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Constitution/Basic Law (2 texts)

Type of Text	Year of Version	Title	Subject Matter
Constitution/Basic Law	2011	Constitution of the Kingdom of Morocco of 2011	Other
Constitution/Basic Law	1996	Constitution of the Kingdom of Morocco of 1996	Other

Type of Text

Year of Version

Title

Subject Matter

Constitution/Basic Law

2011

Constitution of the Kingdom of Morocco of 2011

Other

Constitution/Basic Law

1996

Constitution of the Kingdom of Morocco of 1996

Other

Laws/Regulations (163 texts)

Type of Text	Year of Version	Title	Subject Matter
Main IP Laws	2022	Law No. 25-19 on the Moroccan Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Office (promulgated by Dahir n° 1-22-52 of 13 Moharrem 1444 (August 11, 2022))	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	2022	Law No. 66-19 Amending and Supplementing Law No. 2-00 on Copyright and Related Rights (promulgated by Dahir n° 1-22-35 of 23 chaoual 1443 (May 24, 2022))	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2020	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 4014-19 of 21 Rabii II 1441 (December 18, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Apple of Haouz” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2019	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1451-19 of 27 Chaabane 1440 (May 3, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Ifrane Apple” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2019	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1452-19 of 27 Chaabane 1440 (May 3, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Assiane dates of Figuig” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2019	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1453-19 of 27 Chaabane 1440 (May 3, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Atlas Walnuts Haouz Marrakech” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2019	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1857-19 of 9 Chaoual 1440 (June 13, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Fig Ouled Frej” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Main IP Laws	2018	Law No. 13-99 on the Creation of the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-71 of 9 Dhul- Qa'dah 1420 (February 15, 2000), and amended by Law No. 87-17)	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Order of the Minister Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests No. 1806-18 of 26 Ramadan 1439 (June 11, 2018), on the Establishment of the List of Protected Genera and Species of Varieties, the Elements Covered by the Breeder's Right for Each Genus and Species as well as the Term of Protection for Each Species	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests No. 110-18 of 21 Rabii II 1439 (January 9, 2018) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1271-17 of 10 Ramadan 1438 (June 5, 2017) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Farmer's Chicken" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1633-18 of 14 Ramadan 1439 (May 30, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Lemta Fès Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1800-18 of 26 Ramadan 1439 (June 11, 2018) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Rose Water of Kelâat M'gouna-Dadès" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1801-18 of 26 Ramadan 1439 (June 11, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Olive Oil Amizmiz” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1813-18 of 26 Ramadan 1439 (June 11, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Olive Oil Dir Béni Mellal” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1814-18 of 27 Ramadan 1439 (June 12, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Hot Pepper Zenatya” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 2521-18 of 20 Hija 1439 (August 3, 2018) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Moroccan Wrinkled Black Olives" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 2979-17 of 18 Safar 1439 (November 7, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Souss Massa Thyme Honey” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 2985-17 of 18 Safar 1439 (November 7, 2017) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Sahara Camel Cheese" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 567-17 of 27 Safar 1439 (November 16, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "ToudghaTinghir's Outoukdim dates” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 573-18 of9 Joumada II 1439 (February 26, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Oriental Rosemary Honey” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 850-18 of 11 Rejeb 1439 (March 29, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Honey of Euphorbia of Souss Massa” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 873-18 of 15 Rejeb 1439 (April 2, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Black Bousthammi Dates from Drâa” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 3397-16 of 5 Rabii I 1438 (December 5, 2016) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1744-16 of 11 Chaoual 1437 (July 16, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Camel Milk of Sahara” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 2039-16 of 7 Chaoual 1437 (July 12, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Sefrou Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 792-16 of 15 Joumada II 1437 (March 25, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Almonds of Aknoul” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 793-16 of 15 Joumada II 1437 (March 25, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Prickly Pear Fruit Dellahia of Al Hoceima” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Marine Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests No. 562-17 of 16 Kaada 1438 (August 9, 2017) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1270-17 of 10 Ramadan 1438 (June 5, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Zendaz Honey from the Bouiblane Massif” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1358-17 of 13 Ramadan 1438 (June 8, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Zerhoune Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1359-17 of 13 Ramadan 1438 (June 8, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Aït Attab Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2016	Decree No. 2-15-646 of 6 Jumada I 1437 (February 15, 2016) on the Implementation of Articles No. 59-5, 59-7 and 59-8 of Law No. 2-00 on Copyright and Related Rights	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	2016	Law No. 11-15 on the Reorganization of the High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-16-123 of 21 Kaada 1437 (August 25, 2016))	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
IP-related Laws	2016	Law No. 24-09 Relating to the Safety of Products and Services and Supplementing the Decree of 9 Ramadan 1331 (August 12, 1913) Forming Code of Obligations and Contracts (promulgated by Decree No. 1-11-140 of 16 Ramadan 1432 (August 17, 2011))	Trademarks Other
