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Constitution/Basic Law (3 texts)

Type of Text	Year of Version	Title	Subject Matter
Constitution/Basic Law	2022	Constitution of the Republic of Italy	Other
Constitution/Basic Law	2012	Constitution of the Republic of Italy	Other
Constitution/Basic Law	1948	Constitution of the Republic of Italy	Other

Type of Text

Year of Version

Title

Subject Matter

Constitution/Basic Law

2022

Constitution of the Republic of Italy

Other

Constitution/Basic Law

2012

Constitution of the Republic of Italy

Other

Constitution/Basic Law

1948

Constitution of the Republic of Italy

Other

Laws/Regulations (198 texts)

Type of Text	Year of Version	Title	Subject Matter
Main IP Laws	2023	Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005, as amended up to Law No. 102 of July 24, 2023)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Main IP Laws	2023	Legislative Decree No. 168 of June 27, 2003, on the Establishment of the Specialized Intellectual Property Divisions of Tribunals and Courts of Appeals, in accordance with Article 16 of Law No. 273 of December 12, 2002 (as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 28 of March 10, 2023)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Main IP Laws	2022	Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (as amended up to Law No. 142 of September 21, 2022)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	2021	Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005, as amended up to Law No. 108 of July 29, 2021)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	2021	Law No. 53 of April 22, 2021, on the Delegation to the Government for the Transposition of European Directives and the Application of Other European Union Law-European Delegation Law 2019-2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2020	Coordinated Text of Decree-Law No. 16 of March 11, 2020, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Organization and Conduct of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026 and the ATP Turin 2021-2025 finals, as well as the Ban on Parasitic Advertising (converted into Law, with amendments, by Law No. 31 of May 8, 2020)	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	2020	Decree-Law No. 16 of March 11, 2020, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Organization and Conduct of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026 and the ATP Turin 2021-2025 finals, as well as the Ban on Parasitic Advertising	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	2020	Decree-Law No. 34 of May 19, 2020, on Urgent Measures Regarding Health, Support for Employment, and the Economy, as well as Social Policies, related to the COVID-19 Epidemiological Emergency	Other
Main IP Laws	2020	Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005, as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 34 of May 19, 2020)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	2020	Law No. 31 of May 8, 2020, on the Conversion into Law, with Amendments, of Decree-Law No. 16 of March 11, 2020, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Organization and Conduct of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026 and the ATP Turin 2021-2025 finals, as well as the Ban on Parasitic Advertising	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2020	Ministerial Decree of November 26, 2019, on New Procedures for the Registration of Plant Varieties and Related Fee Payments	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2019	Ministerial Decree of November 13, 2019, Concerning New Examination Procedures for International Applications for Patents and Utility Models which Designate Italy	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Ministerial Decree of April 13, 2018, on the Use of the Platform "Pago PA’ for Payment of Digitised of Industrial Property Fees and Taxes	Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	2018	Penal Code (approved by Royal Decree No. 1398 of October 19, 1930, as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 63 of May 11, 2018)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	2017	Civil Code (approved by Royal Decree No. 262 of March 16, 1942, and amended up to Decree No. 291 of December 7, 2016)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2017	Law No. 201 of December 4, 2017, on the Ratification and Execution of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the Unified Patent Court, done at Brussels on June 29, 2016	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Ministerial Decree on the Filing of International Patent Applications	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	2016	Law No. 214 of November 3, 2016, on the Ratification and Execution of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court, with Annexes, done at Brussels on February 19, 2013	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Decree No. 233 of the President of the Republic of November 26, 2007, issuing the Regulation on the Reorganization of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities, pursuant to Article 1(404) of Law No. 296 of December 27, 2006 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 91 of August 8, 2013)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2013	Decree-Law No. 1 of January 24, 2012, Containing Urgent Provisions for Competition, Infrastructure Development and Competitiveness, converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 27 of March 24, 2012 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 69 of June 21, 2013)	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	2013	Decree-Law No. 64 of April 30, 2010, laying down Urgent Provisions in the field of Entertainment and Culture, converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 100 of June 29, 2010 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 91 of August 8, 2013)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2013	Decree-Law No. 91 of August 8, 2013, Laying Down Urgent Provisions for the Protection, Enhancement and Recovery of Cultural Assets and Activities and of Tourism (converted with amendments into Law No. 112 of October 7, 2013)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2013	Law No. 350 of December 24, 2003, relating to the Provisions for Drawing up the Annual and Pluri-annual Budget of the State (Finance Law 2004, as amended up to Law No. 9 of March 14, 2013)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	2013	Law No. 9 of January 14, 2013, laying down Provisions for the Quality and the Transparency of the Supply Chain of Virgin Olive Oil	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Regulation on the Protection of Copyright on Electronic Communications Networks and Procedures for the Implementation thereof pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 70 of April 9, 2003 (approved by Resolution No. 680/13/CONS of December 12, 2013)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Decree of December 19, 2012, of the President of the Council of Ministers on the Determination in the Interest of the Right Holders of the Minimum Requirements Necessary for a Rational and Orderly Development of the Market Intermediaries for Neighboring Rights referred to in the Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, and its Subsequent Amendments	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of November 9, 2012, approving the Statute of the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers (SIAE)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2012	Decree-Law No. 63 of May 18, 2012, laying out Urgent Provisions for the Reorganization of the Contributions to Publishing Industries, as well as Sale of Newspapers, Magazines and Institutional Advertising	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2012	Decree-Law No. 7 of January 31, 2005, laying out Urgent Provisions for the University Research, for the Cultural Heritage and Activities, for the Completion of Major Strategic Projects, for the Mobility of Public Employees, and for the Simplification of Formalities relating to Stamp Duties and Taxes Concessions, as well as other Emergency Measures (as converted into Law, with amendments, by Law No 43 of March 31, 2005, and as amended up to Law No. 92, of June 28, 2012)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	2012	Legislative Decree No. 168 of June 27, 2003, on the Establishment of the Specialized Intellectual Property Divisions of Tribunals and Courts of Appeals, in accordance with Article 16 of Law No. 273 of December 12, 2002 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 1 of January 24, 2012)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Main IP Laws	2012	Legislative Decree No. 168 of June 27, 2003, on the Establishment of the Specialized Intellectual Property Divisions of Tribunals and Courts of Appeals, in accordance with Article 16 of Law No. 273 of December 12, 2002 (as amended up to Law No. 176 of December 18, 2020)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Statute of the Italian Society of Authors & Publishers (SIAE) (approved by Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of November 9, 2012)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	2011	Decree-Law No. 135 of September 25, 2009, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Implementation of EU Obligation and the Execution of Judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Communities	Trademarks Geographical Indications Competition
IP-related Laws	2011	Law No. 350 of December 24, 2003, Relating to the Provisions for Drawing up the Annual and Pluri-annual Budget of the State (Finance Law 2004)	Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Ministerial Decree No. 5388 of August 1, 2011, on the Implementation of Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks - Technical details of 'Italian Brandy'	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Ministerial Decree No 14223 of July 21, 2011 on the Ways of De-branding a Product Certified as an Appellation of Origin or Geographical Indication	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Ministerial Decree No. 5389 of August 1st, 2011 Implementation of Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks - Technical details of "Grappa"	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Ministerial Decree No. 5464 of August 3, 2011, containing Regulations with regard to the Legibility of the Information Pertaining to the Origin of Food Products	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Ministerial Decree of May 9, 2011 Authorization of the Organization Called "IS.ME.CERT. - Mediterranean Institute for Food Certification" to Carry Out Checks on Protected Appellations of Origin "Soppressata di Calabria" , "Salsiccia di Calabria" , "Pancetta di Calabria" & "Capocollo di Calabria" Recorded Within the European Union According to the European Regulation No. 2081/92, as Superseded by the European Regulation No. 510/06	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Decree No. 33 of January 13, 2010 (Regulations for Implementation of the Industrial Property Code)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Decree of the President of the Republic No. 255 of March 27, 1992, approving Regulations Implementing Law No. 223 of August 6, 1990 Concerning the Discipline of Public & Private Broadcasting System	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2010	Decree-Law No. 63 of April 26, 2005 Urgent Provisions for the Development & Territorial Cohesion, As Well As' for the Protection of Copyright (& Other Emergency Measures)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2010	Law No. 1860 of December 31, 1962 on the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Property
