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Constitution/Basic Law (1 text)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Constitution/Basic Law	Constitution of the Kingdom of Morocco of 2011	2011	Entry into force : July 29, 2011 Adopted : June 17, 2011	Other

Laws/Regulations (144 texts)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Main IP Laws	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))	2022	Published : September 1, 2022 Promulgated : August 11, 2022	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	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))	2022	Published : June 20, 2022 Promulgated : May 24, 2022	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2020	Entry into force : February 6, 2020 Published : February 6, 2020 Issued : December 18, 2019	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	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)	2019	Amended up to : August 26, 2019 Entry into force : September 30, 1974 Adopted : September 28, 1974	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	Code of Obligations and Contracts (promulgated by Dahir of 9 Ramadan 1331 (August 12, 1913), and amended up to Law No. 31-18)	2019	Amended up to : August 26, 2019 Published : September 12, 1913 Adopted : August 12, 1913	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Competition Other
IP-related Laws	Criminal Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-59-413 of 28 Joumada II 1382 (November 26, 1962), and amended up Law No. 33-18)	2019	Entry into force : June 5, 1963 Adopted : November 26, 0196	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	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)	2019	Adopted : August 1, 1996	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2019	Entry into force : September 5, 2019 Published : September 5, 2019 Issued : May 3, 2019	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2019	Entry into force : September 5, 2019 Published : September 5, 2019 Issued : May 3, 2019	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2019	Entry into force : September 5, 2019 Published : September 5, 2019 Issued : May 3, 2019	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2019	Entry into force : September 5, 2019 Published : September 5, 2019 Issued : June 13, 2019	Geographical Indications Other
Main IP Laws	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)	2018	Amended : August 23, 2018 Published : March 9, 2000 Promulgated : February 15, 2000	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2018	Entry into force : September 6, 2018 Published : September 6, 2018 Issued : June 11, 2018	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2018	Entry into force : March 1, 2018 Published : March 1, 2018 Issued : January 9, 2018	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2018	Entry into force : January 29, 2018 Published : January 29, 2018 Issued : June 5, 2017	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2018	Entry into force : July 19, 2018 Published : July 19, 2018 Issued : May 30, 2018	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2018	Entry into force : November 1, 2018 Issued : June 11, 2018	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2018	Entry into force : October 18, 2018 Published : October 18, 2018 Issued : June 11, 2018	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2018	Entry into force : October 18, 2018 Published : October 18, 2018 Issued : June 11, 2018	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2018	Entry into force : October 18, 2018 Published : October 18, 2018 Issued : June 12, 2018	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2018	Entry into force : November 1, 2018 Published : November 1, 2018 Issued : August 18, 2018	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2018	Entry into force : January 29, 2018 Published : January 29, 2018 Issued : November 7, 2017	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2018	Entry into force : March 12, 2018 Published : March 12, 2018 Issued : November 7, 2017	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2018	Entry into force : February 26, 2018 Published : February 26, 2018 Issued : November 16, 2017	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2018	Entry into force : May 31, 2018 Published : May 31, 2018 Issued : February 26, 2018	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2018	Entry into force : June 21, 2018 Published : June 21, 2018 Issued : March 29, 2018	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2018	Entry into force : June 21, 2018 Published : June 21, 2018 Issued : April 2, 2018	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2017	Entry into force : April 3, 2017 Published : April 3, 2017 Issued : December 5, 2016	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2017	Entry into force : April 6, 2017 Published : April 6, 2017 Issued : July 16, 2016	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2017	Entry into force : April 6, 2017 Published : April 6, 2017 Issued : July 12, 2016	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2017	Entry into force : April 6, 2017 Published : April 6, 2017 Issued : March 25, 2016	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2017	Entry into force : April 6, 2017 Published : April 6, 2017 Issued : March 25, 2016	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2017	Entry into force : October 5, 2017 Published : October 5, 2017 Issued : August 9, 2017	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2017	Entry into force : December 21, 2017 Published : December 21, 2017 Issued : June 5, 2017	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2017	Entry into force : December 12, 2017 Published : December 12, 2017 Issued : June 8, 2017	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2017	Entry into force : December 21, 2017 Published : December 21, 2017 Issued : June 8, 2017	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2016	Entry into force : March 17, 2016 Issued : February 15, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	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))	2016	Entry into force : December 1, 2016 Adopted : August 25, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
IP-related Laws	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))	2016	Published : November 22, 2011 Promulgated : November 17, 2011	Trademarks Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 68-16 on the Artists and Artistic Professions (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-16-116 of 21 Kaada 1437 (August 25, 2016))	2016	Entry into force : September 19, 2016 Adopted : August 25, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 88-13 on the Press and Publishing (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-16-122 of 6 Kaada 1437 (August 10, 2016)	2016	Adopted : August 10, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2016	Entry into force : September 15, 2016 Published : September 15, 2016 Issued : March 25, 2016	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2016	Entry into force : November 3, 2016 Published : November 3, 2016 Issued : April 21, 2016	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2016	Entry into force : December 15, 2016 Published : December 15, 2016 Issued : June 13, 2016	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2016	Entry into force : July 11, 2016 Published : July 11, 2016 Issued : November 3, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2016	Entry into force : January 25, 2016 Published : January 25, 2016 Issued : November 20, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2016	Entry into force : November 3, 2016 Published : November 3, 2016 Issued : March 1, 2016	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2016	Entry into force : November 3, 2016 Published : November 3, 2016 Issued : March 1, 2016	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Entry into force : April 23, 2015 Issued : April 17, 2015	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	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))	2015	Entry into force : August 24, 2015 Adopted : August 4, 2015	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Entry into force : June 11, 2015 Published : June 11, 2015 Issued : March 31, 2015	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Entry into force : November 5, 2015 Published : November 5, 2015 Issued : October 2, 2015	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Entry into force : July 9, 2015 Published : July 9, 2015 Issued : May 25, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Issued : May 22, 2015 Published : May 22, 2015 Entry into force : April 9, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Entry into force : July 9, 2015 Published : July 9, 2015 Issued : May 22, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Entry into force : July 9, 2015 Published : July 9, 2015 Issued : May 22, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Published : July 9, 2020 Entry into force : July 9, 2015 Issued : May 25, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Entry into force : February 19, 2015 Published : February 19, 2015 Issued : December 25, 2014	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Entry into force : February 19, 2015 Published : February 19, 2015 Issued : December 25, 2014	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Entry into force : April 16, 2015 Published : April 16, 2015 Issued : December 25, 2014	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Entry into force : February 19, 2015 Published : February 19, 2015 Issued : December 25, 2014	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Entry into force : February 19, 2015 Published : February 19, 2015 Issued : December 25, 2014	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Published : September 7, 2015 Entry into force : July 9, 2015 Issued : February 25, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Entry into force : July 9, 2015 Published : July 9, 2015 Issued : February 25, 2015	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Entry into force : July 9, 2015 Issued : February 25, 2015	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2015	Entry into force : February 19, 2015 Published : February 19, 2015 Issued : December 25, 2014	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2014	Entry into force : December 4, 2014 Issued : December 1, 2014	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 104-12 on Free Pricing and Competition (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-14-116 du 2 ramadan 1435 (June 30, 2014))	2014	Adopted : June 30, 2014	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
Main IP Laws	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)	2014	Published : March 9, 2000 Promulgated : February 15, 2000	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition
Main IP Laws	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)	2014	Published : May 18, 2000 Promulgated : February 15, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 20-13 on Competition Council (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-14-117 of 2 Ramadan 1435 (June 30, 2014))	2014	Entry into force : July 24, 2014 Promulgated : June 30, 2014	Competition Other
