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Laws/Regulations (372 texts)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
IP-related Laws	Civil Procedure Act 1997 (Chapter 12, updated on January 11, 2023)	2023	Status as of : January 11, 2023 Amended up to : April 6, 2020 Entry into force : April 27, 1997 Assented : February 27, 1997	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Main IP Laws	Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (Chapter 48, updated on October 12, 2023)	2023	Status as of : October 12, 2023 Amended up to : October 1, 2023 Assented : November 15, 1988	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	Plant Varieties Act 1997 (Chapter 66, updated on April 24, 2023)	2023	Status as of : April 24, 2023 Amended up to : March 10, 2022 Entry into force : May 8, 1998 Enacted : November 27, 1997	Plant Variety Protection
Main IP Laws	Registered Designs Act 1949 (Chapter 88, updated on April 26, 2023)	2023	Status as of : April 26, 2023 Amended up to : December 31, 2020 Entry into force : January 1, 1950 Assented : December 16, 1949	Industrial Designs
IP-related Laws	Senior Courts Act 1981 (Chapter 54, updated on January 13, 2023)	2023	Status as of : January 13, 2023 Amended up to : July 14, 2022 Entry into force : January 1, 1982 Assented : July 28, 1981	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Civil Procedure Rules 1998 (updated on February 3, 2023)	2023	Status as of : February 3, 2023 Entry into force : April 26, 1999 Issued : December 10, 1998	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Plant Varieties and Seeds (Isle of Man) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/758, updated on July 7, 2023)	2023	Status as of : July 7, 2023 Entry into force : August 1, 2016 Issued : July 13, 2016	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2890, updated on April 26, 2023)	2023	Status as of : April 26, 2023 Entry into force : November 23, 2009 Issued : October 26, 2009	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Spirit Drinks Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/3206, updated on April 26, 2023)	2023	Status as of : April 26, 2023 Entry into force : January 16, 2009 Issued : December 15, 2008	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Wine Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2936, updated on April 25, 2023)	2023	Status as of : April 25, 2023 Entry into force : December 30, 2011 Issued : December 6, 2011	Geographical Indications
Main IP Laws	Trade Marks Act 1994 (Chapter 26, updated on October 13, 2023)	2023	Status as of : October 13, 2023 Amended up to : December 27, 2022 Entry into force : October 31, 1994 Enacted : July 21, 1994	Trademarks
Main IP Laws	Patents Act 1977 (Chapter 37, updated on August 21, 2022)	2022	Status as of : August 21, 2022 Amended up to : April 12, 2021 Assented : July 29, 1977	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Statute of Monopolies 1623 (Chapter 3 21 Ja 1)	2022	Status as of : August 25, 2022 Amended up to : October 22, 1969 Assented : May 29, 1624	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Arbitration Act 1996 (Chapter 23, updated up to January 27, 2021)	2021	Status as of : January 27, 2021 Amended up to : February 20, 2019 Entry into force : January 31, 1997 Assented : June 17, 1996	Patents (Inventions) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
IP-related Laws	Broadcasting Act 1996 (Chapter 55, updated up to February 21, 2021)	2021	Status as of : February 21, 2021 Amended up to : November 1, 2020 Entry into force : July 24, 1996 Enacted : July 24, 1996	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
IP-related Laws	Communications Act 2003 (Chapter 21, as updated up to March 19, 2021)	2021	Status as of : March 19, 2021 Amended up to : November 1, 2020 Enacted : July 17, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Domain Names Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Competition Act 1998 (Chapter 41, updated up to March 26, 2021)	2021	Status as of : March 26, 2021 Amended up to : January 3, 2018 Enacted : November 9, 1998	Patents (Inventions) Competition
IP-related Laws	Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Chapter 22, updated up to June 4, 2021)	2021	Status as of : June 4, 2021 Amended up to : July 22, 2020 Enacted : April 25, 2013	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Digital Economy Act 2017 (Chapter 30, updated up to February 4, 2021)	2021	Status as of : February 4, 2021 Amended up to : November 1, 2020 Assented : April 27, 2017	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Chapter 24, updated up to May 15, 2021)	2021	Status as of : May 15, 2021 Amended up to : August 18, 2017 Enacted : April 25, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (Chapter 43, updated up to March 16, 2021)	2021	Status as of : March 16, 2021 Amended up to : July 23, 2019 Enacted : November 20, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Health and Social Care Act 2001 (Chapter 15, updated up to March 26, 2021)	2021	Status as of : March 26, 2021 Amended up to : April 6, 2016 Enacted : May 11, 2001	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Legal Services Act 2007 (Chapter 29, updated up to August 4, 2021)	2021	Status as of : August 4, 2021 Amended up to : December 31, 2020 Enacted : October 30, 2007	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (updated up to February 15, 2021)	2021	Status as of : February 15, 2021 Amended up to : July 21, 2008 Entry into force : January 1, 1996 Enacted : July 19, 1995	Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Act 2016 (Chapter 10, updated up to March 27, 2021)	2021	Status as of : March 27, 2021 Enacted : March 23, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Chapter 47, updated up to January 6, 2021)	2021	Status as of : January 6, 2021 Amended up to : December 10, 2020 Enacted : November 19, 1998	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing Act) 2000 (Chapter 6, updated up to January 6, 2021)	2021	Status as of : January 6, 2021 Amended up to : February 26, 2020 Enacted : May 25, 2000	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	Scotland Act 1998 (Chapter 46, updated up to February 9, 2021)	2021	Enacted : November 19, 1998	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1062)	2021	Entry into force : April 6, 2021 Entry into force : November 1, 2020 Issued : September 30, 2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Community Design Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2339, updated up to May 15, 2021)	2021	Status as of : May 15, 2021 Amended up to : October 1, 2017 Entry into force : October 1, 2005 Issued : August 15, 2005	Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1219, updated on November 26, 2021)	2021	Status as of : November 26, 2021 Entry into force : April 6, 2017 Issued : December 14, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries)(Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1258)	2021	Entry into force : December 1, 2021 Issued : November 10, 2021	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries)(Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/636)	2021	Entry into force : June 26, 2021 Issued : May 26, 2021	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Chapter 44, updated up to March 17, 2021)	2021	Status as of : March 17, 2021 Amended up to : April 6, 2020 Enacted : November 20, 2003	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Design Right (Semiconductor Topographies) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1052)	2021	Apply from : January 1, 2021 Entry into force : December 30, 2020 Issued : October 9, 2018	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	The Enterprise Act 2002 (Chapter 40, updated up to February 16, 2021)	2021	Status as of : February 16, 2021 Amended up to : November 26, 2020 Enacted : November 7, 2002	Patents (Inventions) Other Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592, as updated up to March 18, 2021)	2021	Status as of : March 18, 2021 Amended up to : July 21, 2020 Entry into force : July 20, 2003 Issued : June 17, 2003	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The High Court and County Courts Jurisdiction Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/724, updated up to February 22, 2021)	2021	Status as of : February 22, 2021 Entry into force : July 1, 1991 Issued : March 19, 1991	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605)	2021	Apply from : January 1, 2021 Entry into force : December 31, 2020 Issued : March 19, 2019	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 (Commencement and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/771, updated on November 28, 2021)	2021	Status as of : November 28, 2021 Entry into force : July 14, 2017 Issued : July 14, 2017	