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Main IP Laws (5 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2022
Commenced :
February 11, 2022
Assented :
February 27, 2020
Industrial Designs
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
2016
Amended :
August 31, 2013
Commenced :
September 3, 2001
Trademarks
2011
Commenced :
June 8, 2009
Geographical Indications
2002
Amended :
January 1, 2015
Commenced :
September 3, 1993
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1999
Commenced :
September 3, 1999
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Laws/Regulations (34 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2017
Amended up to :
August 31, 2013
Entry into force :
August 24, 2001
Issued :
August 16, 2001
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2011
Entry into force :
August 31, 2011
Adopted :
August 31, 2011
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2009
Entry into force :
September 9, 2009
Issued :
September 9, 2009
Published :
September 9, 2009
Geographical Indications
Trademarks
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Entry into force :
February 13, 2006
Issued :
February 13, 2006
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2004
Entry into force :
September 6, 2004
Issued :
September 6, 2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2004
Entry into force :
August 8, 1955
Issued :
August 8, 1955
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Entry into force :
December 23, 2003
Adopted :
December 23, 2003
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
December 16, 1937
Issued :
September 30, 1937
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2000
Entry into force :
October 19, 2000
Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1995
Issued :
March 6, 1995
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1994
Entry into force :
January 27, 1994
Adopted :
January 26, 1994
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1994
Entry into force :
January 1, 1994
Adopted :
December 31, 1993
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1993
Entry into force :
September 1, 1993
Adopted :
August 12, 1993
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1993
Entry into force :
September 1, 1993
Adopted :
August 12, 1993
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1993
Entry into force :
September 1, 1993
Adopted :
August 12, 1993
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2019
Entry into force :
June 11, 2019
Enacted :
June 11, 2019
Plant Variety Protection
Other
IP-related Laws
2016
Entry into force :
February 8, 2013
Enacted :
February 8, 2013
Plant Variety Protection
Other
IP-related Laws
2016
Amended :
January 1, 2013
Entry into force :
June 1, 2005
Enacted :
June 1, 2005
Other
IP-related Laws
2012
Entry into force :
December 24, 2012
Adopted :
December 7, 2012
Competition
IP-related Laws
2009
Entry into force :
December 10, 2009
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2005
Entry into force :
February 1, 2005
Enacted :
March 25, 2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
2005
Entry into force :
July 21, 1941
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2002
Amended :
January 1, 2017
Commenced :
February 1, 2002
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2001
Entry into force :
March 9, 1993
Trade Names
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
IP-related Laws
1988
Amended :
January 1, 1985
Commenced :
May 2, 1888
Trademarks
Framework Laws
1999
Entry into force :
July 25, 1962
Adopted :
January 1, 1962
Other
Framework Laws
1974
Entry into force :
March 1, 1967
Enacted :
March 1, 1967
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Other Texts
2006
Entry into force :
October 1, 1934
Adopted :
October 1, 1934
Trade Names
Other Texts
2005
Entry into force :
October 27, 1949
Enacted :
October 27, 1949
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Other Texts
2000
Entry into force :
November 3, 2000
Issued :
November 3, 2000
Other
Other Texts
1999
Entry into force :
July 1, 1999
Adopted :
July 1, 1999
Other
Other Texts
1996
Entry into force :
May 14, 1996
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Other Texts
1969
Entry into force :
July 25, 1913
Adopted :
July 25, 1913
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Other Texts
1939
Entry into force :
August 10, 1939
Adopted :
January 1, 1939
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other

Judgments (11 texts)

Date of Judgment Issuing Authority Citation Subject Matter WIPO Lex No.
December 13, 2019
Court of Appeal of Jamaica
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
JM016-j
April 12, 2019
Supreme Court of Judicature of Jamaica
Trademarks
JM006-j
June 29, 2018
Supreme Court of Judicature of Jamaica
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
JM007-j
December 11, 2017
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
JM010-j
August 9, 2016
Supreme Court of Judicature of Jamaica
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
JM005-j
February 19, 2016
Court of Appeal of Jamaica
Trademarks
JM009-j
August 28, 2015
Supreme Court of Judicature of Jamaica
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
JM011-j
May 30, 2014
Court of Appeal of Jamaica
Trademarks
JM001-j
September 20, 2013
Court of Appeal of Jamaica
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
JM015-j
November 9, 2001
Court of Appeal of Jamaica
Trademarks
JM008-j
November 20, 1988
Court of Appeal of Jamaica
Trademarks
JM012-j

Treaties (45 records)

Title Host Institution Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party) Additional Information
Other Treaties Paris Agreement
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 12, 2015
November 4, 2016
April 22, 2016
April 10, 2017
May 10, 2017
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
May 28, 2024
August 28, 2024
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
March 30, 2007
March 30, 2007
May 3, 2008
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
May 4, 2007
August 4, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
September 27, 2010
December 27, 2010
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
September 24, 2003
July 7, 2005
October 5, 2005
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
March 14, 2006
June 12, 2006
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
August 9, 2011
November 9, 2011
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 23, 2001
June 1, 2007
August 30, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
June 4, 2001
September 25, 2012
December 24, 2012
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
June 28, 1999
February 16, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
March 12, 2002
June 12, 2002
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
March 12, 2002
June 12, 2002
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
November 12, 1997
February 10, 1998
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
March 9, 1995
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
March 9, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 11, 1992
January 6, 1995
April 6, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 12, 1992
January 6, 1995
April 6, 1995
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
December 27, 2021
March 27, 2022
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
March 31, 1993
June 29, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
March 21, 1983
November 16, 1994
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 26, 1981
September 25, 1982
February 17, 1984
March 17, 1984
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
July 29, 1986
January 29, 1987
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
July 29, 1986
January 29, 1987
Host Institution: Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA)
October 17, 1975
June 7, 1976
October 17, 1975
June 4, 1976
June 7, 1976
Host Institution: African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)
June 6, 1975
February 12, 1976
November 21, 1975
February 12, 1976
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
May 21, 1974
August 25, 1979
October 12, 1999
January 12, 2000
Host Institution: Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
July 4, 1973
August 1, 1973
February 4, 2002
February 4, 2002
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 12, 1973
August 9, 1985
November 7, 2005
February 7, 2006
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
June 14, 1983
September 14, 1983
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 29, 1971
April 18, 1973
October 7, 1993
January 11, 1994
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
November 10, 2021
February 10, 2022
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
September 25, 1978
December 25, 1978
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
December 19, 1966
October 3, 1975
January 3, 1976
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
October 27, 1993
January 27, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
July 10, 2002
October 8, 2002
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 15, 1957
April 8, 1961
November 7, 2005
February 7, 2006
Details
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
November 24, 1969
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
July 20, 1964
August 6, 1962
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
July 20, 1964
August 6, 1962
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
July 20, 1964
August 6, 1962
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
March 26, 1963
April 25, 1963
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
November 6, 1925
June 1, 1928
November 10, 2021
February 10, 2022
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
September 28, 1993
January 1, 1994
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
September 24, 1999
December 24, 1999
Details

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