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Main IP Laws (1 text)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2008
Promulgated :
January 25, 2008
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Traditional Cultural Expressions

Laws/Regulations (8 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2015
Entry into force :
June 13, 2015
Published :
June 13, 2015
Issued :
May 26, 2015
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2008
Entry into force :
January 15, 2008
Adopted :
November 30, 2007
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Transfer of Technology
IP-related Laws
2008
Entry into force :
January 15, 2008
Adopted :
November 30, 2007
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
1987
Adopted :
December 28, 1987
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
1965
Adopted :
July 21, 1965
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Other Texts
2008
Adopted :
January 25, 2008
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Other Texts
2008
Entry into force :
January 25, 2008
Adopted :
January 25, 2008
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
2001
Signature :
June 21, 2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP Regulatory Body

Judgments (6 texts)

Date of Judgment Issuing Authority Citation Subject Matter WIPO Lex No.
September 19, 2018
Supreme Court
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
SN003-j
May 17, 2017
Supreme Court
Trademarks
SN006-j
November 26, 2015
Dakar Special Regional Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
SN002-j
December 28, 2012
Dakar Court of Appeal
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
SN005-j
July 4, 2012
Supreme Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
SN001-j
June 19, 1998
Dakar Court of Appeal
Trademarks
SN004-j

Treaties (56 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 Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
January 26, 2012
March 3, 2016
June 1, 2016
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
April 25, 2007
September 7, 2010
October 7, 2010
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
November 7, 2006
March 18, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
January 5, 2006
April 20, 2006
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
June 19, 2003
January 27, 2005
April 27, 2005
Other Treaties Convention on Cybercrime
Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)
November 23, 2001
July 1, 2004
December 16, 2016
April 1, 2017
Details
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
November 9, 2001
October 25, 2006
January 23, 2007
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
September 15, 2020
December 15, 2020
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 23, 2001
October 8, 2003
May 17, 2004
Host Institution: African Union
July 11, 2000
May 26, 2001
July 12, 2000
August 28, 2000
May 26, 2001
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
October 31, 2000
October 8, 2003
January 6, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
July 20, 2001
February 16, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
December 17, 1997
February 18, 2002
May 20, 2002
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
December 17, 1997
February 18, 2002
May 18, 2002
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
October 14, 1994
July 26, 1995
December 26, 1996
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: West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)
January 10, 1994
August 1, 1994
January 10, 1994
August 1, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 13, 1992
October 17, 1994
January 15, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 13, 1992
October 17, 1994
January 15, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
March 17, 1992
October 6, 1996
August 31, 2018
November 29, 2018
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
June 3, 1991
May 12, 1994
June 3, 1991
February 26, 1992
May 12, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
March 19, 1993
June 17, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
October 25, 1984
November 16, 1994
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 26, 1981
September 25, 1982
October 24, 1981
July 6, 1984
August 6, 1984
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 12, 1977
May 7, 1985
November 7, 1985
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
December 12, 1977
May 7, 1985
November 7, 1985
Host Institution: African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)
March 2, 1977
February 8, 1982
February 8, 1982
Details
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
July 5, 1976
September 19, 1990
May 23, 1977
September 19, 1990
Host Institution: African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)
June 6, 1975
February 12, 1976
July 24, 1975
February 12, 1976
Host Institution: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
May 28, 1975
August 23, 1995
May 10, 1994
August 23, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
February 13, 1976
May 13, 1976
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
July 24, 1971
July 10, 1974
April 9, 1974
July 10, 1974
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
July 24, 1971
July 10, 1974
April 9, 1974
July 10, 1974
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
July 24, 1971
July 10, 1974
April 9, 1974
July 10, 1974
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
December 9, 1984
March 9, 1985
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
December 29, 1970
March 8, 1972
January 24, 1978
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
July 14, 1967
September 19, 1968
April 26, 1970
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
July 6, 1970
February 13, 1978
May 13, 1978
Host Institution: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
July 8, 1965
June 9, 1967
August 5, 1985
September 4, 1985
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 31, 1958
September 25, 1966
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
October 17, 1994
January 15, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
September 21, 2005
December 20, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
June 17, 1987
September 17, 1987
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
June 17, 1987
September 17, 1987
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
April 9, 1974
April 9, 1974
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
April 9, 1974
July 9, 1974
Details
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
March 3, 1975
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
May 18, 1963
August 20, 1960
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
May 18, 1963
August 20, 1960
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
April 23, 1963
August 20, 1960
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
November 11, 1960
December 11, 1960
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
November 6, 1925
June 1, 1928
May 30, 1984
June 30, 1984
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
June 30, 1962
August 25, 1962
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
October 16, 1963
December 21, 1963
Details

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