IP-related Laws	2016	Law No. 68-16 on the Artists and Artistic Professions (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-16-116 of 21 Kaada 1437 (August 25, 2016))	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	2016	Law No. 88-13 on the Press and Publishing (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-16-122 of 6 Kaada 1437 (August 10, 2016)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2016	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 786-16 of 15 Joumada II 1437 (March 25, 2016) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2016	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1200-16 of 13 Rejeb 1437 (April 21, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Almonds of Amellago-Assoul” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2016	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1709-16 of 7 Ramadan 1437 (June 13, 2016) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Olive Oil Al Alfiya" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2016	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 3579-15 of 20 Moharrem 1437 (November 3, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Dried leaves of Oriental Rosemary” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2016	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 3874-15 of 8 Safar 1437 (November 20, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Quince Oued El Maleh” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2016	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 514-16 of 21 Joumada I 1437 (March 1, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Cumin Beldi of Rhamna” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2016	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 585-15 of 21 Joumada I 1437 (March 1, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Henna of Foum-Zguid” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Decree No. 2-14-839 of 27 Joumada II 1436 (April 17, 2015), on the Establishment of the Composition and Responsibilities of the 'Private Copying' Commission Created Within the Moroccan Copyright Office	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	2015	Law No. 83-13 supplementing Law No. 77-03 on Audiovisual Communication (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-15-120 of 18 Chaoual 1436 ( August 4, 2015))	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 1065-15 of 10 Joumada II 1436 (March 31, 2015) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 3230.15 of 18 Hija 1436 (October 2, 2015) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1680-15 of 6 Chaabane 1436 (May 25, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Dried fig Nabout of Taounate” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1683-15 of 3 Chaabane 1436 (May 22, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Lentils of Zaer" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1684-15 of 3 Chaabane 1436 (May 22, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Euphorbia of the Sahara Honey" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1685-15 of 3 Chaabane 1436 (May 22, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Olive Oil Outat El Haj” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1716-15 of 6 Chaabane 1436 (May 25, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Tafersite Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1747-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Jihel dates of Draa" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1748-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "d'Azilal Nut" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1749-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Doukkali Grape" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1750-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Lavandin of Oulmès Essential Oil" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1751-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Extra Virgin Olive Oil Aghmat Aylane" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 583-15 of 6 Jumada I 1436 (February 25, 2015) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Dates Najda" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 584-15 of 6 Joumada I 1436 (February 25, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Almonds of the Rif " and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 585-15 of 6 Joumada I 1436 (February 25, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Henna of Aït Ouabelli” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2015	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fishing No. 1746-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Capers of Safi" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2014	Decree No. 2-14-652 of 8 Safar 1436 (December 1, 2014) on the Implementation of Law No. 104-12 on Free Pricing and Competition	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
IP-related Laws	2014	Law No. 104-12 on Free Pricing and Competition (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-14-116 du 2 ramadan 1435 (June 30, 2014))	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
Main IP Laws	2014	Law No. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-91 of 9 Dhul- Qa'dah 1420 (February 15, 2000), and amended up to Law No. 23-13)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition
Main IP Laws	2014	Law No. 2-00 on Copyright and Related Rights (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-20 of 9 Dhul- Qa'dah 1420 (February 15, 2000), and amended up to Law No. 79-12)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2014	Law No. 20-13 on Competition Council (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-14-117 of 2 Ramadan 1435 (June 30, 2014))	Competition Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2014	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 1039-14 of 7 Joumada II 1435 (April 7, 2014) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2014	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1349-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Pomme de Midelt" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2014	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1350-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Nèfles de Zegzel" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2014	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1351-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Dates Bouittob of Tata" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2014	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1352-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Honey Arbutus Jbal My Abdessalam" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2014	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1353-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Keskes Khoumassi" or "Keskes Moukhamess" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2014	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1354-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ouezzane" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1721-12 of 26 Joumada I 1433 (April 18, 2012) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Honey of Euphorbia Tadla Azilal" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1722-12 of 26 Jumada I 1433 (April 18, 2012) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Almond of Tafraout" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1723-12 of 26 Joumada I 1433 (April 18, 2012) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Dates Boufeggous" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2012	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1724-12 of 26 Jumada I 1433 (April 18, 2012) Recognizing the Geographical indication "Dates Aziza Bouzid of Figuig" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
IP-related Laws	2011	Law No. 16-10 Supplementing Law No. 53-95 on the Establishment of Commercial Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-11-14 of 14 Rabii I 1432 (February 18, 2011))	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	2011	Law No. 31-08 on Consumer Protection Measures (promulgated by Dahir No. 1.11.03 Rabi'i I 1432 (February 18, 2011))	Trademarks Trade Names Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 3430-11 of 27 Hija 1432 (November 24, 2011) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1163-11 of 1 Jumada II 1432 (May 5, 2011) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Granada Sefri Ouled Abdellah" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1164-11 of 1st Joumada II 1432 (May 5, 2011) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Lamb Meat Beni Guil" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1398-11 of 23 Joumada II 1432 (May 27, 2011) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Chefchaouen goat cheese" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1399-11 of 23 Joumada II 1432 (May 27, 2011) Recognizing the Designation of Origin “Rose of Kelâat M'Gouna - Dadès” and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1926-11 of 21 Rejeb 1432 (24 June 2011) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Prickly Pear Fruit of Ait Baâmrane" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1355-10 of 15 Jumada I 1431 (April 30, 2010) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Safran of Taliouine" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1356-10 of 15 Joumada I 1431 (April 30, 2010) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Majhoul of Tafilalet dates" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1357-10 