IP-related Laws	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)	2014	Amended up to : April 19, 2014 Entry into force : May 1, 1998 Adopted : February 12, 1997	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2014	Entry into force : July 17, 2014 Published : July 17, 2014 Issued : April 7, 2014	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2014	Entry into force : January 2, 2014 Published : January 2, 2014 Issued : November 17, 2013	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2014	Entry into force : January 2, 2014 Published : January 2, 2014 Issued : October 17, 2013	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2014	Entry into force : January 2, 2014 Published : January 2, 2014 Issued : October 17, 2013	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2014	Entry into force : January 2, 2014 Published : January 2, 2014 Issued : October 17, 2013	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2014	Entry into force : January 2, 2014 Published : January 2, 2014 Issued : October 17, 2013	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2014	Entry into force : January 2, 2014 Published : January 2, 2014 Issued : October 17, 2013	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2012	Entry into force : August 6, 2012 Published : August 6, 2012 Issued : April 18, 2012	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2012	Entry into force : August 6, 2012 Published : August 6, 2012 Issued : April 18, 2012	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2012	Entry into force : August 6, 2012 Published : August 6, 2012 Issued : April 18, 2012	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2012	Entry into force : August 6, 2012 Published : August 6, 2012 Issued : April 18, 2012	Geographical Indications Other
IP-related Laws	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))	2011	Entry into force : March 7, 2011 Promulgated : February 18, 2011	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 31-08 on Consumer Protection Measures (promulgated by Dahir No. 1.11.03 Rabi'i I 1432 (February 18, 2011))	2011	Adopted : February 18, 2011	Trademarks Trade Names Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2011	Entry into force : December 19, 2011 Published : December 19, 2011 Issued : November 24, 2011	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2011	Entry into force : July 7, 2011 Published : July 7, 2011 Issued : May 5, 2011	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2011	Entry into force : July 7, 2011 Published : July 7, 2011 Issued : May 5, 2011	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2011	Entry into force : September 8, 2011 Published : September 8, 2011 Issued : May 27, 2011	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2011	Entry into force : September 10, 2011 Published : September 10, 2011 Issued : May 27, 2011	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2011	Entry into force : September 10, 2011 Published : September 10, 2011 Issued : June 24, 2011	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2010	Entry into force : August 5, 2010 Published : August 5, 2010 Issued : April 30, 2010	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2010	Entry into force : August 5, 2010 Published : August 5, 2010 Issued : April 30, 2010	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2010	Entry into force : August 5, 2010 Published : August 5, 2010 Issued : April 30, 2010	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2010	Entry into force : August 5, 2010 Published : August 5, 2010 Issued : April 30, 2010	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2010	Published : October 18, 2010 Entry into force : January 18, 2010 Issued : November 20, 2009	Geographical Indications Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2010	Entry into force : January 18, 2010 Published : January 18, 2010 Issued : November 20, 2009	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2008	Entry into force : December 25, 2008 Issued : December 5, 2008	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2008		Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2008	Adopted : March 26, 2008	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Industrial Property
Main IP Laws	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))	2008	Published : June 16, 2008 Promulgated : May 23, 2008	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 5051/410 of May 29, 2007, on Border Measures against Counterfeiting and Piracy with respect to Copyright and Related Rights	2007	Issued : May 29, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2007	Adopted : May 4, 2007	Other
IP-related Laws	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))	2007	Entry into force : December 6, 2007 Promulgated : November 30, 2007	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 66-99 on Archives (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-07-167 of 19 Kaada 1428 (30 November 2007))	2007	Entry into force : December 20, 2007 Adopted : November 30, 2007	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2006	Entry into force : March 10, 2006 Adopted : March 10, 2006	Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2006	Entry into force : March 2, 2006 Adopted : February 6, 2006	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	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))	2006	Entry into force : December 7, 2006 Adopted : November 22, 2006	Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 77-03 on Audiovisual Communication (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-04-257 of 25 Kaada 1425 (January 7, 2005))	2005	Entry into force : February 3, 2005 Adopted : January 7, 2005	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2-00-368 of June 7, 2004, on the Implementation of Law No. 17-97 on the Protection of Industrial Property	2004	Adopted : June 7, 2004	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Code of Press and Publishing 2003 (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-02-207 of 25 Rejeb 1423 (October 3, 2002))	2003	Adopted : October 3, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 68-99 on the Legal Deposit (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-03-201 of 16 Ramadan 1424 (November 11, 2003))	2003	Entry into force : December 22, 2003 Adopted : November 11, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 99-65 on the Labour Code (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-03-194 of 14 Rejeb (September 11, 2003))	2003	Entry into force : May 8, 2004 Adopted : September 11, 2003	Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2002	Entry into force : March 21, 2002 Published : March 21, 2002 Issued : March 12, 2002	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2002	Adopted : March 12, 2002	Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	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	2002	Adopted : September 10, 2002	Other
IP-related Laws	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))	2002	Entry into force : September 12, 2002 Published : August 12, 2002 Promulgated : June 13, 2002	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	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)	2002	Entry into force : March 15, 2001 Promulgated : February 15, 2001	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	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))	2002	Entry into force : November 7, 2002 Promulgated : October 3, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2002	Entry into force : October 28, 2002 Adopted : September 16, 2002	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2002	Entry into force : October 28, 2002 Adopted : September 16, 2002	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2002	Entry into force : October 28, 2002 Adopted : September 16, 2002	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2002	Entry into force : October 28, 2002 Adopted : September 16, 2002	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2002	Entry into force : October 28, 2002 Adopted : September 16, 2002	Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2002	Entry into force : October 28, 2002 Adopted : September 16, 2002	Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2002	Entry into force : October 28, 2002 Adopted : September 16, 2002	Plant Variety Protection
IP-related Laws	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	2001	Adopted : September 17, 2001	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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)	2000	Amended : March 16, 2000 Entry into force : February 6, 1997 Issued : January 18, 1997	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	2000	Entry into force : March 16, 2000 Issued : March 16, 2000 Published : March 16, 2000	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	1998	Adopted : October 8, 1998	Geographical Indications Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	1998	Entry into force : February 4, 1999 Adopted : October 8, 1998	Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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'	1998	Entry into force : February 4, 1999 Adopted : October 8, 1998	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	1997	Entry into force : November 6, 1997 Issued : October 28, 1997	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Main IP Laws	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))	1997	Published : May 15, 1997 Promulgated : January 21, 1997	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	1995	Entry into force : August 23, 1995 Adopted : August 8, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	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))	1995	Adopted : June 26, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 1-93-162 Organizing the Practice of the Profession of Attorney (promulgated by Dahir of 22 Rabi I 1414 (September 10, 1993 ))	1994	Entry into force : July 20, 1994 Adopted : September 10, 1993	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 41-90 Establishing Administrative Courts (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-91-225 of 22 Rabi I 1414 (September 10, 1993))	1993	Adopted : September 10, 1993	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 13-83 on the Repression of Merchandise Fraud (promulgated by Dahir n° 1-83-108 of 9 Moharrem 1405 (October 5, 1984))	1985	Entry into force : March 20, 1985 Adopted : October 5, 1984	Trademarks Other
IP-related Laws	Law No. 41-80 Establishing and Organizing a Bailiff Service (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-80-440 of 17 Safar 1401 (December 25, 1980))	1981	Adopted : February 18, 1981	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	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	1977	Entry into force : October 13, 1977 Adopted : October 9, 1977	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 2-75-321 of 25 Shaban 1397 (August 12, 1977), Regulating Wine-making, and the Stocking, Circulation and Trading of Wines	1977	Entry into force : October 5, 1997 Adopted : August 12, 1977	Trademarks Geographical Indications Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	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	1977	Entry into force : October 5, 1977 Adopted : August 15, 1977	Trademarks Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	General Civil Service Regulations (promulgated by Dahir No. 1-58-008 of 4 Shaban 1377 (February 24, 1958))	1958	Adopted : February 24, 1958	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other

