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Main IP Laws (1 text)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2010
Entry into force :
October 21, 2010
Adopted :
October 21, 2010
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body

Laws/Regulations (7 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2010
Adopted :
January 1, 2010
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1997
Adopted :
January 1, 1997
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1997
Entry into force :
July 1, 1997
Adopted :
January 1, 1996
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1991
Entry into force :
January 1, 1991
Adopted :
January 1, 1991
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2008
Entry into force :
August 7, 2008
Adopted :
August 7, 2008
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2007
Entry into force :
January 1, 2007
Adopted :
January 1, 2007
Trade Names
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1999
Adopted :
December 27, 1999
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
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Treaties (28 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 22, 2016
November 4, 2016
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
July 1, 2019
September 29, 2019
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
October 2, 2007
April 5, 2010
May 5, 2010
Host Institution: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
January 6, 2004
January 1, 2006
January 1, 2006
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
May 17, 2004
May 20, 2004
February 27, 2005
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
March 2, 2006
May 31, 2006
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
October 17, 2006
January 15, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
September 3, 2002
September 11, 2003
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
March 16, 1998
December 30, 1998
February 16, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
September 3, 2002
December 2, 2002
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
November 9, 1992
December 29, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 12, 1992
November 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
Host Institution: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
December 8, 1985
December 8, 1985
December 8, 1985
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
April 26, 1988
September 22, 1988
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
September 7, 2000
October 7, 2000
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
September 3, 1991
March 3, 1992
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
September 3, 1991
March 3, 1992
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
May 22, 1986
August 22, 1986
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
February 12, 2004
May 12, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
September 19, 2006
December 19, 2006
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
September 17, 2019
December 16, 2019
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
October 3, 2006
October 3, 2006
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
June 18, 1991
December 18, 1991
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
June 18, 1991
December 18, 1991
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
June 18, 1991
December 18, 1991
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
March 12, 1974
April 11, 1974

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