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Main IP Laws (8 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2020
Published :
May 10, 2020
Issued :
April 19, 2020
Industrial Designs
2014
Published :
June 30, 2014
Issued :
June 8, 2014
Trademarks
2009
Entry into force :
August 5, 2009
Issued :
August 5, 2009
IP Regulatory Body
2006
Published :
December 12, 2006
Issued :
August 8, 2006
Patents (Inventions)
2005
Published :
May 25, 2005
Issued :
March 2, 2005
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
2005
Published :
May 24, 2005
Issued :
March 2, 2005
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
2002
Published :
August 3, 2002
Issued :
June 8, 2002
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2002
Published :
August 26, 2002
Issued :
June 15, 2002
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names

Laws/Regulations (21 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2018
Entry into force :
July 5, 2018
Adopted :
May 1, 2018
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2013
Entry into force :
April 11, 2005
Issued :
July 28, 2004
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2008
Entry into force :
April 20, 2008
Issued :
February 7, 2008
Other
IP-related Laws
2021
Published :
August 8, 2021
Issued :
July 29, 2021
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2018
Amended up to :
July 4, 2018
Entry into force :
July 25, 2008
Adopted :
May 15, 2008
Other
IP-related Laws
2011
Entry into force :
July 15, 2011
Issued :
July 15, 2011
Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws
2011
Published :
December 22, 2011
Issued :
November 17, 2011
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2010
Entry into force :
September 28, 2010
Adopted :
August 19, 2010
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Domain Names
IP-related Laws
2007
Entry into force :
May 14, 2007
Adopted :
July 27, 2006
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Trade Names
Competition
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
2006
Entry into force :
October 10, 2006
Adopted :
June 29, 2006
Other
IP-related Laws
2005
Entry into force :
October 9, 2005
Adopted :
May 30, 2005
Trade Names
IP-related Laws
2004
Entry into force :
August 29, 2004
Adopted :
July 13, 2004
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1982
Entry into force :
November 26, 1982
Adopted :
October 25, 1982
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1979
Entry into force :
October 7, 1979
Adopted :
October 7, 1979
Trade Names
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Framework Laws
2004
Entry into force :
August 30, 2004
Adopted :
June 8, 2004
Other
Framework Laws
2004
Entry into force :
June 15, 2004
Adopted :
May 10, 2004
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
2010
Entry into force :
January 1, 2010
Adopted :
November 17, 2009
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts
2005
Entry into force :
January 1, 2003
Adopted :
December 31, 2002
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Other Texts
2003
Entry into force :
November 13, 2003
Adopted :
August 12, 2003
Other
Other Texts
2002
Entry into force :
October 4, 2002
Adopted :
May 25, 2002
Patents (Inventions)
Trade Names
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Other
Other Texts
1980
Entry into force :
February 16, 1980
Adopted :
February 16, 1980
Other

Treaties (47 records)

Title Host Institution Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party) Additional Information
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
December 20, 2018
September 12, 2020
August 7, 2019
March 12, 2020
September 12, 2020
Other Treaties Paris Agreement
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 12, 2015
November 4, 2016
April 22, 2016
June 23, 2017
July 23, 2017
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
October 24, 2018
January 24, 2019
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 24, 2012
April 28, 2020
June 24, 2013
July 3, 2015
April 28, 2020
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
January 25, 2017
April 25, 2017
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
July 9, 2007
May 13, 2008
June 12, 2008
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
April 21, 2009
July 21, 2009
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
September 1, 2008
December 1, 2008
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
June 17, 2003
July 23, 2004
February 27, 2005
Host Institution: Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC)
December 31, 2001
January 1, 2003
December 31, 2001
January 1, 2003
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
July 1, 2008
September 29, 2008
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
November 10, 2023
February 10, 2024
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
December 10, 2004
March 10, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
March 14, 2007
June 12, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
March 26, 1999
March 9, 2004
March 26, 1999
September 4, 2000
March 9, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
January 11, 2005
April 11, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
July 28, 2005
October 28, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
July 28, 2005
October 28, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
March 15, 1999
June 13, 1999
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 13, 1996
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 13, 1996
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 11, 1992
August 21, 1996
November 19, 1996
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
April 18, 1996
July 17, 1996
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
May 3, 2024
August 3, 2024
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
January 22, 1996
April 21, 1996
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
November 27, 1984
December 9, 2002
January 8, 2003
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 26, 1981
September 25, 1982
June 23, 1983
June 23, 1983
July 23, 1983
Host Institution: Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC)
May 25, 1981
May 25, 1981
May 25, 1981
May 25, 1981
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
April 5, 1988
October 5, 1988
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
January 5, 2005
July 5, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 28, 1977
August 19, 1980
December 6, 2013
March 6, 2014
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
May 21, 1974
August 25, 1979
April 12, 2023
July 12, 2023
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
September 12, 1984
December 12, 1984
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
April 20, 1977
July 20, 1977
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
May 3, 2011
August 3, 2011
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
June 3, 1976
September 3, 1976
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
May 21, 2018
August 21, 2018
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
June 23, 2017
September 23, 2017
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
December 30, 2002
March 30, 2003
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
July 31, 1973
October 31, 1973
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
June 8, 2006
June 8, 2006
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
October 15, 1975
April 15, 1976
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
October 15, 1975
April 15, 1976
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
October 15, 1975
April 15, 1976
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
September 5, 1971
October 5, 1971
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
April 5, 2000
July 5, 2000
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
April 5, 2000
July 5, 2000
Details

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