Type of Text

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Main IP Laws

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))

2022

Published :

September 1, 2022

Promulgated :

August 11, 2022

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

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))

2022

Published :

June 20, 2022

Promulgated :

May 24, 2022

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2020

Entry into force :

February 6, 2020

Published :

February 6, 2020

Issued :

December 18, 2019

Geographical Indications

2019

Amended up to :

August 26, 2019

Entry into force :

September 30, 1974

Adopted :

September 28, 1974

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

2019

Amended up to :

August 26, 2019

Published :

September 12, 1913

Adopted :

August 12, 1913

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Competition

Other

2019

Entry into force :

June 5, 1963

Adopted :

November 26, 0196

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

2019

Adopted :

August 1, 1996

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Other

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2019

Entry into force :

September 5, 2019

Published :

September 5, 2019

Issued :

May 3, 2019

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2019

Entry into force :

September 5, 2019

Published :

September 5, 2019

Issued :

May 3, 2019

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2019

Entry into force :

September 5, 2019

Published :

September 5, 2019

Issued :

May 3, 2019

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2019

Entry into force :

September 5, 2019

Published :

September 5, 2019

Issued :

June 13, 2019

Geographical Indications

Other

Main IP Laws

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)

2018

Amended :

August 23, 2018

Published :

March 9, 2000

Promulgated :

February 15, 2000

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2018

Entry into force :

September 6, 2018

Published :

September 6, 2018

Issued :

June 11, 2018

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2018

Entry into force :

March 1, 2018

Published :

March 1, 2018

Issued :

January 9, 2018

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2018

Entry into force :

January 29, 2018

Published :

January 29, 2018

Issued :

June 5, 2017

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2018

Entry into force :

July 19, 2018

Published :

July 19, 2018

Issued :

May 30, 2018

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2018

Entry into force :

November 1, 2018

Issued :

June 11, 2018

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2018

Entry into force :

October 18, 2018

Published :

October 18, 2018

Issued :

June 11, 2018

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2018

Entry into force :

October 18, 2018

Published :

October 18, 2018

Issued :

June 11, 2018

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2018

Entry into force :

October 18, 2018

Published :

October 18, 2018

Issued :

June 12, 2018

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2018

Entry into force :

November 1, 2018

Published :

November 1, 2018

Issued :

August 18, 2018

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2018

Entry into force :

January 29, 2018

Published :

January 29, 2018

Issued :

November 7, 2017

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2018

Entry into force :

March 12, 2018

Published :

March 12, 2018

Issued :