Main IP Laws	2010	Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (as amended up to Decree-law No. 64 of April 30, 2010)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2010	Legislative Decree No. 28 of January 22, 2004, setting out the Reform of Regulations Governing the Cinematographic Activities, in accordance with Article 10 of the Law No. 137 of July 6, 2002 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 64 of April 30, 2010)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2010	Legislative Decree No. 61 of April 8, 2010 Protection of Designations of Origin & Geographical Indications for Wine According to Article 15 of Law No. 88 from July 7, 2009	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Ministerial Decree April 15, 2010, on the Mode of Operation of the Anti-Counterfeiting National Committee	Competition Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Ministerial Decree July 14, 2010 Identification of the Expiration Date of the Patent Rights for Medicines	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Ministerial Decree No. 20609 of Decembre 22, 2010 Determination of Criteria & Procedures for the Granting of Agricultural Products & Foodstuffs Covered by the EU Recognition	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Ministerial Decree No. 5195 of May 13, 2010, implementing Provisions of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Ministerial Decree of June 10, 2010 Confirmation of the Tasks of Consortium for Salami from Calabria to Perform the Functions Provided by Article 14, Paragraph 15 of the Law No. 526 of December 21, 1999, for the Appellations of Origin "Salsiccia di Calabria" , "Soppressata di Calabria" , "Capocollo di Calabria" & for "Pancetta di Calabria"	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Decree No. 31 of the President of the Council of Ministers of February 23, 2009, issuing the Regulation on Affixation of Marks on Media, in accordance with Article 181-bis of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Decree of November 10, 2009 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Policies laying out National Marketing Standards for Olive Oil	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	2009	Law No. 125 of April 10, 1954, on the Protection of Appellations of Origin and Typical Appellations of Cheeses	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	2009	Law No. 99 of July 23, 2009 containing Provisions for the Development and Internationalization of Enterprises and Energy	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	2009	Law No. 88 of July 7, 2009, on Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations Deriving from Italy's Membership of the European Community - Community Act 2008	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Ministerial Decree of December 30, 2009 on the Remuneration Determination for the Private Reproduction of the Phonograms and Videograms	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Decree of the President of Council of Ministers of July 10, 2008, on the Competencies of the Information and Publishing Department upon Tasks entrusted to the President of Council of Ministers in accordance with Article 1, Paragraph 3 of Law of January 9, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2008	Law No. 2 of January 9, 2008, setting out Provisions on the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers (SIAE)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	2008	Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (as amended up to Law No. 2 of January 9, 2008)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2008	Legislative Decree No. 62 of March 26, 2008 containing Supplementary and Corrective Provisions of Legislative Decree No. 42 of January 22, 2004 on Cultural Heritage	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Ministerial Decree of June 27, 2008 Prior Research in Relation to the Applications for Patents for Industrial Inventions	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	2008	Legislative Decree No. 9 of January 9, 2008 on the Regulation of Ownership and Sale of Sports Broadcasting Rights and Relative Distribution of Resources	Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Ministerial Decree of October 24, 2008 Electronic Filing of the Demands Related to the Patent Applications for Industrial Inventions & Utility Models, to the Applications of Registration of the Industrial Designs & Trademarks As Well As to the Titles of Ownership Industrial Granted	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Ministerial Decree of September 17, 2008 Date of Expiry of the Patent Rights of Medicines on the Market on February 29, 2008	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Regulation for the Application of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights (as approved by Royal Decree No. 1369 of May 18, 1942, and amended up to Decree No. 275 of the President of the Republic of December 29, 2007)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	2007	Constitution of the Republic of Italy	Other
IP-related Laws	2007	Consumer Code (Legislative Decree No. 206 of September 6, 2005)	Trademarks Geographical Indications Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Decree of October 3, 2007 assigning the European Patent Office (EPO) to Carry Out a Search of the Prior Art	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	2007	Decree-Law No. 323 of August 27, 1993 Urgent Measures for Radio & Television	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2007	Law No. 287 of October 10, 1990 containing Rules on Protection of Competition	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Ministerial Decree No. 5442 of May 21, 2007, on National Procedures for the Registration of Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications under Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Ministerial Decree of April 10, 2006 on Electronic Filing of the Patents Applications for Inventions and Utility Models, and for the Registration of the Industrial Designs and Trademarks	Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	2010	Law No. 82 of February 20, 2006 Provisions for Implementing the Community Legislation Concerning the Common Market Organisation (CMO) for Wine	Geographical Indications
Main IP Laws	2005	Ministerial Decree December 14, 2005 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named CQI - Calabria Quality Institute to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Soppressata di Calabria"	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	2011	Decree-Law No. 35 of March 14, 2005, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Action Plan for Social, Economic and Territorial Development	Trademarks Geographical Indications
Main IP Laws	2018	Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005, as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 63 of May 11, 2018)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Main IP Laws	2012	Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005, as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 1 of January 24, 2012, converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 27 of March 24, 2012)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Domain Names Genetic Resources Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Main IP Laws	2010	Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005, as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 131 of August 13, 2010)	Industrial Property Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Domain Names IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	2006	Law No. 137 of July 6, 2002, on the Delegation for the Reform of the Government, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, and the Public Bodies	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Ministerial Decree of February 28, 2006, Containing Provisions on the Coordination of Lyric-Symphonic Foundations	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2013	Law No. 52 of February 6, 1996, Laying Down Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations deriving from Italy's Membership of the European Communities (Community Law 1994, as amended up to Law No. 234 of December 24, 2012)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Presidential Decree No. 394 of April 21, 1994 (Regulation on Simplification of the Procedures for Awarding Subsidies to Theater, Cinema, Music and Dance, Circus and Traveling Shows, as well as the Procedures to Obtain Operating Licences for Amusement Parks and Circuses)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2010	Law No. 93 of February 5, 1992, setting out Provisions for the Benefit of Phonographic Companies and Remuneration for Private Non-Profit-Making Reproduction (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 64 of April 30, 2010)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2006	Law No. 223 of August 6, 1990, on the Discipline of Public & Private Broadcasting System	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2012	Law No. 416 of August 8, 1981, regulating the Publishing Companies and Publishing Measures (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 63 of May 18, 2012)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	2009	Law No. 416 of August 8, 1981, regulating the Publishing Companies and Publishing Measures (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 5 of February 10, 2009)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	2006	Law No. 800 of August 14, 1967 New Rules Concerning Opera Institutions & Musical Activities	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2010	Civil Code (approved by Royal Decree No. 262 of March 16, 1942)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2009	Penal Code (approved by Royal Decree No. 1398 of October 19, 1930)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Ministerial Decree No. 5442 of May 21, 2007, on the National Procedure for Registration of Protected Appellation of Origin & Geographical Indications Products Under Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Ministerial Decree of April 2, 2007 Determination of Rights on Patents & Models, in Accordance with Paragraph 851, Article 1 of Law No. 296 of December 27, 2006	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Ministerial Decree of November 9, 2007, regulating the Criteria and Methods for Funding of Musical Activities in accordance with the Unified Fund for the Performing Arts created by Law No. 163 of April 30, 1985	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of September 25, 2006, on the Identification of the Central Authority for the Receipt of Letters Rogatory issued by the European Patent Office	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "N.Q.I - Northwest Quality Institute – Soc. coop" to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Robiola di Roccaverano"	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named CQI - Calabria Quality Institute to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Soppressata di Calabria"	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named “Research consortium for the milk sector” to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Pecorino Siciliano"	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Ministerial Decree of April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "Consorzio di Ricerca per la Filiera Lattiero-Casearia" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Ragusano"	