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The International Organisations (Immunities and Privileges) (Scotland) Revocation Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/69)	2021	Entry into force : February 11, 2021 Issued : February 10, 2021	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/801)	2021	Apply from : January 1, 2021 Entry into force : December 31, 2020 Issued : April 4, 2019	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) (Repeal and Revocation) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 355/2021)	2021	Entry into force : April 12, 2021 Issued : March 17, 2021	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents, Trade Marks and Designs (Address for Service) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Rules 2020 (S.I. 2020/1317)	2021	Entry into force : January 1, 2021 Issued : September 11, 2018	Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Standardised Packaging of Tobacco Products Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/829, updated on April 7, 2021)	2021	Status as of : April 7, 2021 Amended up to : May 20, 2019 Entry into force : May 20, 2016 Issued : March 19, 2015	Industrial Designs Trademarks Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Supplementary Protection Certificates (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1471)	2021	Apply from : January 1, 2021 Issued : December 7, 2020	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks and International Trade Marks (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1235)	2021	Entry into force : November 26, 2021 Issued : November 3, 2021	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/825, updated on March 16, 2021)	2021	Status as of : March 16, 2021 Entry into force : January 14, 2019 Issued : July 9, 2018	Trademarks Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Chapter 15, updated up to April 26, 2021)	2021	Status as of : April 26, 2021 Amended up to : October 1, 2020 Enacted : July 19, 2007	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session 1994) 1994 (S.I. 1994/1443 (S.69), updated up to January 24, 2020)	2020	Status as of : January 24, 2020 Entry into force : September 5, 1994 Issued : May 31, 1994	Other Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Civil Procedure Rules, Practice Direction 63 – Intellectual Property Claims	2020	Amended up to : October 1, 2020	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995, updated on October 22, 2020)	2020	Status as of : October 22, 2020 Entry into force : October 11, 2018 Issued : September 11, 2018	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (Chapter 33, updated up to December 17, 2020)	2020	Status as of : December 17, 2020 Amended up to : March 1, 2018 Entry into force : November 3, 1994 Enacted : January 1, 1994	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Criminal Procedure (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1995 (Chapter 40, updated up to December 18, 2020)	2020	Status as of : December 18, 2020 Amended up to : April 1, 2019 Entry into force : April 1, 1996 Enacted : November 8, 1995	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020	2020	Enacted : January 23, 2020	Other
IP-related Laws	Government of Wales Act 1998 (Chapter 38, updated up to June 3, 2020)	2020	Status as of : June 3, 2020 Amended up to : April 1, 2018 Enacted : July 31, 1998	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (updated up to May 15, 2020)	2020	Entry into force : March 29, 1993	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (Chapter 19, updated up to July 3, 2020)	2020	Status as of : July 3, 2020 Amended up to : April 1, 2011 Entry into force : June 29, 1990 Enacted : June 29, 1990	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1219, updated on October 26, 2020)	2020	Status as of : October 26, 2020 Entry into force : April 6, 2017 Issued : December 14, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Extended Collective Licensing) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2588, updated on November 12, 2020)	2020	Status as of : November 12, 2020 Amended up to : April 10, 2016 Entry into force : October 1, 2014 Issued : September 11, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Licensing of Orphan Works) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2863, updated on December 29, 2020)	2020	Status as of : December 29, 2020 Entry into force : October 29, 2014 Issued : October 27, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	The Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (Chapter 41, updated up to April 27, 2020)	2020	Status as of : April 27, 2020 Entry into force : November 1, 1990 Enacted : November 1, 1990	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Duration of Copyright and Rights in Performances Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995/3297, updated on November 20, 2020)	2020	Status as of : November 20, 2020 Entry into force : January 1, 1996 Issued : December 19, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2013, updated up to August 15, 2020)	2020	Status as of : August 15, 2020 Amended up to : August 25, 2018 Entry into force : October 23, 2002 Entry into force : August 21, 2002 Issued : July 31, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents and Plant Variety Rights (Compulsory Licensing) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/247, updated up to November 15, 2020)	2020	Status as of : November 15, 2020 Entry into force : March 1, 2002 Enacted : February 7, 2002	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Performances (Moral Rights, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/18, updated up to July 14, 2020)	2020	Status as of : July 14, 2020 Amended : June 1, 2014 Entry into force : February 1, 2006 Issued : January 9, 2006	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Registered Designs Rules 2006 (S.I. 2006/1975, updated up to December 2, 2020)	2020	Status as of : December 2, 2020 Amended up to : October 1, 2014 Entry into force : October 1, 2006 Issued : July 27, 2006	Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (SI 1994/2795 (N.I.15), as amended up to July 25, 2019)	2019	Entry into force : November 2, 1994 Issued : November 2, 1994	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Registered Designs and Trade Marks (Isle of Man) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Order 2019	2019	Entry into force : January 1, 2021 Issued : October 8, 2019	Trademarks Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2018	2019	Entry into force : January 14, 2019 Issued : November 7, 2018	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018	2018	Enacted : June 26, 2018	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1991, SI 1991/194 (N.I.1)(updated up to June 29, 2018	2018		Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other Industrial Designs Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Chapter 19)	2018	Enacted : April 27, 2017	Patents (Inventions) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Patents and Patents (Fees) (Amendment) Rules 2017 (S.I. 2017/1100)	2018	Entry into force : April 6, 2018 Issued : November 14, 2017	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Designs (International Registration of Industrial Designs) Order 2018	2018	Entry into force : June 13, 2018 Adopted : January 11, 2018	Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Digital Economy Act 2017 (Commencement No. 1) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/342 (W. 62) (C. 29))	2018	Issued : March 8, 2018	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/597)	2018	Entry into force : June 9, 2018 Issued : May 15, 2018	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1210)	2017	Entry into force : April 6, 2017 Issued : December 8, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Digital Economy Act 2017 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2017	2017	Issued : July 12, 2017	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Digital Economy Act 2017 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1136 (C. 106))	2017	Issued : November 27, 2017	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Digital Economy Act 2017 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2017 2017 (S.I. 2017/1286)	2017	Issued : December 14, 2017	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Fees) Rules 2007 (S.I. 2007/3292, updated up to July 26, 2020)	2017	Status as of : July 26, 2020 Entry into force : December 17, 2007 Issued : November 19, 2007	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Collective Management of Copyright (EU Directive) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/221)	2016	Entry into force : April 10, 2016 Issued : February 24, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Free Public