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Constitution/Basic Law (1 text)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Constitution/Basic Law	Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam	2013	Amended up to : November 28, 2013 Entry into force : January 1, 1995 Adopted : April 15, 1992	Other

Laws/Regulations (97 texts)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 126/QD-TANDTC of April 6, 2023, of the Supreme People's Court on the Publication of the List of Expired Legal Documents in the field of the Supreme People's Court	2023	Entry into force : April 6, 2023 Issued : April 6, 2023	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 355/QD-TANDTC of October 8, 2021, of the Supreme People's Court on the Publication of the List of Expired Legal Documents in the field of the Supreme People's Court	2021	Entry into force : October 8, 2021 Issued : October 8, 2021	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 31/2020/TT-BTC of May 4, 2020, on Amendments to Circular No. 263/2016/TT-BTC of November 14, 2016, of Minister of Finance Prescribing Rates, Collection, Management and Use of Industrial Property Fees and Charges	2020	Entry into force : July 1, 2020 Issued : May 4, 2020	Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 119/2020/ND-CP of October 7, 2020, of the Government on Penalties for Administrative Violations in Journalistic and Publishing Activities	2020	Entry into force : December 1, 2020 Issued : October 7, 2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 98/2020/ND-CP of August 26, 2020, of the Government Prescribing Penalties For Administrative Violations Against Regulations on Commerce, Production and Trade in Counterfeit and Prohibited Goods, and Protection of Consumer Rights	2020	Entry into force : October 15, 2020 Issued : August 26, 2020	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Resolution No. 02/2020/NQ-HDTP of September 24, 2020, of the Judicial Council of the Supreme People’s Court Guiding the Application of Some Provisions Stipulating Provisional Measures in Civil Procedure Code	2020	Entry into force : December 1, 2020 Issued : September 24, 2020	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 23/2018/QH14 of June 12, 2018, on Competition	2019	Entry into force : July 1, 2019 Adopted : June 12, 2018	Competition Industrial Property Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 41/2009/QH12 of November 23, 2009, on Telecommunications (as amended up to Law No. 23/2018/QH14 of June 12, 2018, on Competition)	2019	Entry into force : July 1, 2010 Adopted : November 23, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 16/2016/TT-BKHCN of June 30, 2016, Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of Circular No. 01/2007/TT-BKHCN of February 14, 2007, Guiding the Implementation of Decree No. 103/2006/ND-CP of September 22, 2006 of the Government Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Intellectual Property Law Applicable to ndustrial Property, as amended and supplemented according to Circular No. 13/2010/TT-BKHCN dated 30/07/2010, Circular No. 18/2011/TT-BKHCN dated 22/07/2011 and Circular No. 05/2013/TT-BKHCN 20/02/2013	2018	Entry into force : January 15, 2018 Issued : June 30, 2016	Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 22/2018/ND-CP of February 23, 2013, on Guidelines for Certain Number of Articles of the Intellectual Property Law and Law on Amendments to the Intellectual Property Law 2009 in Terms of Copyright and Related Rights	2018	Entry into force : April 10, 2018 Issued : February 23, 2018	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Traditional Cultural Expressions
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 76/2018/ND-CP of May 15, 2018, Providing Guidelines for Certain Articles of the Law on Technology Transfer	2018	Entry into force : July 1, 2018 Issued : May 15, 2018	Patents (Inventions) Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
Main IP Laws	Law No. 07/2017/QH14 of June 19, 2017, on Technology Transfer	2018	Entry into force : July 1, 2018 Adopted : June 19, 2017	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law No. 15/2017/QH14 of June 21, 2017, on Management and Use of Public Property	2018	Entry into force : January 1, 2018 Adopted : June 21, 2017	Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 211/2016/TT-BTC of November 10, 2016, providing for the Fees for Processing Applications for Registration of Copyright and Related Rights, the Collection, Transfer and Management Thereof	2017	Entry into force : January 1, 2017 Issued : November 10, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 263/2016/TT-BTC of November 14, 2016, on the Fees and Charges for Industrial Property and the Collection, Transfer, Management and Use Thereof	2017	Entry into force : January 1, 2017 Issued : November 14, 2016	Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Civil Code No. 91/2015/QH13 of November 24, 2015	2017	Entry into force : January 1, 2017 Adopted : November 24, 2015	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 28/2017/ND-CP of March 20, 2017, on Amendments to the Government's Decree No. 131/2013/ND-CP of October 16, 2013, on Penalties for Administrative Violations against Copyrights and Related Rights and the Government's Decree No. 158/2013/ND-CP of November 12, 2013, on Penalties for Administrative Violations against Regulations on Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Advertising	2017	Entry into force : May 5, 2017 Issued : March 20, 2017	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 103/2016/QH13 of April 5, 2016, on the Press	2017	Entry into force : January 1, 2017 Adopted : April 5, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 12/2015/TT-BVHTTDL of December 11, 2015, on Amendments to a Number of Articles of the Statutes on Appraisal and Issuance of Film Exhibition License in accordance with Decision No. 49/2008/QD-BVHTTDL of July 9, 2008	2016	Entry into force : March 15, 2016 Adopted : December 11, 2015	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 18/2016/TT-BCT of August 31, 2016, on the Regulation of Cards of Market Surveillance Agency and the Amendments to the Content of Inspection Reports, and the Decision for the Use thereof in the Activities of Inspection and Administrative Violation Sanction of Market Surveillance Agency	2016	Entry into force : September 1, 2016 Adopted : August 31, 2016	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 19/2016/TT-BTTTT of June 30, 2016, on Registration and Application Forms for Licenses, Certificates, Professional Permits and Reports as defined in Decree No. 06/2016/ND-CP of January 18, 2016, on Management, Supply and Use of Broadcasting and Television Services	2016	Entry into force : August 15, 2016 Issued : June 30, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Code of Civil Procedure No. 92/2015/QH13 of November 25, 2015	2016	Adopted : November 25, 2015	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Criminal Code No. 100/2015/QH13 of November 27, 2015	2016	Entry into force : July 1, 2016 Adopted : November 27, 2015	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Criminal Procedure Code No. 101/2015/QH13 of November 27, 2015	2016	Entry into force : July 1, 2016 Adopted : November 27, 2015	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Crimnal Procedure Code No. 101/2015/QH13 of November 27, 2015	2016	Entry into force : July 1, 2016 Adopted : November 27, 2015	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 15/2016/ND-CP of March 15, 2016, amending and supplementing a Number of Articles of Decision No. 79/2012/ND-CP on Art Performances, Fashion Shows, Models and Beauty Contests, and Diffusion and Trade of Audio and Video Recordings of Theatrical Performances	2016	Entry into force : May 1, 2016 Issued : March 15, 2016	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 31/216/ND-CP of May 6, 2016, on Penalties for Administrative Violations in the field of Plant Varieties, Plant Protection and Quarantine	2016	Entry into force : June 25, 2016 Issued : May 6, 2016	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 35/2016/ND-CP of May 15, 2016, on Guidelines for the Law of Veterinary Medicine	2016	Entry into force : July 1, 2016 Adopted : May 15, 2016	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 68/2016/ND-CP of July 01, 2016, on the Regulations regarding Conditions for Duty-Free Business, Warehouses, Sites for Customs Clearance, Customs Inspection and Supervision	2016	Entry into force : July 1, 2016 Issued : July 1, 2016	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Joint Circular No. 05/2016/TTLT-BKHCN-BKHDT of April 5, 2016, on Detailing and Guiding Measures against Corporate Names Infringing Industrial Property Rights	2016	Entry into force : May 20, 2016 Issued : April 5, 2016	Trade Names Trademarks Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	Law No. 93/2015/QH13 of November 25, 2015, on Administrative Procedures	2016	Adopted : November 25, 2015	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 11/2015/TT-BKHCN of June 26, 