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Main IP Laws (2 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005, as amended up to Law No. 102 of July 24, 2023)	2023	Amended up to : July 24, 2023 Entry into force : March 19, 2005 Promulgated : February 10, 2005	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (as amended up to Law No. 142 of September 21, 2022)	2022	Amended up to : September 22, 2022 Entry into force : December 18, 1942 Promulgated : April 22, 1941	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Laws/Regulations (148 texts)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Legislative Decree No. 168 of June 27, 2003, on the Establishment of the Specialized Intellectual Property Divisions of Tribunals and Courts of Appeals, in accordance with Article 16 of Law No. 273 of December 12, 2002 (as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 28 of March 10, 2023)	2023	Amended up to : April 7, 2023 Entry into force : July 12, 2003 Issued : June 27, 2003	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree of November 26, 2019, on New Procedures for the Registration of Plant Varieties and Related Fee Payments	2020	Entry into force : November 8, 2020 Issued : November 26, 2019	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree of November 13, 2019, Concerning New Examination Procedures for International Applications for Patents and Utility Models which Designate Italy	2019	Issued : November 13, 2019	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree of April 13, 2018, on the Use of the Platform "Pago PA’ for Payment of Digitised of Industrial Property Fees and Taxes	2018	Entry into force : May 7, 2018 Issued : April 13, 2018	Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree on the Filing of International Patent Applications	2017	Entry into force : November 16, 2017 Issued : November 16, 2017	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Regulation on the Protection of Copyright on Electronic Communications Networks and Procedures for the Implementation thereof pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 70 of April 9, 2003 (approved by Resolution No. 680/13/CONS of December 12, 2013)	2013	Issued : December 12, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of December 19, 2012, of the President of the Council of Ministers on the Determination in the Interest of the Right Holders of the Minimum Requirements Necessary for a Rational and Orderly Development of the Market Intermediaries for Neighboring Rights referred to in the Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, and its Subsequent Amendments	2012	Entry into force : March 26, 2013 Issued : December 19, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of November 9, 2012, approving the Statute of the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers (SIAE)	2012	Entry into force : November 9, 2012 Issued : November 9, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Statute of the Italian Society of Authors & Publishers (SIAE) (approved by Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of November 9, 2012)	2012	Entry into force : November 9, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree No 14223 of July 21, 2011 on the Ways of De-branding a Product Certified as an Appellation of Origin or Geographical Indication	2011	Entry into force : August 5, 2011 Issued : July 21, 2011	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree No. 5464 of August 3, 2011, containing Regulations with regard to the Legibility of the Information Pertaining to the Origin of Food Products	2011	Issued : August 3, 2011	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 33 of January 13, 2010 (Regulations for Implementation of the Industrial Property Code)	2010	Entry into force : March 10, 2010 Adopted : January 13, 2010	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree April 15, 2010, on the Mode of Operation of the Anti-Counterfeiting National Committee	2010	Issued : April 15, 2010	Competition Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree July 14, 2010 Identification of the Expiration Date of the Patent Rights for Medicines	2010	Issued : July 14, 2010	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree No. 20609 of Decembre 22, 2010 Determination of Criteria & Procedures for the Granting of Agricultural Products & Foodstuffs Covered by the EU Recognition	2010	Issued : December 22, 2010	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree No. 5195 of May 13, 2010, implementing Provisions of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks	2010	Issued : May 13, 2010	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 31 of the President of the Council of Ministers of February 23, 2009, issuing the Regulation on Affixation of Marks on Media, in accordance with Article 181-bis of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941	2009	Issued : February 23, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of November 10, 2009 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Policies laying out National Marketing Standards for Olive Oil	2009	Entry into force : January 17, 2010 Issued : November 9, 2009	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree of December 30, 2009 on the Remuneration Determination for the Private Reproduction of the Phonograms and Videograms	2009	Entry into force : January 14, 2010 Issued : December 30, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree of June 27, 2008 Prior Research in Relation to the Applications for Patents for Industrial Inventions	2008	Entry into force : July 2, 2008 Adopted : June 27, 2008	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree of October 24, 2008 Electronic Filing of the Demands Related to the Patent Applications for Industrial Inventions & Utility Models, to the Applications of Registration of the Industrial Designs & Trademarks As Well As to the Titles of Ownership Industrial Granted	2008	Entry into force : December 25, 2008 Promulgated : October 24, 2008	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree of September 17, 2008 Date of Expiry of the Patent Rights of Medicines on the Market on February 29, 2008	2008	Issued : September 17, 2008	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Regulation for the Application of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights (as approved by Royal Decree No. 1369 of May 18, 1942, and amended up to Decree No. 275 of the President of the Republic of December 29, 2007)	2008	Entry into force : December 18, 1942 Issued : May 18, 1942	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of October 3, 2007 assigning the European Patent Office (EPO) to Carry Out a Search of the Prior Art	2007	Issued : October 3, 2007	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree No. 5442 of May 21, 2007, on National Procedures for the Registration of Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications under Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006	2007	Adopted : May 21, 2007	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree No. 5442 of May 21, 2007, on the National Procedure for Registration of Protected Appellation of Origin & Geographical Indications Products Under Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006	2007	Issued : May 21, 2007	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree of April 2, 2007 Determination of Rights on Patents & Models, in Accordance with Paragraph 851, Article 1 of Law No. 296 of December 27, 2006	2007	Entry into force : April 20, 2007 Issued : April 2, 2007	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of September 25, 2006, on the Identification of the Central Authority for the Receipt of Letters Rogatory issued by the European Patent Office	2006	Entry into force : October 10, 2006 Issued : September 25, 2006	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree of April 10, 2006 on Electronic Filing of the Patents Applications for Inventions and Utility Models, and for the Registration of the Industrial Designs and Trademarks	2006	Entry into force : May 12, 2006 Adopted : April 10, 2006	Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree No. 171 of May 9, 2003 Regulation for the New Forms for the Presentation & Verbalization of Patent Applications for Industrial Inventions, Utility models, Designs & National Trademarks	2003	Entry into force : July 27, 2003 Issued : May 9, 0200	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree No. 410 of September 12, 2000 Adoption of the Rules Concerning the Allocation of Costs Arising From the Activities of Consortiums for the Protection of Appelation of Origin & Geographical Indications Appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry	2000	Entry into force : January 27, 2001 Issued : September 12, 2000	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 233 of the President of the Republic of May 19, 1995, approving new Statute of the Italian Society of Authors & Publishers (SIAE)	1995	Entry into force : June 24, 1995 Issued : May 19, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 467 of July 21, 1995, of the Ministry for Industry, Commerce and Crafts, containing the Regulation on the Extension of Patent Protection to New Botanical Genera and Species referred to in Decree No. 974 of the President of the Republic of August 12, 1975	1995	Entry into force : November 25, 1995 Adopted : July 21, 1995	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 1842 of the President of the Republic of October 20, 1962, approving the Statutes of the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers	1994	Entry into force : February 10, 1963 Issued : October 20, 1962	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 244 of the President of the Council of Ministers of January 3, 1994, approving the Regulation on the Special Public Register for Computer Programs	1994	Entry into force : May 7, 1994 Issued : January 3, 1994	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Implementation Regulation of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, for the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights (as approved by Royal Decree No. 1369 of May 18, 1942, and amended by Law No. 159 of May 22, 1993)	1993	Entry into force : December 18, 1942 Issued : May 18, 1942	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree No. 545 of July 31, 1993, containing Regulations Extending Patent Protection under the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on New Plant Varieties of other Genera and Species	1993	Entry into force : January 13, 1994 Issued : July 31, 1993	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 379 of April 28, 1992 Implementation of the Directive No. 3842/86/EEC of December 1st, 1986 in view to avoid Marks Counterfeit and Pirated Goods	1992	Entry into force : October 3, 1992 Issued : April 28, 1992	Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree No. 281 of April 21, 1990, containing Regulations Extending the Provisions Laid Down in the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on New Botanical Genera and Species	1990	Entry into force : October 20, 1990 Issued : April 21, 1990	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decree No. 192 of March 16, 1987, implementing the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on the Protection of New Plant Varieties of the Botanical Genera and Species	1987	Entry into force : June 3, 1987 Issued : March 16, 1987	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of July 15, 1976, concerning the Fixing of the Amount and the Distribution of Remuneration Payable under Article 73 of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941 for the Protection of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights	1976	Entry into force : July 31, 1976 Issued : July 15, 1976	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of September 1, 1975, Concerning the Fixing of the Amount and the Distribution of Remuneration Payable under Article 73 of the Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941 for the Protection of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights	1975	Entry into force : July 31, 1976 Issued : September 1, 1975	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Royal Decree Law No. 1756 of August 12, 1927 Implementing Law No. 1272 of June 23, 1927, on the Establishment of a National Mark for Fruits and Vegetables Exported Abroad.	