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Constitution/Basic Law (1 text)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Constitution/Basic Law	The Constitution of Greece	2008	Entry into force : June 11, 1975 Adopted : June 11, 1975	Other

Laws/Regulations (239 texts)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Main IP Laws	Law No. 4679/2020	2020	Entry into force : March 20, 2020 Published : March 20, 2020 Promulgated : March 19, 2020	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 42269/3638/3476/196 of February 7, 2018 of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, on the Establishment, Operation and Responsibilities of the Committee for the Notification of Copyright and Related Rights Infringement on the Internet, and Setting of the Examination Fees, issued under Article 66E of Law No. 2121/1993 Relating to the Sanctions for Infringements of Copyright and Related Rights on the Internet, as added by Article 52, paragraph 1 of Law No. 4481/2017	2018	Issued : February 7, 2018	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 42270/3639/3477/197 of February 7, 2018 of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, on the Composition and Establishment of the Committee for the Notification of Copyright and Related Rights Infringement on the Internet, issued under Article 66E of Law N° 2121/1993 Relating to the Sanctions for Infringements of Copyright and Related Rights on the Internet, as added by Article 52, paragraph 1 of Law No. 4481/2017 (Official Journal A 100/20.07.2017), and Determination of the Remuneration of its Members	2018	Issued : February 7, 2018	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 61840/5094/4171/240 of February 27, 2018 of Ministry of Culture and Sports, on the Determination of the Procedure for the Imposition and Recovery of the Fine Imposed by the Committee for the Notification of Infringement of Copyright and Related Rights Internet, provided for under Article 66E of Law No. 2121/1993, and the Services Competent for its Collection	2018	Issued : February 27, 2018	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	Law No. 2121/1993	2018	Entry into force : March 4, 1993 Published : March 4, 1993 Promulgated : March 3, 1993	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Traditional Cultural Expressions IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Law No. 4512/2018 on Arrangements for the Implementation of the Structural Reforms of the Economic Adjustment Programmes and Other Provisions	2018	Adopted : January 17, 2018	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 4531/2018 on the (I) Ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence and Adaptation of the Greek Legislation, (II) Incorporating the Framework Decision No. 2005/214/JHA, as amended by Framework Decision 2009/299/JHA, on the Application of the Principle of Mutual Recognition to Financial Penalties, and III) Other Provisions of the Ministry of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights Rights and Other Provisions	2018	Adopted : April 5, 2018	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 4540/2018 on the Adaptation of Greek Legislation to the Provisions of Directive 2013/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 Laying down Standards for the Reception of Applicants for International Protection, and Other Amendment of Law No. 4251/2014 Adapting Greek Legislation to Directive 2014/66/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the Conditions of Entry and Residence of Third-country Nationals in the Framework of an Intra-Corporate Transfer	2018		Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 4481/2017	2017	Entry into force : July 20, 2017 Promulgated : July 20, 2017 Published : July 20, 2017	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 11970/B0012/POL.1203/10 (GG 2147 B'/31.12.2010) Determination of terms, prerequisites and procedures regarding the implementation of the provisions of article 71 “Patent tax incentives” of Law No. 3842/2010 (GG A'/58/23.4.2010)	2014	Issued : December 31, 2010	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Law No. 4144/2013 on Fight against Delinquency in Social Security System, in Labour Market and other Provisions Falling under the Competence of the Ministry of Labour, Social Insurance and Welfare	2013	Adopted : April 18, 2013	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 4155/2013 on National System of Electronic Public Procurement and other Provisions	2013	Adopted : May 29, 2013	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Joint Ministerial Decision No. 14113/EFA/3850/23.12.2002 on the Amendment to the Joint Ministerial Decision No. 12149/EFA/2248 about Awards and Financial Support to Inventors	2012	Issued : December 23, 2012	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 12625/1/2014 on Electronic Distribution of Documents to and from the Industrial Property Organization (OBI) and Electronic Filing of Industrial Design or Model Registration	2012	Entry into force : December 7, 2014 Issued : December 4, 2012	Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Presidential Decree No. 46/2012 on Amendment of Presidential Decree No. 77/1988 in application of the Act revising the Convention on the Grant of European Patents of November 29, 2000, ratified by Law No. 3396/2005	2012	Issued : April 23, 2012	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Law 2637/1998 on the establishment of Certification Agency of Accounts, of the Paying and Control Agency of the Reinforcement of the Community Aids Guidance and Guarantees, of the Organization for the Certification and Supervision of Agricultural Products, of General Directories and Staff Positions at the Ministry of Agriculture and of 'Rural Land Development Company SA' and other Provisions	2011	Entry into force : August 27, 1998 Adopted : August 27, 1998	Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 1733/1987	2011	Entry into force : September 22, 1987 Published : September 22, 1987 Promulgated : September 16, 1987	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2943/2001 on Serving Sentences of Drug Dealers and other Provisions in the Competency of the Ministry of Justice	2011	Entry into force : July 6, 2011 Adopted : July 6, 2011	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law No. 3966/24.05.2011) on Institutional Framework of Model Pilot Schools, Establishment of an Institute of Educational Policy, Organization of the Institute of Computer Technology and Publications 'DIOFANTOS' and other Provisions	2011	Adopted : May 24, 2011	Industrial Designs Geographical Indications Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 134641 on the Technical Regulation for the Establishment of the Characteristics and Minimum Conditions for Examination of Certain Varieties of Agricultural Plant Species and Vegetable Species in accordance with Commission Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91EC as amended by Commission Directive 2010/46/EC	2011	Entry into force : April 5, 2011 Issued : March 22, 2011	Plant Variety Protection
IP-related Laws	Law No. 1597/1986 on Protection and Development of the Art of Film, Support of the Greek Cinematography and Other Provisions	2010	Entry into force : May 21, 1986 Adopted : May 12, 1986	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2190/1920 on Limited Companies	2010	Entry into force : July 30, 1920 Adopted : July 5, 1920	Trade Names
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2251/1994 on Consumer Protection	2010	Entry into force : November 16, 1994 Adopted : November 15, 1994	Trademarks Trade Names Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2557/1997 on Institutional Measures and Actions of Cultural Development	2010	Entry into force : December 24, 1997 Adopted : December 23, 1997	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 3842/2010 on Restoration of Tax Justice, the Fight against Tax Evasion and other Provisions	2010	Entry into force : April 23, 2010 Adopted : April 22, 2010	Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 3905/2010 on Reinforcement and Development of Film Art and Other Provisions	2010	Entry into force : December 23, 2010 Adopted : December 21, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 290826, Approving the amendment to the Decree No. 315781/14-1-1994 'Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for the Olive Throuba of Thassos (B 15)'	2010	Entry into force : September 2, 2010 Issued : August 18, 2010	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	Presidential Decree 109/2010, Harmonization of the Greek Broadcasting Legislation with the Directive 2010/13/EE (OJ L 95 of 15.4.2010) of the European Parliament and Council, which codified the Provisions of Directive 89/552/EEC (OJ L 298, 17.10.1989) Council, as it was in force after the last amendment by the Directive 2007/65/EC (OJ L 332, 18.12.2007) of the European Parliament and the Council on the Coordination of Certain Legislative, Regulatory and Administrative Provisions of the Member States concerning the Provision of Services of Audiovisual Media	2010	Issued : November 4, 2010	Trademarks Trade Names Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Presidential Decree 85/2005 on Organization the Special Investigation Service (SSI) of the Ministry of Economy and Finance	2010	Entry into force : May 25, 2005 Issued : May 24, 2005	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Presidential Decree No. 311/1994 on the Articles of Association of the Hellenic Copyright Organization (as amended up to Law No. 3905/2010)	2010	Entry into force : October 6, 1994 Issued : September 28, 1994	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Law 146/1914 on Unfair Competition	2009	Entry into force : January 27, 1914 Adopted : December 16, 1913	Trademarks Trade Names Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law 3028/2002 on the Protection of Antiquities And Cultural Heritage In General	2009	Entry into force : June 28, 2002 Adopted : June 28, 2002	Utility Models Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2218/1994 on the Establishment of Prefectural Administration, Amendment of Provisions Concerning the Primary Administration and the Region and Other Provisions	2009	Entry into force : July 13, 1994 Adopted : July 13, 1994	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2644/1998 for the Provision of Pay-Radio And Television Services And Relevant Provisions	2009	Entry into force : October 13, 1998 Adopted : October 9, 1998	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 3190/1955 on Limited Liability Companies	2009	Entry into force : April 16, 1955 Adopted : April 9, 1955	Trade Names Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 10374 “Procedure of search report or final search report drawing by the Industrial Property Organization (ΟΒΙ)”	2009	Entry into force : August 4, 2009 Issued : August 4, 2009	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 301066, Approving the amendment to the Decree No. 112/18.1.1994 'Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for the 'Beans (Giants-Elephants) from Prespes of Prefecture of Florina' (FEK B 25)	2009	Entry into force : May 28, 2009 Adopted : May 13, 2009	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 301067, Approving the amendment to the Decree No. 111, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for Beans (Flat-Megaseed) from Prespes of prefecture of Florina	2009	Entry into force : May 28, 2009 Adopted : May 13, 2009	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	Law No. 3149/2003 on the National Library of Greece, Public Libraries And Other Provisions	2008	Adopted : June 10, 2003 Entry into force : June 6, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 3592/2007 on Concentration and Licensing of Mass Media Enterprises and Other Provisions	2008	Entry into force : July 19, 2007 Adopted : July 16, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 11475 ΕFΑ 2388 “Submission of an application with the OBI for a six-month extension of the duration of the supplementary protection certificate for pediatric pharmaceuticals”	2008	Entry into force : June 25, 2008 Issued : June 13, 2008	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 261611, Defining Complementary Measures for the Implementation of Regulation 510/2006 (EC) of the Council of 20 March 2006 'for the Protection of Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin for Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs' and Reg 1898/2006 (EC) of 23 December 2006 'laying down detailed Rules for applying Council Regulation No. 510/2006 on the Protection of Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin for Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs'	2008	Entry into force : March 22, 2007 Issued : March 7, 2007	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 318848, Approving the modifications to the specifications of the Name Protected as Designation of Origin (PDO) in the Community Register of Protected Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications 'KONSERVOLIA STYLIDAS', as requested by the Union of Olive Producers Cooperatives of Stylida	2008	Entry into force : August 28, 2008 Adopted : August 21, 2008	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 318849, Approving the Modifications of the Specifications of the Name Protected as Designation of Origin (PDO) in the Community Register of Protected Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications 'GRAVIERA NAXOU', according to the request of the Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Naxos	2008	Entry into force : August 28, 2008 Adopted : August 21, 2008	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	Commercial Law	2007	Entry into force : January 1, 1879 Adopted : April 19, 1835	Trade Names Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2863/2000, National Council For Radio And Television And Relevant Authorities And Instruments of The Radio And Television Services Provision Sector	2007	Entry into force : November 29, 2000 Adopted : November 27, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 3448/2006 on the further Use of Public Sector information and the Regulation of Issues Falling into the Competence of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Public Administration and Decentralization	2007	Entry into force : March 15, 2006 Adopted : March 15, 2006	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law No. 3520/2006, Ratification of the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions	2007	Entry into force : April 3, 2007 Adopted : December 22, 2006	Traditional Cultural Expressions