2015, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP of August 29, 2013, of the Government on Sanctioning of Administrative Violations in the field of Industrial Property	2015	Entry into force : August 11, 2015 Issued : June 26, 2015	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Utility Models Patents (Inventions) Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Competition Domain Names Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 13/2015/TT-BTC of January 30, 2015, of the Ministry of Finance, defining Inspection, Supervision, Temporary Suspension of Customs Procedures for Exported and Imported Goods that are Subjects of Intellectual Property Rights; Control of Counterfeit Goods and Goods Infringing Intellectual Property Rights	2015	Entry into force : March 15, 2015 Issued : January 30, 2015	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 08/2015/ND-CP of January 21, 2015, providing Specific Provisions and Guidance on Enforcement of the Customs Law regarding the Customs' Procedures, Inspection, Supervision and Control	2015	Entry into force : March 15, 2015 Adopted : January 21, 2015	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 21/2015/ND-CP of February 14, 2015, Providing Regulations on Royalties and Rewards for Cinematographic, Art, Theatrical Works and Other Forms of Art Performance	2015	Entry into force : April 15, 2015 Issued : February 14, 2015	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 78/2015/ND-CP of September 14, 2015, on Enterprise Registration	2015	Entry into force : November 1, 2015 Issued : September 14, 2015	Geographical Indications Trade Names
IP-related Laws	Law No. 54/2014/QH13 of June 23, 2014, on Customs	2015	Entry into force : January 1, 2015 Adopted : June 23, 2014	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 62/2014/QH13 of November 24, 2014, on Organization of People’s Courts	2015	Entry into force : June 1, 2015 Adopted : November 24, 2014	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 07/2014/TT-BCT of February 14, 2014, on Management and Use of Uniforms, Badges, Flags, Rank Badges, Banners and Cards of Market Surveillance Agency	2014	Adopted : February 14, 2014	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 09/2014/TT-BTTTT of August 19, 2014, Detailing Management, Provision and Use of Information on Websites and Social Networks	2014	Entry into force : October 3, 2014 Issued : August 19, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 158/2013/ND-CP of November 12, 2013, on Penalties for Administrative Violations Pertaining to Culture, Sports, Tourism and Advertising	2014	Entry into force : January 1, 2014 Issued : November 12, 2013	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 18/2014/ND-CP of March 14, 2014, prescribing the Regime of Royalties in the field of Press and Publication	2014	Entry into force : June 1, 2014 Adopted : March 14, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 71/2014/ND-CP of July 21, 2014, Detailing the Law on Competition on Imposition of Penalties for the Competition Law Violations	2014	Entry into force : September 15, 2014 Issued : July 21, 2014	Competition Trademarks Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
IP-related Laws	Law No. 15/2012/QH13 of June 20, 2012, on Handling Administrative Violations	2014	Adopted : June 20, 2012	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 29/2013/QH13 of June 18, 2013, on Science and Technology	2014	Entry into force : January 1, 2014 Adopted : June 18, 2013	Patents (Inventions) Transfer of Technology Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 05/2013/TT-BKHCN of February 20, 2013, Amending the Circular No. 01/2007/TT-BKHCN of February 14, 2007, Guiding the Implementation of the Government's Decree No. 103/2006/ND-CP, Elaborating a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property applicable to Industrial Property, amended in the Circular No. 13/2010/TT-BKHCN of July 30, 2010, and the Circular No. 18/2011/TT-BKHCN of July 22, 2011	2013	Entry into force : April 6, 2013 Issued : February 20, 2013	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 07/2013/TT-BTC of January 10, 2013, repealing Certain Legal Normative Documents of the Ministry of Finance	2013	Entry into force : February 25, 2013 Issued : January 10, 2013	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 09/2013/TT-BCT of May 2, 2013, providing for Inspection and Administrative Violation Sanction Activities of Market Management Offices	2013	Entry into force : July 1, 2013 Issued : May 2, 2013	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 27/2012/TT-BKHCN of December 12, 2012, on the State Inspection of Quality of Imported Goods under the Management of the Ministry of Science and Technology	2013	Entry into force : January 23, 2013 Issued : December 12, 2012	Industrial Designs Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 79/2012/ND-CP of October 05, 2012, on Art Performances, Fashion Shows, Models and Beauty Contests, and Diffusion and Trade of Audio and Video Recordings of Art Performances	2013	Entry into force : January 1, 2013 Adopted : October 5, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 113/2013/ND-CP of October 2, 2013, on Fine Art Activities	2013	Entry into force : December 1, 2013 Issued : October 2, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 131/2013/ND-CP of October 16, 2013, on Sanctioning Administrative Violations of Copyright and Related Rights	2013	Entry into force : December 15, 2013 Issued : October 13, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 20/2013/ND-CP of February 26, 2013, defining the Functions, Tasks, Powers and Organizational Structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology	2013	Entry into force : April 20, 2013 Issued : February 26, 2013	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 72/2013/ND-CP of July 15, 2013, on the Management, Provision and Use of Internet Services and Online Information	2013	Entry into force : September 1, 2013 Adopted : July 15, 2013	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Domain Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP of August 29, 2013, on Sanctioning of Administrative Violations in Industrial Property	2013	Entry into force : October 15, 2013 Issued : August 29, 2013	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 08/2012/QH13 of June 18, 2012, on Higher Education	2013	Entry into force : January 1, 2013 Adopted : June 18, 2012	Other Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law No. 16/2012/QH13 of June 21, 2012, on Advertising	2013	Entry into force : January 1, 2013 Adopted : June 21, 2012	Trademarks Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Resolution No. 05/2012/NQ-HDTP of December 3, 2012, Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Provisions in the Second Part "Procedures for Settling Cases at First-Instance courts" of the Civil Procedure Code Amended and Supplemented according to the Law on Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Civil Procedure Code	2013	Issued : December 3, 2013 Entry into force : July 1, 2012	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 04/2012/TT-BKHCN February 13, 2012, amending and supplementing a Number of Provisions of Circular No. 01/2008/TT-BKHCN of February 25, 2008, on the Withdrawal of Industrial Property Assessor Cards and Certificates for Industrial Property Assessment Organizations as amended and supplemented by Circular No. 04/2009/TT-BKHCN of March 27, 2009, and Circular No. 18/2011/TT-BKHCN of July 22, 2011	2012	Entry into force : March 29, 2012 Adopted : February 13, 2012	IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 01/2012/ND-CP of January 4, 2012, amending, supplementing, replacing or annulling, cancelling the Provisions relating to Administrative Procedures under the Scope of Management Functions of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism	2012	Entry into force : February 27, 2012 Adopted : January 4, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Joint Circular No. 07/2012/TTLT-BTTTT-BVHTTDL of June 19, 2012, of the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Stipulating Duty of Enterprises Providing Intermediary Service in Protection of Copyright and Related Rights in the Internet and Telecommunication Networks Environment	2012	Entry into force : August 6, 2012 Issued : June 19, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Law No 11/2012/QH13 of June 20, 2012, on Prices	2012	Entry into force : January 1, 2013 Adopted : June 20, 2012	Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Law No. 02/2011/QH13 of November 11, 2011, on Complaints	2012	Entry into force : July 1, 2012 Adopted : November 11, 2011	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Resolution No. 01/2012/NQ-HDTP of June 13, 2012, of the Council of Judges Supreme People's Court guidance On Guidance on Application of a Number of Provisions of the Lww on Court Cost and Court Fee	2012	Entry into force : July 28, 2012 Issued : June 13, 2012	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 17/2011/TT-BNNPTNT of