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Main IP Laws (3 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2014
Published :
October 9, 2014
Signature :
September 17, 2014
Trademarks
Trade Names
2012
Published :
October 11, 2012
Signature :
October 5, 2012
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
2011
Published :
October 6, 2011
Signature :
July 29, 2011
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Laws/Regulations (11 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
IP-related Laws
2001
Entry into force :
December 13, 2001
Published :
December 13, 2001
Signature :
November 30, 2001
Passed :
October 23, 2001
Other
Patents (Inventions)
Framework Laws
2008
Amended up to :
July 31, 2008
Commenced :
October 1, 1991
Signature :
September 24, 1991
Other
Other Texts
2015
Entry into force :
April 16, 2015
Published :
April 16, 2015
Signature :
March 16, 2015
Passed :
March 6, 2015
Other
Other Texts
2013
Signature :
October 31, 2013
Entry into force :
October 31, 2013
Published :
October 31, 2013
Passed :
October 29, 2013
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Other Texts
2011
Signature :
August 11, 2011
Passed :
July 11, 2011
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
2010
Entry into force :
January 28, 2010
Published :
January 28, 2010
Signature :
January 8, 2010
Passed :
December 17, 2009
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts
2009
Entry into force :
August 27, 2009
Published :
August 27, 2009
Signature :
August 14, 2009
Passed :
August 4, 2009
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts
2009
Entry into force :
August 13, 2009
Published :
August 13, 2009
Signature :
June 5, 2009
Enacted :
June 5, 2009
Industrial Property
Other Texts
2009
Entry into force :
September 1, 2009
Published :
August 20, 2009
Signature :
July 10, 2009
Passed :
June 4, 2009
Industrial Property
Other Texts
2007
Entry into force :
September 11, 2007
Published :
September 11, 2007
Signature :
July 26, 2007
Passed :
June 8, 2007
Other
Other Texts
2004
Entry into force :
December 16, 2004
Published :
December 16, 2004
Signature :
December 7, 2004
Passed :
December 2, 2004
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
September 22, 2016
November 1, 2016
December 1, 2016
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
November 1, 2016
January 30, 2017
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
March 30, 2007
October 4, 2010
November 3, 2010
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
May 22, 2009
August 20, 2009
Other Treaties Convention on Cybercrime
Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)
November 23, 2001
July 1, 2004
April 19, 2024
August 1, 2024
Details
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
November 20, 2002
June 29, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
September 26, 2003
May 17, 2004
Host Institution: African Union
July 11, 2000
May 26, 2001
July 12, 2000
February 9, 2001
May 26, 2001
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
June 15, 2020
September 13, 2020
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
November 10, 2006
February 8, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
November 11, 1994
September 25, 1997
December 24, 1997
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
July 23, 1995
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
July 23, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
December 12, 1994
March 12, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
February 11, 1993
June 22, 1995
September 20, 1995
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
June 3, 1991
May 12, 1994
June 3, 1991
March 15, 1994
May 12, 1994
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
September 28, 1999
December 28, 1999
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
August 29, 2001
November 27, 2001
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
December 12, 1994
January 11, 1995
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
December 10, 1982
April 25, 1984
February 25, 1999
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
October 21, 1986
April 21, 1987
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
October 21, 1986
April 21, 1987
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
December 9, 1976
February 15, 1978
December 5, 1980
Host Institution: African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)
June 6, 1975
February 12, 1976
October 22, 1975
February 12, 1976
Host Institution: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
May 28, 1975
August 23, 1995
June 14, 1994
August 23, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
January 7, 2005
April 7, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
March 17, 1997
June 17, 1997
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
February 18, 1986
May 18, 1986
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
August 23, 1996
November 23, 1996
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
October 28, 2020
January 26, 2021
Details
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
May 9, 2016
August 7, 2016
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
June 23, 1981
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
March 13, 1962
April 27, 1961
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
June 10, 1965
April 27, 1961
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
June 10, 1965
April 27, 1961
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
May 31, 1965
April 27, 1961
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
November 22, 1961
December 22, 1961
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 14, 1891
July 15, 1892
March 17, 1997
June 17, 1997
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
March 17, 1997
June 17, 1997
Details

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