1927	Entry into force : September 28, 1927 Issued : August 12, 1927	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Royal Decree No. 2172 of November 17, 1927 Implementing Regulations to the Law of June 23, 1927 and Royal Decree Law No. 1756 of August 12, 1927, on the National Exportation Mark for Fruits and Vegetables	1927	Issued : November 17, 1927	Trademarks Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	Coordinated Text of Decree-Law No. 16 of March 11, 2020, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Organization and Conduct of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026 and the ATP Turin 2021-2025 finals, as well as the Ban on Parasitic Advertising (converted into Law, with amendments, by Law No. 31 of May 8, 2020)	2020	Amended : May 13, 2020 Entry into force : March 14, 2020 Issued : March 11, 2020	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Law No. 31 of May 8, 2020, on the Conversion into Law, with Amendments, of Decree-Law No. 16 of March 11, 2020, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Organization and Conduct of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026 and the ATP Turin 2021-2025 finals, as well as the Ban on Parasitic Advertising	2020	Entry into force : May 13, 2020 Promulgated : May 8, 2020	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Law No. 201 of December 4, 2017, on the Ratification and Execution of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the Unified Patent Court, done at Brussels on June 29, 2016	2017	Entry into force : December 24, 2017 Adopted : December 4, 2017	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 214 of November 3, 2016, on the Ratification and Execution of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court, with Annexes, done at Brussels on February 19, 2013	2016	Entry into force : November 25, 2016 Adopted : November 3, 2016	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Decree-Law No. 1 of January 24, 2012, Containing Urgent Provisions for Competition, Infrastructure Development and Competitiveness, converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 27 of March 24, 2012 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 69 of June 21, 2013)	2013	Amended up to : June 22, 2013 Entry into force : January 24, 2012 Promulgated : January 24, 2012	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Decree-Law No. 64 of April 30, 2010, laying down Urgent Provisions in the field of Entertainment and Culture, converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 100 of June 29, 2010 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 91 of August 8, 2013)	2013	Entry into force : May 1, 2010 Promulgated : April 30, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 52 of February 6, 1996, Laying Down Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations deriving from Italy's Membership of the European Communities (Community Law 1994, as amended up to Law No. 234 of December 24, 2012)	2013	Entry into force : February 25, 1996 Adopted : February 6, 1996	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Decree-Law No. 35 of March 14, 2005, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Action Plan for Social, Economic and Territorial Development	2011	Entry into force : March 17, 2005 Adopted : March 14, 2005	Trademarks Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	Decree-Law No. 63 of April 26, 2005 Urgent Provisions for the Development & Territorial Cohesion, As Well As' for the Protection of Copyright (& Other Emergency Measures)	2010	Entry into force : April 27, 2005 Promulgated : April 26, 2005	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 1860 of December 31, 1962 on the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy	2010	Entry into force : November 21, 1975 Promulgated : December 31, 1962	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law No. 93 of February 5, 1992, setting out Provisions for the Benefit of Phonographic Companies and Remuneration for Private Non-Profit-Making Reproduction (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 64 of April 30, 2010)	2010	Entry into force : March 1, 1992 Adopted : February 5, 1992	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Legislative Decree No. 28 of January 22, 2004, setting out the Reform of Regulations Governing the Cinematographic Activities, in accordance with Article 10 of the Law No. 137 of July 6, 2002 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 64 of April 30, 2010)	2010	Entry into force : February 6, 2004 Promulgated : January 22, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Legislative Decree No. 61 of April 8, 2010 Protection of Designations of Origin & Geographical Indications for Wine According to Article 15 of Law No. 88 from July 7, 2009	2010	Entry into force : May 11, 2010 Promulgated : April 8, 2010	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2 of January 9, 2008, setting out Provisions on the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers (SIAE)	2008	Entry into force : February 9, 2008 Promulgated : January 9, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Legislative Decree No. 9 of January 9, 2008 on the Regulation of Ownership and Sale of Sports Broadcasting Rights and Relative Distribution of Resources	2008	Entry into force : February 16, 2008 Adopted : January 9, 2008	Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Consumer Code (Legislative Decree No. 206 of September 6, 2005)	2007	Entry into force : October 23, 2005 Promulgated : September 6, 2005	Trademarks Geographical Indications Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 137 of July 6, 2002, on the Delegation for the Reform of the Government, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, and the Public Bodies	2006	Entry into force : July 23, 2002 Adopted : July 6, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Decree-Law No. 72 of March 22, 2004, Relating to Interventions to Oppose the Illegal Diffusion of Audiovisual Works, and to Support Movie and Entertainment Activities (as converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 128 of May 21, 2004, and as amended up to Decree-Law No. 7 of January 31, 2005)	2005	Entry into force : March 24, 2004 Promulgated : January 22, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 106 of April 15, 2004, on the Legal Deposit of Documents of Cultural Interest for Public Use	2004	Entry into force : May 12, 2004 Adopted : April 15, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Legislative Decree No. 70 of April 9, 2003, on Implementation of Directive 2000/31/EC on Certain Legal Aspects of Information Society Services in the Internal Market, with particular reference to E-Commerce (E-Commerce Act)	2003	Entry into force : May 14, 2003 Adopted : April 9, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Regional Act No.11 of 2002 on Protection of Autochthonous Genetic Resources of Agricultural Interest	2002	Adopted : April 22, 2002	Plant Variety Protection Genetic Resources
IP-related Laws	Law No. 102 of March 29, 1999 on the Ratification and Implementation of the Trademark Law Treaty with Regulations, done in Geneva October 27, 1994	1999	Entry into force : April 22, 1999 Promulgated : March 29, 1999	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Law No. 1062 of November 20, 1971 containing Penal Provisions Concerning Counterfeiting or Alteration of Works of Art	1999	Adopted : November 20, 1971	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 159 of May 22, 1993, Concerning Provisions on the Improper Reproduction of Books and Repealing the Levy on Well-known Books referred to in Articles 177, 178 and 179 and the Last Paragraph of Article 172 of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941	1993	Entry into force : May 27, 1993 Promulgated : May 22, 1993	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 169 of February 5, 1992 Discipline for the Recognition of Controlled Appellation of Origin for Virgin & Extra Virgin Olive Oils	1992	Entry into force : March 14, 1992 Promulgated : February 5, 1992	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	Law No. 962 of November 20, 1970 concerning Patents for Inventions Solely Intended for the Sightless	1970	Entry into force : December 29, 1970 Promulgated : November 20, 1970	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Legislative Decree No. 82 of the Provisional Head of State of August 23, 1946, on the Suspension of the Application of Certain Provisions of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, for the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights	1946	Entry into force : September 13, 1946 Promulgated : August 23, 1946	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 1272 of June 23, 1927, Establishing a National Mark for Fruits & Vegetables Exported Abroad	1927	Entry into force : August 6, 1927 Promulgated : June 23, 1927	Trademarks Geographical Indications
Framework Laws	Constitution of the Republic of Italy	2022	Amended up to : March 9, 2022 Entry into force : January 1, 1948 Promulgated : December 27, 1947	Other
Framework Laws	Penal Code (approved by Royal Decree No. 1398 of October 19, 1930, as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 63 of May 11, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : July 1, 1931 Issued : October 19, 1930	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws	Civil Code (approved by Royal Decree No. 262 of March 16, 1942, and amended up to Decree No. 291 of December 7, 2016)	2017	Amended up to : January 1, 2017 Promulgated : March 16, 1942	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 53 of April 22, 2021, on the Delegation to the Government for the Transposition of European Directives and the Application of Other European Union Law-European Delegation Law 2019-2020	2021	Entry into force : May 8, 2021 Published : April 23, 2021 Promulgated : April 22, 2021	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Decree-Law No. 34 of May 19, 2020, on Urgent Measures Regarding Health, Support for Employment, and the Economy, as well as Social Policies, related to the COVID-19 Epidemiological Emergency	2020	Adopted : May 19, 2020	Other
Other Texts	Decree No. 233 of the President of the Republic of November 26, 2007, issuing the Regulation on the Reorganization of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities, pursuant to Article 1(404) of Law No. 296 of December 27, 2006 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 91 of August 8, 2013)	2013	Entry into force : December 30, 2007 Issued : November 26, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Decree-Law No. 91 of August 8, 2013, Laying Down Urgent Provisions for the Protection, Enhancement and Recovery of Cultural Assets and Activities and of Tourism (converted with amendments into Law No. 112 of October 7, 2013)	2013	Entry into force : August 10, 2013 Issued : August 8, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 350 of December 24, 2003, relating to the Provisions for Drawing up the Annual and Pluri-annual Budget of the State (Finance Law 2004, as amended up to Law No. 9 of March 14, 2013)	2013	Entry into force : January 1, 2004 Promulgated : December 24, 2003	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Industrial Property
Other Texts	Law No. 9 of January 14, 2013, laying down Provisions for the Quality and the Transparency of the Supply Chain of Virgin Olive Oil	2013	Entry into force : February 1, 2013 Promulgated : January 14, 2013	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Decree-Law No. 63 of May 18, 2012, laying out Urgent Provisions for the Reorganization of the Contributions to Publishing Industries, as well as Sale of Newspapers, Magazines and Institutional Advertising	2012	Entry into force : May 22, 2012 Promulgated : May 18, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Decree-Law No. 7 of January 31, 2005, laying out Urgent Provisions for the University Research, for the Cultural Heritage and Activities, for the Completion of Major Strategic Projects, for the Mobility of Public Employees, and for the Simplification of Formalities relating to Stamp Duties and Taxes Concessions, as well as other Emergency Measures (as converted into Law, with amendments, by Law No 43 of March 31, 2005, and as amended up to Law No. 92, of June 28, 2012)	2012	Entry into force : January 31, 2005 Promulgated : January 31, 2005	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 416 of August 8, 1981, regulating the Publishing Companies and Publishing Measures (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 63 of May 18, 2012)	2012	Entry into force : August 20, 1981 Adopted : August 5, 1981	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Decree-Law No. 135 of September 25, 2009, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Implementation of EU Obligation and the Execution of Judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Communities	2011	Entry into force : September 26, 2009 Promulgated : September 25, 2009	Trademarks Geographical Indications Competition
Other Texts	Law No. 350 of December 24, 2003, Relating to the Provisions for Drawing up the Annual and Pluri-annual Budget of the State (Finance Law 2004)	2011	Entry into force : January 1, 2004 Promulgated : December 24, 2003	Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree No. 5388 of August 1, 2011, on the Implementation of Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks - Technical details of 'Italian Brandy'	2011	Issued : August 1, 2011	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree No. 5389 of August 1st, 2011 Implementation of Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks - Technical details of "Grappa"	2011	Adopted : August 1, 2011	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree of May 9, 2011 Authorization of the Organization Called "IS.ME.CERT. - Mediterranean Institute for Food Certification" to Carry Out Checks on Protected Appellations of Origin "Soppressata di Calabria" , "Salsiccia di Calabria" , "Pancetta di Calabria" & "Capocollo di Calabria" Recorded Within the European Union According to the European Regulation No. 2081/92, as Superseded by the European Regulation No. 510/06	2011	Issued : May 9, 2011	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Decree of the President of the Republic No. 255 of March 27, 1992, approving Regulations Implementing Law No. 223 of August 6, 1990 Concerning the Discipline of Public & Private Broadcasting System	2010	Entry into force : April 16, 1992 Issued : March 27, 1992	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree of June 10, 2010 Confirmation of the Tasks of Consortium for Salami from Calabria to Perform the Functions Provided by Article 14, Paragraph 15 of the Law No. 526 of December 21, 1999, for the Appellations of Origin "Salsiccia di Calabria" , "Soppressata di Calabria" , "Capocollo di Calabria" & for "Pancetta di Calabria"	2010	Issued : July 14, 2010	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Law No. 125 of April 10, 1954, on the Protection of Appellations of Origin and Typical Appellations of Cheeses	2009	Entry into force : April 30, 1954 Promulgated : April 10, 1954	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Law No. 416 of August 8, 1981, regulating the Publishing Companies and Publishing Measures (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 5 of February 10, 2009)	2009	Entry into force : August 20, 1981 Adopted : August 5, 1981	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Law No. 88 of July 7, 2009, on Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations Deriving from Italy's Membership of the European Community - Community Act 2008	2009	Entry into force : July 29, 2009 Adopted : July 7, 2009	Geographical Indications Other
Other Texts	Law No. 99 of July 23, 2009 containing Provisions for the Development and Internationalization of Enterprises and Energy	2009	Entry into force : August 15, 2009 Adopted : July 23, 2009	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
