Amended up to : July 14, 2022 Entry into force : January 1, 2001 Enacted : July 10, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Unofficial Consolidated of Patents Act 1992 (as amended)	2019	Amended up to : December 2, 2019 Adopted : February 27, 1992	Patents (Inventions)
Other Texts	Unofficial Consolidated Version of Patents Rules, 1992 (as amended)	2019	Amended up to : December 2, 2019 Entry into force : August 1, 1992 Issued : July 2, 1992	Patents (Inventions)
Other Texts	Unofficial Consolidated Version of Trade Mark Rules 1996 (as amended)	2019	Amended up to : December 11, 2019 Entry into force : July 1, 1996 Issued : June 27, 1996	Trademarks
Other Texts	Unofficial Consolidated Version of Trade Marks Act 1996 (as amended)	2019	Amended up to : December 2, 2019 Entry into force : July 1, 1996 Adopted : March 16, 1996	Trademarks Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Competition Act 2002 (Act No. 14 of 2002, updated to January 1, 2018)	2018	Status as of : January 1, 2018 Amended up to : December 31, 2014 Entry into force : January 1, 2003 Adopted : April 10, 2002	Competition
Other Texts	European Union (Actions for Damages for Infringements of Competition Law) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 43/2017)	2017	Issued : February 13, 2017	Trademarks Competition
Other Texts	Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (Act No. 14 of 2014)	2014	Entry into force : July 15, 2014 Enacted : July 8, 2014	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Other Texts	European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Marketing of Wines) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 507/2010)	2010	Entry into force : October 29, 2010 Issued : October 21, 2010	Trademarks Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 (Act No. 8 of 2006)	2006	Entry into force : April 4, 2006 Enacted : April 4, 2006	Other
Other Texts	International Organisation of Vine and Wine (Designation) Order 2002 (S.I. No. 476/2002)	2002	Entry into force : September 19, 2002 Issued : September 19, 2002	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	European Communities (Definition, Description and Presentation of Spirit Drinks) Regulations, 1995 (S.I. No. 300 of 1995)	1995	Entry into force : November 16, 1995 Issued : November 16, 1995	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	European Communities (Wine) Regulations, 1978 (S.I No. 154/1978)	1978	Entry into force : June 20, 1978 Issued : June 7, 1978	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	European Communities (Wine) Regulations, 1976 (S.I. No. 12/1976)	1976	Entry into force : February 2, 1976 Issued : January 22, 1976	Geographical Indications

