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Main IP Laws (1 text)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2012
Promulgated :
July 17, 2012
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Laws/Regulations (12 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2015
Issued :
July 2, 2015
Other
IP-related Laws
2017
Entry into force :
December 30, 2017
Adopted :
December 21, 2017
Other
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2015
Amended :
November 30, 2015
Published :
March 15, 2000
Promulgated :
January 18, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Industrial Property
Patents (Inventions)
Trade Names
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws
2014
Issued :
October 14, 2014
Industrial Property
Transfer of Technology
Other
IP-related Laws
2010
Promulgated :
July 21, 2010
Patents (Inventions)
Other
IP-related Laws
1996
Entry into force :
February 15, 1996
Adopted :
January 27, 1996
Other
Framework Laws
2012
Including amendment(s) up to :
August 15, 2017
Promulgated :
July 20, 1991
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Framework Laws
1984
Entry into force :
February 29, 1984
Adopted :
July 9, 1983
Trademarks
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Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
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2017
Issued :
November 2, 2017
Industrial Property
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2010
Promulgated :
July 22, 2010
Patents (Inventions)
Other
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2005
Adopted :
July 25, 2005
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1999
Adopted :
July 11, 1999
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Treaties (42 records)

Title Host Institution Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party) Additional Information
Other Treaties Paris Agreement
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 12, 2015
November 4, 2016
April 22, 2016
February 27, 2017
March 29, 2017
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
May 18, 2011
August 18, 2015
November 16, 2015
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
April 3, 2012
May 3, 2012
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
March 24, 2015
June 24, 2015
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
November 15, 2006
February 15, 2007
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
June 24, 2004
October 28, 2005
January 26, 2006
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
February 11, 2003
June 29, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
July 7, 2023
October 7, 2023
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
August 8, 2001
July 22, 2005
October 20, 2005
Host Institution: African Union
July 11, 2000
May 26, 2001
February 28, 2001
November 20, 2001
July 4, 2002
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
July 22, 2005
October 20, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
March 26, 1999
March 9, 2004
July 7, 2023
October 7, 2023
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
July 22, 2005
October 20, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
October 14, 1994
August 7, 1996
December 26, 1996
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
May 31, 1995
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
May 31, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 12, 1992
August 16, 1996
November 14, 1996
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 12, 1992
January 20, 1994
April 20, 1994
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
June 3, 1991
May 12, 1994
June 3, 1991
November 20, 2001
December 20, 2001
Host Institution: Arab Maghreb Union (AMU)
February 17, 1989
July 1, 1989
February 17, 1989
July 1, 1989
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
May 26, 1994
August 24, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
July 17, 1996
August 16, 1996
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
April 11, 1980
January 1, 1988
August 20, 1999
September 1, 2000
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
March 14, 1980
September 14, 1980
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
March 14, 1980
September 14, 1980
Host Institution: African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)
March 2, 1977
February 8, 1982
February 8, 1982
Details
Host Institution: African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)
June 6, 1975
February 12, 1976
November 13, 1975
February 12, 1976
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
March 2, 1981
June 2, 1981
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
April 27, 1977
July 27, 1977
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
January 13, 1983
April 13, 1983
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
June 17, 1976
September 17, 1976
Details
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
November 17, 2004
February 17, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
January 30, 1997
April 30, 1997
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
July 7, 2023
October 7, 2023
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
July 7, 2023
October 7, 2023
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
April 29, 2002
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
October 30, 1962
November 28, 1960
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
October 30, 1962
November 28, 1960
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
October 30, 1962
November 28, 1960
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
January 13, 1962
February 12, 1962
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
October 16, 1972
February 6, 1973
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
October 26, 1964
April 11, 1965
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