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⚠ This page includes links to materials from (a) Regional Organization(s) to which Namibia is a member or otherwise subject. While these materials may be relevant to the legal framework of Namibia, their applicability and interpretation may vary within the Regional Organization's membership.

Main IP Laws (2 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Main IP Laws
2018
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Geographical Indications
Trade Names
IP Regulatory Body
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Main IP Laws
2017
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Implementing Rules/Regulations (3 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2018
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP Regulatory Body
Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2001
Traditional Cultural Expressions
Implementing Rules/Regulations
1973
Trademarks
IP Regulatory Body

IP-related Laws (3 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
IP-related Laws
2017
IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws
2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
IP-related Laws
1991
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other

Framework Laws (4 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Framework Laws
2014
Other
Framework Laws
2004
Trademarks
Trade Names
Framework Laws
2003
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Traditional Cultural Expressions
Framework Laws
2000
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Traditional Cultural Expressions

National IP Strategy (1 text)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
National IP Strategy
2019
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Industrial Designs
Industrial Property
IP Regulatory Body
Patents (Inventions)
Trade Names
Trademarks
Utility Models
Competition
Traditional Cultural Expressions
Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Genetic Resources
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Transfer of Technology

Other Texts (15 texts)

Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Other Texts
2010
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Industrial Property
Other Texts
2009
Competition
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Other Texts
2007
Other
Other Texts
2007
Patents (Inventions)
Trademarks
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Other Texts
2005
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Other Texts
2004
Other
Other Texts
2003
Competition
Industrial Property
Other Texts
2003
Patents (Inventions)
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Competition
Plant Variety Protection
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Other
Industrial Property
Other Texts
2003
Trademarks
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Other
Other Texts
2000
Traditional Cultural Expressions
Other Texts
1998
Trade Names
Other
Other Texts
1998
Trademarks
Other
Other Texts
1997
Traditional Cultural Expressions
Other Texts
1991
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Other Texts
1991
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Treaties (Party) (43 records)

Title Associated Entity Date of Adoption (Treaty) Entry into Force (Treaty) Signature (Party) Instrument (Party) Entry into Force (Party)
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 27, 1989
December 1, 1995
March 31, 2004
June 30, 2004
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
June 19, 1970
January 24, 1978
October 1, 2003
January 1, 2004
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
July 14, 1967
April 26, 1970
September 23, 1991
December 23, 1991
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
November 6, 1925
June 1, 1928
March 31, 2004
June 30, 2004
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
April 14, 1891
July 15, 1892
March 31, 2004
June 30, 2004
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 9, 1886
December 4, 1887
September 21, 1993
March 21, 1990
Associated Entity: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
March 20, 1883
July 7, 1884
December 29, 2003
January 1, 2004
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
October 29, 2010
October 12, 2014
May 15, 2014
October 12, 2014
Associated Entity: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
August 9, 2010
May 11, 2015
August 9, 2010
February 11, 2015
May 11, 2015
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 29, 2000
September 11, 2003
May 24, 2000
February 10, 2005
May 11, 2005
Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
Associated Entity: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
November 19, 1993
March 6, 1997
January 14, 2004
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
June 5, 1992
December 29, 1993
June 12, 1992
May 16, 1997
August 14, 1997
Associated Entity: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
December 10, 1982
April 25, 1984
April 23, 2004
Associated Entity: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
December 9, 1976
February 15, 1978
October 14, 2003
Other Treaties Paris Agreement
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 12, 2015
November 4, 2016
April 22, 2016
September 21, 2016
November 4, 2016
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 13, 2006
May 3, 2008
April 25, 2007
December 4, 2007
May 3, 2008
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 20, 2005
March 18, 2007
November 29, 2006
March 18, 2007
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
October 17, 2003
April 20, 2006
September 19, 2007
December 19, 2007
Associated Entity: World Health Organization (WHO)
May 21, 2003
February 27, 2005
January 29, 2004
November 7, 2005
February 5, 2006
Associated Entity: Southern African Customs Union (SACU)
October 21, 2002
July 15, 2004
October 21, 2002
July 15, 2004
Associated Entity: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
November 3, 2001
June 29, 2004
November 9, 2001
October 7, 2004
January 5, 2005
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 2, 2001
January 2, 2009
March 9, 2011
June 9, 2011
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
May 22, 2001
May 17, 2004
June 24, 2005
September 22, 2005
Associated Entity: African Union
July 11, 2000
May 26, 2001
October 27, 2000
February 28, 2001
May 26, 2001
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 11, 1997
February 16, 2005
September 4, 2003
February 16, 2005
Associated Entity: Southern African Development Community (SADC)
August 24, 1996
January 25, 2000
August 24, 1996
December 22, 1998
January 25, 2000
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
June 17, 1994
December 26, 1996
October 24, 1994
May 16, 1997
August 14, 1997
Associated Entity: World Trade Organization (WTO)
April 15, 1994
January 1, 1995
January 1, 1995
Associated Entity: Southern African Development Community (SADC)
August 17, 1992
September 30, 1993
August 17, 1992
December 14, 1992
September 30, 1993
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
May 9, 1992
March 21, 1994
June 12, 1992
May 16, 1995
August 14, 1995
Associated Entity: Organization of African Unity (OAU)
June 3, 1991
May 12, 1994
June 3, 1991
June 28, 1992
May 12, 1994
Associated Entity: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 22, 1985
September 22, 1988
September 20, 1993
December 19, 1993
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 10, 1982
November 16, 1994
December 10, 1982
April 18, 1983
November 16, 1994
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
October 18, 1983
April 18, 1984
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
June 8, 1977
December 7, 1978
October 18, 1983
April 18, 1984
Associated Entity: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
November 16, 1972
December 17, 1975
April 6, 2000
July 6, 2000
Associated Entity: United Nations (UN)
December 16, 1966
January 3, 1976
November 28, 1994
February 28, 1995
Associated Entity: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
December 6, 1951
October 2, 2005
February 23, 2007
February 23, 2007
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 22, 1991
March 21, 1990
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 22, 1991
March 21, 1990
Associated Entity: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
August 12, 1949
October 21, 1950
August 22, 1991
March 21, 1990
Associated Entity: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
December 7, 1944
April 4, 1947
April 30, 1991
May 30, 1991

African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)


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