of 15 Joumada I 1431 (April 30, 2010) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Clémentine of Berkane" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1358-10 of 15 Jumada I 1431 (30 April 2010) Recognizing the Agricultural Label “Milk-fed lamb“ and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 2816-09 of 2 Hija 1430 (November 20, 2009) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Argan" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 2817-09 of 2 Hija 1430 (November 20, 2009) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Tyut Chiadma" and Approving the Related Specifications	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Decree No. 2-08-403 of 6 Hija1429 (December 5, 2008), on the Implementation of Law No. 25-06 on the Distinctive Signs of Origin and Quality of Foodstuffs and Agricultural and Fishery Products	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Decree No. 2-08-404 of 6 Hija 1429 (December 5, 2008), on the Composition and Mode of Operation of the National Commission for Distinctive Signs of Origin and Quality	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Decree No. 623-08 of 18 Rabii I of Minister of Industry, Trade and New Technologies (26 March 2008) fixing the Fees for Assignment of Radio Frequencies	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Industrial Property
Main IP Laws	2008	Law No. 25-06 on the Distinctive Signs of Origin and Quality of Foodstuffs and Agricultural and Fishery Products (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-08-56 of 17 Joumada I 1429 (May 23, 2008))	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Circular No. 5051/410 of May 29, 2007, on Border Measures against Counterfeiting and Piracy with respect to Copyright and Related Rights	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	2007	Law No. 08-05 Repealing and Replacing Chapter VIII of Title V of the Civil Procedure Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-07-169 of 19 Kaada 1428 (November 30, 2007))	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
IP-related Laws	2007	Law No. 66-99 on Archives (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-07-167 of 19 Kaada 1428 (30 November 2007))	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Decree No. 649-07 of 16 Rabi II 1428 (4 May 2007) of the Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister in Charge of Economic and General Affairs Laying Down the Procedures for Advertising and Consumer Information in the Field of Telecommunications Services	Other
IP-related Laws	2006	Law No. 17-04 on the Code of the Medicine and Pharmacy (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-06-151 of 30 Shawal 1427 (November 22, 2006))	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Circular No. 4994/410 of April 1, 2006, relating to the New Customs Regulations on Border Measures for Strengthening the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights	Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Joint-Order No. 206-06 of the Minister of Finance and Privatization and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Economic Renewal of February 6, 2006, laying down the Conditions for Implementation of Chapter VII relating to Border Measures of Law No. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	2005	Law No. 77-03 on Audiovisual Communication (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-04-257 of 25 Kaada 1425 (January 7, 2005))	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Decree No. 2-00-368 of June 7, 2004, on the Implementation of Law No. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	2003	Law No. 68-99 on the Legal Deposit (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-03-201 of 16 Ramadan 1424 (November 11, 2003))	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2002	Dahir No. 1-02-212 of 22 Jumada 1423 (August 31, 2002), on the Establishment of the High Authority of Audiovisual Communication	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
IP-related Laws	2003	Law No. 99-65 on the Labour Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-03-194 of 14 Rejeb (September 11, 2003))	Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	2003	Law No. 71-99 on the Statute of Artists (promulgated by Dahir No. 113.03.1 of 18 Rabi I 1424 (June 19, 2003))	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	2003	Code of Press and Publishing 2003 (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-02-207 of 25 Rejeb 1423 (October 3, 2002))	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	2002	Law No. 18-02 Supplementing Law No. 53-95 on the Establishment of Commercial Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-02-108 of 1 Rabii II 1423 (June 13, 2002))	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	2002	Law No. 39-01 Supplementing Law No. 20-99 on the Organization of the Film Industry (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-02-253 of 25 Rejeb 1423 (October 3, 2002))	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Order No. 1576-02 of 8 rejeb 1423 (September 16, 2002), on the Establishment of the Rates of Remuneration for Services provided in relation to the Protection of New Plant Varieties	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Order No. 1577-02 of 8 Rejeb 1423 (September 16, 2002), on the Establishment of a List of General and Species in respect of Varieties eligible for Protection, the Elements covered by Breeders' Rights for each Genus and Species and the Term of Protection of each Species	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Order No. 1578-02 of 8 Rejeb 1423 (September 16, 2002), on the Establishment of the Deadlines for Presenting the Reproductive or Propagative Material of Plant Varieties and the Amount required for an Examination of these Varieties with a view to the Issue of New Plant Variety Certificates	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Order No. 1579-02 of 8 Rajab 1423 (September 16, 2002), on the Establishment of the Composition, Responsibilities and Operation of the Advisory Committee for the Protection of New Plant Varieties	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Order No. 1580-02 of September 16, 2002 (8 Rajab 1423), on the Establishment of the Particulars, Information and Other Documentation Required for Inclusion in the National Register of New Plant Variety Certificates	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Order No. 1581-02 of 16 September 2002 (8 Rejeb 1423) establishing the particulars, information and other documentation required for inclusion in the National Register of Applications for New Plant Variety Certificates	Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Order No. 1582-02 of 16 September 2002 (8 Rejeb 1423) Determining the Frequency of Issue and Content of the New Plant Variety Protection Bulletin	Plant Variety Protection
IP-related Laws	2002	Decree-Law No. 2-02-663 of 2 Rejeb 1423 (10 September 2002) on the Abolition of the State Monopoly in Matters of Radio Broadcasting and Television	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Decree No. 2-02-2325 of 27 Hijra 1422 (March 12, 2002), Establishing the Remuneration for Services Provided by the Ministry of Agriculture Concerning the Protection of New Varieties of Plants	Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	2001	Decree No. 2-00-854 of 28 Joumada Il 1422 (September 17, 2001), on the Implementation of Law No. 06-99 on Free Pricing and Competition	Other