Other Texts	Decree of the President of Council of Ministers of July 10, 2008, on the Competencies of the Information and Publishing Department upon Tasks entrusted to the President of Council of Ministers in accordance with Article 1, Paragraph 3 of Law of January 9, 2008	2008	Entry into force : March 21, 2008 Issued : February 25, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Legislative Decree No. 62 of March 26, 2008 containing Supplementary and Corrective Provisions of Legislative Decree No. 42 of January 22, 2004 on Cultural Heritage	2008	Entry into force : April 24, 2008 Promulgated : March 26, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Decree-Law No. 323 of August 27, 1993 Urgent Measures for Radio & Television	2007	Entry into force : August 28, 1993 Promulgated : August 27, 1993	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 287 of October 10, 1990 containing Rules on Protection of Competition	2007	Entry into force : October 14, 1990 Enacted : October 10, 1990	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Industrial Property
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree of November 9, 2007, regulating the Criteria and Methods for Funding of Musical Activities in accordance with the Unified Fund for the Performing Arts created by Law No. 163 of April 30, 1985	2007	Issued : November 9, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 223 of August 6, 1990, on the Discipline of Public & Private Broadcasting System	2006	Entry into force : August 24, 1990 Adopted : August 6, 1990	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 800 of August 14, 1967 New Rules Concerning Opera Institutions & Musical Activities	2006	Entry into force : October 1, 1967 Adopted : August 14, 1967	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "N.Q.I - Northwest Quality Institute – Soc. coop" to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Robiola di Roccaverano"	2006	Issued : April 18, 2006	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named CQI - Calabria Quality Institute to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Soppressata di Calabria"	2006	Issued : April 18, 2006	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named “Research consortium for the milk sector” to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Pecorino Siciliano"	2006	Issued : April 18, 2006	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree of April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "Consorzio di Ricerca per la Filiera Lattiero-Casearia" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Ragusano"	2006	Issued : April 18, 2006	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree of April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Organism Named "QIC - Quality Institute of Calabria" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin Salsiccia di Calabria	2006	Issued : April 18, 2006	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree of February 28, 2006, Containing Provisions on the Coordination of Lyric-Symphonic Foundations	2006	Adopted : February 28, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Presidential Decree No. 394 of April 21, 1994 (Regulation on Simplification of the Procedures for Awarding Subsidies to Theater, Cinema, Music and Dance, Circus and Traveling Shows, as well as the Procedures to Obtain Operating Licences for Amusement Parks and Circuses)	2006	Entry into force : December 15, 1994 Adopted : April 21, 1994	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree of August 1, 2005 Authorization for the Control Body Named "CSQA Certificazioni Srl" to Control the Protected Geographical Indication "Uva da Tavola di Canicatti" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92	2005	Issued : August 1, 2005	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree of October 6, 2005 Identification of Different Types of Rural Architecture on the National Territory & the Identification of Technical-Scientific Criteria for the Implementation of Interventions, According to the Law No. 378 of December 24, 2003 Containing Provisions for the Protection & Enhancement of Rural Architecture	2005	Issued : October 6, 2005	Other
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Permit Renewal of the Control Body "Certiprodop - Società di Certificazione Prodotti Alimentari S.r.l." to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin "Formai de Mut dell’Alta Valle Brembana" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92	2005	Issued : September 1, 2005	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Permit Renewal of the Public Authority 'ASSAM- Services Agency, Agri-food Sector & Marks' to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin 'Casciotta of Urbino' Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92	2005	Issued : September 1, 2005	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "North East Quality Institute - NEQI" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Prosciutto di San Daniele"	2005	Issued : September 1, 2005	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005, Relating to the Permit Renewal of the Control Body "North East Quality Institute NEQI" to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin "Cotechino Modena" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92	2005	Issued : September 1, 2005	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Code of Cultural Heritage and Landscape, in accordance with Article 10 of the Law No. 137 of July 6, 2002 (Legislative Decree No. 42 of January 22, 2004, as last amended by Legislative Decree No. 63 of 2008)	2004	Entry into force : May 1, 2004 Adopted : January 22, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 103 of April 14, 1975, on New Regulations governing Radio and Television Broadcasting	2004	Adopted : April 14, 1975	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	Law No. 11 of January 12, 1990 Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di Modena (Modena ham), Delimitation of the Area of Production & Product Characteristics	2004	Entry into force : February 14, 1990 Promulgated : January 12, 1990	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Law No. 224 of May 30, 1989 for the Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Salame di Varzi (Varzi Salami) Delimitation of the Area of Production and Product Characteristics	2004	Entry into force : December 9, 1989 Promulgated : May 30, 1989	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Law No. 628 of November 4, 1981 Rules on the Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto Veneto Benico-Euganeo (Veneto Benico-Euganeo Ham)	2004	Entry into force : April 9, 1982 Promulgated : November 4, 1981	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Legislative Decree No. 19 of January 29, 1998 Transformation of the Public Entity "La Biennale di Venezia" in a Private Legal Entity Called "Cultural Company La Biennale di Venezia", According to Article 11, Paragraph 1, Letter b) of the Law No. 59 of March 15, 1997	2004	Entry into force : February 26, 1998 Promulgated : January 29, 1998	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree September 24, 2004 on the Peripheral and Central Bodies and General Directorates of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities	2004	Issued : September 24, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Decree of the Republic President No. 571 of July 22, 1982 Rules for the Implementation of Article 15 Last Paragraph and Article 17 the Penultimate Paragraph of the Law No 689 of November 24, 1981, Concerning Amendments to the Penal System	2003	Entry into force : June 24, 1983 Issued : July 22, 1982	Trademarks Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Legislative Decree No. 224 of July 8, 2003 Implementation of Directive 2001/18/EC on the Deliberate Release of Genetically Modified Organisms	2003	Entry into force : September 6, 2003 Issued : July 8, 2003	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Other Texts	Regional Law No. 16 of July 15, 2002, on the Rules for the Recovery of the Artistic & Historical Buildings & the Promotion of Quality of the Architecture & Landscaping of the Territory	2002	Adopted : July 15, 2002	Other
Other Texts	Decree-Law No. 26 of January 14, 1994, setting out Urgent Measures in Support of Movie Industry (as converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 153 of March 1, 1994, and as amended up to Law No. 400 of December 29, 2000)	2001	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Promulgated : January 14, 1994	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree May 31, 2001 Granted Temporary Protection at National Level to the Name "Basilico Genovese" for Which has Been Sent an Instance to the European Commission for Registration as Appellation of Origin	2001	Issued : May 31, 2001	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree of April 27, 2001 Granted Temporary Protection at National Level to the Name "Melannurca Campana", for Which Has Been Sent an Instance to the European Commission for Registration as Appellation of Origin	2001	Issued : April 27, 2001	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree of September 20, 2001 Adjustment to the Decree of 8 August 2001 "Restoring the Bottling in Bounded Area of the Wine With a Appellation of Origin «Chianti Classico» & the Rules & Procedures Relating to Verification of the Quantities to Be Bottled Outside the Region"	2001	Issued : September 20, 2001	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree September 25, 2001, on the Transposition of the Commission Decision 2000/608/EC of September 27, 2000 Concerning the Guidance Notes for Risks Set Out in the Annex III of the Directive 90/219/EEC on the Contained Use of Genetically Modified Microorganisms	2001	Adopted : September 25, 2001	Other
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree of July 18, 2000 National List of Traditional Food Products	2000	Issued : July 18, 2000	Other
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree of June 5, 2000 Approval of the Statute of the "Consortium of Trentino Wines" & Appointment of its Functions of Protection, Enhancement & Treatment of General Interest Relating to Appellation of Origin & Geographical Indications, According to Article 19, Paragraph 1, of the Law No. 164 of February 10, 1992	2000	Issued : June 5, 2000	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Ministerial Decree of September 4, 2000 Recognition of the Appellation of Origin Wines "Arcola" & Approval of the Product Specifications	2000	Entry into force : August 26, 2011 Issued : September 4, 2000	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Decree No. 350 of September 8, 1999 Regulations for the Identification of Traditional Products According to Article 8, Paragraph 1, of Legislative Decree No. 173 of April 30, 1998	1999	Entry into force : October 26, 1999 Issued : September 8, 1999	Other
Other Texts	Law No. 26 of February 13, 1990 Protection for the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham)	1999	Entry into force : June 20, 1990 Promulgated : February 13, 1990	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Law No. 30 of February 14, 1990 Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di San Daniele (San Daniele ham)	1999	Entry into force : June 20, 1990 Promulgated : February 14, 1990	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Law No. 526 of December 21, 1999 Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations Arising From Italy’s Membership to the European Community - Community Act 1999	1999	Entry into force : January 2, 2000 Promulgated : December 21, 1999	Other
Other Texts	Law No. 161 of April 21, 1962. Revision of Films and Theatrical Works	1998	Entry into force : May 13, 1962 Promulgated : April 21, 1962	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Legislative Decree No. 3 of January 8, 1998 on the Reorganization of Governing Bodies Operating under the auspices of the Entertainments Department of Presidency of Council of Ministers according to Article 11, Paragraph 1, Letter(a) of the Law No. 59 of March 15, 1997	1998	Entry into force : January 29, 1998 Promulgated : January 8, 1998	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Decree-Law No. 9 of January 26, 1987, Laying out Urgent Measures Concerning Commercial Distribution & Subsequent Amendments to the Law No. 517 of October 10, 1975 to Regulate Credit Facilities in Commerce	1997	Entry into force : March 28, 1987 Issued : January 26, 1987	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 1559 of December 7, 1951 Regulations for the Production & Marketing of Spirits	1997	Entry into force : February 14, 1952 Adopted : December 7, 1951	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Law No. 650 of December 23, 1996, containing Urgent Provisions for the Exercise of Radio and Television Broadcasting and Communications, Amending the Decree-Law No. 545 of October 23, 1996	1996	Entry into force : December 23, 1996 Promulgated : December 23, 1996	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts	Law No. 163 of April 30, 1985, laying down the New Measures of State Interventions for the Show Business Sector	1985	Entry into force : January 1, 1987 Adopted : April 30, 1985	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Decree-Law No. 807 of December 6, 1984. Urgent Provisions on Broadcasting	1984	Entry into force : February 6, 1985 Promulgated : December 6, 1984	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 851 of November 28, 1984 New Discipline of Marsala Wine	1984	Entry into force : January 3, 1985 Adopted : November 28, 1984	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Decree of the President of the Republic No. 1501 of September 5, 1967 containing the Organic Regulations for Public Libraries	1967	Entry into force : May 23, 1968 Issued : September 5, 1967	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Decree of the President of the Republic No. 1661 of December 30, 1965 containing the Criteria for the Recognition of the Nationality of Films within EU Member States	1965	Entry into force : March 23, 1966 Issued : December 30, 1965	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts	Law No. 1618 of December 7, 1951 Transitional Provisions for the Implementation of Law No. 1068 of November 4, 1950, Establishing Standards for the Area of Production & Characteristics of the Typical Wine Known as Moscato di Pantelleria and of Law No. 1069 of November 4, 1950, Establishing Standards for the Area of Production & Characteristics of the Typical Wines Known as Marsala	1951	Entry into force : January 29, 1952 Promulgated : December 7, 1951	Geographical Indications

