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Main IP Laws (2 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
1993
Published :
October 1, 1993
Promulgated :
September 16, 1993
Adopted :
August 14, 1993
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1956
Published :
December 10, 1956
Promulgated :
September 2, 1955
Adopted :
August 29, 1955
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Trade Names

Laws/Regulations (37 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1999
Reprinted as of :
November 15, 1999
Published :
November 8, 1999
Issued :
October 7, 1999
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1998
Entry into force :
December 18, 1998
Published :
December 18, 1998
Issued :
December 2, 1998
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1995
Published :
April 26, 1995
Issued :
April 11, 1995
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1974
Entry into force :
June 25, 1974
Adopted :
June 25, 1974
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
IP-related Laws
2010
Adopted :
December 8, 2010
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2006
Adopted :
March 7, 2006
Competition
IP-related Laws
2003
Entry into force :
January 16, 2003
Adopted :
October 3, 2002
Plant Variety Protection
Other
IP-related Laws
2001
Entry into force :
November 29, 2001
Adopted :
October 30, 2001
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2000
Entry into force :
May 24, 2000
Adopted :
May 24, 2000
Patents (Inventions)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Genetic Resources
Transfer of Technology
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2000
Entry into force :
June 12, 2000
Adopted :
June 1, 2000
Transfer of Technology
Other
IP-related Laws
1999
Entry into force :
August 16, 1999
Adopted :
May 25, 1999
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
IP-related Laws
1999
Entry into force :
December 22, 1999
Adopted :
October 5, 1999
Other
IP-related Laws
1997
Adopted :
April 21, 1997
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
IP-related Laws
1994
Adopted :
December 29, 1994
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Industrial Property
IP-related Laws
1993
Entry into force :
October 3, 1993
Adopted :
August 15, 1993
Traditional Cultural Expressions
IP-related Laws
1973
Entry into force :
April 4, 1973
Adopted :
December 20, 1972
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Framework Laws
2001
Entry into force :
November 14, 2001
Adopted :
October 2, 2001
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Framework Laws
2000
Entry into force :
October 20, 2000
Adopted :
October 20, 2000
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
2000
Entry into force :
October 20, 2000
Adopted :
July 26, 2000
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
1999
Entry into force :
December 30, 1999
Published :
December 30, 1999
Adopted :
December 15, 1999
Promulgated :
December 15, 1999
Other
Framework Laws
1990
Entry into force :
August 2, 1990
Adopted :
July 20, 1990
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
1982
Entry into force :
January 1, 1982
Adopted :
May 7, 1981
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws
1982
Entry into force :
July 26, 1982
Promulgated :
July 26, 1982
Published :
July 26, 1982
Adopted :
July 6, 1982
Other
Framework Laws
1982
Entry into force :
January 1, 1982
Adopted :
July 1, 1981
Other
Other Texts
2005
Entry into force :
August 11, 2005
Other
Other Texts
2005
Entry into force :
November 26, 2005
Adopted :
September 1, 2005
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Other Texts
2004
Entry into force :
December 28, 2004
Adopted :
December 23, 2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Other Texts
2000
Adopted :
December 17, 2000
Traditional Cultural Expressions
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Other
Other Texts
2000
Entry into force :
August 25, 2000
Adopted :
July 27, 2000
Plant Variety Protection
Transfer of Technology
Other Texts
1999
Entry into force :
December 21, 1999
Issued :
October 3, 1999
Other
Other Texts
1999
Amended :
December 14, 1999
Entry into force :
August 31, 1999
IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts
1996
Entry into force :
November 13, 1996
Adopted :
November 13, 1996
Other
Other Texts
1994
Entry into force :
December 2, 1993
Adopted :
December 2, 1993
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts
1959
Entry into force :
January 17, 1959
Adopted :
January 12, 1959
Trademarks
Competition
Other
Other Texts
1955
Adopted :
December 21, 1955
Entry into force :
July 26, 1955
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Plant Variety Protection
Other
Other Texts
1944
Entry into force :
September 6, 1944
Adopted :
July 15, 1944
Trademarks
Trade Names
Competition
Industrial Property
Other Texts
1944
Adopted :
October 30, 1944
Patents (Inventions)
Trade Names
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Other

Treaties (47 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
July 21, 2017
August 20, 2017
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
October 2, 2019
January 2, 2020
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
October 10, 2018
January 8, 2019
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 15, 2010
March 5, 2018
October 10, 2018
January 8, 2019
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
September 24, 2013
October 24, 2013
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
May 28, 2013
August 28, 2013
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
April 12, 2007
July 12, 2007
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
September 22, 2003
June 27, 2006
September 25, 2006
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
February 11, 2002
May 17, 2005
August 15, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 23, 2001
April 19, 2005
July 18, 2005
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
May 24, 2000
May 13, 2002
September 11, 2003
Host Institution: Andean Community
September 16, 1999
January 1, 2000
September 16, 1999
January 1, 2000
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
February 18, 2005
May 19, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
June 29, 1998
September 27, 1998
Host Institution: Latin American Integration Association (ALADI)
June 13, 1994
January 1, 1995
June 13, 1994
January 1, 1995
Details
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: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 12, 1992
September 13, 1994
December 12, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 12, 1992
December 28, 1994
March 28, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
September 1, 1988
November 30, 1988
Host Institution: Latin American Integration Association (ALADI)
August 12, 1980
March 18, 1981
August 12, 1980
March 17, 1982
April 16, 1982
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
July 23, 1998
January 23, 1999
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
July 23, 1998
January 23, 1999
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 26, 1976
January 2, 1982
May 1, 1992
November 1, 1992
Host Institution: Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA)
October 17, 1975
June 7, 1976
October 17, 1975
January 14, 1976
June 7, 1976
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
October 30, 1990
January 30, 1991
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 29, 1971
April 18, 1973
July 30, 1982
November 18, 1982
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
July 24, 1971
July 10, 1974
January 11, 1996
April 11, 1996
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
March 21, 2005
June 21, 2005
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
August 23, 1984
November 23, 1984
Details
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
June 24, 1969
May 10, 1978
August 10, 1978
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
October 26, 1961
May 18, 1964
October 30, 1995
January 30, 1996
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
February 8, 1995
May 9, 1995
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
May 9, 2005
August 9, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
June 30, 1966
June 30, 1966
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
June 30, 1966
June 30, 1966
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
September 16, 1955
June 30, 1966
September 30, 1966
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
September 6, 1952
August 19, 1954
June 30, 1966
June 30, 1966
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
May 12, 1966
October 2, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
May 1, 1992
May 1, 1992
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
February 10, 1950
February 13, 1956
August 13, 1956
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
February 10, 1950
February 13, 1956
August 13, 1956
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
February 10, 1950
February 13, 1956
August 13, 1956
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
April 1, 1947
May 1, 1947
Host Institution: Organization of American States (OAS)
February 17, 1940
February 6, 1941
February 20, 1940
October 9, 1941
November 3, 1941
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
September 20, 1982
December 30, 1982
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
June 9, 1995
September 12, 1995
Details

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