November 7, 2017

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2018

Entry into force :

February 26, 2018

Published :

February 26, 2018

Issued :

November 16, 2017

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2018

Entry into force :

May 31, 2018

Published :

May 31, 2018

Issued :

February 26, 2018

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2018

Entry into force :

June 21, 2018

Published :

June 21, 2018

Issued :

March 29, 2018

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2018

Entry into force :

June 21, 2018

Published :

June 21, 2018

Issued :

April 2, 2018

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2017

Entry into force :

April 3, 2017

Published :

April 3, 2017

Issued :

December 5, 2016

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2017

Entry into force :

April 6, 2017

Published :

April 6, 2017

Issued :

July 16, 2016

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2017

Entry into force :

April 6, 2017

Published :

April 6, 2017

Issued :

July 12, 2016

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2017

Entry into force :

April 6, 2017

Published :

April 6, 2017

Issued :

March 25, 2016

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2017

Entry into force :

April 6, 2017

Published :

April 6, 2017

Issued :

March 25, 2016

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2017

Entry into force :

October 5, 2017

Published :

October 5, 2017

Issued :

August 9, 2017

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2017

Entry into force :

December 21, 2017

Published :

December 21, 2017

Issued :

June 5, 2017

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2017

Entry into force :

December 12, 2017

Published :

December 12, 2017

Issued :

June 8, 2017

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2017

Entry into force :

December 21, 2017

Published :

December 21, 2017

Issued :

June 8, 2017

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2016

Entry into force :

March 17, 2016

Issued :

February 15, 2016

IP Regulatory Body

2016

Entry into force :

December 1, 2016

Adopted :

August 25, 2016

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

2016

Published :

November 22, 2011

Promulgated :

November 17, 2011

Trademarks

Other

2016

Entry into force :

September 19, 2016

Adopted :

August 25, 2016

Other

2016

Adopted :

August 10, 2016

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2016

Entry into force :

September 15, 2016

Published :

September 15, 2016

Issued :

March 25, 2016

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2016

Entry into force :

November 3, 2016

Published :

November 3, 2016

Issued :

April 21, 2016

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2016

Entry into force :

December 15, 2016

Published :

December 15, 2016

Issued :

June 13, 2016

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2016

Entry into force :

July 11, 2016

Published :

July 11, 2016

Issued :

November 3, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2016

Entry into force :

January 25, 2016

Published :

January 25, 2016

Issued :

November 20, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2016

Entry into force :

November 3, 2016

Published :

November 3, 2016

Issued :

March 1, 2016

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2016

Entry into force :

November 3, 2016

Published :

November 3, 2016

Issued :

March 1, 2016

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Entry into force :

April 23, 2015

Issued :

April 17, 2015

IP Regulatory Body

2015

Entry into force :

August 24, 2015

Adopted :

August 4, 2015

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Entry into force :

June 11, 2015

Published :

June 11, 2015

Issued :

March 31, 2015

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Entry into force :

November 5, 2015

Published :

November 5, 2015

Issued :

October 2, 2015

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Entry into force :

July 9, 2015

Published :

July 9, 2015

Issued :

May 25, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Issued :

May 22, 2015

Published :

May 22, 2015

Entry into force :

April 9, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Entry into force :

July 9, 2015

Published :

July 9, 2015

Issued :

May 22, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Entry into force :

July 9, 2015

Published :

July 9, 2015

Issued :

May 22, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Published :

July 9, 2020

Entry into force :

July 9, 2015

Issued :

May 25, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Entry into force :

February 19, 2015

Published :

February 19, 2015

Issued :

December 25, 2014

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Entry into force :

February 19, 2015

Published :

February 19, 2015

Issued :

December 25, 2014

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Entry into force :

April 16, 2015

Published :

April 16, 2015

Issued :

December 25, 2014

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Entry into force :

February 19, 2015

Published :

February 19, 2015

Issued :

December 25, 2014

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Entry into force :

February 19, 2015

Published :

February 19, 2015

Issued :

December 25, 2014

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Published :

September 7, 2015

Entry into force :

July 9, 2015

Issued :

February 25, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Entry into force :

July 9, 2015

Published :

July 9, 2015

Issued :

February 25, 2015

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Entry into force :

July 9, 2015

Issued :

February 25, 2015

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2015

Entry into force :

February 19, 2015

Published :

February 19, 2015

Issued :

December 25, 2014

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2014

Entry into force :

December 4, 2014

Issued :

December 1, 2014

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

2014

Adopted :

June 30, 2014

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

Main IP Laws

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)

2014

Published :

March 9, 2000

Promulgated :

February 15, 2000

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Competition

Main IP Laws

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)

2014

Published :

May 18, 2000

Promulgated :

February 15, 2000

2014

Entry into force :

July 24, 2014

Promulgated :

June 30, 2014

Competition

Other

2014

Amended up to :

April 19, 2014

Entry into force :

May 1, 1998

Adopted :

February 12, 1997

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2014

Entry into force :

July 17, 2014

Published :

July 17, 2014

Issued :

April 7, 2014

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2014

Entry into force :

January 2, 2014

Published :

January 2, 2014

Issued :

November 17, 2013

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2014

Entry into force :

January 2, 2014

Published :

January 2, 2014

Issued :

October 17, 2013

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2014

Entry into force :

January 2, 2014

Published :

January 2, 2014

Issued :

October 17, 2013

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2014

Entry into force :

January 2, 2014

Published :

January 2, 2014

Issued :

October 17, 2013

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2014

Entry into force :

January 2, 2014

Published :

January 2, 2014

Issued :

October 17, 2013

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2014

Entry into force :

January 2, 2014

Published :

January 2, 2014

Issued :

October 17, 2013

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2012

Entry into force :

August 6, 2012

Published :

August 6, 2012

Issued :

April 18, 2012

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2012

Entry into force :

August 6, 2012

Published :

August 6, 2012

Issued :

April 18, 2012

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2012

Entry into force :

August 6, 2012

Published :

August 6, 2012

Issued :

April 18, 2012

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2012

Entry into force :

August 6, 2012

Published :