Showing or Playing) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/565)	2016	Entry into force : June 15, 2016 Issued : May 5, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Commencement No. 10 and Saving Provisions) Order 2016 (S.I. 2013/593)	2016	Issued : May 18, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The European Union Trade Mark Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/299)	2016	Entry into force : April 6, 2016 Issued : March 3, 2016	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Intellectual Property Act 2014 (Commencement No. 5 and Saving Provisions) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1139)	2016	Issued : November 21, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Amendment) (No. 2) Rules 2016	2016	Adopted : September 5, 2016	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/559)	2016	Entry into force : June 1, 2016 Issued : May 4, 2016	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Registered Designs (Fees) Rules 2016	2016	Entry into force : October 1, 2016 Issued : September 5, 2016	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Intellectual Property Act 2014 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/165)	2015	Issued : February 5, 2015	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Legal Services Act 2007 (Licensing Authority) (No. 2) Order 2014	2015	Entry into force : January 1, 2015 Issued : November 17, 2014	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Patents (Supplementary Protection Certificates) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2411)	2014	Entry into force : October 1, 2014 Issued : September 8, 2014	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Public Lending Right Act 1979 (Chapter 10, incorporating amendments up to the Digital Economy Act 2010)	2014	Adopted : March 22, 1979	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Community Design (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014 No. 2400)	2014	Entry into force : October 1, 2014 Adopted : September 6, 2014	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Public Administration) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1385)	2014	Entry into force : June 1, 2014 Issued : May 19, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Duration of Rights in Performances (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 2014/434)	2014	Entry into force : April 6, 2014 Issued : February 26, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Certain Permitted Uses of Orphan Works) Regulations 2014	2014	Entry into force : October 29, 2014 Adopted : October 27, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1384)	2014	Entry into force : June 1, 2014 Issued : May 19, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Quotation and Parody) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 2356)	2014	Entry into force : October 1, 2014 Adopted : August 26, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372)	2014	Entry into force : June 1, 2014 Issued : May 19, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Traditional Cultural Expressions
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)	2014	Entry into force : April 1, 2014 Issued : March 31, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Designs Patents (Inventions) Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Intellectual Property Act 2014 (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2329)	2014	Entry into force : September 29, 2014 Issued : August 28, 2014	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Intellectual Property Act 2014 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1715)	2014	Issued : July 2, 2014	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Intellectual Property Act 2014 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2069)	2014	Issued : July 31, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Designs Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Intellectual Property Act 2014 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2330)	2014	Issued : August 28, 2014	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Legislative Reform (Patents) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1997)	2014	Entry into force : October 1, 2014 Issued : July 25, 2014	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Amendment) (No. 2) Rules 2014 (S.I. 2014/2401)	2014	Entry into force : October 1, 2014 Issued : September 8, 2014	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Amendment) Rules 2014 (S.I. No. 2014/578)	2014	Entry into force : April 6, 2014 Issued : March 8, 2014	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Registered Designs (Amendment) Rules 2014 (S.I. 2014/2405)	2014	Entry into force : October 1, 2014 Issued : September 6, 2014	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 7) Rules 2013	2013	Entry into force : October 1, 2013 Issued : August 7, 2013	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 8) Rules 2013	2013	Entry into force : January 1, 2014 Issued : December 6, 2013	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2013	2013	Entry into force : April 1, 2013 Issued : January 31, 2013	Other Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Certification of Licensing Scheme for Educational Recording of Broadcasts) (Educational Recording Agency Limited) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2013	2013	Adopted : July 29, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Certification of Licensing Scheme for Educational Recording of Broadcasts) (Educational Recording Agency Limited) (Amendment) Order 2013	2013	Entry into force : April 1, 2013 Adopted : January 27, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Duration of Rights in Performances Regulations 2013	2013	Entry into force : November 1, 2013 Adopted : July 17, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	The Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013	2013	Entry into force : July 11, 2013 Adopted : June 17, 2013	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Court of Appeal (Recording and Broadcasting) Order 2013	2013	Adopted : October 29, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Crown Office Fees Order 2013	2013	Entry into force : May 20, 2013 Adopted : April 23, 2013	Patents (Inventions) Other
IP-related Laws	The Cultural Test (Television Programmes) Regulations 2013	2013	Entry into force : August 13, 2014 Adopted : July 18, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Designs (Convention Countries) (Amendment) Order 2013	2013	Entry into force : April 6, 2013 Adopted : March 13, 2013	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Broadcasting Consequential Amendments) Order 2013	2013	Entry into force : August 14, 2013 Adopted : July 18, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	The Finance Act 2013	2013	Entry into force : July 17, 2013	Patents (Inventions) Other
IP-related Laws	The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations 2013	2013	Entry into force : April 6, 2013 Adopted : April 5, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Packaging (Essential Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2013	2013	Entry into force : September 30, 2013 Adopted : September 2, 2013	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Convention Countries) (Amendment) Order 2013	2013	Entry into force : April 6, 2013 Issued : March 13, 2013	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Isle of Man) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2602)	2013	Entry into force : November 11, 2013 Issued : October 9, 2013	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Plant Health (Fees) (England) Regulations 2013	2013	Entry into force : April 6, 2013 Adopted : March 4, 2013	Plant Variety Protection Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Plant Health (Fees) (England)(Amendment) Regulations 2013	2013	Entry into force : January 1, 2014 Adopted : December 4, 2013	Plant Variety Protection Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Profits from Patents (EEA Rights) Order 2013	2013	Issued : February 27, 2013	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Registered Designs (Isle of Man) Order 2013	2013	Adopted : October 9, 2013	Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Sale of Tobacco (Display of Tobacco Products and Prices etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/85)	2013	Entry into force : April 29, 2013 Issued : February 27, 2013	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (Fast Track Opposition) (Amendment) Rules 2013	2013	Issued : September 4, 2013	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (Fees)(Amendment) Rules 2013	2013	Issued : September 4, 2013	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (International Registration) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2013	2013	Issued : September 4, 2013	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (International Registration) (Amendment) Order 2013	2013	Entry into force : March 31, 2013 Issued : February 27, 2013	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (Isle of Man) Order 2013	2013	Entry into force : November 11, 2013 Adopted : October 9, 2013	Industrial Designs Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks and Registered Designs (Amendment) Rules 2013	2013	Issued : March 1, 2013	Industrial Designs Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Charities Act 2011 (Chapter 25)	2012	Entry into force : March 14, 2012 Enacted : December 14, 2011	Other