IP-related Laws	Law No. 3521/2006, Ratification of the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage	2007	Entry into force : April 3, 2007 Adopted : December 22, 2006	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Traditional Cultural Expressions
IP-related Laws	Law No. 3524/2007	2007	Entry into force : January 26, 2007 Published : January 26, 2007 Promulgated : January 24, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision K1-1178/25.6.2007, Process of Confiscation of Goods, Destruction or Disposal, the Remuneration of the Committee Members as Defined in Paragraph 4 of Article 11 of Law 3377/2005 and any Other Necessary Details	2007	Entry into force : June 25, 2007 Adopted : June 7, 2007	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No 10100/D3B/4020 of 2007, Control Services competent for the application of Law 2121/1993 provisions and determination of the procedure for the imposition and collection of the administrative fine provided for in articles 65A and 66 of Law 2121/1993 as modified by article 2, Law 3524/2007	2007	Entry into force : August 22, 2007 Adopted : July 27, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision ΥΠΠΟ/ΔΙΟΙΚ/98546 of 2007, Reproduction of Copyrighted Work for the Benefit of the Blind and the Deaf-Mute and Extension of the Arrangement to the Other Categories of People with Disabilities	2007	Entry into force : October 24, 2007 Adopted : October 12, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. DYG3 (A)/83657, Harmonization of the Greek legislation with that of the Community in the Field of Production and Marketing of Medicinal Products for Human Use, in Compliance with No. 2001/1983/EC Directive 'on the Community Code for Medicinal Products for Human Use ', as amended by No. 2004/27/EC, 2004/24/EC Directives on Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products and Article 31 of No. 2002/1998/EC Directive on setting Standards of Quality and Safety for the Collection, Testing, Processing, Storage and Distribution of Human Blood and Blood Components	2006	Entry into force : January 1, 2006 Adopted : December 30, 2005	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Trade Names Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law No. 3328/2005, Interdisciplinary Organization for The Acknowledgment of Academic Titles And Information And Other Provisions	2005	Entry into force : April 1, 2005 Adopted : March 31, 2005	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 3377/2005 on the Principles and Rules on the re-organization of the operation and the development of main trade and market sectors, Issues of the Ministry of Development, 2005	2005	Entry into force : August 19, 2005 Adopted : August 16, 2005	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 3396/2005 “Ratification of the act revising the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (European Patent Convention of 5 October 1973, as amended on 17 December 1991) of 29 November 2000”	2005	Entry into force : October 6, 2005 Adopted : October 6, 2005	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision ΓΔΑΠΚ/ΔΜΕΕΠ/Γ2/Φ51-52-54/81397/2199, Determination of Fees for: a) Photography - Filming - Video Recording in Museums, Monuments and Archaeological Sites, b) Publishing Photographs of Archeological Content for Commercial Exploitation c) Electronic Publishing, d) Use of Images over the Internet e) Events in Ancient Theaters and Other Archeological Sites. f) Procedure for Paying Fees for Impressions, Copies and Illustrations of Immovable and Movable Monuments that Belong to the State. g) Procedure for Paying Fees for the Use of Immovable and Movable Monuments on a Logo	2005	Entry into force : October 27, 2005 Adopted : September 12, 2005	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2819/2000 on the Establishment of the Company Olympic Village 2004 S.A., Protection of Olympic Symbols and Marks and other Provisions	2004	Entry into force : March 15, 2000 Adopted : March 15, 2000	Trademarks Trade Names Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2919/2001 'Connection of Research and Technology with Production and other Provisions'	2004	Entry into force : June 25, 2001 Adopted : June 19, 2001	Patents (Inventions) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2040/1992, Arrangement of Subjects within the Competence of the Ministry of Agriculture and Legal Entities under the Supervision thereof, as well as other Provisions	2003	Entry into force : April 23, 1992 Adopted : April 17, 1992	Trademarks Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law No. 3183/2003, Ratification of the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty	2003	Entry into force : September 26, 2003 Adopted : September 26, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 3184/2003, Ratification of the WIPO Copyright Treaty	2003	Entry into force : September 26, 2003 Adopted : September 26, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Presidential Decree 234/2003, Terms and Conditions for granting Permits of Establishment, Installation and Operation of Television Broadcasting Stations of Free Access	2003	Entry into force : September 1, 2003 Adopted : August 28, 2003	Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Presidential Decree 235/2003, Terms and Conditions for Granting Licenses of Founding, Establishing and Operation of Free-To-Air Radio Broadcasting Stations	2003	Entry into force : September 1, 2003 Adopted : August 28, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2273/1994, National Theatre, State Theatre of Northern Greece and other provisions (A 223)	2002	Entry into force : December 27, 1994 Adopted : December 27, 1994	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Presidential Decree 343/2002, Harmonization of the Hellenic legislation with the provisions of Directive 98/84 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of November 20, 1998 for the legal protection of services based on or consisting of the conditional granting of access [subscriber services] (EC L 320/28.11.1998, p. 54)	2002	Adopted : November 14, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Main IP Laws	Presidential Decree No. 161/2002	2002	Published : June 26, 2002 Issued : May 31, 2002 Entry into force : October 28, 2001	Industrial Designs
IP-related Laws	Law No. 1089/1980 on Commercial and Industrial, Professional and Craft Chambers	2001	Entry into force : November 12, 1980 Adopted : November 12, 1980	Trade Names Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Main IP Laws	Presidential Decree No. 321/2001	2001	Entry into force : October 1, 2001 Published : October 1, 2001 Issued : September 24, 2001	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 396150, repealing the Decisions of the Minister of Agriculture Declaring Denominations of Agricultural Products as Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)	2000	Entry into force : November 6, 2000 Adopted : October 17, 2000	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	Law 2359/1995 on Drainage of the Greek Industrial Development Bank SA (G.I.D.B. SA) and other Provisions	1999	Entry into force : November 21, 1995 Adopted : November 21, 1995	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law No. 1564/1985 on the Organization of Production and Marketing of Propagating Material of Plant Species	1999	Entry into force : July 26, 1985 Adopted : July 23, 1985	Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2690/1999, Ratification of the Administrative Procedure Code and other regulations	1999	Entry into force : March 9, 1999 Adopted : March 5, 1999	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Minister's Decision No. 15928/EFA/1253/13.12.1987 “Filing of applications for the grant of patents or utility model certificates with the Industrial Property Organization (ΟΒΙ) and keeping of record books”	1998	Entry into force : December 31, 1987 Adopted : December 13, 1987	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Presidential Decree 343/1998, Structure, responsibilities and Definition of Issues for the Staff of the Services of the General Secretariat of Fiscal Policy in the Ministry of Finance	1998	Entry into force : October 6, 1998 Adopted : September 29, 1998	Patents (Inventions) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Joint Ministerial Decision 14905/ΕFΑ 3085 “Lodging of an application with the OBI for the granting of a supplementary certificate for protection for pharmaceuticals”	1997	Entry into force : December 30, 1997 Adopted : December 23, 1997	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law 2479/1997, Supreme Special Court, Expedition of Proceedings, Procedural Simplifications and other Provisions	1997	Adopted : January 1, 1997	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 30560/544 of 1997, “Lodging of an application with the Industrial Property Organisation for the granting of a supplementary protection certificate for plant protection products”	1997	Entry into force : August 7, 1997 Adopted : August 4, 1997	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Presidential Decree No. 259/1997 Implementing Provisions of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Deposit of Industrial Designs as ratified with law No. 2417/1996 and Provisions Concerning the National Title of Protection	1997	Adopted : September 19, 1997	Industrial Designs
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2385/1996 of March 7, 1996, on the Ratification of Chapter II of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)	1996	Adopted : March 7, 1996	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2417/96, Ratification of The Hague Agreement Concerning the International deposit of Industrial Designs, of 6 November 1925, as revised at the Hague on 28 November 1960, and the Additional Act of Stockholm, of 14 July 1967 as amended at Stockholm on 28 September 1979	1996	Entry into force : July 3, 1996 Adopted : June 21, 1996	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law No. 2435/1996 on the Extension of Honorary Pensions and Other Provisions	1996	Entry into force : August 20, 1996 Adopted : August 19, 1996	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317164 of April 30, 1996 Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Agorianos'	1996	Adopted : May 30, 1996 Entry into force : May 24, 1996	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317165 of ِApril 30, 1996, Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Tyrnavos'	1996	Entry into force : May 24, 1996 Adopted : April 30, 1996	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317166 of April 30, 1996, Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Vallée de Atalandi'	1996	Entry into force : May 24, 1996 Adopted : April 30, 1996	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 330505 of May 24, 1996, concerning the protection of 'vin de pays de Stereas Hellados'	1996	Entry into force : June 9, 1996 Adopted : May 24, 1996	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 330549 of July 18, 1996, Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Arkadia'	1996	Entry into force : July 30, 1996 Adopted : July 18, 1996	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	Law 2328/1995, Legal status of private television and local radio, regulation of matters concerning the radio and television market and other provisions	1995	Entry into force : August 3, 1995 Adopted : August 3, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 296419 of January 5, 1995, Concerning the Protection of White Table wine 'vin de pays de Halkidiki'	1995	Entry into force : January 12, 1995 Adopted : January 5, 1995	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 378959 of July 20, 1995, Concerning the Protection of 'vin de pays de Halikounas'	1995	Entry into force : August 4, 1995 Adopted : July 20, 1995	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 378960 of July 20, 1995, concerning the protection of 'vin de pays de Karystinos'	1995	Entry into force : August 4, 1995 Adopted : July 20, 1995	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 378968 of July 20, 1995, Concerning the Protection of Red Table Wine 'vin de pays de Halkidiki'	1995	Entry into force : August 4, 1995 Adopted : July 20, 1995	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 378985 of 1995, Concerning the Protection of 'vin de pays de Opuntia de Lokrida'	1995	Entry into force : August 17, 1995 Adopted : August 2, 1995	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 396581 of October 12, 1995, concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Pagaioritikos'	1995	Entry into force : October 25, 1995 Adopted : October 12, 1995	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 396584 of October 9, 1995, Concerning the Wines 'NAOUSA' and 'LEMNOS'	1995	Entry into force : November 22, 1995 Adopted : October 9, 1995	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 402642 of October 19, 1995, Concerning the protection of 'vin de pays de Crete'	1995	Adopted : October 19, 1995 Entry into force : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 407350 of October 16, 1995 Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Pella'	1995	Entry into force : November 22, 1995 Adopted : October 16, 1995	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 413011 of November 30, 1995, Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Drama'	1995	Entry into force : December 14, 1995 Adopted : November 30, 1995	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 413012 of 1995, Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de pays de Andrianiotikos'	1995	Entry into force : December 14, 1995 Adopted : November 30, 1995	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 413013 of 1995, Concerning the Protection of 'vin de pays de Serres'	1995	Entry into force : December 14, 1995 Adopted : November 30, 1995	Geographical Indications