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Ministerial Decree of April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Organism Named "QIC - Quality Institute of Calabria" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin Salsiccia di Calabria	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	2005	Decree-Law No. 72 of March 22, 2004, Relating to Interventions to Oppose the Illegal Diffusion of Audiovisual Works, and to Support Movie and Entertainment Activities (as converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 128 of May 21, 2004, and as amended up to Decree-Law No. 7 of January 31, 2005)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	2005	Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Domain Names IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Ministerial Decree of August 1, 2005 Authorization for the Control Body Named "CSQA Certificazioni Srl" to Control the Protected Geographical Indication "Uva da Tavola di Canicatti" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Ministerial Decree of October 6, 2005 Identification of Different Types of Rural Architecture on the National Territory & the Identification of Technical-Scientific Criteria for the Implementation of Interventions, According to the Law No. 378 of December 24, 2003 Containing Provisions for the Protection & Enhancement of Rural Architecture	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Permit Renewal of the Control Body "Certiprodop - Società di Certificazione Prodotti Alimentari S.r.l." to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin "Formai de Mut dell’Alta Valle Brembana" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Permit Renewal of the Public Authority 'ASSAM- Services Agency, Agri-food Sector & Marks' to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin 'Casciotta of Urbino' Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "North East Quality Institute - NEQI" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Prosciutto di San Daniele"	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005, Relating to the Permit Renewal of the Control Body "North East Quality Institute NEQI" to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin "Cotechino Modena" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	2004	Law No. 106 of April 15, 2004, on the Legal Deposit of Documents of Cultural Interest for Public Use	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2004	Code of Cultural Heritage and Landscape, in accordance with Article 10 of the Law No. 137 of July 6, 2002 (Legislative Decree No. 42 of January 22, 2004, as last amended by Legislative Decree No. 63 of 2008)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2004	Law No. 103 of April 14, 1975, on New Regulations governing Radio and Television Broadcasting	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	2004	Law No. 11 of January 12, 1990 Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di Modena (Modena ham), Delimitation of the Area of Production & Product Characteristics	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	2004	Law No. 224 of May 30, 1989 for the Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Salame di Varzi (Varzi Salami) Delimitation of the Area of Production and Product Characteristics	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	2004	Law No. 628 of November 4, 1981 Rules on the Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto Veneto Benico-Euganeo (Veneto Benico-Euganeo Ham)	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	2004	Legislative Decree No. 19 of January 29, 1998 Transformation of the Public Entity "La Biennale di Venezia" in a Private Legal Entity Called "Cultural Company La Biennale di Venezia", According to Article 11, Paragraph 1, Letter b) of the Law No. 59 of March 15, 1997	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Ministerial Decree September 24, 2004 on the Peripheral and Central Bodies and General Directorates of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2003	Decree of the Republic President No. 571 of July 22, 1982 Rules for the Implementation of Article 15 Last Paragraph and Article 17 the Penultimate Paragraph of the Law No 689 of November 24, 1981, Concerning Amendments to the Penal System	Trademarks Geographical Indications
Main IP Laws	2003	Law No. 248 of August 18, 2000, on New Rules for the Protection of Copyright	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	2003	Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (amended up to Legislative Decree No. 68 of April 9, 2003)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	2003	Law No. 93 of February 5, 1992, Setting out Provisions for the Benefit of Phonographic Companies and Remuneration for Private Non Profit-Making Reproduction (as amended up to Legislatice Decree No. 68 of April 9, 2003)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	2003	Legislative Decree No. 168 of June 27, 2003, Establishing the Specialized Intellectual Property Divisions of Tribunals and Courts of Appeal, in accordance with Article 16 of Law No. 273 of December 12, 2002	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	2003	Legislative Decree No. 224 of July 8, 2003 Implementation of Directive 2001/18/EC on the Deliberate Release of Genetically Modified Organisms	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
IP-related Laws	2003	Legislative Decree No. 70 of April 9, 2003, on Implementation of Directive 2000/31/EC on Certain Legal Aspects of Information Society Services in the Internal Market, with particular reference to E-Commerce (E-Commerce Act)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2003	Ministerial Decree No. 171 of May 9, 2003 Regulation for the New Forms for the Presentation & Verbalization of Patent Applications for Industrial Inventions, Utility models, Designs & National Trademarks	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names
IP-related Laws	2002	Regional Law No. 16 of July 15, 2002, on the Rules for the Recovery of the Artistic & Historical Buildings & the Promotion of Quality of the Architecture & Landscaping of the Territory	Other
IP-related Laws	2002	Regional Act No.11 of 2002 on Protection of Autochthonous Genetic Resources of Agricultural Interest	Plant Variety Protection Genetic Resources
IP-related Laws	2001	Decree-Law No. 26 of January 14, 1994, setting out Urgent Measures in Support of Movie Industry (as converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 153 of March 1, 1994, and as amended up to Law No. 400 of December 29, 2000)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2001	Ministerial Decree September 25, 2001, on the Transposition of the Commission Decision 2000/608/EC of September 27, 2000 Concerning the Guidance Notes for Risks Set Out in the Annex III of the Directive 90/219/EEC on the Contained Use of Genetically Modified Microorganisms	Other
Main IP Laws	2001	Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, for the Protection of Copyright and and Neighboring Rights (as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 95 of February 2, 2001)	Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	2001	Legislative Decree No. 164 of April 12, 2001, Laying Down Provisions to the Legislative Decree No. 95 of February 2, 2001, on the Application of the Directive No. 98/71/EC on the Legal Protection of Designs	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2001	Ministerial Decree May 31, 2001 Granted Temporary Protection at National Level to the Name "Basilico Genovese" for Which has Been Sent an Instance to the European Commission for Registration as Appellation of Origin	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2001	Ministerial Decree of April 27, 2001 Granted Temporary Protection at National Level to the Name "Melannurca Campana", for Which Has Been Sent an Instance to the European Commission for Registration as Appellation of Origin	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2001	Ministerial Decree of September 20, 2001 Adjustment to the Decree of 8 August 2001 "Restoring the Bottling in Bounded Area of the Wine With a Appellation of Origin «Chianti Classico» & the Rules & Procedures Relating to Verification of the Quantities to Be Bottled Outside the Region"	Geographical Indications
Main IP Laws	2001	Royal Decree No. 1411 of August 25, 1940, Containing Legislative Provisions on Industrial Model Patents (as last amended by Legislative Decree No. 95 of February 2, 2001)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Main IP Laws	2000	Law No. 93 of February 5, 1992, setting out Provisions for the Benefit of Phonographic Companies and Remuneration for Private Non-Profit-Making Reproduction (as last amended by Law No. 248 of August 18, 2000)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2000	Ministerial Decree No. 410 of September 12, 2000 Adoption of the Rules Concerning the Allocation of Costs Arising From the Activities of Consortiums for the Protection of Appelation of Origin & Geographical Indications Appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2000	Ministerial Decree of July 18, 2000 National List of Traditional Food Products	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2000	Ministerial Decree of June 5, 2000 Approval of the Statute of the "Consortium of Trentino Wines" & Appointment of its Functions of Protection, Enhancement & Treatment of General Interest Relating to Appellation of Origin & Geographical Indications, According to Article 19, Paragraph 1, of the Law No. 164 of February 10, 1992	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2000	Ministerial Decree of September 4, 2000 Recognition of the Appellation of Origin Wines "Arcola" & Approval of the Product Specifications	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1999	Decree No. 350 of September 8, 1999 Regulations for the Identification of Traditional Products According to Article 8, Paragraph 1, of Legislative Decree No. 173 of April 30, 1998	Other
IP-related Laws	1999	Law No. 102 of March 29, 1999 on the Ratification and Implementation of the Trademark Law Treaty with Regulations, done in Geneva October 27, 1994	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	1999	Law No. 1062 of November 20, 1971 containing Penal Provisions Concerning Counterfeiting or Alteration of Works of Art	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	1999	Law No. 26 of February 13, 1990 Protection for the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham)	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	1999	Law No. 30 of February 14, 1990 Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di San Daniele (San Daniele ham)	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	1999	Law No. 526 of December 21, 1999 Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations Arising From Italy’s Membership to the European Community - Community Act 1999	Other
Main IP Laws	1999	Legislative Decree No. 447 of October 8, 1999, on Provisions Concerning Trademarks, for the Application of the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks	Trademarks
Main IP Laws	1999	Royal Decree No. 929 of June 21, 1942, on Legal Provisions Concerning Registered Marks	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	1998	Decree-Law No. 26 of January 14, 1994 Urgent Measures in Favor of the Film	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	1998	Law No. 161 of April 21, 1962. Revision of Films and Theatrical Works	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	1998	Legislative Decree No. 3 of January 8, 1998 on the Reorganization of Governing Bodies Operating under the auspices of the Entertainments Department of Presidency of Council of Ministers according to Article 11, Paragraph 1, Letter(a) of the Law No. 59 of March 15, 1997	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	1998	Legislative Decree No. 455 of November 3, 1998, on Adaptation to the Provisions of the 1991 Act of the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants	Plant Variety Protection