August 6, 2012

Issued :

April 18, 2012

Geographical Indications

Other

2011

Entry into force :

March 7, 2011

Promulgated :

February 18, 2011

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

2011

Adopted :

February 18, 2011

Trademarks

Trade Names

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2011

Entry into force :

December 19, 2011

Published :

December 19, 2011

Issued :

November 24, 2011

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2011

Entry into force :

July 7, 2011

Published :

July 7, 2011

Issued :

May 5, 2011

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2011

Entry into force :

July 7, 2011

Published :

July 7, 2011

Issued :

May 5, 2011

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2011

Entry into force :

September 8, 2011

Published :

September 8, 2011

Issued :

May 27, 2011

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2011

Entry into force :

September 10, 2011

Published :

September 10, 2011

Issued :

May 27, 2011

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2011

Entry into force :

September 10, 2011

Published :

September 10, 2011

Issued :

June 24, 2011

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2010

Entry into force :

August 5, 2010

Published :

August 5, 2010

Issued :

April 30, 2010

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2010

Entry into force :

August 5, 2010

Published :

August 5, 2010

Issued :

April 30, 2010

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2010

Entry into force :

August 5, 2010

Published :

August 5, 2010

Issued :

April 30, 2010

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2010

Entry into force :

August 5, 2010

Published :

August 5, 2010

Issued :

April 30, 2010

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2010

Published :

October 18, 2010

Entry into force :

January 18, 2010

Issued :

November 20, 2009

Geographical Indications

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2010

Entry into force :

January 18, 2010

Published :

January 18, 2010

Issued :

November 20, 2009

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2008

Entry into force :

December 25, 2008

Issued :

December 5, 2008

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2008

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2008

Adopted :

March 26, 2008

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Industrial Property

Main IP Laws

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))

2008

Published :

June 16, 2008

Promulgated :

May 23, 2008

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2007

Issued :

May 29, 2007

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2007

Adopted :

May 4, 2007

Other

2007

Entry into force :

December 6, 2007

Promulgated :

November 30, 2007

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

2007

Entry into force :

December 20, 2007

Adopted :

November 30, 2007

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2006

Entry into force :

March 10, 2006

Adopted :

March 10, 2006

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2006

Entry into force :

March 2, 2006

Adopted :

February 6, 2006

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

2006

Entry into force :

December 7, 2006

Adopted :

November 22, 2006

Other

2005

Entry into force :

February 3, 2005

Adopted :

January 7, 2005

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2004

Adopted :

June 7, 2004

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

2003

Adopted :

October 3, 2002

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

2003

Entry into force :

December 22, 2003

Adopted :

November 11, 2003

2003

Entry into force :

May 8, 2004

Adopted :

September 11, 2003

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2002

Entry into force :

March 21, 2002

Published :

March 21, 2002

Issued :

March 12, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2002

Adopted :

March 12, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

2002

Adopted :

September 10, 2002

Other

2002

Entry into force :

September 12, 2002

Published :

August 12, 2002

Promulgated :

June 13, 2002

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

2002

Entry into force :

March 15, 2001

Promulgated :

February 15, 2001

Other

2002

Entry into force :

November 7, 2002

Promulgated :

October 3, 2002

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2002

Entry into force :

October 28, 2002

Adopted :

September 16, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2002

Entry into force :

October 28, 2002

Adopted :

September 16, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2002

Entry into force :

October 28, 2002

Adopted :

September 16, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2002

Entry into force :

October 28, 2002

Adopted :

September 16, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2002

Entry into force :

October 28, 2002

Adopted :

September 16, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2002

Entry into force :

October 28, 2002

Adopted :

September 16, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2002

Entry into force :

October 28, 2002

Adopted :

September 16, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

2001

Adopted :

September 17, 2001

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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)

2000

Amended :

March 16, 2000

Entry into force :

February 6, 1997

Issued :

January 18, 1997

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

2000

Entry into force :

March 16, 2000

Issued :

March 16, 2000

Published :

March 16, 2000

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

1998

Adopted :

October 8, 1998

Geographical Indications

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

1998

Entry into force :

February 4, 1999

Adopted :

October 8, 1998

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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'

1998

Entry into force :

February 4, 1999

Adopted :

October 8, 1998

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

1997

Entry into force :

November 6, 1997

Issued :

October 28, 1997

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Main IP Laws

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))

1997

Published :

May 15, 1997

Promulgated :

January 21, 1997

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

1995

Entry into force :

August 23, 1995

Adopted :

August 8, 1995

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

1995

Adopted :

June 26, 1995

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

1994

Entry into force :

July 20, 1994

Adopted :

September 10, 1993

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

1993

Adopted :

September 10, 1993

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

1985

Entry into force :

March 20, 1985

Adopted :

October 5, 1984

Trademarks

Other

1981

Adopted :

February 18, 1981

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

1977

Entry into force :

October 13, 1977

Adopted :

October 9, 1977

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

1977

Entry into force :

October 5, 1997

Adopted :

August 12, 1977

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

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

1977

Entry into force :

October 5, 1977

Adopted :

August 15, 1977

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

1958

Adopted :

February 24, 1958

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

Treaties (70 records)

