Signature and ratification were accompanied by the following declaration: "The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics declares that the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization regulates questions concerning the interests of all countries; for that reason, participation in it should be open to all States in accordance with the principle of their sovereignty and equality." (Translation) (see WIPO Notification No. 1 and No. 6)
Signature by the Soviet Union: October 12, 1967; Ratification: December 4, 1968; Entry into force: April 26, 1970. Declaration of continued application by the Republic of Georgia: January 18, 1994. Entry into force date given as date of independence.
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