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Main IP Laws (3 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2002
Entry into force :
November 8, 2000
Enacted :
November 8, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Traditional Cultural Expressions
2002
Entry into force :
January 19, 2001
Enacted :
January 19, 2001
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
1978
Entry into force :
October 18, 1978
Enacted :
January 1, 1978
Trademarks

Laws/Regulations (30 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2002
Entry into force :
July 1, 2002
Issued :
May 20, 2002
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Entry into force :
July 1, 2001
Issued :
January 1, 1998
Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1978
Adopted :
January 1, 1978
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1964
Entry into force :
January 1, 1964
Adopted :
January 1, 1964
Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1956
Entry into force :
January 1, 1956
Adopted :
January 1, 1956
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
2005
Entry into force :
January 1, 1952
Adopted :
January 1, 1952
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2002
Entry into force :
May 16, 2002
Adopted :
February 26, 2002
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Competition
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
1997
Entry into force :
January 1, 1997
Adopted :
January 1, 1997
Trade Names
Other
IP-related Laws
1973
Entry into force :
January 1, 1973
Adopted :
January 1, 1973
Trade Names
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Traditional Cultural Expressions
IP-related Laws
1963
Entry into force :
January 1, 1963
Adopted :
January 1, 1963
Trade Names
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
1952
Entry into force :
January 1, 1952
Adopted :
January 1, 1952
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Competition
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
1975
Entry into force :
September 16, 1975
Adopted :
August 15, 1975
Other
Other Texts
2006
Entry into force :
May 16, 2002
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
2001
Entry into force :
January 1, 1967
Adopted :
January 1, 1967
Trademarks
Other Texts
1999
Entry into force :
January 1, 1999
Adopted :
January 1, 1999
Trademarks
Competition
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
1996
Entry into force :
January 1, 1996
Adopted :
January 1, 1996
Trademarks
Trade Names
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
1990
Entry into force :
January 1, 1990
Adopted :
January 1, 1990
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts
1989
Entry into force :
January 1, 1989
Adopted :
January 1, 1989
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
1985
Entry into force :
June 28, 1985
Adopted :
January 1, 1985
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Other Texts
1977
Entry into force :
January 1, 1977
Adopted :
January 1, 1977
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
1977
Entry into force :
January 1, 1977
Adopted :
January 1, 1977
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts
1976
Entry into force :
January 1, 1976
Adopted :
January 1, 1976
Competition
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
1974
Entry into force :
January 1, 1974
Adopted :
January 1, 1974
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
1974
Entry into force :
January 1, 1974
Adopted :
January 1, 1974
Trademarks
Other Texts
1958
Entry into force :
January 1, 1958
Issued :
January 1, 1958
Trademarks
Other Texts
1953
Entry into force :
January 1, 1953
Adopted :
January 1, 1953
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
1952
Entry into force :
January 1, 1952
Adopted :
January 1, 1952
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Other Texts
1952
Entry into force :
January 1, 1952
Adopted :
January 1, 1952
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
1952
Entry into force :
January 1, 1952
Adopted :
January 1, 1952
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
1952
Entry into force :
January 1, 1952
Adopted :
January 1, 1952
Trademarks

Treaties (29 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 (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
June 2, 2011
September 26, 2013
October 26, 2013
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
September 12, 2008
December 12, 2008
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
June 22, 2004
May 25, 2006
August 23, 2006
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
February 5, 2015
May 6, 2015
Host Institution: Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
August 18, 2001
April 13, 2003
March 5, 2002
August 5, 2003
September 4, 2003
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 23, 2001
October 7, 2003
May 17, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
October 14, 2005
January 12, 2006
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
March 2, 1999
March 28, 2002
February 16, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
December 6, 2000
March 6, 2001
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
June 9, 1996
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
June 9, 1996
Host Institution: Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG)
July 22, 1993
September 1, 1993
July 22, 1993
September 1, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 13, 1992
March 16, 1993
December 29, 1993
Details
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 13, 1992
March 16, 1993
March 21, 1994
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
October 27, 1992
February 25, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
January 14, 1997
February 13, 1997
Host Institution: South Pacific Bureau for Economic Cooperation
July 14, 1980
January 1, 1981
July 14, 1980
December 31, 1980
January 1, 1981
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
July 28, 1997
October 28, 1997
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
March 14, 2003
June 14, 2003
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
April 10, 1997
July 10, 1997
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
July 21, 2008
October 21, 2008
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
July 17, 2019
October 15, 2019
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
June 1, 1976
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
May 26, 1976
September 16, 1975
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
May 26, 1976
September 16, 1975
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
May 26, 1976
September 16, 1975
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
December 15, 1975
January 14, 1976
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
March 15, 1999
June 15, 1999
Details

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