Main IP Laws	2006	Law No. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-19 of 9 Kaada 1420 (February 15, 2000), and amended by Law No. 31-05)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Main IP Laws	2006	Law No. 2-00 on Copyright and Related Rights (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-20 of 9 Kaada 1420 (February 15, 2000), and amended by Law No. 34‐05)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Traditional Cultural Expressions IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	2004	Law No. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-91 of 9 Kaada 1420 (February 15, 2000))	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Decree No. 2-01-2324 of 27 Hija 1422 (March 12, 2002), on the Implementation of Law No. 9-94 on the Protection of New Varieties of Plants	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	2002	Law No. 20-99 on the Organization of the Film Industry (promulgated by Dahir n° 1-01-36 of 21 Kaada 1421 (February 15, 2001), and amended by Law No. 39-01)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	2001	Law No. 06-99 on Free Pricing and Competition (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-225 of 2 Rabii I 1421 (June 5, 2000))	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2000	Decree No. 2-96-906 of 9 Ramadan 1417 (January 18, 1997), on the Implementation of Chapter II -on the Commercial Register- of Title IV of the First Book of Law No. 15-95 Establishing the Commercial Code (as amended by Decree No. 2-99-71 of March 16, 2000)	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2000	Decree No. 2-99-71 of 9 Hija 1420 (March 16, 2000) on the Implementation of Law No. 13-99 on the Creation of the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property	IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	2000	Law No. 13-99 on the Creation of the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-71 of 9 Kaada 1420 (February 15, 2000))	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Order No. 1955-98 of the Minister for Agriculture, Rural Development and Maritime Fisheries of 16 Jumada II 1419 (October 8, 1998), on the General Conditions governing Production of Wines with registered Appellations of Origin	Geographical Indications Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Order No. 1956-98 of the Minister for Agriculture, Rural Development and Maritime Fisheries of 16 Jumada II 1419 (8 October 1998), Supplementing Order No. 869-75 of 28 Shaban 1397 (15 August 1977) of the Minister for Agriculture and Agrarian Reform regulating the Appellations of Origin Regime for Wines	Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Order No. 1957-98 of the Minister for Agriculture, Rural Development and Maritime Fisheries of 16 Jumada II 1419 (October 8, 1998), concerning the Registered Appellation of Origin of 'les coteaux de l'Atlas'	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	2014	Law No. 53-95 on the Establishment of Commercial Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-97-65 of 4 Chaoual 1417 (February 12, 1997), and amended up to Law No. 1-13)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	2011	Law No. 53-95 on the Establishment of Commercial Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-97-65 of 4 Chaoual 1417 (February 12, 1997), and amended up to Law No. 16-10)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	1998	Law No. 53-95 on the Establishment of Commercial Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-97-65 of 4 Shawwal 1417 (February 12, 1997))	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	2019	Law No. 15-95 on the Establishment of the Commercial Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-96-83 of 15 Rabii 1417 (August 1, 1996), and amended up to Law No. 21-18)	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1997	Decree No. 2-96-906 of 9 Ramadan 1417 (January 18, 1997), on the Implementation of Chapter II-on the Commercial Register-of Title IV of the First Book of Law No. 15-95 Establishing the Commercial Code	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1997	Decree No. 2-97-771 of 25 Joumada II 1418 (October 28, 1997), Fixing the Number, the Seat and the Jurisdiction of the Commercial Courts and Courts of Appeal	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Main IP Laws	1997	Law No. 09-94 on the Protection of New Plant Varieties (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-96-255 of 12 Ramadan 1417 (January 21, 1997))	Plant Variety Protection
IP-related Laws	1996	Law No. 15-95 on the Establishment of the Commercial Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-96-83 of 15 rabii 1417 (August 1, 1996))	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1995	Decree No. 2-94-229 of 10 Rabi I 1416 (8 August 1995), on the Implementation of Law No. 17-94 on the Activities of Production, Editing, Importing, Distribution, Reproduction and Exploitation of Video Recordings Intended for the Private Use of Public	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	1995	Law No. 17-94 on the Activities of Production, Editing, Import, Distribution, Reproduction and Exploitation of Videograms Destined to Private Use of the Public (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-95-115 of 27 Muharram 1416 (June 26, 1995))	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	1994	Law No. 1-93-162 Organizing the Practice of the Profession of Attorney (promulgated by Dahir of 22 Rabi I 1414 (September 10, 1993 ))	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
IP-related Laws	1993	Law No. 41-90 Establishing Administrative Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-91-225 of 22 Rabi I 1414 (September 10, 1993))	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	1985	Law No. 13-83 on the Repression of Merchandise Fraud (promulgated by Dahir n° 1-83-108 of 9 Moharrem 1405 (October 5, 1984))	Trademarks Other
IP-related Laws	1981	Law No. 41-80 Establishing and Organizing a Bailiff Service (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-80-440 of 17 Safar 1401 (December 25, 1980))	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	1977	Dahir promulgating Law No. 1-77-339 of 25 Chaoual 1397 (October 9, 1977), approving the Customs and Excise Code of the Customs and Excise Authority	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1977	Order No. 869-75 of the Minister for Agriculture and Agrarian Reform of 28 Shaban 1397 (August 15, 1977), on the Regime of Appellation of Origin for Wines	Trademarks Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1977	Decree No. 2-75-321 of 25 Shaban 1397 (August 12, 1977), Regulating Wine-making, and the Stocking, Circulation and Trading of Wines	Trademarks Geographical Indications Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	2019	Civil Procedure Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-74-447 of 11 Ramadan 1394 (September 28, 1974), and amended up to Law No. 61-19)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	2013	Civil Procedure Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-74-447 of 11 Ramadan 1394 (September 28, 1974), and amended up to Law No. 100-12)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
IP-related Laws	2002	Civil Procedure Code (promulgated by Dahir n° 1-74-447 of 11 Ramadan 1394 (September 28, 1974), and amended up to Law No. 19-02)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Main IP Laws	1965	Decree No. 2-64-406 of 5 kaada 1384 (March 8, 1965), on the Establishment of the Moroccan Copyright Office	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	2018	Criminal Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-59-413 of 28 Joumada II 1382 (November 26, 1962), and amended up to Law No. 103-13)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	1963	Criminal Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-59-413 of 28 Jumada II 1382 (November 26, 1962))	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	1958	General Civil Service Regulations (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-58-008 of 4 Shaban 1377 (February 24, 1958))	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
IP-related Laws	2019	Code of Obligations and Contracts (promulgated by Dahir of 9 Ramadan 1331 (August 12, 1913), and amended up to Law No. 21-18)	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Competition Other
IP-related Laws	2019	Code of Obligations and Contracts (promulgated by Dahir of 9 Ramadan 1331 (August 12, 1913), and amended up to Law No. 31-18)	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Competition Other
IP-related Laws	2011	Code of Obligations and Contracts (promulgated by Dahir of 9 Ramadan 1331 (August 12, 1913), and amended up to Law No. 24-09)	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Competition Other
IP-related Laws	2007	Code of Obligations and Contracts (promulgated by Dahir 9 Ramadan 1331 (August 12, 1913), and amended up to Law No. 53-05)	Trademarks Competition Other Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	2019	Criminal Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-59-413 of 28 Joumada II 1382 (November 26, 1962), and amended up Law No. 33-18)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other

