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Constitution/Basic Law (1 text)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Constitution/Basic Law
1988
Adopted :
November 4, 1875
Other

Laws/Regulations (22 texts)

Type of Text Title Version Dates Subject Matter
Main IP Laws
2020
Amended :
July 30, 2012
Entry into force :
September 1, 2008
Assented :
March 4, 2004
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2020
Including amendment(s) up to :
September 17, 2012
Entry into force :
February 1, 2008
Assented :
August 14, 2007
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Main IP Laws
2020
Amended up to :
July 30, 2012
Entry into force :
February 1, 2000
Assented :
March 9, 1995
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Trade Names
Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2020
Entry into force :
October 8, 1998
Patents (Inventions)
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
Trade Names
Main IP Laws
2020
Entry into force :
October 1, 2008
Assented :
December 23, 2002
Competition
Main IP Laws
2020
Amended :
July 30, 2012
Entry into force :
September 1, 2008
Assented :
December 23, 2002
Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2020
Entry into force :
December 8, 2009
Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2020
Entry into force :
December 8, 2009
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Main IP Laws
2020
Amended :
July 30, 2012
Entry into force :
September 1, 2008
Assented :
December 23, 2002
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
IP-related Laws
2012
Entry into force :
July 30, 2012
Assented :
July 20, 2012
IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations
2010
Issued :
October 13, 2010
Utility Models
Industrial Designs
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
2009
Assented :
November 17, 2009
Adopted :
October 29, 2009
Trademarks
Competition
IP-related Laws
2003
Assented :
November 18, 2003
Adopted :
September 8, 2003
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2002
Assented :
October 29, 2002
Adopted :
July 22, 2002
Trade Names
IP-related Laws
2001
Entry into force :
January 15, 2001
Assented :
November 17, 2000
Adopted :
September 14, 2000
Competition
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
2000
Assented :
November 17, 2000
Trademarks
Competition
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
1995
Assented :
August 28, 1998
Adopted :
October 26, 1995
Trade Names
IP-related Laws
1988
Entry into force :
July 3, 1984
Assented :
July 3, 1984
Trademarks
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws
1988
Entry into force :
September 30, 1958
Assented :
September 30, 1958
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1988
Entry into force :
July 14, 1936
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws
1988
Entry into force :
December 22, 1972
Assented :
December 22, 1972
Trademarks
IP-related Laws
1988
Entry into force :
October 30, 1962
Trademarks

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