IP-related Laws	1998	Law No. 52 of February 6, 1996, laying down Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations deriving from Italy's Membership of the European Communities (Community Law 1994)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	1997	Decree-Law No. 9 of January 26, 1987, Laying out Urgent Measures Concerning Commercial Distribution & Subsequent Amendments to the Law No. 517 of October 10, 1975 to Regulate Credit Facilities in Commerce	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	1997	Law No. 1559 of December 7, 1951 Regulations for the Production & Marketing of Spirits	Geographical Indications
Main IP Laws	1997	Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, for the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 154 of May 26, 1997)	Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	1996	Law No. 650 of December 23, 1996, containing Urgent Provisions for the Exercise of Radio and Television Broadcasting and Communications, Amending the Decree-Law No. 545 of October 23, 1996	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Main IP Laws	1996	Law No. 70 of February 21, 1989, laying down Provisions on the Legal Protection of Topographies of Semiconductor Products (as amended by Legislative No. 198 of March 19, 1996)	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Main IP Laws	1996	Legislative Decree No. 198 of March 19, 1996, Containing Provisions Ensuring the Conformity of the National Industrial Property Legislation with the Mandatory Provisions of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) - Uruguay Round Agreement	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Main IP Laws	1996	Patent Law (Royal Decree No. 1127 of June 29, 1939, as last amended by Legislative Decree No. 198 of March 19, 1996)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Main IP Laws	1996	Royal Decree No. 1411 of August 25, 1940, containing Legislative Provisions on Industrial Model Patents (as last amended by Legislative Decree No. 198 of March 19, 1996)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1995	Decree No. 233 of the President of the Republic of May 19, 1995, approving new Statute of the Italian Society of Authors & Publishers (SIAE)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1995	Decree No. 467 of July 21, 1995, of the Ministry for Industry, Commerce and Crafts, containing the Regulation on the Extension of Patent Protection to New Botanical Genera and Species referred to in Decree No. 974 of the President of the Republic of August 12, 1975	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1995	Ministerial Decree No. 342 of May 30, 1995, Containing Rules Governing the Profession of Industrial Property Consultants and other Professional Registers	IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1994	Decree No. 1842 of the President of the Republic of October 20, 1962, approving the Statutes of the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1994	Decree No. 244 of the President of the Council of Ministers of January 3, 1994, approving the Regulation on the Special Public Register for Computer Programs	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	1994	Law No. 146 of February 22, 1994, on Provisions for the Fulfillment of the Obligations Deriving from Italy's Membership of the European Communities - Community Law 1993	Patents (Inventions) Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Main IP Laws	1994	Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 685 of November 16, 1994)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1993	Implementation Regulation of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, for the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights (as approved by Royal Decree No. 1369 of May 18, 1942, and amended by Law No. 159 of May 22, 1993)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	1993	Law No. 159 of May 22, 1993, Concerning Provisions on the Improper Reproduction of Books and Repealing the Levy on Well-known Books referred to in Articles 177, 178 and 179 and the Last Paragraph of Article 172 of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1993	Ministerial Decree No. 545 of July 31, 1993, containing Regulations Extending Patent Protection under the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on New Plant Varieties of other Genera and Species	Plant Variety Protection
Main IP Laws	1993	Trademark Regulations (Presidential Decree of No. 795 of May 8, 1948, as amended by Presidential Decree No. 595 of December 1, 1993)	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1992	Decree No. 379 of April 28, 1992 Implementation of the Directive No. 3842/86/EEC of December 1st, 1986 in view to avoid Marks Counterfeit and Pirated Goods	Trademarks Trade Names
IP-related Laws	1992	Law No. 169 of February 5, 1992 Discipline for the Recognition of Controlled Appellation of Origin for Virgin & Extra Virgin Olive Oils	Geographical Indications
Main IP Laws	1992	Law No. 93 of February 5, 1992, setting out Provisions for the Benefit of Phonographic Companies and Remuneration for Private Non-Profit-Making Reproduction	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	1992	Trademark Law (Royal Decree No. 929 of June 21, 1942, as last amended by Legislative Decree No. 480 of December 4, 1992)	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1991	Regulations implementing the Law No. 70 of February 21, 1989 on the Legal Protection of Topographies of Semiconductor Products	Patents (Inventions) Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1990	Ministerial Decree No. 281 of April 21, 1990, containing Regulations Extending the Provisions Laid Down in the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on New Botanical Genera and Species	Plant Variety Protection
Main IP Laws	1987	Law on the Harmonization of the Legislation on Patents for Industrial Designs with the Provisions of the Hague Agreement of November 6, 1925, as Revised, Ratified by Law No. 744 of October 24, 1980 (Law No. 60 of February 14, 1987)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1987	Ministerial Decree No. 192 of March 16, 1987, implementing the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on the Protection of New Plant Varieties of the Botanical Genera and Species	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1987	Regulations Concerning Patents for Industrial Models (Royal Decree No. 1354 of October 31, 1941, as last amended by Law No. 60 of February 14, 1987)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
IP-related Laws	1985	Law No. 163 of April 30, 1985, laying down the New Measures of State Interventions for the Show Business Sector	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	1984	Law No. 851 of November 28, 1984 New Discipline of Marsala Wine	Geographical Indications
Main IP Laws	1985	Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 containing the Standards for the Protection of New Plant Varieties	Plant Variety Protection
Main IP Laws	1985	Law No. 400 of July 20, 1985, containing Provisions relating to the Unlawful Duplication, Reproduction, Import, Distribution & Sale, Public Showing & Transmission of Cinematographic Works	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	1985	Law No. 620 October 14, 1985 on the Ratification and Implementation of the Act for the Revision of the International Convention of December 2, 1961 for the Protection of New Plant Varieties, as Revised on November 10, 1972, Signed at Geneva on 23 October 1978, and Amendments of the Decree of President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975, containing the Standards for the Protection of New Plant Varieties	Plant Variety Protection
IP-related Laws	1984	Decree-Law No. 807 of December 6, 1984. Urgent Provisions on Broadcasting	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	1984	Law No. 890 of December 21, 1984, Implementing Rules of the Patent Cooperation Treaty	Patents (Inventions) Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Industrial Property
Main IP Laws	1979	Decree of the President of the Republic No. 540, of June 30, 1972 on the Simplification of Administrative Procedures in the Field of Patents for Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs and Trademarks (as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic No. 338 of June 22, 1979)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1976	Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of July 15, 1976, concerning the Fixing of the Amount and the Distribution of Remuneration Payable under Article 73 of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941 for the Protection of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1975	Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of September 1, 1975, Concerning the Fixing of the Amount and the Distribution of Remuneration Payable under Article 73 of the Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941 for the Protection of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1972	Decree of the Minister for Industry, Commerce & Handicraft of September 25, 1972 Determination of the Offices With Which Requests & Documents Relating to Inventions, Utility Models & Trademarks Should Be Filed	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	1970	Law No. 962 of November 20, 1970 concerning Patents for Inventions Solely Intended for the Sightless	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1967	Decree of the President of the Republic No. 1501 of September 5, 1967 containing the Organic Regulations for Public Libraries	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1965	Decree of the President of the Republic No. 1661 of December 30, 1965 containing the Criteria for the Recognition of the Nationality of Films within EU Member States	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	1951	Law No. 1618 of December 7, 1951 Transitional Provisions for the Implementation of Law No. 1068 of November 4, 1950, Establishing Standards for the Area of Production & Characteristics of the Typical Wine Known as Moscato di Pantelleria and of Law No. 1069 of November 4, 1950, Establishing Standards for the Area of Production & Characteristics of the Typical Wines Known as Marsala	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	1946	Legislative Decree No. 82 of the Provisional Head of State of August 23, 1946, on the Suspension of the Application of Certain Provisions of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, for the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	1927	Law No. 1272 of June 23, 1927, Establishing a National Mark for Fruits & Vegetables Exported Abroad	Trademarks Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1927	Royal Decree Law No. 1756 of August 12, 1927 Implementing Law No. 1272 of June 23, 1927, on the Establishment of a National Mark for Fruits and Vegetables Exported Abroad.	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1927	Royal Decree No. 2172 of November 17, 1927 Implementing Regulations to the Law of June 23, 1927 and Royal Decree Law No. 1756 of August 12, 1927, on the National Exportation Mark for Fruits and Vegetables	Trademarks Geographical Indications