April 6, 2011, amending, supplementing and repealing a Number of Regulations on Administrative Procedures in the field of Cultivation in accordance with Resolution No. 57/NQ-CP of December 15, 2010	2011	Entry into force : May 26, 2011 Adopted : April 6, 2011	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 18/2011/TT-BKHCN of July 22, 2011, Amending and Supplementing Some Provisions of Circular No. 01/2007/TTBKHCN of February 14, 2007, as amended and supplemented by Circular No. 13/2010/TTBKHCN of July 31, 2010, and Circular No. 01/2008/TT-BKHCN of February 25, 2008, as amended and supplemented by Circular No. 04/2009/TT-BKHCN of March 27, 2009	2011	Entry into force : September 5, 2011 Issued : July 22, 2011	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 111/2011/ND-CP of December 5, 2011, of the Government on Consular Certification and Legalization	2011	Issued : December 5, 2011	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 98/2011/ND-CP of October 26, 2011, amending and supplementing some Articles of Decrees on Agriculture	2011	Entry into force : December 15, 2011 Adopted : October 26, 2011	Plant Variety Protection Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 05/2010/TT-BYT of March 1, 2010, on Guiding the Confidential Protection of Trial Data in Drug Registration	2010	Entry into force : April 15, 2010 Issued : March 1, 2010	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 13/2010/TT-BKHCN of July 30, 2010, on Amending And Supplementing a Number of Provisions of Circular No. 17/2009/TT-BKHCN of June 18, 2009 and Circular No. 01/2007/TT-BKHCN of February 14, 2007	2010	Entry into force : September 13, 2010 Issued : July 30, 2010	Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 54/2010/ND-CP of May 21, 2010, detailing a Number of Articles of the Cinematography Law No. 62/2006/QH11 and Law No. 31/2009/QH12 Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Cinematography Law	2010	Entry into force : July 7, 2010 Adopted : May 21, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 88/2010/ND-CP of August 16, 2010, Detailing and Guiding a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property and the Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property Regarding Rights to Plant Varieties	2010	Entry into force : October 1, 2010 Issued : August 16, 2010	Plant Variety Protection
IP-related Laws	Law No. 20/2008/QH12 of November 13, 2018, on Biodiversity	2009	Entry into force : July 1, 2009 Adopted : November 13, 2008	Genetic Resources Traditional Knowledge (TK) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 01/2008/TT-BKHCN of February 25, 2008, Guiding the Grant and Withdrawal of Industrial Property Assessor Cards and Certificates for Industrial Property Assessment Organizations	2008	Entry into force : March 11, 2008 Issued : February 25, 2008	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 49/2008/QD-BVHTTDL of July 9, 2008, on the Promulgation of the Regulations on the Assessment and Issuance of Licenses for Exhibition of Films	2008	Entry into force : August 9, 2008 Adopted : July 9, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Instruction No. 36/2008/CT-TTg of December 31, 2008, on Strengthening the Management and Implementation of Copyright and Related Rights Protection	2008	Adopted : December 31, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Joint Circular No. 02/2008/TTLT-TANDTC-VKSNDTC-BVHTT&DL-BKH&CN-BTP of April 3, 2008, Guiding the Application of a Number of Legal Provisions to the Settlement of Disputes over intellectual Property Rights at People's Courts	2008	Entry into force : May 22, 2008 Issued : April 3, 2008	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 01/2007/TT-BKHCN of February 14, 2007, Guiding the Implementation of the Government's Decree No. 103/2006/ND-CP of September 22, 2006, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property Regarding Industrial Property	2007	Entry into force : May 9, 2007 Issued : February 14, 2007	Traditional Knowledge (TK) Trademarks Patents (Inventions) Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Geographical Indications Trade Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Circular No. 19/2007/QD-BVHTT of July 3, 2007, announcing the List of the Ministry of Culture and Information of Legal Normative Documents No Longer in Force	2007	Entry into force : August 8, 2007 Adopted : July 3, 2007	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No 169/2007/ND-CP of November 19, 2007, on Mobilization of Scientific and Technological Resources for Public Security-related Work	2007	Entry into force : December 11, 2007 Issued : November 19, 2007	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Transfer of Technology
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 172/2007/NU-CP of November 28, 2007, revising and supplementing Some Articles of the Decree No. 57/2005/ND-CP of April 27, 2005, on Penalties for the Administrative Violations in the field of Plant Varieties	2007	Entry into force : December 20, 2007 Adopted : November 28, 2007	Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Directive No. 04/2007/CT-TTg of February 22, 2007, on the Strengthening of Computer Program Copyright Protection	2007	Entry into force : March 14, 2007 Adopted : February 22, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 69/2006/QD-BNN of September 13, 2006, on the Promulgation of Regulations on Testing and Certification of Data concerning Agro-Chemical Products	2006	Entry into force : October 11, 2006 Adopted : September 13, 2006	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 103/2006/ND-CP of September 22, 2006, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property regarding Industrial Property	2006	Entry into force : October 21, 2006 Issued : September 22, 2006	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 105/2006/ND-CP of September 22, 2006, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property on Protection of Intellectual Property Rights and on State Management of Intellectual Property	2006	Entry into force : October 21, 2006 Issued : September 22, 2006	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Trademarks Patents (Inventions) Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Utility Models Trade Names Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 138/2006/ND-CP of November 15, 2006, detailing the Implementation of the Civil Code's Provisions on Civil Relations Involving Foreign Elements	2006	Entry into force : December 13, 2006 Adopted : November 15, 2006	Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Transfer of Technology Other Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 56/2006/ND-CP of June 6, 2006, on Sanctioning Administrative Violations in Cultural and Information Activities	2006	Entry into force : July 1, 2006 Adopted : June 6, 2006	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	Law No. 50/2005/QH11 of November 29, 2005, on Intellectual Property	2006	Entry into force : July 1, 2006 Adopted : November 29, 2005	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law No. 67/2006/QH11 of June 29, 2006, on Information Technology	2006	Adopted : June 29, 2006	Transfer of Technology
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Regulation of September 30, 2006, on Data Security of Drug Registration Records	2006	Issued : September 30, 2006	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 57/2005/ND-CP of April 27, 2005, on Penalties for the Administrative Violations in the field of Plant Varieties	2005	Entry into force : May 18, 2005 Adopted : April 27, 2005	Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order No. 28/2005/L-CTN of December 12, 2005, on the Promulgation of Law on Intellectual Property	2005	Entry into force : December 12, 2005 Issued : December 12, 2005	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Seed Ordinance No. 15/2004/PL-UBTVQH11 of March 24, 2004	2004	Entry into force : July 1, 2004 Adopted : March 24, 2004	Trademarks Plant Variety Protection Genetic Resources
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 49/2003/QD-BVHTT of August 22, 2003, amending and supplementing Decision No. 18/2002/QD-BVHTT of July 29, 2002, promulgating the Regulation on Licensing, Inspection, Examination of, and Handling of Violations in the Reception of Foreign Television Programs	2003	Entry into force : September 16, 2003 Issued : August 22, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 18/2002/QD-BVHTT of July 29, 2002, issusing Regulation on the Licensing, Inspection, Examination and Handling of Violations of the Reception of Foreign Television Programs	2002	Entry into force : July 29, 2002 Adopted : July 29, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 61/2002/ND-CP of June 11, 2002, on Royalty Regime	2002	Entry into force : June 26, 2002 Adopted : June 11, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Ordinance on the Procedures for the Settlement of Administrative Cases	1996	Entry into force : July 1, 1996 Adopted : May 21, 1996	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other