Main IP Laws	Presidential Decree No. 45/1991	1995	Amended up to : November 6, 1995 Entry into force : March 1, 1991 Published : March 1, 1991 Issued : February 11, 1991	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision of the Under-Secretary of Trade, (K4 10204/12–10–1994)	1994	Entry into force : December 1, 1994 Adopted : October 12, 1994	Trademarks Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 111, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for Beans (Flat-Megaseed) from Prespes of prefecture of Florina	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 112 on the Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for Beans (Giants-Elephants) from Prespes of Prefecture of Florina	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Issued : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 113, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for Beans (Giants- Elephants) from the Region of Kato Nevrokopi of Prefecture of Drama	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 114, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for Beans Common-Mediumseed from the Region of Kato Nevrokopi of Prefecture of Drama	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 267753/1899 Laying down General Rules for the Use of the Term 'Vin de Pays' for the Description of Table Wines (as amended up to Ministerial Decision No. 420984/1994)	1994	Entry into force : March 17, 1988 Adopted : March 8, 1988	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 269858, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Botargo 'MESOLOGIOU'	1994	Entry into force : January 7, 1994 Adopted : January 7, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313025 Concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese FETA	1994	Entry into force : January 11, 1994 Adopted : January 11, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313026 Concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'KEFALOTYRI'	1994	Entry into force : January 11, 1994 Adopted : January 11, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313027, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese KASERI	1994	Entry into force : January 11, 1994 Adopted : January 11, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313028, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'MANOURI'	1994	Entry into force : January 11, 1994 Adopted : January 11, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313031, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'GALOTYRI'	1994	Entry into force : January 11, 1994 Adopted : January 11, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313044, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'KALATHAKI LIMNOU'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313045, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'GRAVIERA AGRAFON'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313046, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'KOPANISTI'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313047, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'GRAVIERA KRITIS'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313048, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'KATIKI DOMOKOU'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313049, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for Honey 'ELATIS MAINALOU VANILIA'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313051, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) 'XYNOMYZITHRA KRITIS'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313056, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'SFELA'	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 17, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313057, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'BATZOS'	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 17, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313058, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'LADOTYRI MYTILINIS'	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 17, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313060, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'ANEVATO'	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313062, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'PICHTOGALO CHANÌON'	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313069, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'SAN MICHALI'	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313070, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'METSOVONE'	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313071, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'GRAVIERA NAXOU'	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313420, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) figs "Kimis"	1994	Entry into force : January 11, 1994 Adopted : January 7, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 315774, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Product 'MILA ZAGORAS-PILIOU'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 315778, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Apples 'MILA DELICIUS PILAFA TRIPOLEOS'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 315781, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Table Olives 'THROUBA THASOU'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 315782 of January 14, 1994, Concerning the Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Olive Oil 'KEFALONIA'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 315783 of January 14, 1994, on the Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for Olive Oil 'RODOS'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 315787, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the 'Potato Kato Nevrokopiou'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 315790 of January 14, 1994, on the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil 'KRANIDI ARGOLIDAS'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 315800, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Table Olives 'THROUBA CHIOU'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317701, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Apples 'MILA KASTORIAS'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317705 one the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the 'PISTACHIOS IN SHELL MEGARA'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317706, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) 'KELIFOTO FISTIKI FTHIOTIDAS'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317707, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the 'Mastich of Chios and other related products'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317708, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) 'FISTIKI AIGINAS'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317708, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) 'SIKA VRAVRONAS MARKOPOULOU MESOGEION'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317711 concerning the protection of designations of origin of Olives 'CONSERVOLIA PTELEOU''	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317712, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Table Olives 'CONSERVOLIA PILIOU VOLOU'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317713, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for Table Olives 'KONSERVOLIA ARTAS'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317714 of January 14, 1994, concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil 'PETRINA' of Lakonia	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317716, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Oranges 'MALEME CHANIA CRETE'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317718, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Citrus Fruit 'CUMQUAT KERKYRAS'	1994	Entry into force : January 14, 1994 Adopted : January 14, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317729, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Product 'KERASIA TRAGANA RODOCHORIOU'	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317735	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317735, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Product 'RODAKINA NAOUSAS'	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317738 of January 18, 1994, Concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil 'Krokees Lakonias'	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317740 of 1994, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) 'CONSERVOLIA ATALANTIS'	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317746, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Table Olives 'CONSERVOLIA AMFISSIS'	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317747 of January 18, 1994, Concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil 'Phiniki Lakonias'	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317748, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) 'CONSERVOLIA STYLIDAS'	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 319101, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) 'AKTINIDIO SPERCHEIOU'	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 319102 of 1994, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) CONSERVOLIA ROVION.	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 332176 Concerning the Protection of Designation of Origin of Wine 'Messenicola'	1994	Entry into force : April 1, 1994 Adopted : March 18, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 415545 Concerning the Protection of Designations of Origin of Olive Oil 'DIMOS EPISKOPIS RETHIMNO CRETE'	1994	Entry into force : January 17, 1994 Adopted : January 4, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 426568 of December 2, 1994, concerning the Protection of 'vin de pays de Liladio Pedio'	1994	Entry into force : December 14, 1994 Adopted : December 2, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 451546	1994	Entry into force : January 17, 1994 Adopted : January 4, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decison No. 313063, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'FORMAELA ARACHOVAS PARNASSOU'	1994	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Adopted : January 17, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Presidential Decree No. 16 Concerning the Protection of Designation of Origin of wine 'Messenicola'	1994	Entry into force : February 14, 1994 Adopted : February 8, 1994	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	Law 2148/1993, Ratification of the Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms Against Unauthorized Duplication of Their Phonograms of 29 October, 1971 at Geneva	1993	Entry into force : June 16, 1993 Adopted : June 9, 1993	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 313032, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'KEFALOGRAVIERA'	1993	Entry into force : January 11, 1994 Adopted : January 11, 1994	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317101 Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays Siatistinos'	1993	Entry into force : February 4, 1993 Adopted : January 14, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 317163 Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Ritsona Avlidas'	1993	Entry into force : March 5, 1993 Adopted : February 10, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 371571 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil KOLIMVARI CHANION KRITIS	1993	Entry into force : August 2, 1993 Adopted : July 19, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 371572 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Olive Oil SAMOS	1993	Entry into force : August 2, 1993 Adopted : July 19, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 371573 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil PEZA IRAKLIOU KRITIS	1993	