Type of Text

Year of Version

Title

Subject Matter

Main IP Laws

2022

Law No. 25-19 on the Moroccan Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Office (promulgated by Dahir n° 1-22-52 of 13 Moharrem 1444 (August 11, 2022))

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

2022

Law No. 66-19 Amending and Supplementing Law No. 2-00 on Copyright and Related Rights (promulgated by Dahir n° 1-22-35 of 23 chaoual 1443 (May 24, 2022))

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2020

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 4014-19 of 21 Rabii II 1441 (December 18, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Apple of Haouz” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2019

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1451-19 of 27 Chaabane 1440 (May 3, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Ifrane Apple” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2019

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1452-19 of 27 Chaabane 1440 (May 3, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Assiane dates of Figuig” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2019

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1453-19 of 27 Chaabane 1440 (May 3, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Atlas Walnuts Haouz Marrakech” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2019

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1857-19 of 9 Chaoual 1440 (June 13, 2019) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Fig Ouled Frej” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Main IP Laws

2018

Law No. 13-99 on the Creation of the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-71 of 9 Dhul- Qa'dah 1420 (February 15, 2000), and amended by Law No. 87-17)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Order of the Minister Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests No. 1806-18 of 26 Ramadan 1439 (June 11, 2018), on the Establishment of the List of Protected Genera and Species of Varieties, the Elements Covered by the Breeder's Right for Each Genus and Species as well as the Term of Protection for Each Species

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests No. 110-18 of 21 Rabii II 1439 (January 9, 2018) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1271-17 of 10 Ramadan 1438 (June 5, 2017) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Farmer's Chicken" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1633-18 of 14 Ramadan 1439 (May 30, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Lemta Fès Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1800-18 of 26 Ramadan 1439 (June 11, 2018) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Rose Water of Kelâat M'gouna-Dadès" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1801-18 of 26 Ramadan 1439 (June 11, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Olive Oil Amizmiz” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1813-18 of 26 Ramadan 1439 (June 11, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Olive Oil Dir Béni Mellal” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1814-18 of 27 Ramadan 1439 (June 12, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Hot Pepper Zenatya” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 2521-18 of 20 Hija 1439 (August 3, 2018) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Moroccan Wrinkled Black Olives" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 2979-17 of 18 Safar 1439 (November 7, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Souss Massa Thyme Honey” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 2985-17 of 18 Safar 1439 (November 7, 2017) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Sahara Camel Cheese" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 567-17 of 27 Safar 1439 (November 16, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "ToudghaTinghir's Outoukdim dates” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 573-18 of9 Joumada II 1439 (February 26, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Oriental Rosemary Honey” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 850-18 of 11 Rejeb 1439 (March 29, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Honey of Euphorbia of Souss Massa” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 873-18 of 15 Rejeb 1439 (April 2, 2018) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Black Bousthammi Dates from Drâa” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 3397-16 of 5 Rabii I 1438 (December 5, 2016) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1744-16 of 11 Chaoual 1437 (July 16, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Camel Milk of Sahara” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 2039-16 of 7 Chaoual 1437 (July 12, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Sefrou Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 792-16 of 15 Joumada II 1437 (March 25, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Almonds of Aknoul” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 793-16 of 15 Joumada II 1437 (March 25, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Prickly Pear Fruit Dellahia of Al Hoceima” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Marine Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests No. 562-17 of 16 Kaada 1438 (August 9, 2017) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1270-17 of 10 Ramadan 1438 (June 5, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Zendaz Honey from the Bouiblane Massif” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1358-17 of 13 Ramadan 1438 (June 8, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Zerhoune Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forestry No. 1359-17 of 13 Ramadan 1438 (June 8, 2017) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Aït Attab Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2016

Decree No. 2-15-646 of 6 Jumada I 1437 (February 15, 2016) on the Implementation of Articles No. 59-5, 59-7 and 59-8 of Law No. 2-00 on Copyright and Related Rights

IP Regulatory Body

IP-related Laws

2016

Law No. 11-15 on the Reorganization of the High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-16-123 of 21 Kaada 1437 (August 25, 2016))

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

IP-related Laws

2016

Law No. 24-09 Relating to the Safety of Products and Services and Supplementing the Decree of 9 Ramadan 1331 (August 12, 1913) Forming Code of Obligations and Contracts (promulgated by Decree No. 1-11-140 of 16 Ramadan 1432 (August 17, 2011))

Trademarks

Other

IP-related Laws

2016

Law No. 68-16 on the Artists and Artistic Professions (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-16-116 of 21 Kaada 1437 (August 25, 2016))

Other

IP-related Laws

2016

Law No. 88-13 on the Press and Publishing (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-16-122 of 6 Kaada 1437 (August 10, 2016)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2016

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 786-16 of 15 Joumada II 1437 (March 25, 2016) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2016

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1200-16 of 13 Rejeb 1437 (April 21, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Almonds of Amellago-Assoul” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2016

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1709-16 of 7 Ramadan 1437 (June 13, 2016) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Olive Oil Al Alfiya" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2016

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 3579-15 of 20 Moharrem 1437 (November 3, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Dried leaves of Oriental Rosemary” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2016

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 3874-15 of 8 Safar 1437 (November 20, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Quince Oued El Maleh” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2016

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 514-16 of 21 Joumada I 1437 (March 1, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Cumin Beldi of Rhamna” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2016

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 585-15 of 21 Joumada I 1437 (March 1, 2016) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Henna of Foum-Zguid” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Decree No. 2-14-839 of 27 Joumada II 1436 (April 17, 2015), on the Establishment of the Composition and Responsibilities of the 'Private Copying' Commission Created Within the Moroccan Copyright Office

IP Regulatory Body

IP-related Laws

2015

Law No. 83-13 supplementing Law No. 77-03 on Audiovisual Communication (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-15-120 of 18 Chaoual 1436 ( August 4, 2015))