IP-related Laws	Health and Social Care Act 2012	2012	Entry into force : March 27, 2013	Other Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Repeal of the Copyright Act 1911) (Jersey) Order 2012	2012	Adopted : July 10, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) (Amendment) Order 2012	2012	Entry into force : July 17, 2012 Adopted : July 10, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/799)	2012	Entry into force : April 6, 2012 Issued : March 15, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	The Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (as amended up to the Welfare of Animals (2011 Act) (Commencement and Transitional Provisions No.2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2012))	2012	Enacted : July 16, 1985	Other
IP-related Laws	The Human Medicines Regulations 2012	2012	Issued : July 19, 2012	Trademarks Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Artist’s Resale Right (Amendment) Regulations 2011	2011	Entry into force : January 1, 2012 Adopted : November 29, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2694)	2011	Entry into force : January 1, 2011 Issued : November 4, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Amendment) Rules 2011 (S.I. No. 2052)	2011	Entry into force : October 1, 2011 Issued : August 19, 2011	Patents (Inventions) Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents County Court (Financial Limits) (No. 2) Order 2011	2011	Entry into force : October 1, 2011 Issued : September 5, 2011	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents County Court (Financial Limits) Order 2011	2011	Entry into force : June 14, 2011 Adopted : June 8, 2011	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Digital Economy Act 2010	2010	Enacted : April 8, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	The Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 (as amended by the Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2010)	2010	Entry into force : June 7, 2010 Adopted : November 18, 2009	Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright Tribunal Rules 2010 (S.I. 2010/791)	2010	Entry into force : April 6, 2010 Issued : March 15, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Goods Infringing Intellectual Property Rights (Customs) (Amendment) Regulations 2010	2010	Entry into force : March 10, 2010 Issued : February 15, 2010	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Geographical Indications Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Goods Infringing Intellectual Property Rights (Customs) (Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2010	2010	Entry into force : April 16, 2010 Adopted : March 25, 2010	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Geographical Indications Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents and Patents and Trade Marks (Fees) (Amendment) Rules 2010	2010	Entry into force : April 6, 2010 Issued : January 7, 2010	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (International Registration)(Amendment) Order 2010	2010	Entry into force : April 6, 2010 Issued : January 7, 2010	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Video Recordings Act 2010 (Chapter 1)	2010	Entry into force : January 21, 2010 Enacted : January 21, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Legal Services Act 2007 (Functions of an Approved Regulator) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/3339)	2009	Entry into force : December 16, 2009 Issued : December 15, 2009	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Artist`s Resale Right (Amendment) Regulations 2009	2009	Entry into force : December 1, 2009 Adopted : October 19, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Certification of Licensing Scheme for Educational Recording of Broadcasts) (Educational Recording Agency Limited) (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/20)	2009	Entry into force : April 1, 2009 Issued : January 8, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2498, updated up to September 1, 2019)	2009	Status as of : September 1, 2019 Entry into force : October 31, 2003 Issued : September 27, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Traditional Cultural Expressions IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Designs (Convention Countries) (Amendment) Order 2009	2009	Entry into force : November 12, 2009 Adopted : October 15, 2009	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Legal Services Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2009	2009	Adopted : December 15, 2009	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Convention Countries) (Amendment) Order 2009	2009	Adopted : October 15, 2009	Patents (Inventions) Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents Rules 2007 & The Patents (Fees) Rules 2007 (unofficial consolidation produced by Patents Legal Section on October 4, 2009)	2009	Adopted : October 4, 2009	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents, Trade Marks and Designs (Address for Service) Rules 2009	2009	Adopted : March 4, 2009	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (International Registration) (Amendment) Order 2009	2009	Entry into force : October 1, 2009 Adopted : September 7, 2009	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks and Trade Marks and Patents (Fees) (Amendment) Rules 2009	2009	Entry into force : October 1, 2009 Issued : July 23, 2009	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks and Trade Marks and Patents (Fees)(Amendment) Rules 2009	2009	Issued : July 23, 2009	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Community Trade Mark (Amendment) Regulations 2008	2008	Entry into force : October 1, 2009 Adopted : July 21, 2008	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Consumer Protection for Unfair Trading Regulations 2008	2008	Entry into force : May 26, 2008 Issued : May 8, 2008	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Certification of Licensing Scheme for Educational Recording of Broadcasts) (Educational Recording Agency Limited) (Revocation and Amendment) Order 2008	2008	Entry into force : April 1, 2008 Issued : January 31, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Design Right (Semiconductor Topographies) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2008	2008	Entry into force : July 1, 2008 Issued : June 5, 2008	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Designs (International Registrations Designating the European Community) Regulations 2007	2008	Entry into force : January 1, 2008 Issued : November 28, 2007	Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules 2008	2008	Entry into force : October 1, 2008 Issued : August 28, 2008	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (Earlier Trade Marks) Regulations 2008	2008	Entry into force : May 10, 2008 Issued : April 9, 2008	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (Fees) Revocation Rules 2008	2008	Entry into force : October 1, 2008 Issued : August 13, 2008	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (Fees) Rules 2008	2008	Entry into force : October 1, 2008 Issued : July 21, 2008	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (International Registration) Order 2008	2008	Entry into force : October 1, 2008 Issued : August 13, 2008	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks and Trade Marks (Fees) (Amendment) Rules 2008 (S.I. 2008/11)	2008	Entry into force : April 6, 2008 Issued : January 8, 2008	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks Rules 2008 (S.I. 2008/1797)	2008	Entry into force : October 1, 2008 Issued : July 7, 2008	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Trade Descriptions Act 1968 (Chapter 29, as amended up to the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008)	2008	Adopted : May 30, 1968	IP Regulatory Body Trademarks Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Certification of Licensing Scheme for Educational Recording of Broadcasts) (Educational Recording Agency Limited) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/266)	2007	Entry into force : April 1, 2007 Issued : February 1, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (Commencement No. 14) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/621)	2007	Entry into force : February 27, 2007 Issued : February 27, 2007	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Designs (Convention Countries) Order 2007	2007	Entry into force : April 6, 2007 Adopted : February 7, 2007	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Goods Infringing the Olympics and Paralympics Association Rights (Customs) Regulations 2007	2007	Entry into force : June 13, 2007 Adopted : May 22, 2007	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Parliamentary Copyright (National Assembly for Wales) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1116)	2007	Entry into force : April 11, 2007 Issued : April 4, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Compulsory Licensing and Supplementary Protection Certificates Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3293)	2007	Entry into force : December 17, 2007 Adopted : November 19, 2007	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Convention Countries) 2007	2007	Issued : February 7, 2007	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Convention Countries) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/276)	2007	Entry into force : April 6, 2007 Issued : February 7, 2007	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents Act 2004 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007	2007	Entry into force : December 13, 2007 Issued : December 3, 2007	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents Rules 2007 (S.I. 2007/3291)	2007	Entry into force : December 17, 2007 Issued : November 19, 2007	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection Genetic Resources IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	The Serious Crime Act 2007	2007	Entry into force : October 30, 2013	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (Fees) (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I. 2007/2077)	2007	Entry into force : October 1, 2007 Adopted : July 18, 2007	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (Relative Grounds) Order 2007	2007	Entry into force : October 1, 2007 Issued : July 10, 2007	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Artist’s Resale Right Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/346)	2006	Entry into force : February 14, 2006 Issued : February 13, 2006	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Community Trade Mark Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1027)	2006	Entry into force : April 29, 2006 Issued : April 5, 2006	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Certification of Licensing Scheme for Educational Recording of Broadcasts and Cable Programmes) (Educational Recording Agency Limited) (Revocation) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/35)	2006	Entry into force : January 9, 2006 Issued : January 9, 2006	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Design Right (Semiconductor Topographies) (Amendment) Regulations 2006	2006	Entry into force : August 1, 2006 Issued : July 10, 2006	Industrial Designs Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Designs (Convention Countries) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006 No. 317)	2006	Entry into force : April 6, 2006 Issued : February 14, 2006	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028)	2006	Adopted : April 5, 2006	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents, Trade Marks and Designs (Address For Service and Time Limits, etc) Rules 2006	2006	Entry into force : April 6, 2006 Issued : March 14, 2006	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Registered Designs (Fees) Rules 2006 (S.I. 2006/2424)	2006	Entry into force : October 1, 2006 Adopted : September 6, 2006	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006	2006	Entry into force : October 1, 2006 Issued : April 26, 2006	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006	2006	Entry into force : October 1, 2006 Issued : July 26, 2006	Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005	2005	Adopted : April 7, 2005	Other
IP-related Laws	The Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005	2005	Entry into force : April 7, 2005	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Community Design Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2339)	2005	Entry into force : October 1, 2005 Issued : August 15, 2005	Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Certification of Licensing Scheme for Educational Recording of Broadcasts)(Educational Recording Agency Limited) Order 2005, No. 222, 2 February 2005	2005	Entry into force : April 1, 2005 Issued : April 1, 2005	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Educational Establishments) Order 2005, 2 February 2005, No. 223	2005	Entry into force : April 1, 2005 Adopted : February 2, 2005	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Designs (Convention Countries) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2000	2005	Entry into force : July 14, 2000 Issued : June 14, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Designs (Convention Countries) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/3336)	2005	Entry into force : January 31, 2005 Issued : December 16, 2004	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The High Court and County Courts Jurisdiction (Amendment) Order 2005	2005	Adopted : March 9, 2005	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys Order 2005	2005	Entry into force : April 1, 2005 Issued : February 9, 2005	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Medicines (Marketing Authorizations Etc.) Amendment Regulations 2005	2005	Adopted : October 6, 2005	Patents (Inventions) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Medicines (Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products for Human Use) Regulations 2005	2005	Issued : October 6, 2005	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents Act 2004 (Commencement No. 2 and Consequential, etc. and Transitional Provisions) Order 2004	2005	Entry into force : January 1, 2005 Adopted : November 29, 2004	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents Act 2004 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2005	2005	Entry into force : October 1, 2005 Adopted : September 5, 2005	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Plant Health (England) Order 2005	2005	Entry into force : October 3, 2005 Adopted : September 9, 2005	Plant Variety Protection Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004	2005	Entry into force : January 1, 2005 Issued : September 22, 2004	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Tobacco Advertising and Promotion (Brandsharing) Regulations 2004	2005	Entry into force : July 31, 2005 Issued : July 13, 2004	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (Isles of Scilly) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/567)	2004	Entry into force : April 1, 2004 Issued : March 3, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Goods Infringing Intellectual Property Rights (Customs) Regulations 2004	2004	Entry into force : July 1, 2004 Adopted : June 4, 2004	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Geographical Indications Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents Act 2004 (Commencement No. 1 and Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 2004	2004	Entry into force : September 22, 2004 Adopted : August 20, 2004	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (International Registrations Designating the European Community, etc.) Regulations 2004	2004	Issued : September 7, 2004	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (Proof of Use, etc.) Regulations 2004	2004	Entry into force : May 5, 2004 Adopted : March 28, 2004	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Legal Deposit Libraries Act 2003	2003	Entry into force : October 30, 2003 Enacted : October 30, 2003	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Visually Impaired Persons) Act 2002 (Commencement) Order 2003	2003	Entry into force : October 31, 2003 Issued : September 28, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Rights in Databases (Amendment) Regulations 2003	2003	Entry into force : November 1, 2003 Adopted : September 28, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright Order 2003 (Certification of Licensing Scheme for Educational Recording of Broadcasts)(Open University) (S.I. 2003/187)	2003	Entry into force : April 1, 2003 Issued : January 30, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright, etc. and Trade Marks (Offences and Enforcement) Act 2002 (Commencement) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/2749)	2003	Issued : November 5, 2002	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) (Extension) (No. 2), Regulations 2003, No. 2500	2003	Entry into force : October 31, 2003 Issued : September 29, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The European Communities (Definition of Treaties)(Database Protection Agreement between the United Kingdom on behalf of the Isle of Man and the European Community) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1891)	2003	Entry into force : November 1, 2003 Issued : July 17, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	The Licensing Act 2003	2003	Entry into force : July 10, 2003	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 2003	2003	Entry into force : August 25, 2003 Adopted : July 28, 2003	Trademarks Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2003	2003	Entry into force : April 1, 2003 Adopted : March 6, 2003	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Performances (Reciprocal Protection) (Convention Countries and Isle of Man) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/773)	2003	Entry into force : April 22, 2003 Issued : March 20, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Registered Designs Regulations 2003	2003	Entry into force : April 1, 2003 Issued : March 6, 2003	Industrial Designs