Type of Text

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 126/QD-TANDTC of April 6, 2023, of the Supreme People's Court on the Publication of the List of Expired Legal Documents in the field of the Supreme People's Court

2023

Entry into force :

April 6, 2023

Issued :

April 6, 2023

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 355/QD-TANDTC of October 8, 2021, of the Supreme People's Court on the Publication of the List of Expired Legal Documents in the field of the Supreme People's Court

2021

Entry into force :

October 8, 2021

Issued :

October 8, 2021

Industrial Property

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 31/2020/TT-BTC of May 4, 2020, on Amendments to Circular No. 263/2016/TT-BTC of November 14, 2016, of Minister of Finance Prescribing Rates, Collection, Management and Use of Industrial Property Fees and Charges

2020

Entry into force :

July 1, 2020

Issued :

May 4, 2020

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 119/2020/ND-CP of October 7, 2020, of the Government on Penalties for Administrative Violations in Journalistic and Publishing Activities

2020

Entry into force :

December 1, 2020

Issued :

October 7, 2020

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 98/2020/ND-CP of August 26, 2020, of the Government Prescribing Penalties For Administrative Violations Against Regulations on Commerce, Production and Trade in Counterfeit and Prohibited Goods, and Protection of Consumer Rights

2020

Entry into force :

October 15, 2020

Issued :

August 26, 2020

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Resolution No. 02/2020/NQ-HDTP of September 24, 2020, of the Judicial Council of the Supreme People’s Court Guiding the Application of Some Provisions Stipulating Provisional Measures in Civil Procedure Code

2020

Entry into force :

December 1, 2020

Issued :

September 24, 2020

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

Law No. 23/2018/QH14 of June 12, 2018, on Competition

2019

Entry into force :

July 1, 2019

Adopted :

June 12, 2018

Competition

Industrial Property

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

2019

Entry into force :

July 1, 2010

Adopted :

November 23, 2009

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 16/2016/TT-BKHCN of June 30, 2016, Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of Circular No. 01/2007/TT-BKHCN of February 14, 2007, Guiding the Implementation of Decree No. 103/2006/ND-CP of September 22, 2006 of the Government Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Intellectual Property Law Applicable to ndustrial Property, as amended and supplemented according to Circular No. 13/2010/TT-BKHCN dated 30/07/2010, Circular No. 18/2011/TT-BKHCN dated 22/07/2011 and Circular No. 05/2013/TT-BKHCN 20/02/2013

2018

Entry into force :

January 15, 2018

Issued :

June 30, 2016

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 22/2018/ND-CP of February 23, 2013, on Guidelines for Certain Number of Articles of the Intellectual Property Law and Law on Amendments to the Intellectual Property Law 2009 in Terms of Copyright and Related Rights

2018

Entry into force :

April 10, 2018

Issued :

February 23, 2018

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 76/2018/ND-CP of May 15, 2018, Providing Guidelines for Certain Articles of the Law on Technology Transfer

2018

Entry into force :

July 1, 2018

Issued :

May 15, 2018

Patents (Inventions)

Transfer of Technology

Industrial Property

Main IP Laws

Law No. 07/2017/QH14 of June 19, 2017, on Technology Transfer

2018

Entry into force :

July 1, 2018

Adopted :

June 19, 2017

Patents (Inventions)

Plant Variety Protection

Transfer of Technology

Industrial Property

2018

Entry into force :

January 1, 2018

Adopted :

June 21, 2017

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 211/2016/TT-BTC of November 10, 2016, providing for the Fees for Processing Applications for Registration of Copyright and Related Rights, the Collection, Transfer and Management Thereof

2017

Entry into force :

January 1, 2017

Issued :

November 10, 2016

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 263/2016/TT-BTC of November 14, 2016, on the Fees and Charges for Industrial Property and the Collection, Transfer, Management and Use Thereof

2017

Entry into force :

January 1, 2017

Issued :

November 14, 2016

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

Civil Code No. 91/2015/QH13 of November 24, 2015

2017

Entry into force :