Entry into force : August 2, 1993 Adopted : July 19, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 371574 Concerning the Protection of Designations of origin of Olive Oil 'GOTRIS HERAKLION CRETE'	1993	Entry into force : August 2, 1993 Adopted : July 19, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 371575 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil 'ARCHANES IRAKLIOU KRITIS'	1993	Entry into force : August 2, 1993 Adopted : July 19, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 371576 Concerning the Protection of Designations of Origin of Olive Oil 'HERAKLION CRETE'	1993	Entry into force : August 2, 1993 Adopted : July 19, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 371577	1993	Entry into force : August 2, 1993 Adopted : July 19, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 371578	1993	Entry into force : August 2, 1993 Adopted : July 19, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 371579 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Olive Oil LESVOS	1993	Entry into force : August 2, 1993 Adopted : July 19, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 379563 of August 20, 1993 concerning the Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Olive Oil 'CHANIA' from Crete	1993	Entry into force : October 7, 1993 Adopted : August 20, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 379564	1993	Entry into force : September 2, 1993 Adopted : August 20, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 379565 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil ZAKYNTHOS	1993	Entry into force : September 2, 1993 Adopted : August 20, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 379567 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.)'KALAMATA'	1993	Entry into force : October 7, 1993 Adopted : August 20, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 379568	1993	Entry into force : October 7, 1993 Adopted : August 20, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 379576 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil 'VIANNOS IRAKLIOU KRITIS'	1993	Entry into force : September 2, 1993 Adopted : August 23, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 379577 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin of Olive Oil 'THRAPSANO IRAKLIOU CRETE'	1993	Entry into force : September 1, 1993 Adopted : August 23, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 379579	1993	Entry into force : September 2, 1993 Adopted : August 23, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 379580	1993	Entry into force : September 1, 1993 Adopted : August 24, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 392926, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for Olive Oil OLIMPIA	1993	Entry into force : September 27, 1993 Adopted : August 31, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 397092 Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Letrinon'	1993	Entry into force : September 16, 1993 Adopted : September 6, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 415112	1993	Entry into force : September 30, 1993 Adopted : September 28, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 415113	1993	Entry into force : October 6, 1993 Adopted : September 23, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 415114	1993	Entry into force : October 6, 1993 Adopted : September 28, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 415115	1993	Entry into force : September 30, 1993 Adopted : September 28, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 415116 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) 'VORIOS MILOPOTAMOS RETHIMNIS KRITIS'	1993	Entry into force : September 30, 1993 Adopted : September 28, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 437358 Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Tegea'	1993	Entry into force : November 11, 1993 Adopted : November 5, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 440303 Concerning the Protection of Designations of Origin of Olive Oil 'RITHIMNI'	1993	Entry into force : November 26, 1993 Adopted : November 11, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 440304, concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) 'KALAMATA'	1993	Entry into force : November 26, 1993 Adopted : November 11, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 440305 of November 1993 concerning the Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Olive Oil 'THASOS'	1993	Entry into force : November 26, 1993 Adopted : November 11, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 440306	1993	Entry into force : November 26, 1993 Adopted : November 11, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 440307 Concerning the Protection of Designations of Origin of Olive Oil 'TRIPHYLIA'	1993	Entry into force : November 26, 1993 Adopted : November 26, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 440327 of 1993 concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Extra Virgin Olive Oil 'LIGOURIOU-ASKLIPIIOU' of Argolida Prefecture	1993	Entry into force : November 26, 1993 Adopted : November 15, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 440328	1993	Entry into force : November 26, 1993 Adopted : November 15, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 440329 of November 15, 1993, Concerning the Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Olive Oil 'PREVEZA'	1993	Entry into force : November 26, 1993 Adopted : November 15, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 440338 of November 18, 1993, Concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil 'APOKORONAS CHANION KRITIS'	1993	Entry into force : December 6, 1993 Adopted : November 18, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 440339 of November 18, 1993, Concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil 'SITIA LASITHIOU KRITIS'	1993	Entry into force : December 6, 1993 Adopted : November 18, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 440342 Concerning the Protection of Designations of Origin of Olive Oil 'IERAPETRA LASITHI CRETE'	1993	Entry into force : December 6, 1993 Adopted : November 22, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 442597, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.)	1993	Entry into force : November 26, 1993 Adopted : November 22, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 443760 of December 10, 1993, Concerning the Protection of 'vin de pays de Aegeopelagitikos'	1993	Entry into force : December 21, 1993 Adopted : December 10, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 443785 Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Côtes du Nord de Pentlikou'	1993	Entry into force : December 30, 1993 Adopted : December 22, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 443786 of December 22, 1993 Concerning the protection of 'vin de pays de Markopouliotikos'	1993	Entry into force : December 31, 1993 Adopted : December 22, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 443787 Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Spataneikos'	1993	Entry into force : December 30, 1993 Adopted : December 22, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 444223 Concerning the Protection of Designations of Origin of Olive Oil 'PHAISTOS HERAKLION CRETE	1993	Entry into force : December 17, 1993 Adopted : December 7, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 444224 Concerning the Protection of Designations of Origin of Olive Oil 'EPISKOPI RETHIMNON CRETE'	1993	Entry into force : December 17, 1993 Adopted : December 7, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 444259 Concerning the Protection of Designations of Origin of Olive Oil 'ANAKTORIO' of the Prefecture of AETOLIA-ACARNANIA'	1993	Entry into force : December 24, 1993 Adopted : December 16, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 444266, Recognition of the Designation of Origin (PDO) for the Tsakonian Eggplant	1993	Entry into force : December 24, 1993 Adopted : December 16, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 444278 Concerning the Type of Permissions for Transportation of Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications of Agricultural Products	1993	Entry into force : December 31, 1993 Adopted : December 22, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 444279 Concerning the Book-Keeping of Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications of Agricultural Products	1993	Entry into force : December 31, 1993 Adopted : December 22, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 444281, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Table Olives THROUMPA AMPADIAS RETHYMNIS KRITIS	1993	Entry into force : December 31, 1994 Adopted : December 23, 1993	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 444282 of December 23, 1993, concerning the Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Olive Oil 'LAKONIA'	1993	Entry into force : December 23, 1993 Adopted : December 23, 1993	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	Presidential Decree No. 61/1993, Conditions and Procedures for Recognizing Appellation of Origin of Olive Oil	1993	Entry into force : March 9, 1993 Adopted : March 9, 1993	Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Presidential Decree No. 81/1993, Conditions, Terms and Procedure for the Determination of Appellation of Origin for Agricultural Products	1993	Entry into force : March 19, 1993 Adopted : March 16, 1993	Trademarks Geographical Indications Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law 2054/1992, Ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations of October 26, 1961 at Rome	1992	Entry into force : June 30, 1992 Adopted : June 19, 1992	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Presidential Decree No. 54/14.02.1992 on Amendments to the Provision of Law No. 1733/1987 on Transfer of Technology, Inventions, Technological Innovation and Establishment of an Atomic Energy Committee in compliance with the EC Treaty	1992	Adopted : February 14, 1992	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Law 1944/1991, Ratification of the Brussels Convention Relating to the Distribution of Program-Carrying Signals Transmitted by Satellite	1991	Entry into force : April 2, 1991 Adopted : April 2, 1991	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Presidential Decree No. 16/1991 Implementing Regulations of the Patent Cooperation Treaty as ratified by Law No. 1883/1990	1991	Entry into force : January 24, 1991 Adopted : January 24, 1991	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 13218/EFA/1990	1990	Adopted : October 16, 1990	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 7066/EFA/666	1989	Adopted : May 4, 1989	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Minister's Decision No. 5326/EFA/485 on Technology Transfer Contract Registration Form	1988	Entry into force : April 27, 1988 Adopted : April 27, 1988	Patents (Inventions) Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 16987 on the Recruitment of the Staff of the Industrial Property Organization (OBI)	1988	Adopted : November 1, 1988	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Presidential Decree No. 77/1988 Implementing Regulations of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents as Ratified by Law No. 1607/1986	1988	Entry into force : February 25, 1988 Adopted : February 25, 1988	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law No. 427/1976 Concerning the replacement, Completion and Abolition of some Provisions of the Legislative Decree 243/1969 improvement and protection of vinicultural production	1976	Entry into force : August 31, 1976 Adopted : August 30, 1976	Trademarks Geographical Indications Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law No. 100/1975, Ratification of a) the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization adopted on July 14, 1967 and b) the Revision of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works on July 24,1971 at Paris	1975	Entry into force : August 1, 1975 Adopted : August 1, 1975	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Domain Names Genetic Resources Traditional Cultural Expressions Transfer of Technology Traditional Knowledge (TK) Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law No. 213/1975 on the Ratification of the Paris International Convention of 1883 on 'Protection of Industrial Property' as revised in Stockholm on 14th July 1967	1975	Adopted : October 13, 1975 Entry into force : January 1, 1975	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Legislative Decree (L.D.) No. 243, on the improvement and Protection of Wine Production (Arts. 4, 5 ,7 ,8(1), 10, 14, 15, 16, 17)	1969	Entry into force : July 25, 1969 Adopted : July 19, 1969	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Ministerial Decision No. 56200	1964	Adopted : October 19, 1964	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 4325/1963 on the Inventions Concerning the National Defence	1963	Adopted : September 24, 1963	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Decree Law 4254/1962, Ratification of the Universal Copyright Convention and its Protocols 1,2 and 3	1962	Entry into force : October 17, 1962 Adopted : October 17, 1962	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 988/1943 Complementary Provision of the L. 1909, “Dramatic Works Copyright”	1943	Entry into force : December 1, 1943 Adopted : November 29, 1943	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Type of Text