Title	Host Institution	Date of Adoption (Treaty)	Entry into Force (Treaty)	Signature (Party)	Instrument (Party)	Entry into Force (Party)	Additional Information
[IM] Paris Agreement	Host Institution: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC)	December 12, 2015	November 4, 2016	April 22, 2016	September 21, 2016	November 4, 2016
[IM] International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, 2015	Host Institution: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)	October 9, 2015		July 27, 2016	December 23, 2016	April 22, 2022
[WIPO] Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 28, 2013	September 30, 2016	June 28, 2013	May 15, 2019	August 15, 2019
[WIPO] Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 24, 2012	April 28, 2020	June 26, 2012	April 22, 2022	July 22, 2022
[IM] Council of Europe Convention on the counterfeiting of medical products and similar crimes involving threats to public health	Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)	October 28, 2011		December 13, 2012	April 19, 2022	August 1, 2022
[IM] Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 13, 2006	May 3, 2008	March 30, 2007	April 8, 2009	May 8, 2009
[IM] Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 13, 2006	May 3, 2008		April 8, 2009	May 8, 2009
[WIPO] Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	March 27, 2006	March 16, 2009		April 22, 2022	July 22, 2022
[IM] Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions 2005	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	October 20, 2005	March 18, 2007		June 4, 2013	September 4, 2013
[IM] International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, 2005	Host Institution: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)	April 29, 2005	May 25, 2007		May 17, 2007	May 25, 2007
[IM] Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	October 17, 2003	April 20, 2006		July 6, 2006	October 6, 2006
[IM] Agreement for the establishment of the Global Crop Diversity Trust	Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)	October 4, 2003	October 21, 2004		June 21, 2004	October 21, 2004
[IM] Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime, concerning the criminalisation of acts of a racist and xenophobic nature committed through computer systems	Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)	January 28, 2003	March 1, 2006		June 29, 2018	October 1, 2018
[IM] Convention on Cybercrime	Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)	November 23, 2001	July 1, 2004		June 29, 2018	October 1, 2018	Details
[IM] International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture	Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)	November 3, 2001	June 29, 2004	March 27, 2002	July 14, 2006	October 12, 2006
[IM] Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	November 2, 2001	January 2, 2009		June 20, 2011	September 20, 2011
[IM] Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	May 22, 2001	May 17, 2004	May 23, 2001	June 15, 2004	September 13, 2004
[IM] Second Protocol to the Hague Convention of 1954 for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	March 26, 1999	March 9, 2004	December 21, 1999	December 5, 2013	March 5, 2014
[IM] Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change	Secretariat: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC)	December 11, 1997	February 16, 2005		January 25, 2002	February 16, 2005
[WIPO] WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	December 20, 1996	May 20, 2002		April 20, 2011	July 20, 2011
[WIPO] WIPO Copyright Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	December 20, 1996	March 6, 2002		April 20, 2011	July 20, 2011
[WIPO] Trademark Law Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	October 27, 1994	August 1, 1996	October 5, 1995	April 6, 2009	July 6, 2009
[IM] United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	June 17, 1994	December 26, 1996	October 15, 1994	November 7, 1996	February 5, 1997
[IM] Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO)	Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)	April 15, 1994	January 1, 1995			January 1, 1995
[IM] Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement)	Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)	April 15, 1994	January 1, 1995			January 1, 1995
[IM] United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change	Secretariat: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC)	May 9, 1992	March 21, 1994	June 13, 1992	December 28, 1995	March 27, 1996
[WIPO] Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 27, 1989	December 1, 1995	June 28, 1989	July 8, 1999	October 8, 1999	Details
[RE] Treaty instituting the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU)	Host Institution: Arab Maghreb Union (AMU)	February 17, 1989	July 1, 1989	February 17, 1989		July 1, 1989
[RE] Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries	Host Institution: Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries	April 13, 1988	April 19, 1989	April 13, 1988	June 13, 1989	July 13, 1989
[IM] Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	March 22, 1985	September 22, 1988	February 7, 1986	December 28, 1995	March 27, 1996
[IM] United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 10, 1982	November 16, 1994	December 10, 1982	May 31, 2007	June 30, 2007	Details
[IM] International Convention on the Harmonization of Frontier Controls of Goods	Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)	October 21, 1982	October 15, 1985		September 25, 2012	December 25, 2012
[WIPO] Nairobi Treaty on the Protection of the Olympic Symbol	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	September 26, 1981	September 25, 1982	May 16, 1983	October 11, 1993	November 11, 1993
[IM] Protocol (I) additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts	Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	June 8, 1977	December 7, 1978	December 12, 1977	June 3, 2011	December 3, 2011
[IM] Protocol (II) additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of Non-International Armed Conflicts	Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	June 8, 1977	December 7, 1978	December 12, 1977	June 3, 2011	December 3, 2011
[WIPO] Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	April 28, 1977	August 19, 1980		April 20, 2011	July 20, 2011	Details
[WIPO] Brussels Convention Relating to the Distribution of Programme-Carrying Signals Transmitted by Satellite	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	May 21, 1974	August 25, 1979	May 21, 1974	March 31, 1983	June 30, 1983
[IM] Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	November 16, 1972	December 17, 1975		October 28, 1975	January 28, 1976
[IM] Protocol 1 annexed for Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on 24 July 1971 concerning the application of that Convention to works of Stateless persons and refugees	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	July 24, 1971	July 10, 1974		October 28, 1975	October 28, 1975
[IM] Protocol 2 annexed for Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on 24 July 1971 concerning the application of that Convention to works of certain international organizations	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	July 24, 1971	July 10, 1974		October 28, 1975	October 28, 1975
[IM] Universal Copyright Convention as revised on 24 July 1971, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	July 24, 1971	July 10, 1974		October 28, 1975	January 28, 1976
[IM] Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	November 14, 1970	April 24, 1972		February 3, 2003	May 3, 2003
[WIPO] Patent Cooperation Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 19, 1970	January 24, 1978		July 8, 1999	October 8, 1999
[WIPO] Locarno Agreement Establishing an International Classification for Industrial Designs	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	October 8, 1968	April 27, 1971		April 22, 2022	July 22, 2022
[WIPO] Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	July 14, 1967	April 26, 1970	July 14, 1967	April 27, 1971	July 27, 1971	Details
[IM] International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 16, 1966	January 3, 1976	January 19, 1977	May 3, 1979	August 3, 1979
[IM] International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)	Host Institution: International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)	December 2, 1961	August 10, 1968		September 8, 2006	October 8, 2006	Details
[IM] Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards	Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)	June 10, 1958	June 7, 1959		February 12, 1959	June 7, 1959	Details
[WIPO] Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 15, 1957	April 8, 1961	June 15, 1957	July 25, 1966	October 1, 1966	Details
[IM] Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	May 14, 1954	August 7, 1956		August 30, 1968	November 30, 1968
[IM] Protocol to the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	May 14, 1954	August 7, 1956		August 30, 1968	November 30, 1968
[IM] Protocol 1 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as signed at Geneva on 6 September 1952 concerning the application of that Convention to works of stateless persons and refugees	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	September 6, 1952	September 16, 1955		February 8, 1972	February 8, 1972
[IM] Protocol 2 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as signed at Geneva on 6 September 1952 concerning the application of that Convention the works of certain international organizations	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	September 6, 1952	September 16, 1955		February 8, 1972	February 8, 1972
[IM] Universal Copyright Convention of 6 September 1952, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	September 6, 1952	September 16, 1955		February 8, 1972	May 8, 1972
[IM] Protocol 3 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as signed at Geneva on 6 September 1952 concerning the effective date of instruments of ratification or acceptance of or accession to that Convention	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	September 6, 1952	August 19, 1954		February 8, 1972	February 8, 1972
[IM] International Plant Protection Convention	Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)	December 6, 1951	October 2, 2005		October 12, 1972	October 2, 2005
[IM] Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	November 22, 1950	May 21, 1952		July 25, 1968	October 25, 1968
[IM] Convention (I) for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field	Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	August 12, 1949	October 21, 1950		July 26, 1956	January 26, 1957
[IM] Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War	Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	August 12, 1949	October 21, 1950		July 26, 1956	January 26, 1957
[IM] Convention (II) for the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces at Sea	Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	August 12, 1949	October 21, 1950		July 26, 1956	January 26, 1957
[IM] Convention (III) relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War	Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)	August 12, 1949	October 21, 1950		July 26, 1956	January 26, 1957
[IM] Convention on International Civil Aviation	Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)	December 7, 1944	April 4, 1947		November 13, 1956	December 13, 1956
[WIPO] Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	November 6, 1925	June 1, 1928	November 6, 1925	September 9, 1930	October 20, 1930	Details
[WIPO] Madrid Agreement for the Repression of False or Deceptive Indications of Source on Goods	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	April 14, 1891	July 15, 1892		April 30, 1917	July 30, 1917	Details
[WIPO] Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	April 14, 1891	July 15, 1892		February 27, 1917	July 30, 1917	Details
[WIPO] Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	September 9, 1886	December 4, 1887		June 16, 1917	June 16, 1917	Details
[WIPO] Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	March 20, 1883	July 7, 1884		February 27, 1917	July 30, 1917	Details
[IM] Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Secretariat: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat	October 29, 2010	October 12, 2014	December 9, 2011	April 22, 2022	July 21, 2022
[IM] Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Secretariat: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat	January 29, 2000	September 11, 2003	May 25, 2000	April 25, 2011	July 24, 2011
[IM] Convention on Biological Diversity	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Secretariat: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat	June 5, 1992	December 29, 1993	June 13, 1992	August 21, 1995	November 19, 1995