Treaties (68 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	November 4, 2016	December 4, 2016
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	February 1, 2012	April 28, 2023	July 27, 2023
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	January 14, 2013	March 5, 2018
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	October 23, 2009	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	October 23, 2009	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	March 20, 2018	April 19, 2018	Details
WIPO Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	March 27, 2006	March 16, 2009		December 21, 2015	March 21, 2016
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 22, 2006	March 22, 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		December 22, 2015	March 22, 2016
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	June 20, 2012	September 18, 2012
Other Treaties WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control	Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)	May 21, 2003	February 27, 2005	September 16, 2003	November 7, 2005	February 5, 2006
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	March 31, 2004	June 29, 2004	Details
Other Treaties Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	May 22, 2001	May 17, 2004	May 23, 2001	August 5, 2010	November 3, 2010
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		November 25, 2013	March 1, 2014
WIPO Patent Law Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 1, 2000	April 28, 2005	May 31, 2001	February 27, 2012	May 27, 2012
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	November 14, 2003	February 12, 2004
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		May 17, 2018	August 17, 2018
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	June 20, 2012	September 18, 2012
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	December 19, 1997	December 14, 2009	March 14, 2010
WIPO WIPO Copyright Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	December 20, 1996	March 6, 2002	December 19, 1997	December 14, 2009	March 14, 2010
WIPO Trademark Law Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	October 27, 1994	August 1, 1996		July 13, 1999	October 13, 1999
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 15, 1994	July 31, 1997	October 29, 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	April 28, 2000	April 28, 2000	August 1, 2000	Details
IP Treaties Convention on Biological Diversity	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	June 5, 1992	December 29, 1993	June 13, 1992	March 22, 1996	June 20, 1996	Details
Other Treaties United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	May 9, 1992	March 21, 1994	June 13, 1992	April 20, 1994	July 19, 1994
Other Treaties Agreement on the European Economic Area	Host Institution: European Union (EU)	May 2, 1992	January 1, 1994	May 2, 1992	July 29, 1993	January 1, 1994
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	December 28, 1989	July 19, 2001	October 19, 2001	Details
Other Treaties Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	March 22, 1985	September 22, 1988		September 15, 1988	December 14, 1988
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	June 21, 1996	July 21, 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 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	December 12, 1977	May 19, 1999	November 19, 1999	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	December 12, 1977	May 19, 1999	November 19, 1999	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		September 15, 1999	December 15, 1999
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	June 18, 1980	January 2, 1982	Details
IP Treaties European Patent Convention	Host Institution: European Patent Organisation (EPO)	October 5, 1973	October 7, 1977	October 5, 1973	May 11, 1992	August 1, 1992
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		September 16, 1991	December 16, 1991
WIPO Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the International Patent Classification	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	March 24, 1971	October 7, 1975		April 19, 1972	October 7, 1975	Details
WIPO Patent Cooperation Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 19, 1970	January 24, 1978	June 19, 1970	May 1, 1992	August 1, 1992
WIPO Locarno Agreement Establishing an International Classification for Industrial Designs	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	October 8, 1968	April 27, 1971		July 9, 1970	April 27, 1971
WIPO Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	July 14, 1967	April 26, 1970	January 12, 1968		April 26, 1970	Details
Other Treaties International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 16, 1966	January 3, 1976	October 1, 1973	December 8, 1989	March 8, 1990	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	March 9, 1965	January 22, 1969	February 23, 1969
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	March 11, 1964	January 25, 1968	August 1, 1980
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		May 19, 1981	November 8, 1981	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	June 30, 1962	June 19, 1979	September 19, 1979	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	March 5, 1965	March 5, 1965	April 4, 1965	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		May 12, 1981	August 10, 1981	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		October 3, 1966	December 12, 1966	Details
Other Treaties Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community	Host Institution: Italy	March 25, 1957	January 1, 1958		January 1, 1973	January 1, 1973
Other Treaties Treaty establishing the European Economic Community	Host Institution: Italy	March 25, 1957	January 1, 1958		January 1, 1973	January 1, 1973
Other Treaties Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	September 28, 1954	June 6, 1960		December 17, 1962	March 17, 1963	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	May 17, 2018	August 17, 2018
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 20, 1958	October 20, 1958
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 20, 1958	October 20, 1958
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 20, 1958	January 20, 1959
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 20, 1958	October 20, 1958
Other Treaties International Plant Protection Convention	Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)	December 6, 1951	October 2, 2005	December 6, 1951	March 31, 1955	October 2, 2005
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		September 19, 1978	September 19, 1978
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 9, 1949	September 27, 1962	March 27, 1963
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 19, 1949	September 27, 1962	March 27, 1963
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 19, 1949	September 27, 1962	March 27, 1963
Other Treaties Convention on International Civil Aviation	Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)	December 7, 1944	April 4, 1947	December 7, 1944	October 31, 1946	April 4, 1947
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		September 4, 1925	December 4, 1925	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		October 5, 1927	October 5, 1927	Details
WIPO Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	March 20, 1883	July 7, 1884		October 22, 1925	December 4, 1925	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

November 4, 2016

December 4, 2016

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

February 1, 2012

April 28, 2023

July 27, 2023

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

January 14, 2013

March 5, 2018

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

October 23, 2009

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

October 23, 2009

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

March 20, 2018

April 19, 2018

Details

WIPO

Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

March 27, 2006

March 16, 2009

December 21, 2015

March 21, 2016

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 22, 2006

March 22, 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

December 22, 2015

March 22, 2016

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

June 20, 2012

September 18, 2012

Other Treaties

WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)

