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Design Protection Act (1970:485) (as amended up to Act (2018:1656)), Sweden

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Year of Version 2019 Dates Entry into force: October 1, 1970 Adopted: June 29, 1970 Type of Text Main IP Laws Subject Matter Industrial Designs, Trademarks, Trade Names, Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights), Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, IP Regulatory Body Notes This consolidated version of the Design Protection Act takes into account amendments up to 'Act (2018:1656) Amending the Design Protection Act (1970:485)', which was adopted on November 15, 2018, was published in the Official Gazette on November 20, 2018, and entered into force on January 1, 2019.

For the amendments introduced by the said amending Act (2018:1656), which entered into force on January 1, 2019, see Articles 4 and 36 of this consolidated version.

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 Supersedes (4 text(s)) Supersedes (4 text(s))
Design Protection Act (1970:485) (as amended up to Act (2016:372))(SE139)
Design Protection Act (1970:485) (as amended up to Act (2012:447))(SE123)
Design Protection Act (1970:485) (as amended up to Act (2010:1397))(SE083)
Design Protection Act (1970:485) (as amended up to Act (1994:235))(SE026)
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Act (2020:542) Amending the Design Protection Act (1970:485) (SE218)
Act (2018:1656) Amending the Design Protection Act (1970:485) (SE194)
Act (2018:274) Amending the Design Protection Act (1970:485) (SE197)
Act (2002:570) Amending the Design Protection Act (1970:485) (SE055)
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Design Protection Regulation (1970:486) (as amended up to Regulation (2017:1059)) (SE171)
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