January 1, 2017

Adopted :

November 24, 2015

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 28/2017/ND-CP of March 20, 2017, on Amendments to the Government's Decree No. 131/2013/ND-CP of October 16, 2013, on Penalties for Administrative Violations against Copyrights and Related Rights and the Government's Decree No. 158/2013/ND-CP of November 12, 2013, on Penalties for Administrative Violations against Regulations on Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Advertising

2017

Entry into force :

May 5, 2017

Issued :

March 20, 2017

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

Law No. 103/2016/QH13 of April 5, 2016, on the Press

2017

Entry into force :

January 1, 2017

Adopted :

April 5, 2016

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 12/2015/TT-BVHTTDL of December 11, 2015, on Amendments to a Number of Articles of the Statutes on Appraisal and Issuance of Film Exhibition License in accordance with Decision No. 49/2008/QD-BVHTTDL of July 9, 2008

2016

Entry into force :

March 15, 2016

Adopted :

December 11, 2015

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 18/2016/TT-BCT of August 31, 2016, on the Regulation of Cards of Market Surveillance Agency and the Amendments to the Content of Inspection Reports, and the Decision for the Use thereof in the Activities of Inspection and Administrative Violation Sanction of Market Surveillance Agency

2016

Entry into force :

September 1, 2016

Adopted :

August 31, 2016

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 19/2016/TT-BTTTT of June 30, 2016, on Registration and Application Forms for Licenses, Certificates, Professional Permits and Reports as defined in Decree No. 06/2016/ND-CP of January 18, 2016, on Management, Supply and Use of Broadcasting and Television Services

2016

Entry into force :

August 15, 2016

Issued :

June 30, 2016

2016

Adopted :

November 25, 2015

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

Criminal Code No. 100/2015/QH13 of November 27, 2015

2016

Entry into force :

July 1, 2016

Adopted :

November 27, 2015

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2016

Entry into force :

July 1, 2016

Adopted :

November 27, 2015

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2016

Entry into force :

July 1, 2016

Adopted :

November 27, 2015

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 15/2016/ND-CP of March 15, 2016, amending and supplementing a Number of Articles of Decision No. 79/2012/ND-CP on Art Performances, Fashion Shows, Models and Beauty Contests, and Diffusion and Trade of Audio and Video Recordings of Theatrical Performances

2016

Entry into force :

May 1, 2016

Issued :

March 15, 2016

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 31/216/ND-CP of May 6, 2016, on Penalties for Administrative Violations in the field of Plant Varieties, Plant Protection and Quarantine

2016

Entry into force :

June 25, 2016

Issued :

May 6, 2016

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 35/2016/ND-CP of May 15, 2016, on Guidelines for the Law of Veterinary Medicine

2016

Entry into force :

July 1, 2016

Adopted :

May 15, 2016

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 68/2016/ND-CP of July 01, 2016, on the Regulations regarding Conditions for Duty-Free Business, Warehouses, Sites for Customs Clearance, Customs Inspection and Supervision

2016

Entry into force :

July 1, 2016

Issued :

July 1, 2016

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Joint Circular No. 05/2016/TTLT-BKHCN-BKHDT of April 5, 2016, on Detailing and Guiding Measures against Corporate Names Infringing Industrial Property Rights

2016

Entry into force :

May 20, 2016

Issued :

April 5, 2016

Trade Names

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

2016

Adopted :

November 25, 2015

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 11/2015/TT-BKHCN of June 26, 2015, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP of August 29, 2013, of the Government on Sanctioning of Administrative Violations in the field of Industrial Property

2015

Entry into force :

August 11, 2015

Issued :

June 26, 2015

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Utility Models

Patents (Inventions)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Competition

Domain Names

Industrial Designs

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 13/2015/TT-BTC of January 30, 2015, of the Ministry of Finance, defining Inspection, Supervision, Temporary Suspension of Customs Procedures for Exported and Imported Goods that are Subjects of Intellectual Property Rights; Control of Counterfeit Goods and Goods Infringing Intellectual Property Rights

2015

Entry into force :

March 15, 2015

Issued :

January 30, 2015

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 08/2015/ND-CP of January 21, 2015, providing Specific Provisions and Guidance on Enforcement of the Customs Law regarding the Customs' Procedures, Inspection, Supervision and Control

2015

Entry into force :

March 15, 2015

Adopted :

January 21, 2015

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 21/2015/ND-CP of February 14, 2015, Providing Regulations on Royalties and Rewards for Cinematographic, Art, Theatrical Works and Other Forms of Art Performance

2015

Entry into force :

April 15, 2015

Issued :

February 14, 2015

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 78/2015/ND-CP of September 14, 2015, on Enterprise Registration

2015

Entry into force :

November 1, 2015

Issued :

September 14, 2015

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

IP-related Laws

Law No. 54/2014/QH13 of June 23, 2014, on Customs

2015

Entry into force :

January 1, 2015

Adopted :

June 23, 2014

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2015

Entry into force :

June 1, 2015

Adopted :

November 24, 2014

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 07/2014/TT-BCT of February 14, 2014, on Management and Use of Uniforms, Badges, Flags, Rank Badges, Banners and Cards of Market Surveillance Agency

2014

Adopted :

February 14, 2014

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 09/2014/TT-BTTTT of August 19, 2014, Detailing Management, Provision and Use of Information on Websites and Social Networks

2014

Entry into force :

October 3, 2014

Issued :

August 19, 2014

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 158/2013/ND-CP of November 12, 2013, on Penalties for Administrative Violations Pertaining to Culture, Sports, Tourism and Advertising

2014

Entry into force :

January 1, 2014

Issued :

November 12, 2013

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 18/2014/ND-CP of March 14, 2014, prescribing the Regime of Royalties in the field of Press and Publication

2014

Entry into force :

June 1, 2014

Adopted :

March 14, 2014

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 71/2014/ND-CP of July 21, 2014, Detailing the Law on Competition on Imposition of Penalties for the Competition Law Violations

2014

Entry into force :

September 15, 2014

Issued :

July 21, 2014

Competition

Trademarks

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

2014

Adopted :

June 20, 2012

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2014

Entry into force :

January 1, 2014

Adopted :

June 18, 2013

Patents (Inventions)

Transfer of Technology

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 05/2013/TT-BKHCN of February 20, 2013, Amending the Circular No. 01/2007/TT-BKHCN of February 14, 2007, Guiding the Implementation of the Government's Decree No. 103/2006/ND-CP, Elaborating a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property applicable to Industrial Property, amended in the Circular No. 13/2010/TT-BKHCN of July 30, 2010, and the Circular No. 18/2011/TT-BKHCN of July 22, 2011

2013

Entry into force :

April 6, 2013

Issued :