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Main IP Laws

Law No. 4679/2020

2020

Entry into force :

March 20, 2020

Published :

March 20, 2020

Promulgated :

March 19, 2020

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 42269/3638/3476/196 of February 7, 2018 of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, on the Establishment, Operation and Responsibilities of the Committee for the Notification of Copyright and Related Rights Infringement on the Internet, and Setting of the Examination Fees, issued under Article 66E of Law No. 2121/1993 Relating to the Sanctions for Infringements of Copyright and Related Rights on the Internet, as added by Article 52, paragraph 1 of Law No. 4481/2017

2018

Issued :

February 7, 2018

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 42270/3639/3477/197 of February 7, 2018 of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, on the Composition and Establishment of the Committee for the Notification of Copyright and Related Rights Infringement on the Internet, issued under Article 66E of Law N° 2121/1993 Relating to the Sanctions for Infringements of Copyright and Related Rights on the Internet, as added by Article 52, paragraph 1 of Law No. 4481/2017 (Official Journal A 100/20.07.2017), and Determination of the Remuneration of its Members

2018

Issued :

February 7, 2018

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 61840/5094/4171/240 of February 27, 2018 of Ministry of Culture and Sports, on the Determination of the Procedure for the Imposition and Recovery of the Fine Imposed by the Committee for the Notification of Infringement of Copyright and Related Rights Internet, provided for under Article 66E of Law No. 2121/1993, and the Services Competent for its Collection

2018

Issued :

February 27, 2018

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

Law No. 2121/1993

2018

Entry into force :

March 4, 1993

Published :

March 4, 1993

Promulgated :

March 3, 1993

Traditional Cultural Expressions

IP Regulatory Body

2018

Adopted :

January 17, 2018

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Other

2018

Adopted :

April 5, 2018

IP Regulatory Body

Other

2018

IP Regulatory Body

Other

IP-related Laws

Law No. 4481/2017

2017

Entry into force :

July 20, 2017

Promulgated :

July 20, 2017

Published :

July 20, 2017

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 11970/B0012/POL.1203/10 (GG 2147 B'/31.12.2010) Determination of terms, prerequisites and procedures regarding the implementation of the provisions of article 71 “Patent tax incentives” of Law No. 3842/2010 (GG A'/58/23.4.2010)

2014

Issued :

December 31, 2010

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

2013

Adopted :

April 18, 2013

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Other

2013

Adopted :

May 29, 2013

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Joint Ministerial Decision No. 14113/EFA/3850/23.12.2002 on the Amendment to the Joint Ministerial Decision No. 12149/EFA/2248 about Awards and Financial Support to Inventors

2012

Issued :

December 23, 2012

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 12625/1/2014 on Electronic Distribution of Documents to and from the Industrial Property Organization (OBI) and Electronic Filing of Industrial Design or Model Registration

2012

Entry into force :

December 7, 2014

Issued :

December 4, 2012

Industrial Designs

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Presidential Decree No. 46/2012 on Amendment of Presidential Decree No. 77/1988 in application of the Act revising the Convention on the Grant of European Patents of November 29, 2000, ratified by Law No. 3396/2005

2012

Issued :

April 23, 2012

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

2011

Entry into force :

August 27, 1998

Adopted :

August 27, 1998

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

Law No. 1733/1987

2011

Entry into force :

September 22, 1987

Published :

September 22, 1987

Promulgated :

September 16, 1987

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

2011

Entry into force :

July 6, 2011

Adopted :

July 6, 2011

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Transfer of Technology

Industrial Property

2011

Adopted :

May 24, 2011

Industrial Designs

Geographical Indications

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 134641 on the Technical Regulation for the Establishment of the Characteristics and Minimum Conditions for Examination of Certain Varieties of Agricultural Plant Species and Vegetable Species in accordance with Commission Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91EC as amended by Commission Directive 2010/46/EC

2011

Entry into force :

April 5, 2011

Issued :

March 22, 2011

Plant Variety Protection

2010

Entry into force :

May 21, 1986

Adopted :

May 12, 1986

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

Law No. 2190/1920 on Limited Companies

2010

Entry into force :

July 30, 1920

Adopted :

July 5, 1920

Trade Names

IP-related Laws

Law No. 2251/1994 on Consumer Protection

2010

Entry into force :

November 16, 1994

Adopted :

November 15, 1994

Trademarks

Trade Names

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

2010

Entry into force :

December 24, 1997

Adopted :

December 23, 1997

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

2010

Entry into force :

April 23, 2010

Adopted :

April 22, 2010

Other

2010

Entry into force :

December 23, 2010

Adopted :

December 21, 2010

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 290826, Approving the amendment to the Decree No. 315781/14-1-1994 'Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for the Olive Throuba of Thassos (B 15)'

2010

Entry into force :

September 2, 2010

Issued :

August 18, 2010

Geographical Indications

2010

Issued :

November 4, 2010

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2010

Entry into force :

May 25, 2005

Issued :

May 24, 2005

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2010

Entry into force :

October 6, 1994

Issued :

September 28, 1994

IP Regulatory Body

IP-related Laws

Law 146/1914 on Unfair Competition

2009

Entry into force :

January 27, 1914

Adopted :

December 16, 1913

Trademarks

Trade Names

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

2009

Entry into force :

June 28, 2002

Adopted :

June 28, 2002

Utility Models

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

2009

Entry into force :

July 13, 1994

Adopted :

July 13, 1994

2009

Entry into force :

October 13, 1998

Adopted :

October 9, 1998

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

Law No. 3190/1955 on Limited Liability Companies

2009

Entry into force :

April 16, 1955

Adopted :

April 9, 1955

Trade Names

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 10374 “Procedure of search report or final search report drawing by the Industrial Property Organization (ΟΒΙ)”

2009

Entry into force :

August 4, 2009

Issued :

