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 and ratification by the Soviet Union. Notification of continuation by the Russian Federation: January 20, 1992, with effect from December 25, 1991.