Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act, 1997 (Act No. 38 of 1997), South Africa
BackLatest Version in WIPO Lex Year of Version1997DatesCommenced:October 1, 1997Published:October 1, 1997Assented:September 19, 1997Type of Text
Main IP Laws
Subject Matter
Trademarks,
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights),
Patents (Inventions),
Industrial Designs
Notes This Act amends various intellectual property laws, in part, to bring them into compliance with the TRIPS Agreement, the Patent Cooperation Treaty, and the Paris Convention.
Date of entry into force: See Section 80 for further details.
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