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Main IP Laws (7 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2022
Amended up to :
March 28, 2022
Republished :
June 14, 2018
Entry into force :
June 24, 1996
Published :
March 26, 1996
Promulgated :
March 14, 1996
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2020
Amended up to :
December 8, 2022
Republished :
September 18, 2020
Entry into force :
June 23, 1998
Promulgated :
April 15, 1998
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
2014
Republished :
April 4, 2014
Amended up to :
February 1, 2014
Entry into force :
January 8, 1993
Adopted :
December 29, 1992
Industrial Designs
2014
Republished :
April 25, 2014
Amended up to :
March 25, 2014
Entry into force :
June 9, 1995
Published :
March 9, 1995
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
2014
Republished :
April 1, 2014
Amended up to :
August 14, 2013
Entry into force :
March 31, 1999
Published :
December 31, 1998
Promulgated :
December 30, 1998
Plant Variety Protection
2014
Republished :
August 19, 2014
Amended up to :
June 26, 2014
Entry into force :
January 21, 1992
Published :
October 21, 1991
Promulgated :
October 11, 1991
Patents (Inventions)
2013
Amended up to :
May 24, 2012
Entry into force :
March 11, 2008
Published :
December 12, 2007
Promulgated :
December 3, 2007
Utility Models

Laws/Regulations (36 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2020
Amended :
April 9, 2020
Entry into force :
September 11, 1998
Published :
September 11, 1998
Issued :
September 7, 1998
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2015
Amended up to :
March 14, 2015
Consolidated :
March 14, 2015
Entry into force :
March 1, 1998
Issued :
January 30, 1998
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2012
Entry into force :
September 7, 2012
Adopted :
July 17, 2012
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Plant Variety Protection
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2011
Issued :
March 29, 2006
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2011
Amended :
June 27, 2011
Consolidated :
June 27, 2011
Entry into force :
May 13, 2010
Published :
May 13, 2010
Issued :
May 10, 2010
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2010
Entry into force :
December 5, 2010
Issued :
November 10, 2010
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2010
Adopted :
March 31, 2010
Patents (Inventions)
Plant Variety Protection
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2010
Entry into force :
April 1, 2010
Adopted :
March 30, 2010
Patents (Inventions)
Plant Variety Protection
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2008
Entry into force :
November 13, 2008
Adopted :
September 10, 2008
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2008
Adopted :
November 12, 2008
Utility Models
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2008
Entry into force :
March 12, 2008
Issued :
February 27, 2008
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2008
Entry into force :
June 18, 2008
Published :
June 18, 2008
Issued :
May 21, 2008
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
Utility Models
Plant Variety Protection
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2007
Entry into force :
February 7, 2007
Issued :
January 10, 2007
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Entry into force :
January 1, 2007
Adopted :
December 28, 2006
Patents (Inventions)
Plant Variety Protection
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Issued :
December 18, 2002
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2000
Amended :
January 4, 2000
Entry into force :
January 18, 1999
Published :
January 18, 1999
Issued :
January 15, 1999
Patents (Inventions)
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1996
Entry into force :
August 21, 1996
Published :
August 21, 1996
Adopted :
August 15, 1996
Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws
2015
Entry into force :
March 14, 2015
Published :
March 11, 2015
Adopted :
March 9, 2015
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
2014
Entry into force :
June 29, 2014
Published :
June 26, 2014
Promulgated :
June 24, 2014
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
IP-related Laws
2007
Entry into force :
August 17, 2002
Adopted :
April 29, 2002
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Competition
Plant Variety Protection
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2006
Entry into force :
December 25, 2006
Published :
December 22, 2006
Adopted :
December 21, 2006
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2005
Amended up to :
July 19, 2013
Entry into force :
July 20, 2005
Published :
July 20, 2005
Issued :
July 14, 2005
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2005
Entry into force :
December 10, 2005
Adopted :
October 5, 2005
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
2005
Entry into force :
February 2, 2006
Adopted :
November 29, 2005
Patents (Inventions)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2003
Entry into force :
January 30, 1991
Adopted :
January 29, 1991
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2002
Adopted :
November 13, 2002
Patents (Inventions)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2000
Entry into force :
November 8, 2000
Adopted :
October 27, 2000
Plant Variety Protection
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
1999
Adopted :
May 3, 1999
Patents (Inventions)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Genetic Resources
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
1998
Adopted :
May 13, 1998
Patents (Inventions)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
1997
Entry into force :
March 14, 1997
Published :
March 14, 1997
Adopted :
March 12, 1997
Patents (Inventions)
Framework Laws
2007
Entry into force :
January 12, 2007
Adopted :
December 6, 2006
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Framework Laws
2006
Adopted :
June 21, 1968
Patents (Inventions)
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Framework Laws
2003
Adopted :
September 9, 1865
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Framework Laws
2003
Entry into force :
December 8, 1991
Adopted :
November 21, 1991
Other
Other Texts
2009
Entry into force :
August 1, 2009
Adopted :
July 30, 2009
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts
2005
Entry into force :
February 1, 1997
Adopted :
April 10, 1996
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Treaties (74 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
June 1, 2017
July 1, 2017
Host Institution: European Union (EU)
February 19, 2013
June 1, 2023
February 19, 2013
May 31, 2024
September 1, 2024
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
September 20, 2011
May 22, 2019
August 20, 2019
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 15, 2010
March 5, 2018
May 11, 2011
October 4, 2013
March 5, 2018
Host Institution: European Union (EU)
December 13, 2007
December 1, 2009
December 13, 2007
March 11, 2008
December 1, 2009
Host Institution: European Union (EU)
