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Main IP Laws (7 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2015
Assented :
July 2, 2014
Plant Variety Protection
2013
Published :
March 1, 2013
Assented :
December 1, 2012
Plant Variety Protection
2008
Assented :
July 29, 2008
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Industrial Property
Trade Names
Geographical Indications
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
2003
Assented :
December 16, 2003
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1999
Published :
June 4, 1999
Assented :
June 2, 1999
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1995
Commenced :
September 1, 1994
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
1988
Commenced :
October 1, 1994
Trademarks

Laws/Regulations (27 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2020
Issued :
August 3, 2020
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2016
Commenced :
January 8, 2016
Issued :
December 21, 2015
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2015
Commenced :
April 17, 2015
Issued :
December 25, 2014
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Issued :
January 1, 2006
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Issued :
January 1, 2005
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2003
Issued :
September 26, 2003
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2000
Issued :
March 3, 2000
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1995
Issued :
January 25, 1995
Commenced :
November 1, 1994
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
IP-related Laws
2004
Assented :
January 1, 2004
Enacted :
January 1, 2004
Entry into force :
February 3, 1994
Trademarks
Competition
IP-related Laws
2004
Assented :
November 12, 2004
Enacted :
October 12, 2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2003
Assented :
March 23, 2003
Competition
IP-related Laws
2002
Assented :
December 31, 2002
Enacted :
December 31, 2002
Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws
1971
Entry into force :
May 7, 1971
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1963
Assented :
May 16, 1963
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Framework Laws
2010
Amended up to :
August 13, 2010
Entry into force :
January 12, 1985
Enacted :
January 9, 1984
Other
Framework Laws
2005
Entry into force :
April 26, 1977
Enacted :
April 26, 1977
Other
Framework Laws
1971
Entry into force :
May 22, 1931
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Framework Laws
1966
Entry into force :
October 27, 1966
Assented :
September 29, 1966
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
1964
Entry into force :
May 1, 1964
Assented :
April 25, 1964
Enacted :
April 25, 1964
Other
Other Texts
2010
Enacted :
November 4, 2010
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Competition
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
2009
Plant Variety Protection
Other Texts
2007
Assented :
March 30, 2007
Trade Names
Other Texts
2005
Entry into force :
June 6, 2005
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
2004
Entry into force :
July 1, 2004
Assented :
June 4, 2004
Industrial Property
Other Texts
2002
Entry into force :
June 27, 2002
Trade Names
Other
Other Texts
1993
Entry into force :
June 11, 1993
Enacted :
April 23, 1993
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts
1991
Assented :
February 21, 1930
Enacted :
February 21, 1930
Trade Names
Competition

Judgments (41 texts)

Date of Judgment Issuing Authority Citation Subject Matter WIPO Lex No.
July 2, 2021
High Court of Tanzania
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TZ023-j
April 27, 2021
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ011-j
April 1, 2021
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ028-j
November 20, 2020
High Court of Tanzania
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TZ024-j
July 2, 2020
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ010-j
March 22, 2020
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ012-j
March 12, 2020
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ007-j
October 3, 2019
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ016-j
June 28, 2019
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ018-j
April 20, 2016
High Court of Tanzania
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TZ029-j
March 14, 2016
High Court of Tanzania
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TZ021-j
March 19, 2014
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ027-j
November 28, 2012
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ005-j
September 23, 2011
High Court of Tanzania
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TZ013-j
November 13, 2009
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ022-j
July 3, 2009
High Court of Tanzania
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TZ014-j
April 28, 2009
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
Trade Names
TZ033-j
August 19, 2008
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ015-j
August 21, 2007
High Court of Tanzania
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
TZ038-j
July 17, 2007
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ009-j
June 18, 2007
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ026-j
March 26, 2007
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ017-j
February 22, 2007
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ030-j
February 19, 2007
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ002-j
September 8, 2006
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ003-j
June 9, 2006
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ006-j
November 28, 2005
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
Competition
TZ035-j
July 22, 2005
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ034-j
July 15, 2005
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ039-j
June 3, 2005
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ020-j
April 15, 2005
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ036-j
September 10, 2004
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ001-j
September 17, 2003
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ008-j
September 11, 2003
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ032-j
May 8, 2002
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ031-j
January 17, 2000
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ019-j
October 1, 1999
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ040-j
February 18, 1999
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ037-j
August 30, 1994
Court of Appeal
Trademarks
TZ004-j
July 1, 1994
High Court of Tanzania
Trademarks
TZ041-j
May 19, 1990
High Court of Tanzania
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
TZ025-j

Treaties (50 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
May 18, 2018
June 17, 2018
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
April 8, 2020
July 8, 2020
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
January 19, 2018
April 19, 2018
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
March 30, 2007
November 10, 2009
December 10, 2009
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
October 18, 2011
January 18, 2012
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
October 18, 2011
January 18, 2012
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
January 27, 2004
April 30, 2007
July 29, 2007
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
April 30, 2004
July 29, 2004
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 23, 2001
April 30, 2004
July 29, 2004
Host Institution: African Union
July 11, 2000
May 26, 2001
December 15, 2000
April 6, 2001
May 26, 2001
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
April 24, 2003
September 11, 2003
Host Institution: East African Community (EAC)
November 30, 1999
July 7, 2000
November 30, 1999
July 7, 2000
July 7, 2000
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
August 26, 2002
February 16, 2005
Host Institution: Southern African Development Community (SADC)
August 24, 1996
January 25, 2000
August 24, 1996
July 3, 1997
January 25, 2000
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
June 30, 1994
May 24, 1996
May 23, 1995
May 24, 1996
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
October 14, 1994
June 19, 1997
September 17, 1997
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: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
November 19, 1993
March 6, 1997
September 1, 1999
Host Institution: Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
November 5, 1993
December 8, 1994
August 25, 1994
December 8, 1994
Host Institution: Southern African Development Community (SADC)
August 17, 1992
September 30, 1993
August 17, 1992
August 27, 1993
September 30, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 12, 1992
March 8, 1996
June 6, 1996
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 12, 1992
April 17, 1996
July 16, 1996
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
June 3, 1991
May 12, 1994
June 3, 1991
January 10, 1992
May 12, 1994
Host Institution: Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries
April 13, 1988
April 19, 1989
April 13, 1988
January 19, 1989
April 19, 1989
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
April 7, 1993
July 6, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
September 30, 1985
November 16, 1994
Details
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
December 10, 1982
April 25, 1984
September 1, 1999
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
February 15, 1983
August 15, 1983
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
February 15, 1983
August 15, 1983
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
December 9, 1976
February 15, 1978
October 12, 1983
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
July 5, 1976
September 19, 1990
May 5, 1978
September 19, 1990
Host Institution: African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)
June 6, 1975
February 12, 1976
December 11, 1975
February 12, 1976
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
August 2, 1977
November 2, 1977
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
August 2, 1977
November 2, 1977
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
June 14, 1999
September 14, 1999
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
September 30, 1983
December 30, 1983
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
June 11, 1976
September 11, 1976
Host Institution: International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
December 2, 1961
August 10, 1968
October 22, 2015
November 22, 2015
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
October 13, 1964
January 11, 1965
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 15, 1957
April 8, 1961
June 14, 1999
September 14, 1999
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
September 23, 1971
December 23, 1971
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
February 21, 2005
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
March 26, 1963
June 26, 1963
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 12, 1962
December 9, 1961
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 12, 1962
December 9, 1961
Details
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
December 12, 1962
December 9, 1961
Details
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
April 26, 1964
May 26, 1964
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
April 25, 1994
July 25, 1994
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
April 2, 1963
June 16, 1963
Details

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