Title

Host Institution

Date of Adoption (Treaty)

Entry into Force (Treaty)

Signature (Party)

Instrument (Party)

Entry into Force (Party)

Additional Information

[IM] Paris Agreement

Host Institution: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC)

December 12, 2015

November 4, 2016

April 22, 2016

September 21, 2016

November 4, 2016

[IM] International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, 2015

Host Institution: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

October 9, 2015

July 27, 2016

December 23, 2016

April 22, 2022

[WIPO] Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 28, 2013

September 30, 2016

June 28, 2013

May 15, 2019

August 15, 2019

[WIPO] Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 24, 2012

April 28, 2020

June 26, 2012

April 22, 2022

July 22, 2022

[IM] Council of Europe Convention on the counterfeiting of medical products and similar crimes involving threats to public health

Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)

October 28, 2011

December 13, 2012

April 19, 2022

August 1, 2022

[IM] Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 13, 2006

May 3, 2008

March 30, 2007

April 8, 2009

May 8, 2009

[IM] Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 13, 2006

May 3, 2008

April 8, 2009

May 8, 2009

[WIPO] Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

March 27, 2006

March 16, 2009

April 22, 2022

July 22, 2022

[IM] Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions 2005

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

October 20, 2005

March 18, 2007

June 4, 2013

September 4, 2013

[IM] International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, 2005

Host Institution: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

April 29, 2005

May 25, 2007

May 17, 2007

May 25, 2007

[IM] Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

October 17, 2003

April 20, 2006

July 6, 2006

October 6, 2006

[IM] Agreement for the establishment of the Global Crop Diversity Trust

Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

October 4, 2003

October 21, 2004

June 21, 2004

October 21, 2004

[IM] Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime, concerning the criminalisation of acts of a racist and xenophobic nature committed through computer systems

Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)

January 28, 2003

March 1, 2006

June 29, 2018

October 1, 2018

[IM] Convention on Cybercrime

Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)

November 23, 2001

July 1, 2004

June 29, 2018

October 1, 2018

Details

[IM] International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

November 3, 2001

June 29, 2004

March 27, 2002

July 14, 2006

October 12, 2006

[IM] Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

November 2, 2001

January 2, 2009

June 20, 2011

September 20, 2011

[IM] Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

May 22, 2001

May 17, 2004

May 23, 2001

June 15, 2004

September 13, 2004

[IM] Second Protocol to the Hague Convention of 1954 for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

March 26, 1999

March 9, 2004

December 21, 1999

December 5, 2013

March 5, 2014

[IM] Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Secretariat: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC)

December 11, 1997

February 16, 2005

January 25, 2002

February 16, 2005

[WIPO] WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

December 20, 1996

May 20, 2002

April 20, 2011

July 20, 2011

[WIPO] WIPO Copyright Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

December 20, 1996

March 6, 2002

April 20, 2011

July 20, 2011

[WIPO] Trademark Law Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

October 27, 1994

August 1, 1996

October 5, 1995

April 6, 2009

July 6, 2009

[IM] United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

June 17, 1994

December 26, 1996

October 15, 1994

November 7, 1996

February 5, 1997

[IM] Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO)

Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)

April 15, 1994

January 1, 1995

[IM] Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement)

Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)

April 15, 1994

January 1, 1995

[IM] United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Secretariat: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC)

May 9, 1992

March 21, 1994

June 13, 1992

December 28, 1995

March 27, 1996

[WIPO] Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 27, 1989

December 1, 1995

June 28, 1989

July 8, 1999

October 8, 1999

Details

[RE] Treaty instituting the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU)

