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Main IP Laws (2 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2015
Commenced :
March 1, 2015
Published :
April 28, 2014
Assented :
April 25, 2014
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
2014
Commenced :
August 1, 2014
Published :
April 21, 2014
Assented :
April 15, 2014
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Laws/Regulations (20 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2015
Commenced :
April 20, 2015
Published :
April 20, 2015
Issued :
April 10, 2015
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2014
Entry into force :
June 1, 2014
Adopted :
May 30, 2014
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2014
Commenced :
October 27, 2014
Published :
October 27, 2014
Issued :
October 20, 2014
Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2014
Commenced :
October 27, 2014
Published :
October 27, 2014
Issued :
October 20, 2014
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2014
Commenced :
October 27, 2014
Published :
October 27, 2014
Issued :
October 20, 2014
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2014
Commenced :
October 27, 2014
Published :
October 27, 2014
Issued :
October 20, 2014
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2014
Commenced :
October 27, 2014
Published :
October 27, 2014
Issued :
October 20, 2014
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
IP-related Laws
2012
Entry into force :
July 2, 2012
Adopted :
January 1, 2011
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Framework Laws
2014
Adopted :
February 1, 1955
Other
Framework Laws
2012
Entry into force :
August 6, 2012
Adopted :
July 24, 2012
Other
Framework Laws
2011
Entry into force :
June 23, 1993
Adopted :
June 18, 1993
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1969
Adopted :
February 1, 1955
Other
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2022
Entry into force :
August 1, 2022
Published :
June 20, 2022
Assented :
June 13, 2022
Passed :
May 25, 2022
Competition
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2014
Adopted :
January 1, 1972
Trade Names
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Industrial Property
Other Texts
2014
Entry into force :
January 1, 1995
Trademarks
Trade Names
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Other Texts
2014
Entry into force :
September 27, 2010
Patents (Inventions)
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Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Other Texts
2010
Adopted :
December 30, 2009
Other
Other Texts
2010
Adopted :
November 9, 2010
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Industrial Property
Other Texts
2005
Entry into force :
April 1, 2005
Adopted :
January 1, 2005
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
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1996
Adopted :
August 1, 1996
Other

Treaties (39 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 25, 2016
April 29, 2016
November 4, 2016
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
April 15, 2011
April 20, 2012
October 12, 2014
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
March 30, 2007
October 2, 2009
November 1, 2009
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
June 20, 2008
September 20, 2008
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
February 15, 2005
April 20, 2006
Details
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
September 11, 2003
November 12, 2003
February 27, 2005
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
May 30, 2006
August 29, 2006
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
March 25, 2002
June 3, 2008
September 1, 2008
Host Institution: African Union
July 11, 2000
May 26, 2001
September 11, 2000
March 20, 2001
May 26, 2001
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
January 23, 2001
May 13, 2004
August 11, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
March 20, 1998
July 22, 2002
February 16, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
October 14, 1994
June 26, 1997
September 24, 1997
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
April 26, 2015
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
April 26, 2015
Host Institution: Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
November 5, 1993
December 8, 1994
March 5, 1998
March 5, 1998
Host Institution: Southern African Development Community (SADC)
August 17, 1992
September 30, 1993
June 24, 1998
July 24, 1998
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 10, 1992
September 22, 1992
December 29, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 10, 1992
September 22, 1992
March 21, 1994
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
June 3, 1991
May 12, 1994
June 3, 1991
October 11, 1991
May 12, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
January 6, 1993
April 6, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
September 16, 1991
November 16, 1994
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
December 10, 1982
April 25, 1984
January 1, 2022
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
November 8, 1984
May 8, 1985
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
November 8, 1984
May 8, 1985
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
December 9, 1976
February 15, 1978
October 1, 2021
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
July 5, 1976
September 19, 1990
March 3, 1977
September 19, 1990
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
April 9, 1980
July 9, 1980
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
May 28, 2004
August 28, 2004
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
August 7, 2002
November 7, 2002
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
December 16, 1999
March 16, 2000
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
May 5, 1992
August 5, 1992
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
February 3, 2020
May 3, 2020
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
October 8, 2003
January 8, 2004
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
October 31, 1996
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
November 8, 1984
May 8, 1985
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
November 8, 1984
May 8, 1985
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
November 8, 1984
May 8, 1985
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
April 25, 1977
May 25, 1977
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
August 7, 2002
November 7, 2002
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