Type of Text

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Legislative Decree No. 168 of June 27, 2003, on the Establishment of the Specialized Intellectual Property Divisions of Tribunals and Courts of Appeals, in accordance with Article 16 of Law No. 273 of December 12, 2002 (as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 28 of March 10, 2023)

2023

Amended up to :

April 7, 2023

Entry into force :

July 12, 2003

Issued :

June 27, 2003

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree of November 26, 2019, on New Procedures for the Registration of Plant Varieties and Related Fee Payments

2020

Entry into force :

November 8, 2020

Issued :

November 26, 2019

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree of November 13, 2019, Concerning New Examination Procedures for International Applications for Patents and Utility Models which Designate Italy

2019

Issued :

November 13, 2019

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree of April 13, 2018, on the Use of the Platform "Pago PA’ for Payment of Digitised of Industrial Property Fees and Taxes

2018

Entry into force :

May 7, 2018

Issued :

April 13, 2018

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree on the Filing of International Patent Applications

2017

Entry into force :

November 16, 2017

Issued :

November 16, 2017

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Regulation on the Protection of Copyright on Electronic Communications Networks and Procedures for the Implementation thereof pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 70 of April 9, 2003 (approved by Resolution No. 680/13/CONS of December 12, 2013)

2013

Issued :

December 12, 2013

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of December 19, 2012, of the President of the Council of Ministers on the Determination in the Interest of the Right Holders of the Minimum Requirements Necessary for a Rational and Orderly Development of the Market Intermediaries for Neighboring Rights referred to in the Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, and its Subsequent Amendments

2012

Entry into force :

March 26, 2013

Issued :

December 19, 2012

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of November 9, 2012, approving the Statute of the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers (SIAE)

2012

Entry into force :

November 9, 2012

Issued :

November 9, 2012

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Statute of the Italian Society of Authors & Publishers (SIAE) (approved by Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of November 9, 2012)

2012

Entry into force :

November 9, 2012

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree No 14223 of July 21, 2011 on the Ways of De-branding a Product Certified as an Appellation of Origin or Geographical Indication

2011

Entry into force :

August 5, 2011

Issued :

July 21, 2011

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree No. 5464 of August 3, 2011, containing Regulations with regard to the Legibility of the Information Pertaining to the Origin of Food Products

2011

Issued :

August 3, 2011

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 33 of January 13, 2010 (Regulations for Implementation of the Industrial Property Code)

2010

Entry into force :

March 10, 2010

Adopted :

January 13, 2010

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree April 15, 2010, on the Mode of Operation of the Anti-Counterfeiting National Committee

2010

Issued :

April 15, 2010

Competition

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree July 14, 2010 Identification of the Expiration Date of the Patent Rights for Medicines

2010

Issued :

July 14, 2010

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree No. 20609 of Decembre 22, 2010 Determination of Criteria & Procedures for the Granting of Agricultural Products & Foodstuffs Covered by the EU Recognition

2010

Issued :

December 22, 2010

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree No. 5195 of May 13, 2010, implementing Provisions of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks

2010

Issued :

May 13, 2010

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 31 of the President of the Council of Ministers of February 23, 2009, issuing the Regulation on Affixation of Marks on Media, in accordance with Article 181-bis of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941

2009

Issued :

February 23, 2009

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of November 10, 2009 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Policies laying out National Marketing Standards for Olive Oil

2009

Entry into force :

January 17, 2010

Issued :

November 9, 2009

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree of December 30, 2009 on the Remuneration Determination for the Private Reproduction of the Phonograms and Videograms

2009

Entry into force :

January 14, 2010

Issued :

December 30, 2009

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree of June 27, 2008 Prior Research in Relation to the Applications for Patents for Industrial Inventions

2008

Entry into force :

July 2, 2008

Adopted :

June 27, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree of October 24, 2008 Electronic Filing of the Demands Related to the Patent Applications for Industrial Inventions & Utility Models, to the Applications of Registration of the Industrial Designs & Trademarks As Well As to the Titles of Ownership Industrial Granted

2008

Entry into force :

December 25, 2008

Promulgated :

October 24, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree of September 17, 2008 Date of Expiry of the Patent Rights of Medicines on the Market on February 29, 2008

2008

Issued :

September 17, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Regulation for the Application of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights (as approved by Royal Decree No. 1369 of May 18, 1942, and amended up to Decree No. 275 of the President of the Republic of December 29, 2007)

2008

Entry into force :

December 18, 1942

Issued :

May 18, 1942

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of October 3, 2007 assigning the European Patent Office (EPO) to Carry Out a Search of the Prior Art

2007

Issued :

October 3, 2007

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree No. 5442 of May 21, 2007, on National Procedures for the Registration of Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications under Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006