February 20, 2013

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 07/2013/TT-BTC of January 10, 2013, repealing Certain Legal Normative Documents of the Ministry of Finance

2013

Entry into force :

February 25, 2013

Issued :

January 10, 2013

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 09/2013/TT-BCT of May 2, 2013, providing for Inspection and Administrative Violation Sanction Activities of Market Management Offices

2013

Entry into force :

July 1, 2013

Issued :

May 2, 2013

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 27/2012/TT-BKHCN of December 12, 2012, on the State Inspection of Quality of Imported Goods under the Management of the Ministry of Science and Technology

2013

Entry into force :

January 23, 2013

Issued :

December 12, 2012

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 79/2012/ND-CP of October 05, 2012, on Art Performances, Fashion Shows, Models and Beauty Contests, and Diffusion and Trade of Audio and Video Recordings of Art Performances

2013

Entry into force :

January 1, 2013

Adopted :

October 5, 2012

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 113/2013/ND-CP of October 2, 2013, on Fine Art Activities

2013

Entry into force :

December 1, 2013

Issued :

October 2, 2013

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 131/2013/ND-CP of October 16, 2013, on Sanctioning Administrative Violations of Copyright and Related Rights

2013

Entry into force :

December 15, 2013

Issued :

October 13, 2013

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 20/2013/ND-CP of February 26, 2013, defining the Functions, Tasks, Powers and Organizational Structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology

2013

Entry into force :

April 20, 2013

Issued :

February 26, 2013

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 72/2013/ND-CP of July 15, 2013, on the Management, Provision and Use of Internet Services and Online Information

2013

Entry into force :

September 1, 2013

Adopted :

July 15, 2013

Trademarks

Domain Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP of August 29, 2013, on Sanctioning of Administrative Violations in Industrial Property

2013

Entry into force :

October 15, 2013

Issued :

August 29, 2013

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

Law No. 08/2012/QH13 of June 18, 2012, on Higher Education

2013

Entry into force :

January 1, 2013

Adopted :

June 18, 2012

Other

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

Law No. 16/2012/QH13 of June 21, 2012, on Advertising

2013

Entry into force :

January 1, 2013

Adopted :

June 21, 2012

Trademarks

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Resolution No. 05/2012/NQ-HDTP of December 3, 2012, Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Provisions in the Second Part "Procedures for Settling Cases at First-Instance courts" of the Civil Procedure Code Amended and Supplemented according to the Law on Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Civil Procedure Code

2013

Issued :

December 3, 2013

Entry into force :

July 1, 2012

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 04/2012/TT-BKHCN February 13, 2012, amending and supplementing a Number of Provisions of Circular No. 01/2008/TT-BKHCN of February 25, 2008, on the Withdrawal of Industrial Property Assessor Cards and Certificates for Industrial Property Assessment Organizations as amended and supplemented by Circular No. 04/2009/TT-BKHCN of March 27, 2009, and Circular No. 18/2011/TT-BKHCN of July 22, 2011

2012

Entry into force :

March 29, 2012

Adopted :

February 13, 2012

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 01/2012/ND-CP of January 4, 2012, amending, supplementing, replacing or annulling, cancelling the Provisions relating to Administrative Procedures under the Scope of Management Functions of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

2012

Entry into force :

February 27, 2012

Adopted :

January 4, 2012

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Joint Circular No. 07/2012/TTLT-BTTTT-BVHTTDL of June 19, 2012, of the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Stipulating Duty of Enterprises Providing Intermediary Service in Protection of Copyright and Related Rights in the Internet and Telecommunication Networks Environment

2012

Entry into force :

August 6, 2012

Issued :

June 19, 2012

IP-related Laws

Law No 11/2012/QH13 of June 20, 2012, on Prices

2012

Entry into force :

January 1, 2013

Adopted :

June 20, 2012

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

Law No. 02/2011/QH13 of November 11, 2011, on Complaints

2012

Entry into force :

July 1, 2012

Adopted :

November 11, 2011

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Resolution No. 01/2012/NQ-HDTP of June 13, 2012, of the Council of Judges Supreme People's Court guidance On Guidance on Application of a Number of Provisions of the Lww on Court Cost and Court Fee

2012

Entry into force :

July 28, 2012

Issued :

June 13, 2012

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 17/2011/TT-BNNPTNT of April 6, 2011, amending, supplementing and repealing a Number of Regulations on Administrative Procedures in the field of Cultivation in accordance with Resolution No. 57/NQ-CP of December 15, 2010

2011

Entry into force :

May 26, 2011

Adopted :

April 6, 2011

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 18/2011/TT-BKHCN of July 22, 2011, Amending and Supplementing Some Provisions of Circular No. 01/2007/TTBKHCN of February 14, 2007, as amended and supplemented by Circular No. 13/2010/TTBKHCN of July 31, 2010, and Circular No. 01/2008/TT-BKHCN of February 25, 2008, as amended and supplemented by Circular No. 04/2009/TT-BKHCN of March 27, 2009

2011

Entry into force :

September 5, 2011

Issued :

July 22, 2011

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 111/2011/ND-CP of December 5, 2011, of the Government on Consular Certification and Legalization

2011

Issued :

December 5, 2011

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 98/2011/ND-CP of October 26, 2011, amending and supplementing some Articles of Decrees on Agriculture

2011

Entry into force :

December 15, 2011

Adopted :

October 26, 2011

Plant Variety Protection

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 05/2010/TT-BYT of March 1, 2010, on Guiding the Confidential Protection of Trial Data in Drug Registration

2010

Entry into force :

April 15, 2010

Issued :

March 1, 2010

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 13/2010/TT-BKHCN of July 30, 2010, on Amending And Supplementing a Number of Provisions of Circular No. 17/2009/TT-BKHCN of June 18, 2009 and Circular No. 01/2007/TT-BKHCN of February 14, 2007

2010

Entry into force :

September 13, 2010

Issued :

July 30, 2010

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 54/2010/ND-CP of May 21, 2010, detailing a Number of Articles of the Cinematography Law No. 62/2006/QH11 and Law No. 31/2009/QH12 Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Cinematography Law

2010

Entry into force :

July 7, 2010

Adopted :

May 21, 2010

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 88/2010/ND-CP of August 16, 2010, Detailing and Guiding a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property and the Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property Regarding Rights to Plant Varieties

2010

Entry into force :

October 1, 2010

Issued :

August 16, 2010

Plant Variety Protection

IP-related Laws

Law No. 20/2008/QH12 of November 13, 2018, on Biodiversity

2009

Entry into force :

July 1, 2009

Adopted :

November 13, 2008

Genetic Resources

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 01/2008/TT-BKHCN of February 25, 2008, Guiding the Grant and Withdrawal of Industrial Property Assessor Cards and Certificates for Industrial Property Assessment Organizations