Type of Text

Year of Version

Title

Subject Matter

Main IP Laws

2023

Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005, as amended up to Law No. 102 of July 24, 2023)

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Genetic Resources

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Main IP Laws

2023

Legislative Decree No. 168 of June 27, 2003, on the Establishment of the Specialized Intellectual Property Divisions of Tribunals and Courts of Appeals, in accordance with Article 16 of Law No. 273 of December 12, 2002 (as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 28 of March 10, 2023)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Main IP Laws

2022

Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (as amended up to Law No. 142 of September 21, 2022)

Main IP Laws

2021

Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005, as amended up to Law No. 108 of July 29, 2021)

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Genetic Resources

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

2021

Law No. 53 of April 22, 2021, on the Delegation to the Government for the Transposition of European Directives and the Application of Other European Union Law-European Delegation Law 2019-2020

IP-related Laws

2020

Coordinated Text of Decree-Law No. 16 of March 11, 2020, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Organization and Conduct of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026 and the ATP Turin 2021-2025 finals, as well as the Ban on Parasitic Advertising (converted into Law, with amendments, by Law No. 31 of May 8, 2020)

Trademarks

IP-related Laws

2020

Decree-Law No. 16 of March 11, 2020, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Organization and Conduct of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026 and the ATP Turin 2021-2025 finals, as well as the Ban on Parasitic Advertising

Trademarks

IP-related Laws

2020

Decree-Law No. 34 of May 19, 2020, on Urgent Measures Regarding Health, Support for Employment, and the Economy, as well as Social Policies, related to the COVID-19 Epidemiological Emergency

Other

Main IP Laws

2020

Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005, as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 34 of May 19, 2020)

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Genetic Resources

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

2020

Law No. 31 of May 8, 2020, on the Conversion into Law, with Amendments, of Decree-Law No. 16 of March 11, 2020, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Organization and Conduct of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026 and the ATP Turin 2021-2025 finals, as well as the Ban on Parasitic Advertising

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2020

Ministerial Decree of November 26, 2019, on New Procedures for the Registration of Plant Varieties and Related Fee Payments

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2019

Ministerial Decree of November 13, 2019, Concerning New Examination Procedures for International Applications for Patents and Utility Models which Designate Italy

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Ministerial Decree of April 13, 2018, on the Use of the Platform "Pago PA’ for Payment of Digitised of Industrial Property Fees and Taxes

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

2018

Penal Code (approved by Royal Decree No. 1398 of October 19, 1930, as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 63 of May 11, 2018)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

2017

Civil Code (approved by Royal Decree No. 262 of March 16, 1942, and amended up to Decree No. 291 of December 7, 2016)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Competition

IP-related Laws

2017

Law No. 201 of December 4, 2017, on the Ratification and Execution of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the Unified Patent Court, done at Brussels on June 29, 2016

Patents (Inventions)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Ministerial Decree on the Filing of International Patent Applications

Patents (Inventions)

IP-related Laws

2016

Law No. 214 of November 3, 2016, on the Ratification and Execution of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court, with Annexes, done at Brussels on February 19, 2013

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Decree No. 233 of the President of the Republic of November 26, 2007, issuing the Regulation on the Reorganization of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities, pursuant to Article 1(404) of Law No. 296 of December 27, 2006 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 91 of August 8, 2013)

IP-related Laws

2013

Decree-Law No. 1 of January 24, 2012, Containing Urgent Provisions for Competition, Infrastructure Development and Competitiveness, converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 27 of March 24, 2012 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 69 of June 21, 2013)

Patents (Inventions)

IP-related Laws

2013

Decree-Law No. 64 of April 30, 2010, laying down Urgent Provisions in the field of Entertainment and Culture, converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 100 of June 29, 2010 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 91 of August 8, 2013)

IP-related Laws

2013

Decree-Law No. 91 of August 8, 2013, Laying Down Urgent Provisions for the Protection, Enhancement and Recovery of Cultural Assets and Activities and of Tourism (converted with amendments into Law No. 112 of October 7, 2013)

IP-related Laws

2013

Law No. 350 of December 24, 2003, relating to the Provisions for Drawing up the Annual and Pluri-annual Budget of the State (Finance Law 2004, as amended up to Law No. 9 of March 14, 2013)

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

2013

Law No. 9 of January 14, 2013, laying down Provisions for the Quality and the Transparency of the Supply Chain of Virgin Olive Oil

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Regulation on the Protection of Copyright on Electronic Communications Networks and Procedures for the Implementation thereof pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 70 of April 9, 2003 (approved by Resolution No. 680/13/CONS of December 12, 2013)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Decree of December 19, 2012, of the President of the Council of Ministers on the Determination in the Interest of the Right Holders of the Minimum Requirements Necessary for a Rational and Orderly Development of the Market Intermediaries for Neighboring Rights referred to in the Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, and its Subsequent Amendments

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of November 9, 2012, approving the Statute of the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers (SIAE)

IP-related Laws

2012

Decree-Law No. 63 of May 18, 2012, laying out Urgent Provisions for the Reorganization of the Contributions to Publishing Industries, as well as Sale of Newspapers, Magazines and Institutional Advertising

IP-related Laws

2012

Decree-Law No. 7 of January 31, 2005, laying out Urgent Provisions for the University Research, for the Cultural Heritage and Activities, for the Completion of Major Strategic Projects, for the Mobility of Public Employees, and for the Simplification of Formalities relating to Stamp Duties and Taxes Concessions, as well as other Emergency Measures (as converted into Law, with amendments, by Law No 43 of March 31, 2005, and as amended up to Law No. 92, of June 28, 2012)

Main IP Laws

2012

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Main IP Laws

2012

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Statute of the Italian Society of Authors & Publishers (SIAE) (approved by Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of November 9, 2012)

IP Regulatory Body

IP-related Laws

2011

Decree-Law No. 135 of September 25, 2009, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Implementation of EU Obligation and the Execution of Judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Communities

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Competition

IP-related Laws

2011

Law No. 350 of December 24, 2003, Relating to the Provisions for Drawing up the Annual and Pluri-annual Budget of the State (Finance Law 2004)

Competition

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Ministerial Decree No. 5388 of August 1, 2011, on the Implementation of Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks - Technical details of 'Italian Brandy'

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Ministerial Decree No 14223 of July 21, 2011 on the Ways of De-branding a Product Certified as an Appellation of Origin or Geographical Indication

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Ministerial Decree No. 5389 of August 1st, 2011 Implementation of Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks - Technical details of "Grappa"

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Ministerial Decree No. 5464 of August 3, 2011, containing Regulations with regard to the Legibility of the Information Pertaining to the Origin of Food Products

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Ministerial Decree of May 9, 2011 Authorization of the Organization Called "IS.ME.CERT. - Mediterranean Institute for Food Certification" to Carry Out Checks on Protected Appellations of Origin "Soppressata di Calabria" , "Salsiccia di Calabria" , "Pancetta di Calabria" & "Capocollo di Calabria" Recorded Within the European Union According to the European Regulation No. 2081/92, as Superseded by the European Regulation No. 510/06

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Decree No. 33 of January 13, 2010 (Regulations for Implementation of the Industrial Property Code)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Decree of the President of the Republic No. 255 of March 27, 1992, approving Regulations Implementing Law No. 223 of August 6, 1990 Concerning the Discipline of Public & Private Broadcasting System

IP-related Laws

2010

Decree-Law No. 63 of April 26, 2005 Urgent Provisions for the Development & Territorial Cohesion, As Well As' for the Protection of Copyright (& Other Emergency Measures)

IP-related Laws

2010

Law No. 1860 of December 31, 1962 on the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Property

Main IP Laws

2010

Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (as amended up to Decree-law No. 64 of April 30, 2010)

IP-related Laws

2010

Legislative Decree No. 28 of January 22, 2004, setting out the Reform of Regulations Governing the Cinematographic Activities, in accordance with Article 10 of the Law No. 137 of July 6, 2002 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 64 of April 30, 2010)

IP-related Laws

2010

Legislative Decree No. 61 of April 8, 2010 Protection of Designations of Origin & Geographical Indications for Wine According to Article 15 of Law No. 88 from July 7, 2009

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Ministerial Decree April 15, 2010, on the Mode of Operation of the Anti-Counterfeiting National Committee

Competition

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Ministerial Decree July 14, 2010 Identification of the Expiration Date of the Patent Rights for Medicines

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Ministerial Decree No. 20609 of Decembre 22, 2010 Determination of Criteria & Procedures for the Granting of Agricultural Products & Foodstuffs Covered by the EU Recognition