May 21, 2003

February 27, 2005

September 16, 2003

November 7, 2005

February 5, 2006

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

March 31, 2004

June 29, 2004

Details

Other Treaties

Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

May 22, 2001

May 17, 2004

May 23, 2001

August 5, 2010

November 3, 2010

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

November 25, 2013

March 1, 2014

WIPO

Patent Law Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 1, 2000

April 28, 2005

May 31, 2001

February 27, 2012

May 27, 2012

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

November 14, 2003

February 12, 2004

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

May 17, 2018

August 17, 2018

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

June 20, 2012

September 18, 2012

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

December 19, 1997

December 14, 2009

March 14, 2010

WIPO

WIPO Copyright Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

December 20, 1996

March 6, 2002

December 19, 1997

December 14, 2009

March 14, 2010

WIPO

Trademark Law Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

October 27, 1994

August 1, 1996

July 13, 1999

October 13, 1999

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 15, 1994

July 31, 1997

October 29, 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

April 28, 2000

August 1, 2000

Details

IP Treaties

Convention on Biological Diversity

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

June 5, 1992

December 29, 1993

June 13, 1992

March 22, 1996

June 20, 1996

Details

Other Treaties

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

May 9, 1992

March 21, 1994

June 13, 1992

April 20, 1994

July 19, 1994

Other Treaties

Agreement on the European Economic Area

Host Institution: European Union (EU)

May 2, 1992

January 1, 1994

May 2, 1992

July 29, 1993

January 1, 1994

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

December 28, 1989

July 19, 2001

October 19, 2001

Details

Other Treaties

Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

March 22, 1985

September 22, 1988

September 15, 1988

December 14, 1988

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

June 21, 1996

July 21, 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

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

December 12, 1977

May 19, 1999

November 19, 1999

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

December 12, 1977

May 19, 1999

November 19, 1999

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

September 15, 1999

December 15, 1999

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 2, 1982

Details

IP Treaties

European Patent Convention

Host Institution: European Patent Organisation (EPO)

October 5, 1973

October 7, 1977

October 5, 1973

May 11, 1992

August 1, 1992

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

September 16, 1991

December 16, 1991

WIPO

Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the International Patent Classification

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

March 24, 1971

October 7, 1975

April 19, 1972

October 7, 1975

Details

WIPO

Patent Cooperation Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 19, 1970

January 24, 1978

June 19, 1970

May 1, 1992

August 1, 1992

WIPO

Locarno Agreement Establishing an International Classification for Industrial Designs

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

October 8, 1968

April 27, 1971

July 9, 1970

April 27, 1971

WIPO

Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

July 14, 1967

April 26, 1970

January 12, 1968

April 26, 1970

Details

Other Treaties

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 16, 1966

January 3, 1976

October 1, 1973

December 8, 1989

March 8, 1990

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

March 9, 1965

January 22, 1969

February 23, 1969

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

March 11, 1964

January 25, 1968

August 1, 1980

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

May 19, 1981

November 8, 1981

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

June 30, 1962

June 19, 1979

September 19, 1979

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

March 5, 1965

April 4, 1965

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

May 12, 1981

August 10, 1981

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

October 3, 1966

December 12, 1966

Details

Other Treaties

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community

Host Institution: Italy

March 25, 1957

January 1, 1958

January 1, 1973

Other Treaties

Treaty establishing the European Economic Community

Host Institution: Italy

March 25, 1957

January 1, 1958

January 1, 1973

Other Treaties

Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

September 28, 1954

June 6, 1960

December 17, 1962

March 17, 1963

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

May 17, 2018

August 17, 2018

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 20, 1958

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 20, 1958

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 20, 1958

January 20, 1959

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 20, 1958

Other Treaties

International Plant Protection Convention

Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

December 6, 1951

October 2, 2005

December 6, 1951

March 31, 1955

October 2, 2005

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

September 19, 1978

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 9, 1949

September 27, 1962

March 27, 1963

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 19, 1949

September 27, 1962

March 27, 1963

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 19, 1949

September 27, 1962

March 27, 1963

Other Treaties

Convention on International Civil Aviation

Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

December 7, 1944

April 4, 1947

December 7, 1944

October 31, 1946

April 4, 1947

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

September 4, 1925

December 4, 1925

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

October 5, 1927

Details

WIPO

Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

March 20, 1883

July 7, 1884

October 22, 1925

December 4, 1925

Details

Ireland

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Main IP Laws (5 texts)

Laws/Regulations (99 texts)

Treaties (68 records)