2008

Entry into force :

March 11, 2008

Issued :

February 25, 2008

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 49/2008/QD-BVHTTDL of July 9, 2008, on the Promulgation of the Regulations on the Assessment and Issuance of Licenses for Exhibition of Films

2008

Entry into force :

August 9, 2008

Adopted :

July 9, 2008

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Instruction No. 36/2008/CT-TTg of December 31, 2008, on Strengthening the Management and Implementation of Copyright and Related Rights Protection

2008

Adopted :

December 31, 2008

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Joint Circular No. 02/2008/TTLT-TANDTC-VKSNDTC-BVHTT&DL-BKH&CN-BTP of April 3, 2008, Guiding the Application of a Number of Legal Provisions to the Settlement of Disputes over intellectual Property Rights at People's Courts

2008

Entry into force :

May 22, 2008

Issued :

April 3, 2008

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 01/2007/TT-BKHCN of February 14, 2007, Guiding the Implementation of the Government's Decree No. 103/2006/ND-CP of September 22, 2006, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property Regarding Industrial Property

2007

Entry into force :

May 9, 2007

Issued :

February 14, 2007

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Trademarks

Patents (Inventions)

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Circular No. 19/2007/QD-BVHTT of July 3, 2007, announcing the List of the Ministry of Culture and Information of Legal Normative Documents No Longer in Force

2007

Entry into force :

August 8, 2007

Adopted :

July 3, 2007

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No 169/2007/ND-CP of November 19, 2007, on Mobilization of Scientific and Technological Resources for Public Security-related Work

2007

Entry into force :

December 11, 2007

Issued :

November 19, 2007

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Transfer of Technology

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 172/2007/NU-CP of November 28, 2007, revising and supplementing Some Articles of the Decree No. 57/2005/ND-CP of April 27, 2005, on Penalties for the Administrative Violations in the field of Plant Varieties

2007

Entry into force :

December 20, 2007

Adopted :

November 28, 2007

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Directive No. 04/2007/CT-TTg of February 22, 2007, on the Strengthening of Computer Program Copyright Protection

2007

Entry into force :

March 14, 2007

Adopted :

February 22, 2007

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 69/2006/QD-BNN of September 13, 2006, on the Promulgation of Regulations on Testing and Certification of Data concerning Agro-Chemical Products

2006

Entry into force :

October 11, 2006

Adopted :

September 13, 2006

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 103/2006/ND-CP of September 22, 2006, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property regarding Industrial Property

2006

Entry into force :

October 21, 2006

Issued :

September 22, 2006

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 105/2006/ND-CP of September 22, 2006, Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Law on Intellectual Property on Protection of Intellectual Property Rights and on State Management of Intellectual Property

2006

Entry into force :

October 21, 2006

Issued :

September 22, 2006

Industrial Property

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Trademarks

Patents (Inventions)

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Utility Models

Trade Names

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 138/2006/ND-CP of November 15, 2006, detailing the Implementation of the Civil Code's Provisions on Civil Relations Involving Foreign Elements

2006

Entry into force :

December 13, 2006

Adopted :

November 15, 2006

Plant Variety Protection

Transfer of Technology

Other

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 56/2006/ND-CP of June 6, 2006, on Sanctioning Administrative Violations in Cultural and Information Activities

2006

Entry into force :

July 1, 2006

Adopted :

June 6, 2006

Main IP Laws

Law No. 50/2005/QH11 of November 29, 2005, on Intellectual Property

2006

Entry into force :

July 1, 2006

Adopted :

November 29, 2005

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2006

Adopted :

June 29, 2006

Transfer of Technology

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Regulation of September 30, 2006, on Data Security of Drug Registration Records

2006

Issued :

September 30, 2006

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 57/2005/ND-CP of April 27, 2005, on Penalties for the Administrative Violations in the field of Plant Varieties

2005

Entry into force :

May 18, 2005

Adopted :

April 27, 2005

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order No. 28/2005/L-CTN of December 12, 2005, on the Promulgation of Law on Intellectual Property

2005

Entry into force :

December 12, 2005

Issued :

December 12, 2005

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

IP-related Laws

Seed Ordinance No. 15/2004/PL-UBTVQH11 of March 24, 2004

2004

Entry into force :

July 1, 2004

Adopted :

March 24, 2004

Trademarks

Plant Variety Protection

Genetic Resources

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 49/2003/QD-BVHTT of August 22, 2003, amending and supplementing Decision No. 18/2002/QD-BVHTT of July 29, 2002, promulgating the Regulation on Licensing, Inspection, Examination of, and Handling of Violations in the Reception of Foreign Television Programs

2003

Entry into force :

September 16, 2003

Issued :

August 22, 2003

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 18/2002/QD-BVHTT of July 29, 2002, issusing Regulation on the Licensing, Inspection, Examination and Handling of Violations of the Reception of Foreign Television Programs

2002

Entry into force :

July 29, 2002

Adopted :

July 29, 2002

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 61/2002/ND-CP of June 11, 2002, on Royalty Regime

2002

Entry into force :

June 26, 2002

Adopted :

June 11, 2002

1996

Entry into force :

July 1, 1996

Adopted :