IP-related Laws	Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964 (Chapter 14, as amended up to the Beet Seed (Scotland) Regulations 2010)	2002	Enacted : March 12, 1964	Plant Variety Protection Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Community Design (Fees) Regulations 2002	2002	Entry into force : January 1, 2003 Issued : November 27, 2002	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal (Amendment) (England and Wales) Rules 2002	2002	Adopted : December 18, 2002	Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks Act 1994 (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3148)	2002	Entry into force : December 24, 2002 Adopted : December 17, 2002	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Broadcasting (Subtitling) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/2378)	2001	Entry into force : July 4, 2001 Issued : July 3, 2001	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Designs (Convention Countries) (Amendment) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/2125)	2001	Entry into force : July 11, 2001 Adopted : June 9, 2001	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Registered Designs (Fees) (Amendment) Rules 2001 (S.I. 2001/3951)	2001	Entry into force : December 9, 2001 Adopted : December 8, 2001	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Registered Designs (Isle of Man) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3678)	2001	Entry into force : December 9, 2001 Adopted : November 14, 2001	Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Registered Designs Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/3949)	2001	Entry into force : December 9, 2001 Issued : December 8, 2001	Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Conditional Access (Unauthorised Decoders) Regulations 2000	2000	Entry into force : May 28, 2000 Issued : April 27, 2000	Other Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Designs (Convention Countries) (Amendment) Order 2000 (S.I. 2000/1115)	2000	Entry into force : May 24, 2000 Adopted : April 19, 2000	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Convention Countries) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2000 (S.I. 2000/1560)	2000	Entry into force : July 14, 2000 Issued : June 14, 2000	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/2037)	2000	Entry into force : July 28, 2000 Issued : July 27, 2000	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (Fees) Rules 2000 (S.I. 2000/137)	2000	Entry into force : February 17, 2000 Issued : January 23, 2000	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (International Registration) (Amendment) Order 2000 ((S.I. 2000/138)	2000	Entry into force : February 17, 2000 Adopted : January 23, 2000	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session Amendment No. 6) (Causes Relating to Intellectual Property) 1999 (S.I. 1999/1785 (S. 109))	1999	Entry into force : July 12, 1999 Issued : June 18, 1999	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Competition Act 1998 (Competition Commission) Transitional, Consequential and Supplemental Provisions Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/506)	1999	Entry into force : April 1, 1999 Issued : February 25, 1999	Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Application to Other Countries) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1751)	1999	Entry into force : July 22, 1999 Issued : June 22, 1999	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Design Right (Proceedings before Comptroller) (Amendment) Rules 1999 (S.I. 1999/3195)	1999	Entry into force : December 22, 1999 Issued : November 29, 1999	Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Design Right (Proceedings before the Comptroller) (Amendment) Rules 1999	1999	Entry into force : December 22, 1999 Issued : November 29, 1999	Industrial Designs Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Health Act 1999 (Supplementary and Consequential Provisions) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/2795)	1999	Entry into force : November 1, 1999 Enacted : October 10, 1999	Other Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patent Office (Address)(Revocation) Rules 1999 (S.I. 1999/1993)	1999	Entry into force : August 10, 1999 Issued : July 13, 1999	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents and Trade Marks (World Trade Organisation) Regulations 1999	1999	Entry into force : July 29, 1999 Adopted : July 1, 1999	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Register of Patent Agents and the Register of Trade Mark Agents (Amendment) Rules 1999	1999	Entry into force : April 16, 1999 Adopted : March 25, 1999	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Registered Designs (Amendment) Rules 1999	1999	Entry into force : December 22, 1999 Adopted : November 29, 1999	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Rights in Databases Regulations 1997 (S.I. 1997/3032)	1998	Entry into force : January 1, 1998 Issued : December 18, 1997	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	The Data Protection Act 1998	1998	Enacted : July 16, 1998	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The European Communities (Enforcement of Community Judgements)(Amendment) Order No. 1259 of May 19, 1998	1998	Entry into force : June 22, 1998 Adopted : May 19, 1998	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patent (Fees) Rules 1998 No. 1778	1998	Adopted : October 1, 1998	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Plant Breeders' Rights (Farm Saved Seed) (Specification of Species and Groups) Order 1998	1998	Entry into force : May 8, 1998 Adopted : April 8, 1998	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Plant Breeders' Rights (Farm Saved Seed) (Specified Information) Regulations 1998	1998	Entry into force : May 8, 1998 Adopted : April 8, 1998	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Plant Breeders' Rights (Information Notices) (Extension to European Community Plant Variety Rights) Regulations 1998	1998	Entry into force : May 8, 1998 Adopted : April 8, 1998	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Plant Breeders' Rights (Information Notices) Regulations 1998	1998	Entry into force : May 8, 1998 Issued : April 8, 1998	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Plant Breeders' Rights Regulations 1998	1998	Entry into force : May 8, 1998 Adopted : April 8, 1998	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Plant Varieties Act 1997 (Commencement) Order 1998	1998	Issued : April 8, 1998	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules 1998 (S.I. 1998/925)	1998	Issued : April 27, 1998	Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/2967)	1996	Entry into force : December 1, 1996 Issued : November 26, 1996	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyrights and Related Rights Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/2967)	1996	Entry into force : December 1, 1996 Adopted : November 26, 1996	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Designs (Convention Countries) (Amendment) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/2988)	1996	Issued : January 1, 1996	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Convention Countries) (Amendment) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/2989)	1996	Issued : November 23, 1995	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (Claims to Priority from Relevant Countries) (Amendment) Order 1995 (S.I.1995/2997)	1996	Entry into force : January 1, 1996 Issued : November 23, 1995	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (Fees) Rules 