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Main IP Laws (7 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2020
Entry into force :
June 25, 2020
Published :
June 16, 2015
Assented :
June 12, 2015
Trademarks
2016
Revised :
December 31, 2016
Amended :
June 15, 2000
Entry into force :
December 1, 1997
Assented :
April 21, 1997
Plant Variety Protection
2008
Amended up to :
May 1, 2008
Entry into force :
October 1, 1997
Published :
May 13, 1997
Assented :
May 9, 1997
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2007
Revised :
December 31, 2007
Entry into force :
December 1, 1997
Published :
August 6, 1996
Assented :
August 2, 1996
Industrial Designs
2007
Revised :
December 31, 2007
Amended :
June 15, 2000
Entry into force :
December 1, 1997
Published :
August 6, 1996
Assented :
August 2, 1996
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
2000
Amended :
June 15, 2000
Entry into force :
December 1, 1997
Published :
August 6, 1996
Assented :
August 2, 1996
Geographical Indications
2000
Amended :
June 15, 2000
Entry into force :
December 1, 1997
Published :
August 6, 1996
Assented :
August 2, 1996
Patents (Inventions)

Laws/Regulations (23 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2020
Entry into force :
June 25, 2020
Published :
June 23, 2020
Issued :
June 17, 2020
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2020
Entry into force :
June 25, 2020
Published :
June 23, 2020
Issued :
June 17, 2020
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2000
Issued :
January 25, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2000
Issued :
October 24, 2000
Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1996
Issued :
October 2, 1996
Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1996
Issued :
October 2, 1996
Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1996
Issued :
October 2, 1996
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1996
Issued :
August 5, 1996
Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1989
Adopted :
May 17, 1989
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2007
Revised :
December 1, 2007
Amended :
January 31, 1947
Published :
December 31, 1940
Entry into force :
September 3, 1939
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2007
Revised :
December 31, 2007
Entry into force :
June 17, 1996
Published :
April 11, 1985
Assented :
April 1, 1985
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2001
Entry into force :
October 12, 2001
Enacted :
January 1, 2001
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
2000
Amended :
June 15, 2000
Entry into force :
August 16, 1996
Assented :
August 7, 1996
Trade Names
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
IP-related Laws
1984
Adopted :
January 1, 1984
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Framework Laws
2013
Revised :
June 30, 2013
Amended up to :
March 4, 2011
Entry into force :
June 1, 1918
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2011
Entry into force :
May 29, 1917
Assented :
January 1, 1917
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2010
Entry into force :
August 31, 1962
Adopted :
January 1, 1962
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2005
Adopted :
June 2, 1925
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2000
Adopted :
May 19, 1921
Entry into force :
January 1, 1921
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
1976
Adopted :
November 1, 1961
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
1976
Entry into force :
August 1, 1976
Enacted :
March 24, 1976
Other
Other Texts
2013
Revised :
June 30, 2013
Entry into force :
September 25, 1939
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
2000
Adopted :
April 19, 2000
Entry into force :
April 12, 2000
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Judgments (27 texts)

Date of Judgment Issuing Authority Citation Subject Matter WIPO Lex No.
September 28, 2022
Court of Appeal
Trademarks
TT026-j
January 22, 2021
High Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TT031-j
July 17, 2020
High Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TT032-j
October 8, 2018
High Court
Trademarks
TT030-j
July 23, 2018
High Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Competition
TT002-j
April 24, 2017
High Court
Competition
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TT003-j
January 18, 2017
High Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TT023-j
November 19, 2015
High Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TT005-j
June 14, 2011
High Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TT022-j
July 27, 2005
High Court
Trademarks
TT009-j
February 18, 2005
High Court
Competition
Trademarks
TT017-j
June 14, 2004
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Trademarks
TT001-j
December 8, 2003
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Patents (Inventions)
TT025-j
May 16, 2001
Court of Appeal
Trademarks
TT021-j
October 25, 1999
High Court
Trademarks
TT029-j
February 8, 1999
High Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TT012-j
October 20, 1998
High Court
Trademarks
TT018-j
September 11, 1997
High Court
Trademarks
TT020-j
February 19, 1993
High Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TT007-j
March 18, 1992
High Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TT028-j
May 29, 1989
High Court
Trademarks
Trade Names
TT004-j
January 4, 1989
High Court
Trademarks
TT027-j
March 13, 1987
High Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TT008-j
June 29, 1983
High Court
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TT011-j
January 31, 1972
High Court
Trademarks
TT010-j
November 16, 1939
High Court
Trademarks
TT006-j
March 15, 1904
Court of Appeal
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TT015-j