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 1065-15 of 10 Joumada II 1436 (March 31, 2015) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 3230.15 of 18 Hija 1436 (October 2, 2015) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1680-15 of 6 Chaabane 1436 (May 25, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Dried fig Nabout of Taounate” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1683-15 of 3 Chaabane 1436 (May 22, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Lentils of Zaer" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1684-15 of 3 Chaabane 1436 (May 22, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Euphorbia of the Sahara Honey" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1685-15 of 3 Chaabane 1436 (May 22, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Olive Oil Outat El Haj” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1716-15 of 6 Chaabane 1436 (May 25, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Tafersite Olive Oil” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1747-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Jihel dates of Draa" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1748-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "d'Azilal Nut" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1749-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Doukkali Grape" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1750-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Lavandin of Oulmès Essential Oil" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1751-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Extra Virgin Olive Oil Aghmat Aylane" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 583-15 of 6 Jumada I 1436 (February 25, 2015) Recognizing the Agricultural Label "Dates Najda" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 584-15 of 6 Joumada I 1436 (February 25, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Almonds of the Rif " and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 585-15 of 6 Joumada I 1436 (February 25, 2015) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Henna of Aït Ouabelli” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2015

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fishing No. 1746-14 of 2 Rabii I 1436 (December 25, 2014) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Capers of Safi" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2014

Decree No. 2-14-652 of 8 Safar 1436 (December 1, 2014) on the Implementation of Law No. 104-12 on Free Pricing and Competition

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

IP-related Laws

2014

Law No. 104-12 on Free Pricing and Competition (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-14-116 du 2 ramadan 1435 (June 30, 2014))

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

Main IP Laws

2014

Law No. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-91 of 9 Dhul- Qa'dah 1420 (February 15, 2000), and amended up to Law No. 23-13)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Competition

Main IP Laws

2014

Law No. 2-00 on Copyright and Related Rights (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-20 of 9 Dhul- Qa'dah 1420 (February 15, 2000), and amended up to Law No. 79-12)

IP-related Laws

2014

Law No. 20-13 on Competition Council (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-14-117 of 2 Ramadan 1435 (June 30, 2014))

Competition

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2014

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 1039-14 of 7 Joumada II 1435 (April 7, 2014) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2014

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1349-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Pomme de Midelt" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2014

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1350-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Nèfles de Zegzel" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2014

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1351-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Dates Bouittob of Tata" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2014

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1352-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Honey Arbutus Jbal My Abdessalam" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2014

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1353-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Keskes Khoumassi" or "Keskes Moukhamess" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2014

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1354-13 of 11 Hija 1434 (October 17, 2013) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ouezzane" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1721-12 of 26 Joumada I 1433 (April 18, 2012) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Honey of Euphorbia Tadla Azilal" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1722-12 of 26 Jumada I 1433 (April 18, 2012) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Almond of Tafraout" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1723-12 of 26 Joumada I 1433 (April 18, 2012) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Dates Boufeggous" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2012

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1724-12 of 26 Jumada I 1433 (April 18, 2012) Recognizing the Geographical indication "Dates Aziza Bouzid of Figuig" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

IP-related Laws

2011

Law No. 16-10 Supplementing Law No. 53-95 on the Establishment of Commercial Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-11-14 of 14 Rabii I 1432 (February 18, 2011))

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

2011

Law No. 31-08 on Consumer Protection Measures (promulgated by Dahir No. 1.11.03 Rabi'i I 1432 (February 18, 2011))

Trademarks

Trade Names

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries No. 3430-11 of 27 Hija 1432 (November 24, 2011) on the Certificates of Protection for Plant Varieties

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1163-11 of 1 Jumada II 1432 (May 5, 2011) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Granada Sefri Ouled Abdellah" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1164-11 of 1st Joumada II 1432 (May 5, 2011) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Lamb Meat Beni Guil" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1398-11 of 23 Joumada II 1432 (May 27, 2011) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Chefchaouen goat cheese" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1399-11 of 23 Joumada II 1432 (May 27, 2011) Recognizing the Designation of Origin “Rose of Kelâat M'Gouna - Dadès” and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1926-11 of 21 Rejeb 1432 (24 June 2011) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Prickly Pear Fruit of Ait Baâmrane" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1355-10 of 15 Jumada I 1431 (April 30, 2010) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Safran of Taliouine" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1356-10 of 15 Joumada I 1431 (April 30, 2010) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Majhoul of Tafilalet dates" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1357-10 of 15 Joumada I 1431 (April 30, 2010) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Clémentine of Berkane" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 1358-10 of 15 Jumada I 1431 (30 April 2010) Recognizing the Agricultural Label “Milk-fed lamb“ and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 2816-09 of 2 Hija 1430 (November 20, 2009) Recognizing the Geographical Indication "Argan" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Order of the Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries No. 2817-09 of 2 Hija 1430 (November 20, 2009) Recognizing the Designation of Origin "Tyut Chiadma" and Approving the Related Specifications

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Decree No. 2-08-403 of 6 Hija1429 (December 5, 2008), on the Implementation of Law No. 25-06 on the Distinctive Signs of Origin and Quality of Foodstuffs and Agricultural and Fishery Products

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Decree No. 2-08-404 of 6 Hija 1429 (December 5, 2008), on the Composition and Mode of Operation of the National Commission for Distinctive Signs of Origin and Quality

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Decree No. 623-08 of 18 Rabii I of Minister of Industry, Trade and New Technologies (26 March 2008) fixing the Fees for Assignment of Radio Frequencies

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Industrial Property

Main IP Laws

2008

Law No. 25-06 on the Distinctive Signs of Origin and Quality of Foodstuffs and Agricultural and Fishery Products (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-08-56 of 17 Joumada I 1429 (May 23, 2008))

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Circular No. 5051/410 of May 29, 2007, on Border Measures against Counterfeiting and Piracy with respect to Copyright and Related Rights

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

2007

Law No. 08-05 Repealing and Replacing Chapter VIII of Title V of the Civil Procedure Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-07-169 of 19 Kaada 1428 (November 30, 2007))