August 4, 2009

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 301066, Approving the amendment to the Decree No. 112/18.1.1994 'Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for the 'Beans (Giants-Elephants) from Prespes of Prefecture of Florina' (FEK B 25)

2009

Entry into force :

May 28, 2009

Adopted :

May 13, 2009

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 301067, Approving the amendment to the Decree No. 111, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for Beans (Flat-Megaseed) from Prespes of prefecture of Florina

2009

Entry into force :

May 28, 2009

Adopted :

May 13, 2009

Geographical Indications

2008

Adopted :

June 10, 2003

Entry into force :

June 6, 2003

2008

Entry into force :

July 19, 2007

Adopted :

July 16, 2007

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 11475 ΕFΑ 2388 “Submission of an application with the OBI for a six-month extension of the duration of the supplementary protection certificate for pediatric pharmaceuticals”

2008

Entry into force :

June 25, 2008

Issued :

June 13, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 261611, Defining Complementary Measures for the Implementation of Regulation 510/2006 (EC) of the Council of 20 March 2006 'for the Protection of Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin for Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs' and Reg 1898/2006 (EC) of 23 December 2006 'laying down detailed Rules for applying Council Regulation No. 510/2006 on the Protection of Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin for Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs'

2008

Entry into force :

March 22, 2007

Issued :

March 7, 2007

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 318848, Approving the modifications to the specifications of the Name Protected as Designation of Origin (PDO) in the Community Register of Protected Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications 'KONSERVOLIA STYLIDAS', as requested by the Union of Olive Producers Cooperatives of Stylida

2008

Entry into force :

August 28, 2008

Adopted :

August 21, 2008

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 318849, Approving the Modifications of the Specifications of the Name Protected as Designation of Origin (PDO) in the Community Register of Protected Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications 'GRAVIERA NAXOU', according to the request of the Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Naxos

2008

Entry into force :

August 28, 2008

Adopted :

August 21, 2008

Geographical Indications

IP-related Laws

Commercial Law

2007

Entry into force :

January 1, 1879

Adopted :

April 19, 1835

Trade Names

Industrial Property

2007

Entry into force :

November 29, 2000

Adopted :

November 27, 2000

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2007

Entry into force :

March 15, 2006

Adopted :

March 15, 2006

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

2007

Entry into force :

April 3, 2007

Adopted :

December 22, 2006

Traditional Cultural Expressions

2007

Entry into force :

April 3, 2007

Adopted :

December 22, 2006

Traditional Cultural Expressions

IP-related Laws

Law No. 3524/2007

2007

Entry into force :

January 26, 2007

Published :

January 26, 2007

Promulgated :

January 24, 2007

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision K1-1178/25.6.2007, Process of Confiscation of Goods, Destruction or Disposal, the Remuneration of the Committee Members as Defined in Paragraph 4 of Article 11 of Law 3377/2005 and any Other Necessary Details

2007

Entry into force :

June 25, 2007

Adopted :

June 7, 2007

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No 10100/D3B/4020 of 2007, Control Services competent for the application of Law 2121/1993 provisions and determination of the procedure for the imposition and collection of the administrative fine provided for in articles 65A and 66 of Law 2121/1993 as modified by article 2, Law 3524/2007

2007

Entry into force :

August 22, 2007

Adopted :

July 27, 2007

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision ΥΠΠΟ/ΔΙΟΙΚ/98546 of 2007, Reproduction of Copyrighted Work for the Benefit of the Blind and the Deaf-Mute and Extension of the Arrangement to the Other Categories of People with Disabilities

2007

Entry into force :

October 24, 2007

Adopted :

October 12, 2007

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. DYG3 (A)/83657, Harmonization of the Greek legislation with that of the Community in the Field of Production and Marketing of Medicinal Products for Human Use, in Compliance with No. 2001/1983/EC Directive 'on the Community Code for Medicinal Products for Human Use ', as amended by No. 2004/27/EC, 2004/24/EC Directives on Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products and Article 31 of No. 2002/1998/EC Directive on setting Standards of Quality and Safety for the Collection, Testing, Processing, Storage and Distribution of Human Blood and Blood Components

2006

Entry into force :

January 1, 2006

Adopted :

December 30, 2005

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

2005

Entry into force :

April 1, 2005

Adopted :

March 31, 2005

2005

Entry into force :

August 19, 2005

Adopted :

August 16, 2005

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

2005

Entry into force :

October 6, 2005

Adopted :

October 6, 2005

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision ΓΔΑΠΚ/ΔΜΕΕΠ/Γ2/Φ51-52-54/81397/2199, Determination of Fees for: a) Photography - Filming - Video Recording in Museums, Monuments and Archaeological Sites, b) Publishing Photographs of Archeological Content for Commercial Exploitation c) Electronic Publishing, d) Use of Images over the Internet e) Events in Ancient Theaters and Other Archeological Sites. f) Procedure for Paying Fees for Impressions, Copies and Illustrations of Immovable and Movable Monuments that Belong to the State. g) Procedure for Paying Fees for the Use of Immovable and Movable Monuments on a Logo

2005

Entry into force :

October 27, 2005

Adopted :

September 12, 2005

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2004

Entry into force :

March 15, 2000

Adopted :

March 15, 2000

Trademarks

Trade Names

Industrial Property

2004

Entry into force :

June 25, 2001

Adopted :

June 19, 2001

Patents (Inventions)

Transfer of Technology

Industrial Property

2003

Entry into force :

April 23, 1992

Adopted :

April 17, 1992

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

2003

Entry into force :

September 26, 2003

Adopted :

September 26, 2003

2003

Entry into force :

September 26, 2003

Adopted :

September 26, 2003

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Presidential Decree 234/2003, Terms and Conditions for granting Permits of Establishment, Installation and Operation of Television Broadcasting Stations of Free Access

2003

Entry into force :

September 1, 2003

Adopted :

August 28, 2003

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Presidential Decree 235/2003, Terms and Conditions for Granting Licenses of Founding, Establishing and Operation of Free-To-Air Radio Broadcasting Stations

2003

Entry into force :

September 1, 2003

Adopted :

August 28, 2003

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2002

Entry into force :

December 27, 1994

Adopted :

December 27, 1994

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2002

Adopted :

November 14, 2002

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Main IP Laws

Presidential Decree No. 161/2002

2002

Published :

June 26, 2002

Issued :

May 31, 2002

Entry into force :

October 28, 2001

Industrial Designs

2001

Entry into force :

November 12, 1980

Adopted :

November 12, 1980

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

Main IP Laws

Presidential Decree No. 321/2001

2001

Entry into force :

October 1, 2001

Published :

October 1, 2001

Issued :

September 24, 2001

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 396150, repealing the Decisions of the Minister of Agriculture Declaring Denominations of Agricultural Products as Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)

2000

Entry into force :

November 6, 2000

Adopted :

October 17, 2000

Geographical Indications

1999

Entry into force :

November 21, 1995

Adopted :

November 21, 1995

Patents (Inventions)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

1999

Entry into force :

July 26, 1985

Adopted :

July 23, 1985

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

1999

Entry into force :

March 9, 1999

Adopted :

March 5, 1999

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Minister's Decision No. 15928/EFA/1253/13.12.1987 “Filing of applications for the grant of patents or utility model certificates with the Industrial Property Organization (ΟΒΙ) and keeping of record books”

1998

Entry into force :

December 31, 1987

Adopted :

December 13, 1987

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

1998

Entry into force :

October 6, 1998

Adopted :

September 29, 1998

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Joint Ministerial Decision 14905/ΕFΑ 3085 “Lodging of an application with the OBI for the granting of a supplementary certificate for protection for pharmaceuticals”

1997

Entry into force :

December 30, 1997

Adopted :

December 23, 1997

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

1997

Adopted :

January 1, 1997

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 30560/544 of 1997, “Lodging of an application with the Industrial Property Organisation for the granting of a supplementary protection certificate for plant protection products”

1997

Entry into force :

August 7, 1997

Adopted :

August 4, 1997

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Presidential Decree No. 259/1997 Implementing Provisions of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Deposit of Industrial Designs as ratified with law No. 2417/1996 and Provisions Concerning the National Title of Protection

1997

Adopted :

September 19, 1997

Industrial Designs

1996

Adopted :

March 7, 1996

Patents (Inventions)

1996

Entry into force :

July 3, 1996

Adopted :

June 21, 1996

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

1996

Entry into force :

August 20, 1996

Adopted :

August 19, 1996

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317164 of April 30, 1996 Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Agorianos'

1996

Adopted :

May 30, 1996

Entry into force :

May 24, 1996

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317165 of ِApril 30, 1996, Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Tyrnavos'

1996

Entry into force :

May 24, 1996

Adopted :

April 30, 1996

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317166 of April 30, 1996, Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Vallée de Atalandi'

1996

Entry into force :

May 24, 1996

Adopted :