2007

Adopted :

May 21, 2007

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree No. 5442 of May 21, 2007, on the National Procedure for Registration of Protected Appellation of Origin & Geographical Indications Products Under Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006

2007

Issued :

May 21, 2007

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree of April 2, 2007 Determination of Rights on Patents & Models, in Accordance with Paragraph 851, Article 1 of Law No. 296 of December 27, 2006

2007

Entry into force :

April 20, 2007

Issued :

April 2, 2007

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of September 25, 2006, on the Identification of the Central Authority for the Receipt of Letters Rogatory issued by the European Patent Office

2006

Entry into force :

October 10, 2006

Issued :

September 25, 2006

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree of April 10, 2006 on Electronic Filing of the Patents Applications for Inventions and Utility Models, and for the Registration of the Industrial Designs and Trademarks

2006

Entry into force :

May 12, 2006

Adopted :

April 10, 2006

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree No. 171 of May 9, 2003 Regulation for the New Forms for the Presentation & Verbalization of Patent Applications for Industrial Inventions, Utility models, Designs & National Trademarks

2003

Entry into force :

July 27, 2003

Issued :

May 9, 0200

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree No. 410 of September 12, 2000 Adoption of the Rules Concerning the Allocation of Costs Arising From the Activities of Consortiums for the Protection of Appelation of Origin & Geographical Indications Appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

2000

Entry into force :

January 27, 2001

Issued :

September 12, 2000

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 233 of the President of the Republic of May 19, 1995, approving new Statute of the Italian Society of Authors & Publishers (SIAE)

1995

Entry into force :

June 24, 1995

Issued :

May 19, 1995

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 467 of July 21, 1995, of the Ministry for Industry, Commerce and Crafts, containing the Regulation on the Extension of Patent Protection to New Botanical Genera and Species referred to in Decree No. 974 of the President of the Republic of August 12, 1975

1995

Entry into force :

November 25, 1995

Adopted :

July 21, 1995

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 1842 of the President of the Republic of October 20, 1962, approving the Statutes of the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers

1994

Entry into force :

February 10, 1963

Issued :

October 20, 1962

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 244 of the President of the Council of Ministers of January 3, 1994, approving the Regulation on the Special Public Register for Computer Programs

1994

Entry into force :

May 7, 1994

Issued :

January 3, 1994

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Implementation Regulation of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, for the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights (as approved by Royal Decree No. 1369 of May 18, 1942, and amended by Law No. 159 of May 22, 1993)

1993

Entry into force :

December 18, 1942

Issued :

May 18, 1942

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree No. 545 of July 31, 1993, containing Regulations Extending Patent Protection under the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on New Plant Varieties of other Genera and Species

1993

Entry into force :

January 13, 1994

Issued :

July 31, 1993

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 379 of April 28, 1992 Implementation of the Directive No. 3842/86/EEC of December 1st, 1986 in view to avoid Marks Counterfeit and Pirated Goods

1992

Entry into force :

October 3, 1992

Issued :

April 28, 1992

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree No. 281 of April 21, 1990, containing Regulations Extending the Provisions Laid Down in the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on New Botanical Genera and Species

1990

Entry into force :

October 20, 1990

Issued :

April 21, 1990

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decree No. 192 of March 16, 1987, implementing the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on the Protection of New Plant Varieties of the Botanical Genera and Species

1987

Entry into force :

June 3, 1987

Issued :

March 16, 1987

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of July 15, 1976, concerning the Fixing of the Amount and the Distribution of Remuneration Payable under Article 73 of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941 for the Protection of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights

1976

Entry into force :

July 31, 1976

Issued :

July 15, 1976

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of September 1, 1975, Concerning the Fixing of the Amount and the Distribution of Remuneration Payable under Article 73 of the Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941 for the Protection of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights

1975

Entry into force :

July 31, 1976

Issued :

September 1, 1975

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Royal Decree Law No. 1756 of August 12, 1927 Implementing Law No. 1272 of June 23, 1927, on the Establishment of a National Mark for Fruits and Vegetables Exported Abroad.

1927

Entry into force :

September 28, 1927

Issued :

August 12, 1927

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Royal Decree No. 2172 of November 17, 1927 Implementing Regulations to the Law of June 23, 1927 and Royal Decree Law No. 1756 of August 12, 1927, on the National Exportation Mark for Fruits and Vegetables

1927

Issued :

November 17, 1927

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

2020

Amended :

May 13, 2020

Entry into force :

March 14, 2020

Issued :

March 11, 2020

Trademarks

2020

Entry into force :

May 13, 2020

Promulgated :

May 8, 2020

Trademarks

2017

Entry into force :

December 24, 2017

Adopted :

December 4, 2017

Patents (Inventions)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2016

Entry into force :

November 25, 2016

Adopted :

November 3, 2016

Patents (Inventions)

2013

Amended up to :

June 22, 2013

Entry into force :

January 24, 2012

Promulgated :

January 24, 2012

Patents (Inventions)

2013

Entry into force :

May 1, 2010

Promulgated :

April 30, 2010

2013

Entry into force :

February 25, 1996

Adopted :

February 6, 1996

2011

Entry into force :

March 17, 2005

Adopted :

March 14, 2005

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

2010

Entry into force :

April 27, 2005

Promulgated :

April 26, 2005

2010

Entry into force :

November 21, 1975

Promulgated :

December 31, 1962

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Property

2010

Entry into force :

March 1, 1992

Adopted :

February 5, 1992

2010

Entry into force :

February 6, 2004

Promulgated :

January 22, 2004

2010

Entry into force :

May 11, 2010

Promulgated :

April 8, 2010

Geographical Indications

2008

Entry into force :

February 9, 2008

Promulgated :

January 9, 2008

2008

Entry into force :

February 16, 2008

Adopted :

January 9, 2008

Competition

2007

Entry into force :

October 23, 2005

Promulgated :

September 6, 2005

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2006

Entry into force :

July 23, 2002

Adopted :

July 6, 2002

2005

Entry into force :

March 24, 2004

Promulgated :

January 22, 2004

2004

Entry into force :

May 12, 2004

Adopted :

April 15, 2004

2003

Entry into force :

May 14, 2003

Adopted :

April 9, 2003

2002

Adopted :

April 22, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

Genetic Resources

1999

Entry into force :

April 22, 1999

Promulgated :

March 29, 1999

Trademarks

1999

Adopted :

November 20, 1971

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

1993

Entry into force :

May 27, 1993

Promulgated :

May 22, 1993

1992

Entry into force :

March 14, 1992

Promulgated :

February 5, 1992

Geographical Indications

1970

Entry into force :

December 29, 1970

Promulgated :

November 20, 1970

Patents (Inventions)

1946

Entry into force :

September 13, 1946

Promulgated :

August 23, 1946

1927

Entry into force :

August 6, 1927

Promulgated :

June 23, 1927

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Framework Laws

Constitution of the Republic of Italy

2022

Amended up to :

March 9, 2022

Entry into force :

January 1, 1948

Promulgated :

December 27, 1947

Other

Framework Laws

Penal Code (approved by Royal Decree No. 1398 of October 19, 1930, as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 63 of May 11, 2018)

2018

Entry into force :

July 1, 1931

Issued :

October 19, 1930

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Framework Laws

Civil Code (approved by Royal Decree No. 262 of March 16, 1942, and amended up to Decree No. 291 of December 7, 2016)

2017

Amended up to :

January 1, 2017

Promulgated :

March 16, 1942

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Competition

Other Texts

Law No. 53 of April 22, 2021, on the Delegation to the Government for the Transposition of European Directives and the Application of Other European Union Law-European Delegation Law 2019-2020

2021

Entry into force :

May 8, 2021

Published :

April 23, 2021

Promulgated :

April 22, 2021

Other Texts

Decree-Law No. 34 of May 19, 2020, on Urgent Measures Regarding Health, Support for Employment, and the Economy, as well as Social Policies, related to the COVID-19 Epidemiological Emergency

2020

Adopted :

May 19, 2020

Other

Other Texts

Decree No. 233 of the President of the Republic of November 26, 2007, issuing the Regulation on the Reorganization of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities, pursuant to Article 1(404) of Law No. 296 of December 27, 2006 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 91 of August 8, 2013)

2013

Entry into force :

December 30, 2007

Issued :

November 26, 2007

Other Texts

Decree-Law No. 91 of August 8, 2013, Laying Down Urgent Provisions for the Protection, Enhancement and Recovery of Cultural Assets and Activities and of Tourism (converted with amendments into Law No. 112 of October 7, 2013)

2013

Entry into force :

August 10, 2013

Issued :

August 8, 2013

Other Texts

Law No. 350 of December 24, 2003, relating to the Provisions for Drawing up the Annual and Pluri-annual Budget of the State (Finance Law 2004, as amended up to Law No. 9 of March 14, 2013)

2013

Entry into force :

January 1, 2004

Promulgated :

December 24, 2003

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Industrial Property

Other Texts

Law No. 9 of January 14, 2013, laying down Provisions for the Quality and the Transparency of the Supply Chain of Virgin Olive Oil

2013

Entry into force :

February 1, 2013

Promulgated :

January 14, 2013

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Decree-Law No. 63 of May 18, 2012, laying out Urgent Provisions for the Reorganization of the Contributions to Publishing Industries, as well as Sale of Newspapers, Magazines and Institutional Advertising