May 21, 1996

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Treaties (50 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	November 3, 2016	December 3, 2016
[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		December 6, 2022	March 6, 2023
[RE] Agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area	Host Institution: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)	February 27, 2009	January 1, 2010	February 27, 2009	October 30, 2009	January 1, 2010
[RE] ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement	Host Institution: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)	February 26, 2009	May 17, 2010	February 26, 2009	July 1, 2009	May 17, 2010
[IM] Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 13, 2006	May 3, 2008	October 22, 2007	February 5, 2015	March 7, 2015
[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		August 7, 2007	November 7, 2007	Details
[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		September 20, 2005	April 20, 2006
[IM] WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control	Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)	May 21, 2003	February 27, 2005	September 3, 2003	December 17, 2004	March 17, 2005	Details
[IM] Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	May 22, 2001	May 17, 2004	May 23, 2001	July 22, 2002	May 17, 2004
[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	December 3, 1998	September 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 1, 2022	July 1, 2022	Details
[WIPO] WIPO Copyright Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	December 20, 1996	March 6, 2002		November 17, 2021	February 17, 2022
[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		August 25, 1998	November 23, 1998
[IM] Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO)	Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)	April 15, 1994	January 1, 1995			January 11, 2007
[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 11, 2007
[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 11, 1992	November 16, 1994	February 14, 1995
[RE] Agreement on the Common Effective Preferential Tariff Scheme for the ASEAN Free Trade Area	Host Institution: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)	January 28, 1992	January 28, 1992		January 28, 1992	January 28, 1992
[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		April 11, 2006	July 11, 2006	Details
[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	August 22, 1988	April 19, 1989
[RE] Agreement on Promotion and Protection of Investment in ASEAN	Host Institution: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)	December 15, 1987	August 2, 1988		August 16, 1996	September 14, 1996
[IM] Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	March 22, 1985	September 22, 1988		January 26, 1994	April 26, 1994
[IM] United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 10, 1982	November 16, 1994	December 10, 1982	July 25, 1994	November 16, 1994	Details
[IM] United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods	Host Institution: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)	April 11, 1980	January 1, 1988		December 18, 2015	January 1, 2017	Details
[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	October 19, 1981	April 19, 1982
[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		March 1, 2021	June 1, 2021
[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		October 12, 2005	January 12, 2006
[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 19, 1987	January 19, 1988
[WIPO] Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms Against Unauthorized Duplication of Their Phonograms	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	October 29, 1971	April 18, 1973		April 6, 2005	July 6, 2005
[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		September 20, 2005	December 20, 2005
[WIPO] Patent Cooperation Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 19, 1970	January 24, 1978		December 10, 1992	March 10, 1993
[WIPO] Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	July 14, 1967	April 26, 1970		April 7, 1981	July 2, 1976	Details
[IM] International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 16, 1966	January 3, 1976		September 24, 1982	December 24, 1982	Details
[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		November 24, 2006	December 24, 2006	Details
[WIPO] Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	October 26, 1961	May 18, 1964		December 1, 2006	March 1, 2007	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		September 12, 1995	December 11, 1995	Details
[IM] International Plant Protection Convention	Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)	December 6, 1951	October 2, 2005		February 22, 2005	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		June 1, 1952	September 1, 1952	Details
[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		June 28, 1957	December 28, 1957	Details
[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		June 28, 1957	December 28, 1957	Details
[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		June 28, 1957	December 28, 1957	Details
[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		June 28, 1957	December 28, 1957	Details
[IM] Convention on International Civil Aviation	Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)	December 7, 1944	April 4, 1947		March 13, 1980	April 12, 1980	Details
[WIPO] Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	November 6, 1925	June 1, 1928		September 30, 2019	December 30, 2019	Details
[WIPO] Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	April 14, 1891	July 15, 1892		September 17, 1956	March 8, 1949	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		July 26, 2004	October 26, 2004	Details
[WIPO] Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	March 20, 1883	July 7, 1884			March 8, 1949	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		April 23, 2014	October 12, 2014
[IM] Nagoya - Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Secretariat: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat	October 15, 2010	March 5, 2018		April 23, 2014	March 5, 2018
[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		January 21, 2004	April 20, 2004
[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	May 28, 1993	November 16, 1994	February 14, 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

November 3, 2016

December 3, 2016

[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

December 6, 2022

March 6, 2023

[RE] Agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area

Host Institution: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

February 27, 2009

January 1, 2010

February 27, 2009

October 30, 2009

January 1, 2010

[RE] ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement

Host Institution: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

February 26, 2009

May 17, 2010

February 26, 2009

July 1, 2009

May 17, 2010

[IM] Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 13, 2006

May 3, 2008

October 22, 2007

February 5, 2015

March 7, 2015

[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

August 7, 2007

November 7, 2007

Details

[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

September 20, 2005

April 20, 2006

[IM] WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)

May 21, 2003

February 27, 2005

September 3, 2003

December 17, 2004

March 17, 2005

Details

[IM] Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

May 22, 2001

May 17, 2004

May 23, 2001

July 22, 2002

May 17, 2004

[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

December 3, 1998

September 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 1, 2022

July 1, 2022

Details

[WIPO] WIPO Copyright Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

December 20, 1996

March 6, 2002

November 17, 2021

February 17, 2022

[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

August 25, 1998

November 23, 1998

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

Host Institution: World Trade Organization (WTO)

April 15, 1994

January 1, 1995

January 11, 2007

[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 11, 2007

[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 11, 1992

November 16, 1994

February 14, 1995

[RE] Agreement on the Common Effective Preferential Tariff Scheme for the ASEAN Free Trade Area

Host Institution: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

January 28, 1992

[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

April 11, 2006

July 11, 2006

Details

[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

August 22, 1988

April 19, 1989

[RE] Agreement on Promotion and Protection of Investment in ASEAN

Host Institution: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

December 15, 1987

August 2, 1988

August 16, 1996

September 14, 1996

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

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

March 22, 1985

September 22, 1988

January 26, 1994

April 26, 1994

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

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 10, 1982

November 16, 1994

December 10, 1982

July 25, 1994

November 16, 1994

Details

[IM] United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods

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

April 11, 1980

January 1, 1988

December 18, 2015

January 1, 2017

Details

[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

October 19, 1981

April 19, 1982

[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

March 1, 2021

June 1, 2021

[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

October 12, 2005

January 12, 2006

[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 19, 1987

January 19, 1988

[WIPO] Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms Against Unauthorized Duplication of Their Phonograms

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

October 29, 1971

April 18, 1973

April 6, 2005

July 6, 2005

[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

September 20, 2005

December 20, 2005

[WIPO] Patent Cooperation Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 19, 1970

January 24, 1978

December 10, 1992

March 10, 1993

[WIPO] Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

July 14, 1967

April 26, 1970

April 7, 1981

July 2, 1976

Details

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

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 16, 1966

January 3, 1976

September 24, 1982

December 24, 1982

Details

[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

November 24, 2006

December 24, 2006

Details

[WIPO] Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

October 26, 1961

May 18, 1964

December 1, 2006

March 1, 2007

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

September 12, 1995

December 11, 1995

Details

[IM] International Plant Protection Convention

Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

December 6, 1951

October 2, 2005

February 22, 2005

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

June 1, 1952

September 1, 1952

Details

[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

June 28, 1957

December 28, 1957

Details

[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

June 28, 1957

December 28, 1957

Details

[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

June 28, 1957

December 28, 1957

Details

[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

June 28, 1957

December 28, 1957

Details

[IM] Convention on International Civil Aviation

Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

December 7, 1944

April 4, 1947

March 13, 1980

April 12, 1980

Details

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

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

November 6, 1925

June 1, 1928

September 30, 2019

December 30, 2019

Details

[WIPO] Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

April 14, 1891

July 15, 1892

September 17, 1956

March 8, 1949

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

July 26, 2004

October 26, 2004

Details

[WIPO] Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

March 20, 1883

July 7, 1884

March 8, 1949

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

April 23, 2014

October 12, 2014

[IM] Nagoya - Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Secretariat: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat

October 15, 2010

March 5, 2018

April 23, 2014

March 5, 2018

[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

January 21, 2004

April 20, 2004

[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

May 28, 1993

November 16, 1994

February 14, 1995

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