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Ministerial Decree No. 5195 of May 13, 2010, implementing Provisions of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Ministerial Decree of June 10, 2010 Confirmation of the Tasks of Consortium for Salami from Calabria to Perform the Functions Provided by Article 14, Paragraph 15 of the Law No. 526 of December 21, 1999, for the Appellations of Origin "Salsiccia di Calabria" , "Soppressata di Calabria" , "Capocollo di Calabria" & for "Pancetta di Calabria"

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Decree No. 31 of the President of the Council of Ministers of February 23, 2009, issuing the Regulation on Affixation of Marks on Media, in accordance with Article 181-bis of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Decree of November 10, 2009 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Policies laying out National Marketing Standards for Olive Oil

Geographical Indications

IP-related Laws

2009

Law No. 125 of April 10, 1954, on the Protection of Appellations of Origin and Typical Appellations of Cheeses

Geographical Indications

IP-related Laws

2009

Law No. 99 of July 23, 2009 containing Provisions for the Development and Internationalization of Enterprises and Energy

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Competition

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

2009

Law No. 88 of July 7, 2009, on Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations Deriving from Italy's Membership of the European Community - Community Act 2008

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Ministerial Decree of December 30, 2009 on the Remuneration Determination for the Private Reproduction of the Phonograms and Videograms

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Decree of the President of Council of Ministers of July 10, 2008, on the Competencies of the Information and Publishing Department upon Tasks entrusted to the President of Council of Ministers in accordance with Article 1, Paragraph 3 of Law of January 9, 2008

IP-related Laws

2008

Law No. 2 of January 9, 2008, setting out Provisions on the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers (SIAE)

Main IP Laws

2008

Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (as amended up to Law No. 2 of January 9, 2008)

IP-related Laws

2008

Legislative Decree No. 62 of March 26, 2008 containing Supplementary and Corrective Provisions of Legislative Decree No. 42 of January 22, 2004 on Cultural Heritage

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Ministerial Decree of June 27, 2008 Prior Research in Relation to the Applications for Patents for Industrial Inventions

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

2008

Legislative Decree No. 9 of January 9, 2008 on the Regulation of Ownership and Sale of Sports Broadcasting Rights and Relative Distribution of Resources

Competition

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Ministerial Decree of October 24, 2008 Electronic Filing of the Demands Related to the Patent Applications for Industrial Inventions & Utility Models, to the Applications of Registration of the Industrial Designs & Trademarks As Well As to the Titles of Ownership Industrial Granted

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Ministerial Decree of September 17, 2008 Date of Expiry of the Patent Rights of Medicines on the Market on February 29, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Regulation for the Application of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights (as approved by Royal Decree No. 1369 of May 18, 1942, and amended up to Decree No. 275 of the President of the Republic of December 29, 2007)

Main IP Laws

2007

Constitution of the Republic of Italy

Other

IP-related Laws

2007

Consumer Code (Legislative Decree No. 206 of September 6, 2005)

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Decree of October 3, 2007 assigning the European Patent Office (EPO) to Carry Out a Search of the Prior Art

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

2007

Decree-Law No. 323 of August 27, 1993 Urgent Measures for Radio & Television

IP-related Laws

2007

Law No. 287 of October 10, 1990 containing Rules on Protection of Competition

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Ministerial Decree No. 5442 of May 21, 2007, on National Procedures for the Registration of Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications under Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Ministerial Decree of April 10, 2006 on Electronic Filing of the Patents Applications for Inventions and Utility Models, and for the Registration of the Industrial Designs and Trademarks

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

2010

Law No. 82 of February 20, 2006 Provisions for Implementing the Community Legislation Concerning the Common Market Organisation (CMO) for Wine

Geographical Indications

Main IP Laws

2005

Ministerial Decree December 14, 2005 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named CQI - Calabria Quality Institute to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Soppressata di Calabria"

Geographical Indications

IP-related Laws

2011

Decree-Law No. 35 of March 14, 2005, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Action Plan for Social, Economic and Territorial Development

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Main IP Laws

2018

Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005, as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 63 of May 11, 2018)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Genetic Resources

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Main IP Laws

2012

Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005, as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 1 of January 24, 2012, converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 27 of March 24, 2012)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Domain Names

Genetic Resources

Transfer of Technology

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Main IP Laws

2010

Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005, as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 131 of August 13, 2010)

Industrial Property

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Domain Names

IP Regulatory Body

IP-related Laws

2006

Law No. 137 of July 6, 2002, on the Delegation for the Reform of the Government, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, and the Public Bodies

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Ministerial Decree of February 28, 2006, Containing Provisions on the Coordination of Lyric-Symphonic Foundations

IP-related Laws

2013

Law No. 52 of February 6, 1996, Laying Down Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations deriving from Italy's Membership of the European Communities (Community Law 1994, as amended up to Law No. 234 of December 24, 2012)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Presidential Decree No. 394 of April 21, 1994 (Regulation on Simplification of the Procedures for Awarding Subsidies to Theater, Cinema, Music and Dance, Circus and Traveling Shows, as well as the Procedures to Obtain Operating Licences for Amusement Parks and Circuses)

IP-related Laws

2010

Law No. 93 of February 5, 1992, setting out Provisions for the Benefit of Phonographic Companies and Remuneration for Private Non-Profit-Making Reproduction (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 64 of April 30, 2010)

IP-related Laws

2006

Law No. 223 of August 6, 1990, on the Discipline of Public & Private Broadcasting System

IP-related Laws

2012

Law No. 416 of August 8, 1981, regulating the Publishing Companies and Publishing Measures (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 63 of May 18, 2012)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

2009

Law No. 416 of August 8, 1981, regulating the Publishing Companies and Publishing Measures (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 5 of February 10, 2009)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

2006

Law No. 800 of August 14, 1967 New Rules Concerning Opera Institutions & Musical Activities

IP-related Laws

2010

Civil Code (approved by Royal Decree No. 262 of March 16, 1942)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Competition

IP-related Laws

2009

Penal Code (approved by Royal Decree No. 1398 of October 19, 1930)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Ministerial Decree No. 5442 of May 21, 2007, on the National Procedure for Registration of Protected Appellation of Origin & Geographical Indications Products Under Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Ministerial Decree of April 2, 2007 Determination of Rights on Patents & Models, in Accordance with Paragraph 851, Article 1 of Law No. 296 of December 27, 2006

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Ministerial Decree of November 9, 2007, regulating the Criteria and Methods for Funding of Musical Activities in accordance with the Unified Fund for the Performing Arts created by Law No. 163 of April 30, 1985

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of September 25, 2006, on the Identification of the Central Authority for the Receipt of Letters Rogatory issued by the European Patent Office

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "N.Q.I - Northwest Quality Institute – Soc. coop" to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Robiola di Roccaverano"

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named CQI - Calabria Quality Institute to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Soppressata di Calabria"

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named “Research consortium for the milk sector” to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Pecorino Siciliano"

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Ministerial Decree of April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "Consorzio di Ricerca per la Filiera Lattiero-Casearia" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Ragusano"

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Ministerial Decree of April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Organism Named "QIC - Quality Institute of Calabria" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin Salsiccia di Calabria

Geographical Indications

IP-related Laws

2005

Decree-Law No. 72 of March 22, 2004, Relating to Interventions to Oppose the Illegal Diffusion of Audiovisual Works, and to Support Movie and Entertainment Activities (as converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 128 of May 21, 2004, and as amended up to Decree-Law No. 7 of January 31, 2005)

Main IP Laws

2005

Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Domain Names

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Ministerial Decree of August 1, 2005 Authorization for the Control Body Named "CSQA Certificazioni Srl" to Control the Protected Geographical Indication "Uva da Tavola di Canicatti" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Ministerial Decree of October 6, 2005 Identification of Different Types of Rural Architecture on the National Territory & the Identification of Technical-Scientific Criteria for the Implementation of Interventions, According to the Law No. 378 of December 24, 2003 Containing Provisions for the Protection & Enhancement of Rural Architecture

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Permit Renewal of the Control Body "Certiprodop - Società di Certificazione Prodotti Alimentari S.r.l." to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin "Formai de Mut dell’Alta Valle Brembana" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Permit Renewal of the Public Authority 'ASSAM- Services Agency, Agri-food Sector & Marks' to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin 'Casciotta of Urbino' Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "North East Quality Institute - NEQI" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Prosciutto di San Daniele"