April 30, 1996

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 330505 of May 24, 1996, concerning the protection of 'vin de pays de Stereas Hellados'

1996

Entry into force :

June 9, 1996

Adopted :

May 24, 1996

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 330549 of July 18, 1996, Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Arkadia'

1996

Entry into force :

July 30, 1996

Adopted :

July 18, 1996

Geographical Indications

1995

Entry into force :

August 3, 1995

Adopted :

August 3, 1995

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 296419 of January 5, 1995, Concerning the Protection of White Table wine 'vin de pays de Halkidiki'

1995

Entry into force :

January 12, 1995

Adopted :

January 5, 1995

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 378959 of July 20, 1995, Concerning the Protection of 'vin de pays de Halikounas'

1995

Entry into force :

August 4, 1995

Adopted :

July 20, 1995

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 378960 of July 20, 1995, concerning the protection of 'vin de pays de Karystinos'

1995

Entry into force :

August 4, 1995

Adopted :

July 20, 1995

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 378968 of July 20, 1995, Concerning the Protection of Red Table Wine 'vin de pays de Halkidiki'

1995

Entry into force :

August 4, 1995

Adopted :

July 20, 1995

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 378985 of 1995, Concerning the Protection of 'vin de pays de Opuntia de Lokrida'

1995

Entry into force :

August 17, 1995

Adopted :

August 2, 1995

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 396581 of October 12, 1995, concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Pagaioritikos'

1995

Entry into force :

October 25, 1995

Adopted :

October 12, 1995

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 396584 of October 9, 1995, Concerning the Wines 'NAOUSA' and 'LEMNOS'

1995

Entry into force :

November 22, 1995

Adopted :

October 9, 1995

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 402642 of October 19, 1995, Concerning the protection of 'vin de pays de Crete'

1995

Adopted :

October 19, 1995

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 407350 of October 16, 1995 Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Pella'

1995

Entry into force :

November 22, 1995

Adopted :

October 16, 1995

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 413011 of November 30, 1995, Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Drama'

1995

Entry into force :

December 14, 1995

Adopted :

November 30, 1995

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 413012 of 1995, Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de pays de Andrianiotikos'

1995

Entry into force :

December 14, 1995

Adopted :

November 30, 1995

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 413013 of 1995, Concerning the Protection of 'vin de pays de Serres'

1995

Entry into force :

December 14, 1995

Adopted :

November 30, 1995

Geographical Indications

Main IP Laws

Presidential Decree No. 45/1991

1995

Amended up to :

November 6, 1995

Entry into force :

March 1, 1991

Published :

March 1, 1991

Issued :

February 11, 1991

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision of the Under-Secretary of Trade, (K4 10204/12–10–1994)

1994

Entry into force :

December 1, 1994

Adopted :

October 12, 1994

Trademarks

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 111, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for Beans (Flat-Megaseed) from Prespes of prefecture of Florina

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 112 on the Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for Beans (Giants-Elephants) from Prespes of Prefecture of Florina

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Issued :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 113, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for Beans (Giants- Elephants) from the Region of Kato Nevrokopi of Prefecture of Drama

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 114, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for Beans Common-Mediumseed from the Region of Kato Nevrokopi of Prefecture of Drama

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 267753/1899 Laying down General Rules for the Use of the Term 'Vin de Pays' for the Description of Table Wines (as amended up to Ministerial Decision No. 420984/1994)

1994

Entry into force :

March 17, 1988

Adopted :

March 8, 1988

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 269858, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Botargo 'MESOLOGIOU'

1994

Entry into force :

January 7, 1994

Adopted :

January 7, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313025 Concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese FETA

1994

Entry into force :

January 11, 1994

Adopted :

January 11, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313026 Concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'KEFALOTYRI'

1994

Entry into force :

January 11, 1994

Adopted :

January 11, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313027, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese KASERI

1994

Entry into force :

January 11, 1994

Adopted :

January 11, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313028, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'MANOURI'

1994

Entry into force :

January 11, 1994

Adopted :

January 11, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313031, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'GALOTYRI'

1994

Entry into force :

January 11, 1994

Adopted :

January 11, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313044, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'KALATHAKI LIMNOU'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313045, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'GRAVIERA AGRAFON'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313046, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'KOPANISTI'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313047, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'GRAVIERA KRITIS'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313048, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'KATIKI DOMOKOU'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313049, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for Honey 'ELATIS MAINALOU VANILIA'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313051, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) 'XYNOMYZITHRA KRITIS'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313056, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'SFELA'

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 17, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313057, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'BATZOS'

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 17, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313058, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'LADOTYRI MYTILINIS'

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 17, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313060, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'ANEVATO'

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313062, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'PICHTOGALO CHANÌON'

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313069, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'SAN MICHALI'

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313070, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'METSOVONE'

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313071, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'GRAVIERA NAXOU'

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313420, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) figs "Kimis"

1994

Entry into force :

January 11, 1994

Adopted :

January 7, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 315774, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Product 'MILA ZAGORAS-PILIOU'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 315778, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Apples 'MILA DELICIUS PILAFA TRIPOLEOS'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 315781, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Table Olives 'THROUBA THASOU'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 315782 of January 14, 1994, Concerning the Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Olive Oil 'KEFALONIA'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 315783 of January 14, 1994, on the Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for Olive Oil 'RODOS'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 315787, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the 'Potato Kato Nevrokopiou'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 315790 of January 14, 1994, on the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil 'KRANIDI ARGOLIDAS'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 315800, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Table Olives 'THROUBA CHIOU'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317701, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Apples 'MILA KASTORIAS'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317705 one the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the 'PISTACHIOS IN SHELL MEGARA'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317706, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) 'KELIFOTO FISTIKI FTHIOTIDAS'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317707, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the 'Mastich of Chios and other related products'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317708, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) 'FISTIKI AIGINAS'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317708, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) 'SIKA VRAVRONAS MARKOPOULOU MESOGEION'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317711 concerning the protection of designations of origin of Olives 'CONSERVOLIA PTELEOU''

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317712, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Table Olives 'CONSERVOLIA PILIOU VOLOU'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317713, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for Table Olives 'KONSERVOLIA ARTAS'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317714 of January 14, 1994, concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil 'PETRINA' of Lakonia

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317716, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Oranges 'MALEME CHANIA CRETE'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317718, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Citrus Fruit 'CUMQUAT KERKYRAS'

1994

Entry into force :

January 14, 1994

Adopted :

January 14, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317729, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Product 'KERASIA TRAGANA RODOCHORIOU'

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317735

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317735, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Product 'RODAKINA NAOUSAS'

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317738 of January 18, 1994, Concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil 'Krokees Lakonias'

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317740 of 1994, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) 'CONSERVOLIA ATALANTIS'

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317746, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Table Olives 'CONSERVOLIA AMFISSIS'

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317747 of January 18, 1994, Concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil 'Phiniki Lakonias'

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317748, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) 'CONSERVOLIA STYLIDAS'

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 319101, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) 'AKTINIDIO SPERCHEIOU'

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 319102 of 1994, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) CONSERVOLIA ROVION.

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 332176 Concerning the Protection of Designation of Origin of Wine 'Messenicola'

1994

Entry into force :

April 1, 1994

Adopted :

March 18, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 415545 Concerning the Protection of Designations of Origin of Olive Oil 'DIMOS EPISKOPIS RETHIMNO CRETE'

1994

Entry into force :

January 17, 1994

Adopted :

January 4, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 426568 of December 2, 1994, concerning the Protection of 'vin de pays de Liladio Pedio'

1994

Entry into force :

December 14, 1994

Adopted :

December 2, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 451546

1994

Entry into force :

January 17, 1994

Adopted :

January 4, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decison No. 313063, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'FORMAELA ARACHOVAS PARNASSOU'

1994

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Adopted :

January 17, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Presidential Decree No. 16 Concerning the Protection of Designation of Origin of wine 'Messenicola'

1994

Entry into force :

February 14, 1994

Adopted :

February 8, 1994

Geographical Indications

1993

Entry into force :

June 16, 1993

Adopted :

June 9, 1993

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 313032, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Cheese 'KEFALOGRAVIERA'

1993

Entry into force :

January 11, 1994

Adopted :

January 11, 1994

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317101 Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays Siatistinos'

1993

Entry into force :

February 4, 1993

Adopted :

January 14, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 317163 Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Ritsona Avlidas'

1993

Entry into force :

March 5, 1993

Adopted :

February 10, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 371571 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil KOLIMVARI CHANION KRITIS

1993

Entry into force :

August 2, 1993

Adopted :

July 19, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 371572 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Olive Oil SAMOS

1993

Entry into force :

August 2, 1993

Adopted :

July 19, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 371573 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil PEZA IRAKLIOU KRITIS

1993

Entry into force :

August 2, 1993

Adopted :