December 13, 2007
December 1, 2009
December 13, 2007
March 11, 2008
December 1, 2009
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
September 26, 2007
January 31, 2011
March 2, 2011
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 27, 2006
March 16, 2009
March 28, 2006
March 25, 2008
March 16, 2009
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
December 8, 2005
January 14, 2007
June 20, 2006
May 15, 2015
November 15, 2015
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
July 20, 2006
March 18, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
January 20, 2006
April 20, 2006
Details
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
October 4, 2003
October 21, 2004
June 22, 2005
June 22, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
May 21, 2003
October 8, 2009
May 21, 2003
August 26, 2009
November 24, 2009
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
June 25, 2004
January 27, 2006
April 27, 2006
Other Treaties Convention on Cybercrime
Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)
November 23, 2001
July 1, 2004
November 23, 2001
May 12, 2004
September 1, 2004
Details
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
May 31, 2005
August 29, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
July 31, 2007
January 2, 2009
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 23, 2001
October 28, 2004
January 26, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 1, 2000
April 28, 2005
June 2, 2000
January 28, 2005
April 28, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
October 11, 2000
June 30, 2003
September 28, 2003
Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
June 17, 1999
August 4, 2005
June 17, 1999
January 5, 2001
August 4, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
March 26, 1999
March 9, 2004
November 8, 1999
August 7, 2006
November 7, 2006
Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
June 25, 1998
October 30, 2001
June 25, 1998
July 11, 2000
October 30, 2001
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
January 5, 1999
March 19, 2001
February 16, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
December 31, 1997
February 1, 2001
May 20, 2002
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
December 31, 1997
February 1, 2001
March 6, 2002
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 27, 1994
August 1, 1996
April 28, 1998
July 28, 1998
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
August 19, 1998
November 17, 1998
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)
October 2, 1992
April 1, 1994
April 24, 2001
March 28, 2002
July 1, 2002
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 5, 1992
August 17, 1994
November 15, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 5, 1992
June 8, 1994
September 6, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
March 17, 1992
October 6, 1996
March 18, 1992
May 31, 1995
October 6, 1996
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
December 30, 1989
April 28, 1998
July 28, 1998
Host Institution: Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries
April 13, 1988
April 19, 1989
April 13, 1988
January 20, 1989
April 19, 1989
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
January 27, 1993
April 27, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
December 17, 1996
January 16, 1997
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
October 21, 1982
October 15, 1985
November 10, 2000
February 10, 2001
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 26, 1981
September 25, 1982
October 24, 1981
June 20, 2005
July 20, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
April 11, 1980
January 1, 1988
May 22, 1991
June 1, 1992
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
March 28, 1978
June 21, 1990
December 21, 1990
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
March 28, 1978
June 21, 1990
December 21, 1990
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 28, 1977
August 19, 1980
June 25, 1999
September 25, 1999
Host Institution: European Patent Organisation (EPO)
October 5, 1973
October 7, 1977
December 12, 2002
March 1, 2003
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 12, 1973
August 9, 1985
December 31, 1973
March 31, 1998
June 30, 1998
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
May 16, 1990
August 16, 1990
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 29, 1971
April 18, 1973
July 1, 1998
October 1, 1998
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 24, 1971
October 7, 1975
March 31, 1998
March 31, 1999
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
December 6, 1993
March 6, 1994
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
December 28, 1970
April 23, 1979
July 23, 1979
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 8, 1968
April 27, 1971
March 31, 1998
June 30, 1998
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
July 14, 1967
February 28, 1969
April 26, 1970
Details
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
June 27, 1968
December 9, 1974
January 3, 1976
Details
Host Institution: International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
December 2, 1961
August 10, 1968
February 16, 2001
March 16, 2001
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
July 22, 1998
October 22, 1998
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
September 13, 1961
December 12, 1961
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 15, 1957
April 8, 1961
December 18, 1958
March 31, 1998
June 30, 1998
Details
Host Institution: Italy
March 25, 1957
January 1, 1958
January 1, 2007
January 1, 2007
Host Institution: Italy
March 25, 1957
January 1, 1958
January 1, 2007
January 1, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
January 27, 2006
April 27, 2006
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
May 14, 1954
March 21, 1958
June 21, 1958
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
March 21, 1958
June 21, 1958
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
November 17, 1971
October 2, 2005
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
November 24, 1970
February 24, 1971
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
February 10, 1950
June 1, 1954
December 1, 1954
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
February 10, 1950
June 1, 1954
December 1, 1954
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
February 10, 1950
June 1, 1954
December 1, 1954
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
April 30, 1965
May 30, 1965
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
November 6, 1925
June 1, 1928
June 17, 1992
July 18, 1992
Details
Host Institution: League of Nations (LON)
April 20, 1921
October 31, 1922
April 20, 1921
September 5, 1923
December 4, 1923
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 14, 1891
July 15, 1892
August 26, 1920
October 6, 1920
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
August 28, 1926
January 1, 1927
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
August 26, 1920
October 6, 1920
Details

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