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005, Relating to the Permit Renewal of the Control Body "North East Quality Institute NEQI" to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin "Cotechino Modena" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92

Geographical Indications

IP-related Laws

2004

Law No. 106 of April 15, 2004, on the Legal Deposit of Documents of Cultural Interest for Public Use

IP-related Laws

2004

Code of Cultural Heritage and Landscape, in accordance with Article 10 of the Law No. 137 of July 6, 2002 (Legislative Decree No. 42 of January 22, 2004, as last amended by Legislative Decree No. 63 of 2008)

IP-related Laws

2004

Law No. 103 of April 14, 1975, on New Regulations governing Radio and Television Broadcasting

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

2004

Law No. 11 of January 12, 1990 Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di Modena (Modena ham), Delimitation of the Area of Production & Product Characteristics

Geographical Indications

IP-related Laws

2004

Law No. 224 of May 30, 1989 for the Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Salame di Varzi (Varzi Salami) Delimitation of the Area of Production and Product Characteristics

Geographical Indications

IP-related Laws

2004

Law No. 628 of November 4, 1981 Rules on the Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto Veneto Benico-Euganeo (Veneto Benico-Euganeo Ham)

Geographical Indications

IP-related Laws

2004

Legislative Decree No. 19 of January 29, 1998 Transformation of the Public Entity "La Biennale di Venezia" in a Private Legal Entity Called "Cultural Company La Biennale di Venezia", According to Article 11, Paragraph 1, Letter b) of the Law No. 59 of March 15, 1997

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Ministerial Decree September 24, 2004 on the Peripheral and Central Bodies and General Directorates of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2003

Decree of the Republic President No. 571 of July 22, 1982 Rules for the Implementation of Article 15 Last Paragraph and Article 17 the Penultimate Paragraph of the Law No 689 of November 24, 1981, Concerning Amendments to the Penal System

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Main IP Laws

2003

Law No. 248 of August 18, 2000, on New Rules for the Protection of Copyright

Main IP Laws

2003

Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (amended up to Legislative Decree No. 68 of April 9, 2003)

Main IP Laws

2003

Law No. 93 of February 5, 1992, Setting out Provisions for the Benefit of Phonographic Companies and Remuneration for Private Non Profit-Making Reproduction (as amended up to Legislatice Decree No. 68 of April 9, 2003)

Main IP Laws

2003

Legislative Decree No. 168 of June 27, 2003, Establishing the Specialized Intellectual Property Divisions of Tribunals and Courts of Appeal, in accordance with Article 16 of Law No. 273 of December 12, 2002

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

2003

Legislative Decree No. 224 of July 8, 2003 Implementation of Directive 2001/18/EC on the Deliberate Release of Genetically Modified Organisms

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

IP-related Laws

2003

Legislative Decree No. 70 of April 9, 2003, on Implementation of Directive 2000/31/EC on Certain Legal Aspects of Information Society Services in the Internal Market, with particular reference to E-Commerce (E-Commerce Act)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2003

Ministerial Decree No. 171 of May 9, 2003 Regulation for the New Forms for the Presentation & Verbalization of Patent Applications for Industrial Inventions, Utility models, Designs & National Trademarks

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

IP-related Laws

2002

Regional Law No. 16 of July 15, 2002, on the Rules for the Recovery of the Artistic & Historical Buildings & the Promotion of Quality of the Architecture & Landscaping of the Territory

Other

IP-related Laws

2002

Regional Act No.11 of 2002 on Protection of Autochthonous Genetic Resources of Agricultural Interest

Plant Variety Protection

Genetic Resources

IP-related Laws

2001

Decree-Law No. 26 of January 14, 1994, setting out Urgent Measures in Support of Movie Industry (as converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 153 of March 1, 1994, and as amended up to Law No. 400 of December 29, 2000)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2001

Ministerial Decree September 25, 2001, on the Transposition of the Commission Decision 2000/608/EC of September 27, 2000 Concerning the Guidance Notes for Risks Set Out in the Annex III of the Directive 90/219/EEC on the Contained Use of Genetically Modified Microorganisms

Other

Main IP Laws

2001

Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, for the Protection of Copyright and and Neighboring Rights (as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 95 of February 2, 2001)

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

2001

Legislative Decree No. 164 of April 12, 2001, Laying Down Provisions to the Legislative Decree No. 95 of February 2, 2001, on the Application of the Directive No. 98/71/EC on the Legal Protection of Designs

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2001

Ministerial Decree May 31, 2001 Granted Temporary Protection at National Level to the Name "Basilico Genovese" for Which has Been Sent an Instance to the European Commission for Registration as Appellation of Origin

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2001

Ministerial Decree of April 27, 2001 Granted Temporary Protection at National Level to the Name "Melannurca Campana", for Which Has Been Sent an Instance to the European Commission for Registration as Appellation of Origin

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2001

Ministerial Decree of September 20, 2001 Adjustment to the Decree of 8 August 2001 "Restoring the Bottling in Bounded Area of the Wine With a Appellation of Origin «Chianti Classico» & the Rules & Procedures Relating to Verification of the Quantities to Be Bottled Outside the Region"

Geographical Indications

Main IP Laws

2001

Royal Decree No. 1411 of August 25, 1940, Containing Legislative Provisions on Industrial Model Patents (as last amended by Legislative Decree No. 95 of February 2, 2001)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Main IP Laws

2000

Law No. 93 of February 5, 1992, setting out Provisions for the Benefit of Phonographic Companies and Remuneration for Private Non-Profit-Making Reproduction (as last amended by Law No. 248 of August 18, 2000)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2000

Ministerial Decree No. 410 of September 12, 2000 Adoption of the Rules Concerning the Allocation of Costs Arising From the Activities of Consortiums for the Protection of Appelation of Origin & Geographical Indications Appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2000

Ministerial Decree of July 18, 2000 National List of Traditional Food Products

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2000

Ministerial Decree of June 5, 2000 Approval of the Statute of the "Consortium of Trentino Wines" & Appointment of its Functions of Protection, Enhancement & Treatment of General Interest Relating to Appellation of Origin & Geographical Indications, According to Article 19, Paragraph 1, of the Law No. 164 of February 10, 1992

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2000

Ministerial Decree of September 4, 2000 Recognition of the Appellation of Origin Wines "Arcola" & Approval of the Product Specifications

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1999

Decree No. 350 of September 8, 1999 Regulations for the Identification of Traditional Products According to Article 8, Paragraph 1, of Legislative Decree No. 173 of April 30, 1998

Other

IP-related Laws

1999

Law No. 102 of March 29, 1999 on the Ratification and Implementation of the Trademark Law Treaty with Regulations, done in Geneva October 27, 1994

Trademarks

IP-related Laws

1999

Law No. 1062 of November 20, 1971 containing Penal Provisions Concerning Counterfeiting or Alteration of Works of Art

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

1999

Law No. 26 of February 13, 1990 Protection for the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham)

Geographical Indications

IP-related Laws

1999

Law No. 30 of February 14, 1990 Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di San Daniele (San Daniele ham)

Geographical Indications

IP-related Laws

1999

Law No. 526 of December 21, 1999 Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations Arising From Italy’s Membership to the European Community - Community Act 1999

Other

Main IP Laws

1999

Legislative Decree No. 447 of October 8, 1999, on Provisions Concerning Trademarks, for the Application of the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks

Trademarks

Main IP Laws

1999

Royal Decree No. 929 of June 21, 1942, on Legal Provisions Concerning Registered Marks

Trademarks

IP-related Laws

1998

Decree-Law No. 26 of January 14, 1994 Urgent Measures in Favor of the Film

IP-related Laws

1998

Law No. 161 of April 21, 1962. Revision of Films and Theatrical Works

IP-related Laws

1998

Legislative Decree No. 3 of January 8, 1998 on the Reorganization of Governing Bodies Operating under the auspices of the Entertainments Department of Presidency of Council of Ministers according to Article 11, Paragraph 1, Letter(a) of the Law No. 59 of March 15, 1997

Main IP Laws

1998

Legislative Decree No. 455 of November 3, 1998, on Adaptation to the Provisions of the 1991 Act of the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants

Plant Variety Protection

IP-related Laws

1998

Law No. 52 of February 6, 1996, laying down Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations deriving from Italy's Membership of the European Communities (Community Law 1994)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