2012

Entry into force :

May 22, 2012

Promulgated :

May 18, 2012

Other Texts

Decree-Law No. 7 of January 31, 2005, laying out Urgent Provisions for the University Research, for the Cultural Heritage and Activities, for the Completion of Major Strategic Projects, for the Mobility of Public Employees, and for the Simplification of Formalities relating to Stamp Duties and Taxes Concessions, as well as other Emergency Measures (as converted into Law, with amendments, by Law No 43 of March 31, 2005, and as amended up to Law No. 92, of June 28, 2012)

2012

Entry into force :

January 31, 2005

Promulgated :

January 31, 2005

Other Texts

Law No. 416 of August 8, 1981, regulating the Publishing Companies and Publishing Measures (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 63 of May 18, 2012)

2012

Entry into force :

August 20, 1981

Adopted :

August 5, 1981

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Decree-Law No. 135 of September 25, 2009, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Implementation of EU Obligation and the Execution of Judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Communities

2011

Entry into force :

September 26, 2009

Promulgated :

September 25, 2009

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Competition

Other Texts

Law No. 350 of December 24, 2003, Relating to the Provisions for Drawing up the Annual and Pluri-annual Budget of the State (Finance Law 2004)

2011

Entry into force :

January 1, 2004

Promulgated :

December 24, 2003

Competition

Industrial Property

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree No. 5388 of August 1, 2011, on the Implementation of Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks - Technical details of 'Italian Brandy'

2011

Issued :

August 1, 2011

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree No. 5389 of August 1st, 2011 Implementation of Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks - Technical details of "Grappa"

2011

Adopted :

August 1, 2011

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree of May 9, 2011 Authorization of the Organization Called "IS.ME.CERT. - Mediterranean Institute for Food Certification" to Carry Out Checks on Protected Appellations of Origin "Soppressata di Calabria" , "Salsiccia di Calabria" , "Pancetta di Calabria" & "Capocollo di Calabria" Recorded Within the European Union According to the European Regulation No. 2081/92, as Superseded by the European Regulation No. 510/06

2011

Issued :

May 9, 2011

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Decree of the President of the Republic No. 255 of March 27, 1992, approving Regulations Implementing Law No. 223 of August 6, 1990 Concerning the Discipline of Public & Private Broadcasting System

2010

Entry into force :

April 16, 1992

Issued :

March 27, 1992

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree of June 10, 2010 Confirmation of the Tasks of Consortium for Salami from Calabria to Perform the Functions Provided by Article 14, Paragraph 15 of the Law No. 526 of December 21, 1999, for the Appellations of Origin "Salsiccia di Calabria" , "Soppressata di Calabria" , "Capocollo di Calabria" & for "Pancetta di Calabria"

2010

Issued :

July 14, 2010

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Law No. 125 of April 10, 1954, on the Protection of Appellations of Origin and Typical Appellations of Cheeses

2009

Entry into force :

April 30, 1954

Promulgated :

April 10, 1954

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Law No. 416 of August 8, 1981, regulating the Publishing Companies and Publishing Measures (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 5 of February 10, 2009)

2009

Entry into force :

August 20, 1981

Adopted :

August 5, 1981

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 88 of July 7, 2009, on Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations Deriving from Italy's Membership of the European Community - Community Act 2008

2009

Entry into force :

July 29, 2009

Adopted :

July 7, 2009

Geographical Indications

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 99 of July 23, 2009 containing Provisions for the Development and Internationalization of Enterprises and Energy

2009

Entry into force :

August 15, 2009

Adopted :

July 23, 2009

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Competition

Industrial Property

Other Texts

Decree of the President of Council of Ministers of July 10, 2008, on the Competencies of the Information and Publishing Department upon Tasks entrusted to the President of Council of Ministers in accordance with Article 1, Paragraph 3 of Law of January 9, 2008

2008

Entry into force :

March 21, 2008

Issued :

February 25, 2008

Other Texts

Legislative Decree No. 62 of March 26, 2008 containing Supplementary and Corrective Provisions of Legislative Decree No. 42 of January 22, 2004 on Cultural Heritage

2008

Entry into force :

April 24, 2008

Promulgated :

March 26, 2008

Other Texts

Decree-Law No. 323 of August 27, 1993 Urgent Measures for Radio & Television

2007

Entry into force :

August 28, 1993

Promulgated :

August 27, 1993

Other Texts

Law No. 287 of October 10, 1990 containing Rules on Protection of Competition

2007

Entry into force :

October 14, 1990

Enacted :

October 10, 1990

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Industrial Property

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree of November 9, 2007, regulating the Criteria and Methods for Funding of Musical Activities in accordance with the Unified Fund for the Performing Arts created by Law No. 163 of April 30, 1985

2007

Issued :

November 9, 2007

Other Texts

Law No. 223 of August 6, 1990, on the Discipline of Public & Private Broadcasting System

2006

Entry into force :

August 24, 1990

Adopted :

August 6, 1990

Other Texts

Law No. 800 of August 14, 1967 New Rules Concerning Opera Institutions & Musical Activities

2006

Entry into force :

October 1, 1967

Adopted :

August 14, 1967

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "N.Q.I - Northwest Quality Institute – Soc. coop" to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Robiola di Roccaverano"

2006

Issued :

April 18, 2006

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named CQI - Calabria Quality Institute to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Soppressata di Calabria"

2006

Issued :

April 18, 2006

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named “Research consortium for the milk sector” to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Pecorino Siciliano"

2006

Issued :

April 18, 2006

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree of April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "Consorzio di Ricerca per la Filiera Lattiero-Casearia" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Ragusano"

2006

Issued :

April 18, 2006

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree of April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Organism Named "QIC - Quality Institute of Calabria" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin Salsiccia di Calabria

2006

Issued :

April 18, 2006

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree of February 28, 2006, Containing Provisions on the Coordination of Lyric-Symphonic Foundations

2006

Adopted :

February 28, 2002

Other Texts

Presidential Decree No. 394 of April 21, 1994 (Regulation on Simplification of the Procedures for Awarding Subsidies to Theater, Cinema, Music and Dance, Circus and Traveling Shows, as well as the Procedures to Obtain Operating Licences for Amusement Parks and Circuses)

2006

Entry into force :

December 15, 1994

Adopted :

April 21, 1994

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree of August 1, 2005 Authorization for the Control Body Named "CSQA Certificazioni Srl" to Control the Protected Geographical Indication "Uva da Tavola di Canicatti" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92

2005

Issued :

August 1, 2005

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree of October 6, 2005 Identification of Different Types of Rural Architecture on the National Territory & the Identification of Technical-Scientific Criteria for the Implementation of Interventions, According to the Law No. 378 of December 24, 2003 Containing Provisions for the Protection & Enhancement of Rural Architecture

2005

Issued :

October 6, 2005

Other

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Permit Renewal of the Control Body "Certiprodop - Società di Certificazione Prodotti Alimentari S.r.l." to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin "Formai de Mut dell’Alta Valle Brembana" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92

2005

Issued :

September 1, 2005

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Permit Renewal of the Public Authority 'ASSAM- Services Agency, Agri-food Sector & Marks' to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin 'Casciotta of Urbino' Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92

2005

Issued :

September 1, 2005

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "North East Quality Institute - NEQI" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Prosciutto di San Daniele"

2005

Issued :

September 1, 2005

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005, Relating to the Permit Renewal of the Control Body "North East Quality Institute NEQI" to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin "Cotechino Modena" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92

2005

Issued :

September 1, 2005

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Code of Cultural Heritage and Landscape, in accordance with Article 10 of the Law No. 137 of July 6, 2002 (Legislative Decree No. 42 of January 22, 2004, as last amended by Legislative Decree No. 63 of 2008)

2004

Entry into force :

May 1, 2004

Adopted :

January 22, 2004

Other Texts

Law No. 103 of April 14, 1975, on New Regulations governing Radio and Television Broadcasting

2004

Adopted :

April 14, 1975

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

Law No. 11 of January 12, 1990 Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di Modena (Modena ham), Delimitation of the Area of Production & Product Characteristics

2004

Entry into force :

February 14, 1990

Promulgated :

January 12, 1990

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Law No. 224 of May 30, 1989 for the Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Salame di Varzi (Varzi Salami) Delimitation of the Area of Production and Product Characteristics

2004

Entry into force :

December 9, 1989

Promulgated :

May 30, 1989

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Law No. 628 of November 4, 1981 Rules on the Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto Veneto Benico-Euganeo (Veneto Benico-Euganeo Ham)

2004

Entry into force :

April 9, 1982

Promulgated :

November 4, 1981

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Legislative Decree No. 19 of January 29, 1998 Transformation of the Public Entity "La Biennale di Venezia" in a Private Legal Entity Called "Cultural Company La Biennale di Venezia", According to Article 11, Paragraph 1, Letter b) of the Law No. 59 of March 15, 1997

2004

Entry into force :

February 26, 1998

Promulgated :

January 29, 1998

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree September 24, 2004 on the Peripheral and Central Bodies and General Directorates of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities

2004

Issued :

September 24, 2004

Other Texts

Decree of the Republic President No. 571 of July 22, 1982 Rules for the Implementation of Article 15 Last Paragraph and Article 17 the Penultimate Paragraph of the Law No 689 of November 24, 1981, Concerning Amendments to the Penal System