July 19, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 371574 Concerning the Protection of Designations of origin of Olive Oil 'GOTRIS HERAKLION CRETE'

1993

Entry into force :

August 2, 1993

Adopted :

July 19, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 371575 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil 'ARCHANES IRAKLIOU KRITIS'

1993

Entry into force :

August 2, 1993

Adopted :

July 19, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 371576 Concerning the Protection of Designations of Origin of Olive Oil 'HERAKLION CRETE'

1993

Entry into force :

August 2, 1993

Adopted :

July 19, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 371577

1993

Entry into force :

August 2, 1993

Adopted :

July 19, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 371578

1993

Entry into force :

August 2, 1993

Adopted :

July 19, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 371579 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Olive Oil LESVOS

1993

Entry into force :

August 2, 1993

Adopted :

July 19, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 379563 of August 20, 1993 concerning the Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Olive Oil 'CHANIA' from Crete

1993

Entry into force :

October 7, 1993

Adopted :

August 20, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 379564

1993

Entry into force :

September 2, 1993

Adopted :

August 20, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 379565 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil ZAKYNTHOS

1993

Entry into force :

September 2, 1993

Adopted :

August 20, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 379567 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.)'KALAMATA'

1993

Entry into force :

October 7, 1993

Adopted :

August 20, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 379568

1993

Entry into force :

October 7, 1993

Adopted :

August 20, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 379576 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil 'VIANNOS IRAKLIOU KRITIS'

1993

Entry into force :

September 2, 1993

Adopted :

August 23, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 379577 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin of Olive Oil 'THRAPSANO IRAKLIOU CRETE'

1993

Entry into force :

September 1, 1993

Adopted :

August 23, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 379579

1993

Entry into force :

September 2, 1993

Adopted :

August 23, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 379580

1993

Entry into force :

September 1, 1993

Adopted :

August 24, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 392926, Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for Olive Oil OLIMPIA

1993

Entry into force :

September 27, 1993

Adopted :

August 31, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 397092 Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Letrinon'

1993

Entry into force :

September 16, 1993

Adopted :

September 6, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 415112

1993

Entry into force :

September 30, 1993

Adopted :

September 28, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 415113

1993

Entry into force :

October 6, 1993

Adopted :

September 23, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 415114

1993

Entry into force :

October 6, 1993

Adopted :

September 28, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 415115

1993

Entry into force :

September 30, 1993

Adopted :

September 28, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 415116 of 1993, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) 'VORIOS MILOPOTAMOS RETHIMNIS KRITIS'

1993

Entry into force :

September 30, 1993

Adopted :

September 28, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 437358 Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Tegea'

1993

Entry into force :

November 11, 1993

Adopted :

November 5, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 440303 Concerning the Protection of Designations of Origin of Olive Oil 'RITHIMNI'

1993

Entry into force :

November 26, 1993

Adopted :

November 11, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 440304, concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) 'KALAMATA'

1993

Entry into force :

November 26, 1993

Adopted :

November 11, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 440305 of November 1993 concerning the Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Olive Oil 'THASOS'

1993

Entry into force :

November 26, 1993

Adopted :

November 11, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 440306

1993

Entry into force :

November 26, 1993

Adopted :

November 11, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 440307 Concerning the Protection of Designations of Origin of Olive Oil 'TRIPHYLIA'

1993

Entry into force :

November 26, 1993

Adopted :

November 26, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 440327 of 1993 concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Extra Virgin Olive Oil 'LIGOURIOU-ASKLIPIIOU' of Argolida Prefecture

1993

Entry into force :

November 26, 1993

Adopted :

November 15, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 440328

1993

Entry into force :

November 26, 1993

Adopted :

November 15, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 440329 of November 15, 1993, Concerning the Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Olive Oil 'PREVEZA'

1993

Entry into force :

November 26, 1993

Adopted :

November 15, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 440338 of November 18, 1993, Concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil 'APOKORONAS CHANION KRITIS'

1993

Entry into force :

December 6, 1993

Adopted :

November 18, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 440339 of November 18, 1993, Concerning the Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Olive Oil 'SITIA LASITHIOU KRITIS'

1993

Entry into force :

December 6, 1993

Adopted :

November 18, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 440342 Concerning the Protection of Designations of Origin of Olive Oil 'IERAPETRA LASITHI CRETE'

1993

Entry into force :

December 6, 1993

Adopted :

November 22, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 442597, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.)

1993

Entry into force :

November 26, 1993

Adopted :

November 22, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 443760 of December 10, 1993, Concerning the Protection of 'vin de pays de Aegeopelagitikos'

1993

Entry into force :

December 21, 1993

Adopted :

December 10, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 443785 Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Côtes du Nord de Pentlikou'

1993

Entry into force :

December 30, 1993

Adopted :

December 22, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 443786 of December 22, 1993 Concerning the protection of 'vin de pays de Markopouliotikos'

1993

Entry into force :

December 31, 1993

Adopted :

December 22, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 443787 Concerning the Protection of 'Vin de Pays de Spataneikos'

1993

Entry into force :

December 30, 1993

Adopted :

December 22, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 444223 Concerning the Protection of Designations of Origin of Olive Oil 'PHAISTOS HERAKLION CRETE

1993

Entry into force :

December 17, 1993

Adopted :

December 7, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 444224 Concerning the Protection of Designations of Origin of Olive Oil 'EPISKOPI RETHIMNON CRETE'

1993

Entry into force :

December 17, 1993

Adopted :

December 7, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 444259 Concerning the Protection of Designations of Origin of Olive Oil 'ANAKTORIO' of the Prefecture of AETOLIA-ACARNANIA'

1993

Entry into force :

December 24, 1993

Adopted :

December 16, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 444266, Recognition of the Designation of Origin (PDO) for the Tsakonian Eggplant

1993

Entry into force :

December 24, 1993

Adopted :

December 16, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 444278 Concerning the Type of Permissions for Transportation of Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications of Agricultural Products

1993

Entry into force :

December 31, 1993

Adopted :

December 22, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 444279 Concerning the Book-Keeping of Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications of Agricultural Products

1993

Entry into force :

December 31, 1993

Adopted :

December 22, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 444281, Recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) for the Table Olives THROUMPA AMPADIAS RETHYMNIS KRITIS

1993

Entry into force :

December 31, 1994

Adopted :

December 23, 1993

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 444282 of December 23, 1993, concerning the Recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the Olive Oil 'LAKONIA'

1993

Entry into force :

December 23, 1993

Adopted :

December 23, 1993

Geographical Indications

1993

Entry into force :

March 9, 1993

Adopted :

March 9, 1993

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Industrial Property

1993

Entry into force :

March 19, 1993

Adopted :

March 16, 1993

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Industrial Property

1992

Entry into force :

June 30, 1992

Adopted :

June 19, 1992

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Presidential Decree No. 54/14.02.1992 on Amendments to the Provision of Law No. 1733/1987 on Transfer of Technology, Inventions, Technological Innovation and Establishment of an Atomic Energy Committee in compliance with the EC Treaty

1992

Adopted :

February 14, 1992

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

1991

Entry into force :

April 2, 1991

Adopted :

April 2, 1991

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Presidential Decree No. 16/1991 Implementing Regulations of the Patent Cooperation Treaty as ratified by Law No. 1883/1990

1991

Entry into force :

January 24, 1991

Adopted :

January 24, 1991

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 13218/EFA/1990

1990

Adopted :

October 16, 1990

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 7066/EFA/666

1989

Adopted :

May 4, 1989

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Minister's Decision No. 5326/EFA/485 on Technology Transfer Contract Registration Form

1988

Entry into force :

April 27, 1988

Adopted :

April 27, 1988

Patents (Inventions)

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 16987 on the Recruitment of the Staff of the Industrial Property Organization (OBI)

1988

Adopted :

November 1, 1988

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Presidential Decree No. 77/1988 Implementing Regulations of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents as Ratified by Law No. 1607/1986

1988

Entry into force :

February 25, 1988

Adopted :

February 25, 1988

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

1976

Entry into force :

August 31, 1976

Adopted :

August 30, 1976

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Industrial Property

1975

Entry into force :

August 1, 1975

Adopted :

August 1, 1975

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Domain Names

Genetic Resources

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Transfer of Technology

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Industrial Property

1975

Adopted :

October 13, 1975

Entry into force :

January 1, 1975

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Transfer of Technology

Industrial Property

1969

Entry into force :

July 25, 1969

Adopted :

July 19, 1969

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Ministerial Decision No. 56200

1964

Adopted :

October 19, 1964

Patents (Inventions)

1963

Adopted :

September 24, 1963

Patents (Inventions)

1962

Entry into force :

October 17, 1962

Adopted :

October 17, 1962

1943

Entry into force :

December 1, 1943

Adopted :

November 29, 1943

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Constitution/Basic Law (1 text)

Laws/Regulations (239 texts)