Host Institution: Arab Maghreb Union (AMU)

February 17, 1989

July 1, 1989

February 17, 1989

July 1, 1989

[RE] Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries

Host Institution: Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries

April 13, 1988

April 19, 1989

April 13, 1988

June 13, 1989

July 13, 1989

[IM] Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

March 22, 1985

September 22, 1988

February 7, 1986

December 28, 1995

March 27, 1996

[IM] United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 10, 1982

November 16, 1994

December 10, 1982

May 31, 2007

June 30, 2007

Details

[IM] International Convention on the Harmonization of Frontier Controls of Goods

Host Institution: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

October 21, 1982

October 15, 1985

September 25, 2012

December 25, 2012

[WIPO] Nairobi Treaty on the Protection of the Olympic Symbol

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

September 26, 1981

September 25, 1982

May 16, 1983

October 11, 1993

November 11, 1993

[IM] Protocol (I) additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts

Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

June 8, 1977

December 7, 1978

December 12, 1977

June 3, 2011

December 3, 2011

[IM] Protocol (II) additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of Non-International Armed Conflicts

Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

June 8, 1977

December 7, 1978

December 12, 1977

June 3, 2011

December 3, 2011

[WIPO] Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

April 28, 1977

August 19, 1980

April 20, 2011

July 20, 2011

Details

[WIPO] Brussels Convention Relating to the Distribution of Programme-Carrying Signals Transmitted by Satellite

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

May 21, 1974

August 25, 1979

May 21, 1974

March 31, 1983

June 30, 1983

[IM] Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

November 16, 1972

December 17, 1975

October 28, 1975

January 28, 1976

[IM] Protocol 1 annexed for Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on 24 July 1971 concerning the application of that Convention to works of Stateless persons and refugees

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

July 24, 1971

July 10, 1974

October 28, 1975

[IM] Protocol 2 annexed for Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on 24 July 1971 concerning the application of that Convention to works of certain international organizations

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

July 24, 1971

July 10, 1974

October 28, 1975

[IM] Universal Copyright Convention as revised on 24 July 1971, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

July 24, 1971

July 10, 1974

October 28, 1975

January 28, 1976

[IM] Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

November 14, 1970

April 24, 1972

February 3, 2003

May 3, 2003

[WIPO] Patent Cooperation Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 19, 1970

January 24, 1978

July 8, 1999

October 8, 1999

[WIPO] Locarno Agreement Establishing an International Classification for Industrial Designs

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

October 8, 1968

April 27, 1971

April 22, 2022

July 22, 2022

[WIPO] Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

July 14, 1967

April 26, 1970

July 14, 1967

April 27, 1971

July 27, 1971

Details

[IM] International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 16, 1966

January 3, 1976

January 19, 1977

May 3, 1979

August 3, 1979

[IM] International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)

Host Institution: International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)

December 2, 1961

August 10, 1968

September 8, 2006

October 8, 2006

Details

[IM] Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)

June 10, 1958

June 7, 1959

February 12, 1959

June 7, 1959

Details

[WIPO] Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 15, 1957

April 8, 1961

June 15, 1957

July 25, 1966

October 1, 1966

Details

[IM] Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

May 14, 1954

August 7, 1956

August 30, 1968

November 30, 1968

[IM] Protocol to the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

May 14, 1954

August 7, 1956

August 30, 1968

November 30, 1968

[IM] Protocol 1 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as signed at Geneva on 6 September 1952 concerning the application of that Convention to works of stateless persons and refugees

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

September 6, 1952

September 16, 1955

February 8, 1972

[IM] Protocol 2 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as signed at Geneva on 6 September 1952 concerning the application of that Convention the works of certain international organizations

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

September 6, 1952

September 16, 1955

February 8, 1972

[IM] Universal Copyright Convention of 6 September 1952, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

September 6, 1952

September 16, 1955

February 8, 1972

May 8, 1972

[IM] Protocol 3 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as signed at Geneva on 6 September 1952 concerning the effective date of instruments of ratification or acceptance of or accession to that Convention

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

September 6, 1952

August 19, 1954

February 8, 1972

[IM] International Plant Protection Convention

Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

December 6, 1951

October 2, 2005

October 12, 1972

October 2, 2005

[IM] Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

November 22, 1950

May 21, 1952

July 25, 1968

October 25, 1968

[IM] Convention (I) for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field

Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

August 12, 1949

October 21, 1950

July 26, 1956

January 26, 1957

[IM] Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War

Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

August 12, 1949

October 21, 1950

July 26, 1956

January 26, 1957

[IM] Convention (II) for the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces at Sea

Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

August 12, 1949

October 21, 1950

July 26, 1956

January 26, 1957

[IM] Convention (III) relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War

Host Institution: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

August 12, 1949

October 21, 1950

July 26, 1956

January 26, 1957

[IM] Convention on International Civil Aviation

Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

December 7, 1944

April 4, 1947

November 13, 1956

December 13, 1956

[WIPO] Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

November 6, 1925

June 1, 1928

November 6, 1925

September 9, 1930

October 20, 1930

Details

[WIPO] Madrid Agreement for the Repression of False or Deceptive Indications of Source on Goods

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

April 14, 1891

July 15, 1892

April 30, 1917

July 30, 1917

Details

[WIPO] Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

April 14, 1891

July 15, 1892

February 27, 1917

July 30, 1917

Details

[WIPO] Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

September 9, 1886

December 4, 1887

June 16, 1917

Details

[WIPO] Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

March 20, 1883

July 7, 1884

February 27, 1917

July 30, 1917

Details

[IM] Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Secretariat: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat

October 29, 2010

October 12, 2014

December 9, 2011

April 22, 2022

July 21, 2022

[IM] Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Secretariat: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat

January 29, 2000

September 11, 2003

May 25, 2000

April 25, 2011

July 24, 2011

[IM] Convention on Biological Diversity

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Secretariat: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat

June 5, 1992

December 29, 1993

June 13, 1992

August 21, 1995

November 19, 1995

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