2003

Entry into force :

June 24, 1983

Issued :

July 22, 1982

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Legislative Decree No. 224 of July 8, 2003 Implementation of Directive 2001/18/EC on the Deliberate Release of Genetically Modified Organisms

2003

Entry into force :

September 6, 2003

Issued :

July 8, 2003

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other Texts

Regional Law No. 16 of July 15, 2002, on the Rules for the Recovery of the Artistic & Historical Buildings & the Promotion of Quality of the Architecture & Landscaping of the Territory

2002

Adopted :

July 15, 2002

Other

Other Texts

Decree-Law No. 26 of January 14, 1994, setting out Urgent Measures in Support of Movie Industry (as converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 153 of March 1, 1994, and as amended up to Law No. 400 of December 29, 2000)

2001

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Promulgated :

January 14, 1994

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree May 31, 2001 Granted Temporary Protection at National Level to the Name "Basilico Genovese" for Which has Been Sent an Instance to the European Commission for Registration as Appellation of Origin

2001

Issued :

May 31, 2001

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree of April 27, 2001 Granted Temporary Protection at National Level to the Name "Melannurca Campana", for Which Has Been Sent an Instance to the European Commission for Registration as Appellation of Origin

2001

Issued :

April 27, 2001

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree of September 20, 2001 Adjustment to the Decree of 8 August 2001 "Restoring the Bottling in Bounded Area of the Wine With a Appellation of Origin «Chianti Classico» & the Rules & Procedures Relating to Verification of the Quantities to Be Bottled Outside the Region"

2001

Issued :

September 20, 2001

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree September 25, 2001, on the Transposition of the Commission Decision 2000/608/EC of September 27, 2000 Concerning the Guidance Notes for Risks Set Out in the Annex III of the Directive 90/219/EEC on the Contained Use of Genetically Modified Microorganisms

2001

Adopted :

September 25, 2001

Other

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree of July 18, 2000 National List of Traditional Food Products

2000

Issued :

July 18, 2000

Other

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree of June 5, 2000 Approval of the Statute of the "Consortium of Trentino Wines" & Appointment of its Functions of Protection, Enhancement & Treatment of General Interest Relating to Appellation of Origin & Geographical Indications, According to Article 19, Paragraph 1, of the Law No. 164 of February 10, 1992

2000

Issued :

June 5, 2000

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Ministerial Decree of September 4, 2000 Recognition of the Appellation of Origin Wines "Arcola" & Approval of the Product Specifications

2000

Entry into force :

August 26, 2011

Issued :

September 4, 2000

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Decree No. 350 of September 8, 1999 Regulations for the Identification of Traditional Products According to Article 8, Paragraph 1, of Legislative Decree No. 173 of April 30, 1998

1999

Entry into force :

October 26, 1999

Issued :

September 8, 1999

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 26 of February 13, 1990 Protection for the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham)

1999

Entry into force :

June 20, 1990

Promulgated :

February 13, 1990

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Law No. 30 of February 14, 1990 Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di San Daniele (San Daniele ham)

1999

Entry into force :

June 20, 1990

Promulgated :

February 14, 1990

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Law No. 526 of December 21, 1999 Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations Arising From Italy’s Membership to the European Community - Community Act 1999

1999

Entry into force :

January 2, 2000

Promulgated :

December 21, 1999

Other

Other Texts

Law No. 161 of April 21, 1962. Revision of Films and Theatrical Works

1998

Entry into force :

May 13, 1962

Promulgated :

April 21, 1962

Other Texts

Legislative Decree No. 3 of January 8, 1998 on the Reorganization of Governing Bodies Operating under the auspices of the Entertainments Department of Presidency of Council of Ministers according to Article 11, Paragraph 1, Letter(a) of the Law No. 59 of March 15, 1997

1998

Entry into force :

January 29, 1998

Promulgated :

January 8, 1998

Other Texts

Decree-Law No. 9 of January 26, 1987, Laying out Urgent Measures Concerning Commercial Distribution & Subsequent Amendments to the Law No. 517 of October 10, 1975 to Regulate Credit Facilities in Commerce

1997

Entry into force :

March 28, 1987

Issued :

January 26, 1987

Other Texts

Law No. 1559 of December 7, 1951 Regulations for the Production & Marketing of Spirits

1997

Entry into force :

February 14, 1952

Adopted :

December 7, 1951

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Law No. 650 of December 23, 1996, containing Urgent Provisions for the Exercise of Radio and Television Broadcasting and Communications, Amending the Decree-Law No. 545 of October 23, 1996

1996

Entry into force :

December 23, 1996

Promulgated :

December 23, 1996

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other Texts

Law No. 163 of April 30, 1985, laying down the New Measures of State Interventions for the Show Business Sector

1985

Entry into force :

January 1, 1987

Adopted :

April 30, 1985

Other Texts

Decree-Law No. 807 of December 6, 1984. Urgent Provisions on Broadcasting

1984

Entry into force :

February 6, 1985

Promulgated :

December 6, 1984

Other Texts

Law No. 851 of November 28, 1984 New Discipline of Marsala Wine

1984

Entry into force :

January 3, 1985

Adopted :

November 28, 1984

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Decree of the President of the Republic No. 1501 of September 5, 1967 containing the Organic Regulations for Public Libraries

1967

Entry into force :

May 23, 1968

Issued :

September 5, 1967

Other Texts

Decree of the President of the Republic No. 1661 of December 30, 1965 containing the Criteria for the Recognition of the Nationality of Films within EU Member States

1965

Entry into force :

March 23, 1966

Issued :

December 30, 1965

Other Texts

Law No. 1618 of December 7, 1951 Transitional Provisions for the Implementation of Law No. 1068 of November 4, 1950, Establishing Standards for the Area of Production & Characteristics of the Typical Wine Known as Moscato di Pantelleria and of Law No. 1069 of November 4, 1950, Establishing Standards for the Area of Production & Characteristics of the Typical Wines Known as Marsala

1951

Entry into force :

January 29, 1952

Promulgated :

December 7, 1951

Geographical Indications

Treaties (82 records) go to Italy as Treaty Host, below

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 11, 2016	December 11, 2016
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	June 14, 2011	April 9, 2019	July 8, 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	August 8, 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	August 8, 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	May 15, 2009	June 14, 2009	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	June 21, 2010	September 21, 2010
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	January 29, 2009	July 29, 2009
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		February 19, 2007	May 19, 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		October 30, 2007	January 30, 2008
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	November 23, 2020	February 21, 2021
Other Treaties WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control	Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)	May 21, 2003	February 27, 2005	June 16, 2003	July 2, 2008	September 30, 2008
Other Treaties Convention on Cybercrime	Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)	November 23, 2001	July 1, 2004	November 23, 2001	June 5, 2008	October 1, 2008	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	May 18, 2004	August 16, 2004	Details
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		January 8, 2010	April 8, 2010	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	September 29, 2022	December 28, 2022
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	March 24, 2004	June 22, 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	March 26, 1999	July 10, 2009	October 10, 2009
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 13, 2001	October 30, 2001
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
WIPO WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	December 20, 1996	May 20, 2002	December 20, 1996	December 14, 2009	March 14, 2010
WIPO WIPO Copyright Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	December 20, 1996	March 6, 2002	December 20, 1996	December 14, 2009	March 14, 2010
WIPO Trademark Law Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	October 27, 1994	August 1, 1996	October 28, 1994	January 26, 2011	April 26, 2011
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 23, 1997	September 21, 1997
Other Treaties Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO)	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	October 29, 1993	February 14, 1997	June 1, 1997	Details
IP Treaties Convention on Biological Diversity	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	June 5, 1992	December 29, 1993	June 5, 1992	April 15, 1994	July 14, 1994	Details
Other Treaties United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	May 9, 1992	March 21, 1994	June 5, 1992	April 15, 1994	July 14, 1994
Other Treaties Agreement on the European Economic Area	Host Institution: European Union (EU)	May 2, 1992	January 1, 1994	May 2, 1992	November 15, 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	May 23, 1996	October 6, 1996
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	January 17, 2000	April 17, 2000	Details
Other Treaties Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	March 22, 1985	September 22, 1988	March 22, 1985	September 19, 1988	December 18, 1988
Other Treaties United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 10, 1982	November 16, 1994	December 7, 1984	January 13, 1995	February 12, 1995	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
WIPO Nairobi Treaty on the Protection of the Olympic Symbol	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	September 26, 1981	September 25, 1982	June 15, 1983	September 25, 1985	October 25, 1985
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	September 30, 1981	December 11, 1986	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	December 12, 1977	February 27, 1986	August 27, 1986	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	February 27, 1986	August 27, 1986
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	December 23, 1985	March 23, 1986	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	July 2, 1981	January 2, 1982	Details
WIPO Brussels Convention Relating to the Distribution of Programme-Carrying Signals Transmitted by Satellite	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	May 21, 1974	August 25, 1979	May 21, 1974	April 7, 1981	July 7, 1981	Details
IP Treaties European Patent Convention	Host Institution: European Patent Organisation (EPO)	October 5, 1973	October 7, 1977	October 5, 1973	September 19, 1978	December 1, 1978
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 23, 1978	September 23, 1978
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	December 20, 1976	March 24, 1977	Details
IP Treaties Protocol 1 annexed for 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	October 25, 1979	October 25, 1979
IP Treaties Protocol 2 annexed for Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on 24 July 1971 concerning the application of that Convention to works of certain international organizations	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	July 24, 1971	July 10, 1974	July 24, 1971	October 25, 1979	October 25, 1979
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	October 25, 1979	January 25, 1980	Details
WIPO Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the International Patent Classification	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	March 24, 1971	October 7, 1975	March 24, 1971	March 28, 1979	March 30, 1980	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		October 2, 1978	January 2, 1979
WIPO Patent Cooperation Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 19, 1970	January 24, 1978	June 19, 1970	December 28, 1984	March 28, 1985
WIPO Locarno Agreement Establishing an International Classification for Industrial Designs	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	October 8, 1968	April 27, 1971	October 8, 1968	May 2, 1975	August 12, 1975
WIPO Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	July 14, 1967	April 26, 1970	July 14, 1967	January 20, 1977	April 20, 1977	Details
Other Treaties International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 16, 1966	January 3, 1976	January 18, 1967	September 15, 1978	December 15, 1978	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	February 17, 1965	February 18, 1983	March 19, 1983
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 17, 1981	May 18, 1981	Details
Other Treaties International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)	Host Institution: International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)	December 2, 1961	August 10, 1968	December 2, 1961	June 1, 1977	July 1, 1977	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	January 8, 1975	April 8, 1975	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	July 10, 1968	December 29, 1968	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		January 31, 1969	May 1, 1969
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	July 25, 1960	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	October 14, 1957	January 1, 1958
Other Treaties Treaty establishing the European Economic Community	Host Institution: Italy	March 25, 1957	January 1, 1958	March 25, 1957	October 14, 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	October 20, 1954	December 3, 1962	March 3, 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 9, 1958	August 9, 1958
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	May 9, 1958	August 9, 1958
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 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	December 19, 1966	December 19, 1966
IP Treaties Protocol 2 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as signed at Geneva on 6 September 1952 concerning the application of that Convention 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 24, 1956	October 24, 1956
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 24, 1956	January 24, 1957
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 24, 1956	October 24, 1956
Other Treaties International Plant Protection Convention	Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)	December 6, 1951	October 2, 2005	February 2, 1952	August 3, 1955	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	March 1, 1954	March 31, 1954
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		November 26, 1962	November 26, 1962
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	December 17, 1951	June 17, 1952
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	December 17, 1951	June 17, 1952
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	December 17, 1951	June 17, 1952
Other Treaties Convention on International Civil Aviation	Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)	December 7, 1944	April 4, 1947		October 31, 1947	November 30, 1947	Details
WIPO Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	November 6, 1925	June 1, 1928		May 11, 1987	June 13, 1987	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	August 5, 1922	November 3, 1922
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		February 5, 1951	March 5, 1951	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	October 15, 1894	October 15, 1894	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