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

IP-related Laws

2007

Law No. 66-99 on Archives (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-07-167 of 19 Kaada 1428 (30 November 2007))

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Decree No. 649-07 of 16 Rabi II 1428 (4 May 2007) of the Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister in Charge of Economic and General Affairs Laying Down the Procedures for Advertising and Consumer Information in the Field of Telecommunications Services

Other

IP-related Laws

2006

Law No. 17-04 on the Code of the Medicine and Pharmacy (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-06-151 of 30 Shawal 1427 (November 22, 2006))

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Circular No. 4994/410 of April 1, 2006, relating to the New Customs Regulations on Border Measures for Strengthening the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Joint-Order No. 206-06 of the Minister of Finance and Privatization and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Economic Renewal of February 6, 2006, laying down the Conditions for Implementation of Chapter VII relating to Border Measures of Law No. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

2005

Law No. 77-03 on Audiovisual Communication (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-04-257 of 25 Kaada 1425 (January 7, 2005))

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Decree No. 2-00-368 of June 7, 2004, on the Implementation of Law No. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

2003

Law No. 68-99 on the Legal Deposit (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-03-201 of 16 Ramadan 1424 (November 11, 2003))

IP-related Laws

2002

Dahir No. 1-02-212 of 22 Jumada 1423 (August 31, 2002), on the Establishment of the High Authority of Audiovisual Communication

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

IP-related Laws

2003

Law No. 99-65 on the Labour Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-03-194 of 14 Rejeb (September 11, 2003))

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

2003

Law No. 71-99 on the Statute of Artists (promulgated by Dahir No. 113.03.1 of 18 Rabi I 1424 (June 19, 2003))

Other

IP-related Laws

2003

Code of Press and Publishing 2003 (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-02-207 of 25 Rejeb 1423 (October 3, 2002))

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

2002

Law No. 18-02 Supplementing Law No. 53-95 on the Establishment of Commercial Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-02-108 of 1 Rabii II 1423 (June 13, 2002))

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

2002

Law No. 39-01 Supplementing Law No. 20-99 on the Organization of the Film Industry (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-02-253 of 25 Rejeb 1423 (October 3, 2002))

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Order No. 1576-02 of 8 rejeb 1423 (September 16, 2002), on the Establishment of the Rates of Remuneration for Services provided in relation to the Protection of New Plant Varieties

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Order No. 1577-02 of 8 Rejeb 1423 (September 16, 2002), on the Establishment of a List of General and Species in respect of Varieties eligible for Protection, the Elements covered by Breeders' Rights for each Genus and Species and the Term of Protection of each Species

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Order No. 1578-02 of 8 Rejeb 1423 (September 16, 2002), on the Establishment of the Deadlines for Presenting the Reproductive or Propagative Material of Plant Varieties and the Amount required for an Examination of these Varieties with a view to the Issue of New Plant Variety Certificates

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Order No. 1579-02 of 8 Rajab 1423 (September 16, 2002), on the Establishment of the Composition, Responsibilities and Operation of the Advisory Committee for the Protection of New Plant Varieties

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Order No. 1580-02 of September 16, 2002 (8 Rajab 1423), on the Establishment of the Particulars, Information and Other Documentation Required for Inclusion in the National Register of New Plant Variety Certificates

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Order No. 1581-02 of 16 September 2002 (8 Rejeb 1423) establishing the particulars, information and other documentation required for inclusion in the National Register of Applications for New Plant Variety Certificates

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Order No. 1582-02 of 16 September 2002 (8 Rejeb 1423) Determining the Frequency of Issue and Content of the New Plant Variety Protection Bulletin

Plant Variety Protection

IP-related Laws

2002

Decree-Law No. 2-02-663 of 2 Rejeb 1423 (10 September 2002) on the Abolition of the State Monopoly in Matters of Radio Broadcasting and Television

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Decree No. 2-02-2325 of 27 Hijra 1422 (March 12, 2002), Establishing the Remuneration for Services Provided by the Ministry of Agriculture Concerning the Protection of New Varieties of Plants

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

2001

Decree No. 2-00-854 of 28 Joumada Il 1422 (September 17, 2001), on the Implementation of Law No. 06-99 on Free Pricing and Competition

Other

Main IP Laws

2006

Law No. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-19 of 9 Kaada 1420 (February 15, 2000), and amended by Law No. 31-05)

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Main IP Laws

2006

Law No. 2-00 on Copyright and Related Rights (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-20 of 9 Kaada 1420 (February 15, 2000), and amended by Law No. 34‐05)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Traditional Cultural Expressions

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

2004

Law No. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-91 of 9 Kaada 1420 (February 15, 2000))

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Decree No. 2-01-2324 of 27 Hija 1422 (March 12, 2002), on the Implementation of Law No. 9-94 on the Protection of New Varieties of Plants

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

IP-related Laws

2002

Law No. 20-99 on the Organization of the Film Industry (promulgated by Dahir n° 1-01-36 of 21 Kaada 1421 (February 15, 2001), and amended by Law No. 39-01)

Other

IP-related Laws

2001

Law No. 06-99 on Free Pricing and Competition (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-225 of 2 Rabii I 1421 (June 5, 2000))

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2000

Decree No. 2-96-906 of 9 Ramadan 1417 (January 18, 1997), on the Implementation of Chapter II -on the Commercial Register- of Title IV of the First Book of Law No. 15-95 Establishing the Commercial Code (as amended by Decree No. 2-99-71 of March 16, 2000)

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2000

Decree No. 2-99-71 of 9 Hija 1420 (March 16, 2000) on the Implementation of Law No. 13-99 on the Creation of the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

2000

Law No. 13-99 on the Creation of the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-00-71 of 9 Kaada 1420 (February 15, 2000))

