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Main IP Laws (2 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
1995
Promulgated :
September 18, 1995
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1992
Promulgated :
July 31, 1989
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Industrial Designs
Trade Names
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Laws/Regulations (9 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2018
Entry into force :
July 16, 2018
Published :
July 16, 2018
Issued :
January 23, 2018
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2012
Entry into force :
February 2, 2012
Published :
February 2, 2012
Issued :
December 27, 2011
IP Regulatory Body
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Entry into force :
July 17, 2006
Issued :
July 17, 2006
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1998
Entry into force :
August 17, 1998
Published :
August 17, 1998
Issued :
June 16, 1998
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1995
Amended :
March 13, 1995
Entry into force :
December 9, 1993
Issued :
December 2, 1992
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Trade Names
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2015
Adopted :
August 18, 1960
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
IP-related Laws
2012
Entry into force :
June 25, 2012
Published :
June 25, 2012
Issued :
January 31, 2012
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2005
Adopted :
July 27, 2005
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2010
Promulgated :
December 11, 2010
Other

National IP Strategy (1 text)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2016
Published: :
January 19, 2016
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
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Industrial Property

Treaties (47 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
September 21, 2016
November 4, 2016
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
September 22, 2011
July 3, 2014
October 12, 2014
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
September 25, 2007
June 12, 2015
July 12, 2015
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
December 8, 2005
January 14, 2007
December 8, 2005
July 10, 2018
January 10, 2019
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
September 11, 2006
March 18, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
March 31, 2006
June 30, 2006
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
September 24, 2003
September 22, 2004
February 27, 2005
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
October 30, 2002
March 13, 2006
June 11, 2006
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
January 19, 2015
April 19, 2015
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
September 24, 2001
November 18, 2005
February 16, 2006
Host Institution: African Union
July 11, 2000
May 26, 2001
July 12, 2000
June 5, 2003
June 10, 2003
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
September 14, 2000
November 24, 2003
February 22, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
March 26, 1999
March 9, 2004
March 26, 1999
July 3, 2018
October 3, 2018
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
September 24, 2003
February 16, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
November 24, 2014
February 24, 2015
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
November 24, 2014
February 24, 2015
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
October 14, 1994
June 25, 1997
September 23, 1997
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
November 17, 1995
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
November 17, 1995
Host Institution: Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
November 5, 1993
December 8, 1994
December 21, 1995
December 21, 1995
Host Institution: Southern African Development Community (SADC)
August 17, 1992
September 30, 1993
August 18, 2005
August 18, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 8, 1992
March 4, 1996
June 2, 1996
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 10, 1992
June 2, 1999
August 31, 1999
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
January 28, 2008
April 28, 2008
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
November 7, 1996
February 5, 1997
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
February 25, 1983
August 22, 2001
September 21, 2001
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
April 11, 1980
January 1, 1988
September 24, 2014
October 1, 2015
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
October 13, 1978
May 8, 1992
November 8, 1992
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
October 13, 1978
May 8, 1992
November 8, 1992
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
July 5, 1976
September 19, 1990
December 1, 1976
September 19, 1990
Host Institution: African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)
June 6, 1975
February 12, 1976
December 11, 1975
February 12, 1976
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
July 19, 1983
October 19, 1983
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
June 21, 1989
September 21, 1989
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
December 10, 1970
March 27, 1972
January 24, 1978
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
July 14, 1967
September 22, 1989
December 22, 1989
Details
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
April 14, 1970
September 22, 1971
January 3, 1976
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
July 16, 1962
October 14, 1962
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
November 3, 1961
February 3, 1962
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
November 3, 1961
February 3, 1962
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
May 24, 2006
May 24, 2006
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
May 23, 1962
August 23, 1962
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
July 18, 1963
June 26, 1960
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
July 18, 1963
June 26, 1960
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
July 18, 1963
June 26, 1960
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
April 14, 1962
May 14, 1962
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
February 11, 1966
January 1, 1966
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
October 7, 1963
December 21, 1963
Details

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