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Main IP Laws (2 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2017
Promulgated :
April 19, 2017
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2017
Entry into force :
February 9, 2017
Promulgated :
January 19, 2017
Patents (Inventions)
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Laws/Regulations (5 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2004
Entry into force :
June 30, 2004
Issued :
September 18, 2003
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
IP-related Laws
2016
Entry into force :
November 18, 2016
Adopted :
November 2, 2016
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
2003
Promulgated :
August 14, 2003
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
1992
Promulgated :
October 15, 1992
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Transfer of Technology
Framework Laws
2003
Revised :
January 29, 2003
Entry into force :
December 28, 1975
Promulgated :
December 15, 1975
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Treaties (45 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
November 2, 2016
December 2, 2016
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
July 6, 2015
November 24, 2024
July 6, 2015
September 29, 2020
November 24, 2024
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
June 28, 2013
October 15, 2020
January 15, 2021
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 24, 2012
April 28, 2020
June 26, 2012
October 15, 2020
January 15, 2021
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
January 10, 2017
April 10, 2017
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
November 5, 2015
December 5, 2015
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
October 3, 2024
January 3, 2025
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
July 25, 2006
October 25, 2006
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
June 18, 2004
April 12, 2006
July 11, 2006
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
April 7, 2006
July 6, 2006
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
October 3, 2024
January 3, 2025
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
April 3, 2002
April 12, 2006
July 11, 2006
Host Institution: African Union
July 11, 2000
May 26, 2001
December 16, 2000
February 27, 2001
May 26, 2001
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
April 25, 2008
July 24, 2008
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
January 27, 2020
April 27, 2020
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
January 27, 2020
April 27, 2020
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
October 4, 1995
July 8, 1998
October 6, 1998
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
November 19, 1993
March 6, 1997
February 27, 2016
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 12, 1992
September 29, 1999
December 28, 1999
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 12, 1992
September 29, 1999
December 28, 1999
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
June 3, 1991
May 12, 1994
June 3, 1991
June 2, 1993
May 12, 1994
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
September 8, 2008
December 8, 2008
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
November 19, 2001
February 17, 2002
Host Institution: Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)
October 18, 1983
December 18, 1984
October 18, 1983
December 18, 1984
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
July 13, 1983
November 3, 1987
November 16, 1994
Details
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
December 10, 1982
April 25, 1984
August 19, 2014
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
July 5, 1996
January 5, 1997
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
July 5, 1996
January 5, 1997
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
December 9, 1976
February 15, 1978
May 19, 2014
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
July 25, 2006
October 25, 2006
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
October 3, 2024
January 3, 2025
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
April 3, 2008
July 3, 2008
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
February 12, 1998
May 12, 1998
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
October 31, 1995
January 10, 2017
April 10, 2017
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
November 20, 2012
February 18, 2013
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
January 15, 2024
April 14, 2024
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
April 7, 2006
April 7, 2006
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
May 21, 1976
November 21, 1976
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
May 21, 1976
November 21, 1976
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
May 21, 1976
November 21, 1976
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
February 28, 1977
March 30, 1977
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
November 6, 1925
June 1, 1928
September 8, 2008
December 8, 2008
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
March 14, 2016
June 14, 2016
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
February 12, 1998
May 12, 1998
Details

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