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Order No. 1955-98 of the Minister for Agriculture, Rural Development and Maritime Fisheries of 16 Jumada II 1419 (October 8, 1998), on the General Conditions governing Production of Wines with registered Appellations of Origin

Geographical Indications

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Order No. 1956-98 of the Minister for Agriculture, Rural Development and Maritime Fisheries of 16 Jumada II 1419 (8 October 1998), Supplementing Order No. 869-75 of 28 Shaban 1397 (15 August 1977) of the Minister for Agriculture and Agrarian Reform regulating the Appellations of Origin Regime for Wines

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Order No. 1957-98 of the Minister for Agriculture, Rural Development and Maritime Fisheries of 16 Jumada II 1419 (October 8, 1998), concerning the Registered Appellation of Origin of 'les coteaux de l'Atlas'

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

IP-related Laws

2014

Law No. 53-95 on the Establishment of Commercial Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-97-65 of 4 Chaoual 1417 (February 12, 1997), and amended up to Law No. 1-13)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

2011

Law No. 53-95 on the Establishment of Commercial Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-97-65 of 4 Chaoual 1417 (February 12, 1997), and amended up to Law No. 16-10)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

1998

Law No. 53-95 on the Establishment of Commercial Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-97-65 of 4 Shawwal 1417 (February 12, 1997))

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

2019

Law No. 15-95 on the Establishment of the Commercial Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-96-83 of 15 Rabii 1417 (August 1, 1996), and amended up to Law No. 21-18)

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Other

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1997

Decree No. 2-96-906 of 9 Ramadan 1417 (January 18, 1997), on the Implementation of Chapter II-on the Commercial Register-of Title IV of the First Book of Law No. 15-95 Establishing the Commercial Code

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1997

Decree No. 2-97-771 of 25 Joumada II 1418 (October 28, 1997), Fixing the Number, the Seat and the Jurisdiction of the Commercial Courts and Courts of Appeal

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Main IP Laws

1997

Law No. 09-94 on the Protection of New Plant Varieties (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-96-255 of 12 Ramadan 1417 (January 21, 1997))

Plant Variety Protection

IP-related Laws

1996

Law No. 15-95 on the Establishment of the Commercial Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-96-83 of 15 rabii 1417 (August 1, 1996))

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Other

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1995

Decree No. 2-94-229 of 10 Rabi I 1416 (8 August 1995), on the Implementation of Law No. 17-94 on the Activities of Production, Editing, Importing, Distribution, Reproduction and Exploitation of Video Recordings Intended for the Private Use of Public

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

1995

Law No. 17-94 on the Activities of Production, Editing, Import, Distribution, Reproduction and Exploitation of Videograms Destined to Private Use of the Public (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-95-115 of 27 Muharram 1416 (June 26, 1995))

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

1994

Law No. 1-93-162 Organizing the Practice of the Profession of Attorney (promulgated by Dahir of 22 Rabi I 1414 (September 10, 1993 ))

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

IP-related Laws

1993

Law No. 41-90 Establishing Administrative Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-91-225 of 22 Rabi I 1414 (September 10, 1993))

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

1985

Law No. 13-83 on the Repression of Merchandise Fraud (promulgated by Dahir n° 1-83-108 of 9 Moharrem 1405 (October 5, 1984))

Trademarks

Other

IP-related Laws

1981

Law No. 41-80 Establishing and Organizing a Bailiff Service (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-80-440 of 17 Safar 1401 (December 25, 1980))

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

1977

Dahir promulgating Law No. 1-77-339 of 25 Chaoual 1397 (October 9, 1977), approving the Customs and Excise Code of the Customs and Excise Authority

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1977

Order No. 869-75 of the Minister for Agriculture and Agrarian Reform of 28 Shaban 1397 (August 15, 1977), on the Regime of Appellation of Origin for Wines

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1977

Decree No. 2-75-321 of 25 Shaban 1397 (August 12, 1977), Regulating Wine-making, and the Stocking, Circulation and Trading of Wines

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

2019

Civil Procedure Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-74-447 of 11 Ramadan 1394 (September 28, 1974), and amended up to Law No. 61-19)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

2013

Civil Procedure Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-74-447 of 11 Ramadan 1394 (September 28, 1974), and amended up to Law No. 100-12)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

IP-related Laws

2002

Civil Procedure Code (promulgated by Dahir n° 1-74-447 of 11 Ramadan 1394 (September 28, 1974), and amended up to Law No. 19-02)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Main IP Laws

1965

Decree No. 2-64-406 of 5 kaada 1384 (March 8, 1965), on the Establishment of the Moroccan Copyright Office

IP Regulatory Body

IP-related Laws

2018

Criminal Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-59-413 of 28 Joumada II 1382 (November 26, 1962), and amended up to Law No. 103-13)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

1963

Criminal Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-59-413 of 28 Jumada II 1382 (November 26, 1962))

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

1958

General Civil Service Regulations (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-58-008 of 4 Shaban 1377 (February 24, 1958))

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

IP-related Laws

2019

Code of Obligations and Contracts (promulgated by Dahir of 9 Ramadan 1331 (August 12, 1913), and amended up to Law No. 21-18)

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Competition

Other

IP-related Laws

2019

Code of Obligations and Contracts (promulgated by Dahir of 9 Ramadan 1331 (August 12, 1913), and amended up to Law No. 31-18)

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Competition

Other

IP-related Laws

2011

Code of Obligations and Contracts (promulgated by Dahir of 9 Ramadan 1331 (August 12, 1913), and amended up to Law No. 24-09)

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Competition

Other

IP-related Laws

2007

Code of Obligations and Contracts (promulgated by Dahir 9 Ramadan 1331 (August 12, 1913), and amended up to Law No. 53-05)

Trademarks

Competition

Other

Patents (Inventions)

IP-related Laws

2019

Criminal Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-59-413 of 28 Joumada II 1382 (November 26, 1962), and amended up Law No. 33-18)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

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Constitution/Basic Law (2 texts)

Laws/Regulations (163 texts)