Treaties (54 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
February 22, 2018
March 24, 2018
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
October 4, 2019
January 4, 2020
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 24, 2012
April 28, 2020
October 4, 2019
April 28, 2020
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
September 27, 2007
June 25, 2015
July 25, 2015
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 27, 2006
March 16, 2009
October 4, 2019
January 4, 2020
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
July 26, 2010
October 26, 2010
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
July 22, 2010
October 22, 2010
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
August 27, 2003
August 19, 2004
February 27, 2005
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
October 27, 2004
January 25, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
July 27, 2010
October 27, 2010
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
December 13, 2002
May 17, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
October 5, 2000
September 11, 2003
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
January 7, 1999
January 28, 1999
February 16, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
May 20, 2002
August 28, 2008
November 28, 2008
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
December 20, 1996
March 6, 2002
August 28, 2008
November 28, 2008
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 27, 1994
August 1, 1996
October 28, 1994
January 16, 1998
April 16, 1998
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
June 8, 2000
September 6, 2000
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
March 1, 1995
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
March 1, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 11, 1992
August 1, 1996
October 30, 1996
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 11, 1992
June 24, 1994
September 22, 1994
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
October 12, 2020
January 12, 2021
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
August 28, 1989
November 26, 1989
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
April 25, 1986
November 16, 1994
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
July 20, 2001
January 20, 2002
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
July 20, 2001
January 20, 2002
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 28, 1977
August 19, 1980
December 10, 1993
March 10, 1994
Host Institution: Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA)
October 17, 1975
June 7, 1976
October 17, 1975
June 7, 1976
June 7, 1976
Host Institution: African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)
June 6, 1975
February 12, 1976
October 30, 1975
February 12, 1976
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
May 21, 1974
August 25, 1979
August 1, 1996
November 1, 1996
Details
Host Institution: Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
July 4, 1973
August 1, 1973
February 4, 2002
February 4, 2002
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 12, 1973
August 9, 1985
December 20, 1995
March 20, 1996
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
February 16, 2005
May 16, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 29, 1971
April 18, 1973
June 27, 1988
October 1, 1988
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
July 24, 1971
July 10, 1974
May 19, 1988
August 19, 1988
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 24, 1971
October 7, 1975
December 20, 1995
December 20, 1996
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
December 10, 1993
March 10, 1994
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 8, 1968
April 27, 1971
December 20, 1995
March 20, 1996
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
May 16, 1988
August 16, 1988
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
December 8, 1978
March 8, 1979
Details
Host Institution: International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
December 2, 1961
August 10, 1968
December 30, 1997
January 30, 1998
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
December 9, 2019
March 9, 2020
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
February 14, 1966
May 15, 1966
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 15, 1957
April 8, 1961
December 20, 1995
March 20, 1996
Details
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
April 11, 1966
August 31, 1962
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
May 19, 1988
August 19, 1988
Details
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
June 30, 1970
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
April 11, 1966
August 31, 1962
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
May 17, 1963
November 17, 1963
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
September 24, 1963
March 24, 1964
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
September 24, 1963
March 24, 1964
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
March 14, 1963
April 13, 1963
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
May 16, 1988
August 16, 1988
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
May 14, 1964
August 1, 1964
Details

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