1997

Decree-Law No. 9 of January 26, 1987, Laying out Urgent Measures Concerning Commercial Distribution & Subsequent Amendments to the Law No. 517 of October 10, 1975 to Regulate Credit Facilities in Commerce

IP-related Laws

1997

Law No. 1559 of December 7, 1951 Regulations for the Production & Marketing of Spirits

Geographical Indications

Main IP Laws

1997

Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, for the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 154 of May 26, 1997)

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

1996

Law No. 650 of December 23, 1996, containing Urgent Provisions for the Exercise of Radio and Television Broadcasting and Communications, Amending the Decree-Law No. 545 of October 23, 1996

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Main IP Laws

1996

Law No. 70 of February 21, 1989, laying down Provisions on the Legal Protection of Topographies of Semiconductor Products (as amended by Legislative No. 198 of March 19, 1996)

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Main IP Laws

1996

Legislative Decree No. 198 of March 19, 1996, Containing Provisions Ensuring the Conformity of the National Industrial Property Legislation with the Mandatory Provisions of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) - Uruguay Round Agreement

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Main IP Laws

1996

Patent Law (Royal Decree No. 1127 of June 29, 1939, as last amended by Legislative Decree No. 198 of March 19, 1996)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Main IP Laws

1996

Royal Decree No. 1411 of August 25, 1940, containing Legislative Provisions on Industrial Model Patents (as last amended by Legislative Decree No. 198 of March 19, 1996)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1995

Decree No. 233 of the President of the Republic of May 19, 1995, approving new Statute of the Italian Society of Authors & Publishers (SIAE)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1995

Decree No. 467 of July 21, 1995, of the Ministry for Industry, Commerce and Crafts, containing the Regulation on the Extension of Patent Protection to New Botanical Genera and Species referred to in Decree No. 974 of the President of the Republic of August 12, 1975

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1995

Ministerial Decree No. 342 of May 30, 1995, Containing Rules Governing the Profession of Industrial Property Consultants and other Professional Registers

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1994

Decree No. 1842 of the President of the Republic of October 20, 1962, approving the Statutes of the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1994

Decree No. 244 of the President of the Council of Ministers of January 3, 1994, approving the Regulation on the Special Public Register for Computer Programs

IP-related Laws

1994

Law No. 146 of February 22, 1994, on Provisions for the Fulfillment of the Obligations Deriving from Italy's Membership of the European Communities - Community Law 1993

Patents (Inventions)

Competition

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Main IP Laws

1994

Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 685 of November 16, 1994)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1993

Implementation Regulation of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, for the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights (as approved by Royal Decree No. 1369 of May 18, 1942, and amended by Law No. 159 of May 22, 1993)

IP-related Laws

1993

Law No. 159 of May 22, 1993, Concerning Provisions on the Improper Reproduction of Books and Repealing the Levy on Well-known Books referred to in Articles 177, 178 and 179 and the Last Paragraph of Article 172 of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1993

Ministerial Decree No. 545 of July 31, 1993, containing Regulations Extending Patent Protection under the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on New Plant Varieties of other Genera and Species

Plant Variety Protection

Main IP Laws

1993

Trademark Regulations (Presidential Decree of No. 795 of May 8, 1948, as amended by Presidential Decree No. 595 of December 1, 1993)

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1992

Decree No. 379 of April 28, 1992 Implementation of the Directive No. 3842/86/EEC of December 1st, 1986 in view to avoid Marks Counterfeit and Pirated Goods

Trademarks

Trade Names

IP-related Laws

1992

Law No. 169 of February 5, 1992 Discipline for the Recognition of Controlled Appellation of Origin for Virgin & Extra Virgin Olive Oils

Geographical Indications

Main IP Laws

1992

Law No. 93 of February 5, 1992, setting out Provisions for the Benefit of Phonographic Companies and Remuneration for Private Non-Profit-Making Reproduction

Main IP Laws

1992

Trademark Law (Royal Decree No. 929 of June 21, 1942, as last amended by Legislative Decree No. 480 of December 4, 1992)

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1991

Regulations implementing the Law No. 70 of February 21, 1989 on the Legal Protection of Topographies of Semiconductor Products

Patents (Inventions)

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1990

Ministerial Decree No. 281 of April 21, 1990, containing Regulations Extending the Provisions Laid Down in the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on New Botanical Genera and Species

Plant Variety Protection

Main IP Laws

1987

Law on the Harmonization of the Legislation on Patents for Industrial Designs with the Provisions of the Hague Agreement of November 6, 1925, as Revised, Ratified by Law No. 744 of October 24, 1980 (Law No. 60 of February 14, 1987)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1987

Ministerial Decree No. 192 of March 16, 1987, implementing the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on the Protection of New Plant Varieties of the Botanical Genera and Species

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1987

Regulations Concerning Patents for Industrial Models (Royal Decree No. 1354 of October 31, 1941, as last amended by Law No. 60 of February 14, 1987)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

IP-related Laws

1985

Law No. 163 of April 30, 1985, laying down the New Measures of State Interventions for the Show Business Sector

IP-related Laws

1984

Law No. 851 of November 28, 1984 New Discipline of Marsala Wine

Geographical Indications

Main IP Laws

1985

Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 containing the Standards for the Protection of New Plant Varieties

Plant Variety Protection

Main IP Laws

1985

Law No. 400 of July 20, 1985, containing Provisions relating to the Unlawful Duplication, Reproduction, Import, Distribution & Sale, Public Showing & Transmission of Cinematographic Works

IP-related Laws

1985

Law No. 620 October 14, 1985 on the Ratification and Implementation of the Act for the Revision of the International Convention of December 2, 1961 for the Protection of New Plant Varieties, as Revised on November 10, 1972, Signed at Geneva on 23 October 1978, and Amendments of the Decree of President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975, containing the Standards for the Protection of New Plant Varieties

Plant Variety Protection

IP-related Laws

1984

Decree-Law No. 807 of December 6, 1984. Urgent Provisions on Broadcasting

Main IP Laws

1984

Law No. 890 of December 21, 1984, Implementing Rules of the Patent Cooperation Treaty

Patents (Inventions)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Industrial Property

Main IP Laws

1979

Decree of the President of the Republic No. 540, of June 30, 1972 on the Simplification of Administrative Procedures in the Field of Patents for Inventions, Utility Models, Industrial Designs and Trademarks (as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic No. 338 of June 22, 1979)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1976

Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of July 15, 1976, concerning the Fixing of the Amount and the Distribution of Remuneration Payable under Article 73 of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941 for the Protection of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1975

Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of September 1, 1975, Concerning the Fixing of the Amount and the Distribution of Remuneration Payable under Article 73 of the Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941 for the Protection of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1972

Decree of the Minister for Industry, Commerce & Handicraft of September 25, 1972 Determination of the Offices With Which Requests & Documents Relating to Inventions, Utility Models & Trademarks Should Be Filed

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Trademarks

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

1970

Law No. 962 of November 20, 1970 concerning Patents for Inventions Solely Intended for the Sightless

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1967

Decree of the President of the Republic No. 1501 of September 5, 1967 containing the Organic Regulations for Public Libraries

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1965

Decree of the President of the Republic No. 1661 of December 30, 1965 containing the Criteria for the Recognition of the Nationality of Films within EU Member States

IP-related Laws

1951

Law No. 1618 of December 7, 1951 Transitional Provisions for the Implementation of Law No. 1068 of November 4, 1950, Establishing Standards for the Area of Production & Characteristics of the Typical Wine Known as Moscato di Pantelleria and of Law No. 1069 of November 4, 1950, Establishing Standards for the Area of Production & Characteristics of the Typical Wines Known as Marsala

Geographical Indications

IP-related Laws

1946

Legislative Decree No. 82 of the Provisional Head of State of August 23, 1946, on the Suspension of the Application of Certain Provisions of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, for the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights

IP-related Laws

1927

Law No. 1272 of June 23, 1927, Establishing a National Mark for Fruits & Vegetables Exported Abroad

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1927

Royal Decree Law No. 1756 of August 12, 1927 Implementing Law No. 1272 of June 23, 1927, on the Establishment of a National Mark for Fruits and Vegetables Exported Abroad.

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1927

Royal Decree No. 2172 of November 17, 1927 Implementing Regulations to the Law of June 23, 1927 and Royal Decree Law No. 1756 of August 12, 1927, on the National Exportation Mark for Fruits and Vegetables

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

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