November 11, 2016

December 11, 2016

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

June 14, 2011

April 9, 2019

July 8, 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

August 8, 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

August 8, 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

May 15, 2009

June 14, 2009

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

June 21, 2010

September 21, 2010

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

January 29, 2009

July 29, 2009

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

February 19, 2007

May 19, 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

October 30, 2007

January 30, 2008

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

November 23, 2020

February 21, 2021

Other Treaties

WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)

May 21, 2003

February 27, 2005

June 16, 2003

July 2, 2008

September 30, 2008

Other Treaties

Convention on Cybercrime

Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)

November 23, 2001

July 1, 2004

November 23, 2001

June 5, 2008

October 1, 2008

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

May 18, 2004

August 16, 2004

Details

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

January 8, 2010

April 8, 2010

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

September 29, 2022

December 28, 2022

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

March 24, 2004

June 22, 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

March 26, 1999

July 10, 2009

October 10, 2009

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 13, 2001

October 30, 2001

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

WIPO

WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

December 20, 1996

May 20, 2002

December 20, 1996

December 14, 2009

March 14, 2010

WIPO

WIPO Copyright Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

December 20, 1996

March 6, 2002

December 20, 1996

December 14, 2009

March 14, 2010

WIPO

Trademark Law Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

October 27, 1994

August 1, 1996

October 28, 1994

January 26, 2011

April 26, 2011

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 23, 1997

September 21, 1997

Other Treaties

Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO)

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

October 29, 1993

February 14, 1997

June 1, 1997

Details

IP Treaties

Convention on Biological Diversity

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

June 5, 1992

December 29, 1993

June 5, 1992

April 15, 1994

July 14, 1994

Details

Other Treaties

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

May 9, 1992

March 21, 1994

June 5, 1992

April 15, 1994

July 14, 1994

Other Treaties

Agreement on the European Economic Area

Host Institution: European Union (EU)

May 2, 1992

January 1, 1994

May 2, 1992

November 15, 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

May 23, 1996

October 6, 1996

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

January 17, 2000

April 17, 2000

Details

Other Treaties

Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

March 22, 1985

September 22, 1988

March 22, 1985

September 19, 1988

December 18, 1988

Other Treaties

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 10, 1982

November 16, 1994

December 7, 1984

January 13, 1995

February 12, 1995

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

WIPO

Nairobi Treaty on the Protection of the Olympic Symbol

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

September 26, 1981

September 25, 1982

June 15, 1983

September 25, 1985

October 25, 1985

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

September 30, 1981

December 11, 1986

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

December 12, 1977

February 27, 1986

August 27, 1986

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

February 27, 1986

August 27, 1986

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

December 23, 1985

March 23, 1986

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

July 2, 1981

January 2, 1982

Details

WIPO

Brussels Convention Relating to the Distribution of Programme-Carrying Signals Transmitted by Satellite

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

May 21, 1974

August 25, 1979

May 21, 1974

April 7, 1981

July 7, 1981

Details

IP Treaties

European Patent Convention

Host Institution: European Patent Organisation (EPO)

October 5, 1973

October 7, 1977

October 5, 1973

September 19, 1978

December 1, 1978

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 23, 1978

September 23, 1978

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

December 20, 1976

March 24, 1977

Details

IP Treaties

Protocol 1 annexed for 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

October 25, 1979

IP Treaties

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

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

July 24, 1971

July 10, 1974

July 24, 1971

October 25, 1979

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

October 25, 1979

January 25, 1980

Details

WIPO

Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the International Patent Classification

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

March 24, 1971

October 7, 1975

March 24, 1971

March 28, 1979

March 30, 1980

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

October 2, 1978

January 2, 1979

WIPO

Patent Cooperation Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 19, 1970

January 24, 1978

June 19, 1970

December 28, 1984

March 28, 1985

WIPO

Locarno Agreement Establishing an International Classification for Industrial Designs

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

October 8, 1968

April 27, 1971

October 8, 1968

May 2, 1975

August 12, 1975

WIPO

Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

July 14, 1967

April 26, 1970

July 14, 1967

January 20, 1977

April 20, 1977

Details

Other Treaties

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 16, 1966

January 3, 1976

January 18, 1967

September 15, 1978

December 15, 1978

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

February 17, 1965

February 18, 1983

March 19, 1983

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 17, 1981

May 18, 1981

Details

Other Treaties

International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)

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

December 2, 1961

August 10, 1968

December 2, 1961

June 1, 1977

July 1, 1977

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

January 8, 1975

April 8, 1975

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

July 10, 1968

December 29, 1968

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

January 31, 1969

May 1, 1969

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

July 25, 1960

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

October 14, 1957

January 1, 1958

Other Treaties

Treaty establishing the European Economic Community

Host Institution: Italy

March 25, 1957

January 1, 1958

March 25, 1957

October 14, 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

October 20, 1954

December 3, 1962

March 3, 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 9, 1958

August 9, 1958

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

May 9, 1958

August 9, 1958

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 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

December 19, 1966

IP Treaties

Protocol 2 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as signed at Geneva on 6 September 1952 concerning the application of that Convention 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 24, 1956

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 24, 1956

January 24, 1957

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 24, 1956

Other Treaties

International Plant Protection Convention

Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

December 6, 1951

October 2, 2005

February 2, 1952

August 3, 1955

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

March 1, 1954

March 31, 1954

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

November 26, 1962

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

December 17, 1951

June 17, 1952

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

December 17, 1951

June 17, 1952

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

December 17, 1951

June 17, 1952

Other Treaties

Convention on International Civil Aviation

Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

December 7, 1944

April 4, 1947

October 31, 1947

November 30, 1947

Details

WIPO

Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

November 6, 1925

June 1, 1928

May 11, 1987

June 13, 1987

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

August 5, 1922

November 3, 1922

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

February 5, 1951

March 5, 1951

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

October 15, 1894

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

Treaty as Treaty Host (3 records) go to Italy as Treaty Party, above

Title	Host Institution	Date of Adoption (Treaty)	Entry into Force (Treaty)
Other Treaties Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community	Host Institution: Italy	March 25, 1957	January 1, 1958
Other Treaties Treaty establishing the European Economic Community	Host Institution: Italy	March 25, 1957	January 1, 1958
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

Title

Host Institution

Date of Adoption (Treaty)

Entry into Force (Treaty)

Other Treaties

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community

Host Institution: Italy

March 25, 1957

January 1, 1958

Other Treaties

Treaty establishing the European Economic Community

Host Institution: Italy

March 25, 1957

January 1, 1958

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

Italy

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Main IP Laws (2 texts)

Laws/Regulations (148 texts)

Treaties (82 records) go to Italy as Treaty Host, below

Treaty as Treaty Host (3 records) go to Italy as Treaty Party, above