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Main IP Laws (7 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
2016
Amended up to :
July 1, 2016
Commenced :
January 1, 1975
Trademarks
2004
Commenced :
September 10, 2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Traditional Cultural Expressions
2002
Amended up to :
January 24, 2003
Commenced :
February 1, 1972
Patents (Inventions)
2001
Commenced :
March 1, 2002
Geographical Indications
2001
Amended up to :
March 1, 2002
Commenced :
April 1, 1972
Industrial Designs
2001
Commenced :
November 16, 2001
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
2001
Amended up to :
July 27, 2001
Commenced :
October 1, 1974
Plant Variety Protection

Laws/Regulations (20 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2010
Entry into force :
September 10, 2010
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2010
Entry into force :
September 10, 2010
Adopted :
September 10, 2010
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2006
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Traditional Cultural Expressions
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2005
Adopted :
January 1, 2005
Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2002
Entry into force :
May 24, 2002
Adopted :
May 24, 2002
Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws
2010
Entry into force :
September 10, 2010
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2001
Entry into force :
November 23, 1900
Trademarks
Trade Names
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2001
Entry into force :
February 9, 1998
Adopted :
January 1, 1996
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Competition
Plant Variety Protection
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
IP-related Laws
2001
Entry into force :
January 1, 1975
Trademarks
Trade Names
Competition
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
2001
Entry into force :
August 16, 1971
Adopted :
January 1, 1965
Trademarks
Other
Framework Laws
2017
Amended up to :
September 7, 2017
Commenced :
May 22, 2013
Other
Framework Laws
2004
Adopted :
January 1, 1898
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other
Other Texts
2016
Entry into force :
July 1, 2016
Trademarks
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Other
Other Texts
2009
Adopted :
January 1, 2009
Competition
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property
Other Texts
2004
Entry into force :
April 2, 2004
Adopted :
April 2, 2004
Other
Other Texts
2003
Entry into force :
February 1, 2002
Competition
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Other Texts
2001
Entry into force :
March 14, 1975
Adopted :
January 1, 1975
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts
1990
Entry into force :
July 1, 1970
Patents (Inventions)
Trade Names
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Other Texts
1988
Entry into force :
September 1, 1988
Adopted :
January 1, 1985
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other Texts
1980
Entry into force :
February 1, 1972
Adopted :
January 1, 1971
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

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
August 7, 2017
September 6, 2017
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 28, 2013
September 30, 2016
October 2, 2013
September 12, 2019
December 12, 2019
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 24, 2012
April 28, 2020
December 11, 2012
September 12, 2019
April 28, 2020
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
September 1, 2017
November 30, 2017
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
August 9, 2010
May 11, 2015
August 9, 2010
April 22, 2013
May 11, 2015
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
September 23, 2013
October 23, 2013
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
May 15, 2008
August 15, 2008
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
May 30, 2006
August 30, 2006
Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
December 4, 2014
March 4, 2015
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
October 30, 2002
July 5, 2005
October 3, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
May 23, 2001
March 1, 2012
May 30, 2012
Host Institution: African Union
July 11, 2000
May 26, 2001
February 15, 2001
March 3, 2001
May 26, 2001
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
June 4, 2001
February 25, 2005
May 26, 2005
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
June 30, 2009
September 28, 2009
Host Institution: Southern African Development Community (SADC)
August 24, 1996
January 25, 2000
August 24, 1996
July 24, 1998
January 25, 2000
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
October 15, 1994
September 23, 1997
December 22, 1997
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
March 5, 1995
Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
March 5, 1995
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
November 19, 1993
March 6, 1997
March 6, 1997
Host Institution: Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
November 5, 1993
December 8, 1994
February 25, 1999
February 25, 1999
Host Institution: Southern African Development Community (SADC)
August 17, 1992
September 30, 1993
August 17, 1992
November 17, 1992
September 30, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 12, 1992
November 11, 1994
February 9, 1995
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 12, 1992
November 3, 1992
March 21, 1994
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
June 3, 1991
May 12, 1994
June 3, 1991
November 6, 1991
May 12, 1994
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
December 11, 2014
March 11, 2015
Details
Host Institution: Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries
April 13, 1988
April 19, 1989
April 13, 1988
August 19, 1988
April 19, 1989
Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
November 3, 1992
February 1, 1993
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
February 24, 1993
November 16, 1994
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
December 10, 1982
April 25, 1984
April 25, 1984
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
October 19, 1992
April 19, 1993
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
October 19, 1992
April 19, 1993
Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
December 9, 1976
February 15, 1978
November 11, 1980
Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
July 5, 1976
September 19, 1990
July 5, 1988
September 19, 1990
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
August 16, 1982
November 16, 1982
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 14, 1970
April 24, 1972
May 30, 2006
August 30, 2006
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
March 11, 1997
June 11, 1997
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
September 29, 1981
December 29, 1981
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
May 13, 1991
August 13, 1991
Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
June 10, 1958
June 7, 1959
September 29, 1994
December 28, 1994
Host Institution: United Nations (UN)
September 28, 1954
June 6, 1960
December 1, 1998
April 18, 1980
Details
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
May 14, 1954
August 7, 1956
June 9, 1998
September 9, 1998
Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
November 30, 2012
November 30, 2012
Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 22, 1950
May 21, 1952
December 1, 1998
April 18, 1980
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
March 7, 1983
September 7, 1983
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
March 7, 1983
September 7, 1983
Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
March 7, 1983
September 7, 1983
Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
February 11, 1981
March 13, 1981
Host Institution: League of Nations (LON)
April 20, 1921
October 31, 1922
December 1, 1998
April 18, 1980
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
September 18, 1981
April 18, 1980
Details
Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
September 29, 1981
April 18, 1980
Details

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