1996 (S.I. 1996/1942)	1996	Entry into force : October 2, 1996 Adopted : July 23, 1996	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (International Registration) (Fees) Rules 1996	1996	Entry into force : April 1, 1996 Issued : March 11, 1996	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (International Registration) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/714)	1996	Entry into force : April 1, 1996 Issued : March 11, 1996	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks Act 1994 (Isle of Man) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/729)	1996	Entry into force : April 1, 1996 Issued : March 13, 1996	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright (EC Measures Relating to Pirated Goods and Abolition of Restrictions on the Import of Goods) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995/1445)	1995	Entry into force : July 1, 1995 Issued : June 7, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Olympic Symbol etc. (Protection) Act 1995	1995	Enacted : July 19, 1995	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Common Agricultural Policy (Wine) Regulations 1995	1995	Entry into force : April 1, 1995 Issued : March 7, 1995	Trademarks Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Application to Other Countries) (Amendment) Order 1995 (S.I 1995/2987)	1995	Adopted : January 1, 1996	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Application to Other Countries) Order 1993 (No. 942, as amended by the Copyright (Application to Other Countries) (Amendment) Order (No. 2987) of 1995)	1995	Entry into force : May 4, 1993 Issued : March 31, 1993	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (EC Measures Relating to Pirated Goods and Abolition of Restrictions on the Import of Goods) Regulations 1995	1995	Entry into force : July 1, 1995 Issued : June 7, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Counterfeit and Pirated Goods (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995 No. 1447)	1995	Entry into force : July 1, 1995 Adopted : June 7, 1995	Industrial Designs Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patent (Fees) Rules 1995 (S.I. 1995/2164)	1995	Issued : September 4, 1995	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Convention Countries) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/3220)	1995	Entry into force : January 13, 1995 Issued : December 14, 1994	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Performances (Reciprocal Protection) (Convention Countries) Order 1995	1995	Adopted : January 1, 1996	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (EC Measures Relating to Counterfeit Goods) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995/1444)	1995	Entry into force : July 1, 1995 Issued : June 7, 1995	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Patents County Court (Designation and Jurisdiction) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/1609)	1994	Entry into force : July 11, 1994 Issued : June 17, 1994	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Educational Establishments) (No. 2) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1068)	1994	Adopted : August 1, 1989	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Designs (Convention Countries) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/3219)	1994	Issued : January 13, 1995	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patent Agents (Mixed Partnerships and Bodies Corporate) Rules, 1994 (S.I. 1994/362)	1994	Entry into force : March 24, 1994 Adopted : February 17, 1994	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Registered Trade Mark Agents (Mixed Partnerships and Bodies Corporate) Rules 1994 (S.I. 1994/363)	1994	Entry into force : March 24, 1994 Adopted : February 17, 1994	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (Claims to Priority from Relevant Countries) Order 1994, S.I. 1994/2803	1994	Entry into force : December 5, 1994 Issued : November 2, 1994	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks (Customs) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/2625)	1994	Entry into force : October 31, 1994 Adopted : October 11, 1994	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks Act 1994 (Commencement) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/2550 C.52)	1994	Entry into force : October 31, 1994 Issued : September 29, 1994	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks and Service Marks (Forms) (Revocation) Rules 1994 (S.I. 1994/2582)	1994	Issued : October 31, 1994	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Trade Marks Rules 1994 (S.I. 1994/2583)	1994	Adopted : October 31, 1994	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Certification of Licensing Scheme for Educational Recording of Broadcasts) (Open University Educational Enterprises Limited) Order 1993 (S.I. 1993/2755)	1993	Adopted : January 1, 1994	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Recording for Archives of Designated Class of Broadcasts and Cable Programmes) (Designated Bodies) Order 1993	1993	Entry into force : February 12, 1993 Adopted : January 18, 1993	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	The Criminal Justice Act 1967 (Chapter 58)	1993	Adopted : January 1, 1993	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Supplementary Protection Certificate for Medicinal Products) (Amendment) Rules 1993 (S.I. 1993/947)	1993	Adopted : April 21, 1993	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Plant Breeders' Rights (Amendment) Regulations 1993 (S.I. 1993/2775)	1993	Adopted : December 1, 1993	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Computer Programs) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/3233)	1992	Entry into force : January 1, 1993 Adopted : December 16, 1992	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright Tribunal (Amendment) Rules 1992 (S.I. 1992/467)	1992	Entry into force : March 27, 1992 Adopted : March 3, 1992	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Design Right (Proceedings before Comptroller) (Amendment) Rules 1992 (S.I. 1992/615)	1992	Entry into force : May 11, 1992 Issued : March 10, 1992	Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Supplementary Protection Certificate for Medicinal Products) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/3091)	1992	Adopted : December 9, 1992	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright Tribunal (Amendment) Rules 1991 (S.I. 1991/201)	1991	Entry into force : March 1, 1991 Adopted : February 5, 1991	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Broadcasting Act 1990 (Chapter 42)	1990	Entry into force : November 1, 1990 Assented : November 1, 1990	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Certification of Licensing Scheme for Educational Recording of Broadcasts) (Guild Sound and Vision Limited) (Revocation) Order 1990 (S.I. 1990/2007)	1990	Adopted : October 8, 1990	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Hong Kong) (Amendment) Order 1990 (S.I. 1990/588)	1990	Entry into force : April 12, 1990 Adopted : March 14, 1990	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Material Open to Public Inspection) (Marking of Copies of Plans and Drawings) Order 1990 (S.I. 1990/1427)	1990	Entry into force : August 15, 1990 Issued : July 16, 1990	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Status of Former Dependent Territories) Order 1990 (S.I. 1990/1512)	1990	Entry into force : August 22, 1990 Adopted : July 24, 1990	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (Commencement No. 5) Order 1990 (S.I. 1990/1400 (C.42))	1990	Entry into force : August 13, 1990 Issued : July 10, 1990	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (Commencement No. 6) Order 1990 (S.I. 1990 No. 2168 (C.53))	1990	Entry into force : January 7, 1991 Adopted : November 1, 1990	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (Isle of Man) (No. 2) Order 1990	1990	Entry into force : January 7, 1991 Issued : November 20, 1990	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (Isle of Man) Order 1990	1990	Entry into force : August 13, 1990 Adopted : July 24, 1990	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Design Right (Proceedings before Comptroller) (Amendment) Rules 1990 (S.I. 1990/1453)	1990	Entry into force : August 13, 1990 Issued : July 18, 1990	Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patent Agents (Non-recognition of Certain Agents by Comptroller) Rules 1990 (S.I. 1990/1454)	1990	Entry into force : August 13, 1990 Issued : July 18, 1990	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Register of Patent Agents Rules 1990 (S.I. 1990/1457)	1990	Entry into force : August 13, 1990 Adopted : July 18, 1990	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Register of Trade Mark Agents Rules 1990 (S.I. 1990/1458)	1990	Entry into force : October 1, 1990 Adopted : July 18, 1990	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Spirit Drinks (Scotland) Regulations 1990	1990	Issued : June 5, 1990	Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Spirit Drinks Regulations 1990	1990	Entry into force : June 29, 1990 Issued : June 4, 1990	Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Application of Provisions relating to Educational Establishments to Teachers) (No. 2) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1067)	1989	Entry into force : August 1, 1989 Issued : June 26, 1989	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Application to Other Countries) (Amendment) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/774)	1989	Entry into force : April 22, 2003 Issued : March 20, 2003	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Customs) Regulations 1989 (S.I. 1989/1178)	1989	Entry into force : August 1, 1989 Adopted : July 10, 1989	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Industrial Process and Excluded Articles) (No. 2) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989 No. 1070)	1989	Entry into force : August 1, 1989 Adopted : June 26, 1989	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (International Conventions) (Amendment) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/157)	1989	Adopted : March 8, 1989	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (International Organisations) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/989)	1989	Entry into force : August 1, 1989 Adopted : June 13, 1989	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Librarians and Archivists) (Copying of Copyright Material) Regulations 1989 (S.I. 1989/1212)	1989	Entry into force : August 1, 1989 Adopted : July 14, 1989	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Material Open to Public Inspection) (International Organisations) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1098)	1989	Entry into force : August 1, 1989 Adopted : June 19, 1989	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Material Open to Public Inspection) (Marking of Copies of Maps) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1099)	1989	Entry into force : August 1, 1989 Adopted : June 29, 1989	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Recording of Folksongs for Archives) (Designated Bodies) Order 1989	1989	Entry into force : August 1, 1989 Issued : June 13, 1989	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Traditional Knowledge (TK) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Recordings of Folksongs for Archives) (Designated Bodies) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1012)	1989	Entry into force : August 1, 1989 Adopted : June 13, 1989	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Sub-titling of Broadcasts and Cable Programmes) (Designated Body) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1013)	1989	Entry into force : August 1, 1989 Adopted : June 13, 1989	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Notice of Seizure) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1006)	1989	Entry into force : August 1, 1989 Adopted : June 13, 1989	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/816) (C.21)	1989	Entry into force : August 1, 1989 Adopted : May 9, 1989	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (Commencement No. 2) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/955 (C.25))	1989	Entry into force : June 9, 1989 Adopted : June 9, 1989	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (Commencement No. 3) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1032 (C.27))	1989	Adopted : June 20, 1989	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (Commencement No. 4) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1303 (C.45))	1989	Entry into force : July 28, 1989 Adopted : July 27, 1989	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (Isle of Man) (No. 2) Order 1989	1989	Entry into force : August 1, 1989 Adopted : August 1, 1989	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Design Right (Proceedings before Comptroller) Rules 1989 (S.I. 1989/1130)	1989	Entry into force : August 1, 1989 Issued : July 4, 1989	Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Design Right (Reciprocal Protection) (No. 2) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1294)	1989	Entry into force : August 1, 1989 Issued : July 28, 1989	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Design Right (Semiconductor Topographies) Regulations 1989 (S.I. 1989/1100)	1989	Entry into force : August 1, 1989 Issued : June 29, 1989	Industrial Designs Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Licences of Right) (Exception of Pesticidal Use) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1202)	1989	Entry into force : August 14, 1989 Adopted : July 13, 1989	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents, Designs and Marks Act 1986 (Amendments to the Registered Designs Act 1949 and the Patents Act 1977) (Isle of Man) Order 1989	1989	Entry into force : April 1, 1989 Adopted : April 1, 1989	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (International Conventions) (Amendment No. 3) Order 1988 (S.I. 1855/1988)	1988	Adopted : November 24, 1988	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (Sound Recordings) (Indonesia) Order 1988 (S.I. 1988/797)	1988	Issued : May 26, 1988	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents, Designs and Marks Act 1986 (Commencement No. 2) Order 1988	1988	Adopted : October 24, 1988	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Patents, Designs and Marks Act 1986 (Chapter 39)	1986	Entry into force : July 18, 1986 Adopted : July 18, 1986	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986	1986	Adopted : August 29, 1986	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents, Designs and Marks Act 1986 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1986	1986	Adopted : July 21, 1986	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Plant Breeders' Rights (Amendment) Regulations 1985 (S.I. 1985/1092)	1985	Adopted : August 16, 1985	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection
IP-related Laws	The County Courts Act 1984	1984	Enacted : January 1, 1984	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	The Food Act 1984	1984	Entry into force : June 26, 1984	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Designs (Companies Re-registration) Rules 1982 (S.I. 1982/299)	1982	Entry into force : April 5, 1982 Adopted : March 4, 1982	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents (Companies Re-registration) Rules 1982 (S.I. 1982/297)	1982	Entry into force : April 5, 1982 Adopted : March 4, 1982	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The County Court Rules 1981 as amended	1981	Entry into force : September 1, 1982 Adopted : November 16, 1981	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Copyright (International Conventions) Order 1979 (S.I. 1979/1715)	1980	Adopted : January 24, 1980	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents Act 1977 (Commencement No. 2) Order 1978	1978	Adopted : April 17, 1978	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Plant Breeders' Rights Regulations 1978 (S.I. 1978/294)	1978	Issued : April 1, 1978	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents Act 1977 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1977	1977	Adopted : December 15, 1977	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal Rules 1974	1974	Adopted : June 26, 1974	Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	The Medicines Act 1968 (Ch. 67)	1968	Adopted : October 25, 1968	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Rules of the Supreme Court Act 1965	1965	Adopted : January 1, 1965	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Legal Literature (4 texts)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
IP Legal Literature	Manual of Patent Practice (updated on January 2019)	2019	Adopted : January 1, 2019	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
IP Legal Literature	The Patents Rules 2007 (as amended) & The Patents (Fees) Rules 2007 (as amended) (unofficial consolidation produced by Patents Legal Section, April 6, 2014)	2014		Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources IP Regulatory Body
IP Legal Literature	Trade Marks Act 1994 (Unofficial Consolidation 2008)	2008	Published : January 1, 2008	Trademarks Trade Names Geographical Indications
IP Legal Literature	Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (Chapter 48) (Unofficial Consolidated Text of May 3, 2007)	2007	Enacted : November 15, 1988	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

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IP Legal Literature (4 texts)