WIPO Lex, Member Profile, Mauritius

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Constitution/Basic Law (1 text)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Constitution/Basic Law	The Constitution of 1968	2008	Adopted : March 12, 1968	Other

Laws/Regulations (30 texts)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Industrial Property Regulations 2022 (Regulations No. 36/2022)	2023	Published : February 5, 2022 Issued : January 31, 2022	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Industrial Designs Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	Industrial Property Act 2019 (Act No. 15 of 2019)	2022	Entry into force : January 31, 2022 Published : August 10, 2019 Assented : August 9, 2019	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Trade Names Trademarks Geographical Indications Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright (Fees) Regulations 2020	2021	Entry into force : July 1, 2021 Published : October 10, 2020 Issued : October 8, 2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Customs Act 1988 (Act No. 47 of 1988, as amended up to Act No. 7 of 2020)	2020	Amended up to : August 7, 2020 Passed : December 20, 1998 Entry into force : January 1, 1989 Assented : December 29, 1988 Enacted : December 29, 1988	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Customs Regulations 1989 (Regulations No. 46/1989, as amended up to Regulations No. 247 of 2020)	2020	Issued : February 14, 1989	Other Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	The Code de Commerce (Amendment) Act 2018 (Act No. 9 of 2018)	2019	Entry into force : April 5, 2019 Assented : August 2, 2018 Published : August 2, 2018 Passed : July 10, 2018	Industrial Property Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Consumer Protection (Consumer Goods) (Maximum Mark-Up) Regulations 1998 (Regulations No. 150 of 1998, as amended up to Regulations No. 212 of 2016)	2016	Issued : September 8, 1998	Trade Names Trademarks Other
IP-related Laws	Consumer Protection (Price and Supplies Control) Act 1998 (Act No. 12 of 1998, as amended up to Regulations No. 115 of 2016)	2015	Enacted : September 7, 1998 Passed : July 28, 1998	Other Trademarks
Main IP Laws	Copyright Act 2014 (Act No. 2 of 2014)	2014	Entry into force : July 31, 2014 Published : April 24, 2014 Assented : April 21, 2014	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Business Registration Act 2002 (Act No. 40 of 2002, as amended up to Regulation No. 231 of 2012)	2013	Amended up to : January 1, 2013 Published : December 21, 2002 Assented : December 16, 2002	Trade Names Other
IP-related Laws	Consumer Protection Act 1991 (Act No. 11 of 1991, as amended by Act No. 27 of 2013)	2013	Assented : June 14, 1991 Enacted : June 14, 1991 Passed : June 9, 1991	Trademarks Other
IP-related Laws	The Open University of Mauritius Act 2010 (Act No. 2 of 2010)	2010	Adopted : April 16, 2010	Other
IP-related Laws	Competition Act 2007 (Act No. 25 of 2007, as amended by Act No. 27 of 2012)	2009	Entry into force : November 25, 2009 Entry into force : October 24, 2008 Assented : December 20, 2007 Enacted : December 20, 2007 Passed : December 4, 2007	Competition Other Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Competition Commission Rules of Procedure 2009	2009	Entry into force : December 12, 2009 Published : December 12, 2009	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other
IP-related Laws	Fair Trading Act 1979 (Act No. 26 of 1979, as amended up to Act No. 25 of 2007)	2009	Amended up to : November 25, 2009 Entry into force : June 16, 1980 Passed : December 11, 1979	Other
IP-related Laws	Mauritius Institute of Training and Development Act 2009	2009	Adopted : July 3, 2009	Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	International Arbitration Act 2008	2008	Adopted : January 1, 2009	Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
IP-related Laws	Criminal Code	2006	Adopted : December 29, 1838	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Commodities (Indication of Origin) (Amendment) Regulations (Regulations No. 50 of 2005)	2005	Entry into force : April 6, 2005 Issued : April 6, 2005	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Commodities (Indication of Origin) Regulations 1981 (Regulations No. 170 of 1981, as amended by Regulations No. 50 of 2005)	2005	Amended : April 6, 2005 Entry into force : December 1, 1981 Published : July 4, 1981 Issued : July 1, 1981	Trademarks Other
IP-related Laws	Data Protection Act 2004	2004	Adopted : June 17, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Genetically Modified Organisms Act 2004	2004	Adopted : April 15, 2004	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Patents, Industrial Designs and Trademark Regulations 2004	2004	Adopted : March 30, 2004 Entry into force : January 6, 2003	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act 2003	2003	Adopted : July 30, 2003	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	National Heritage Fund Act 2003	2003	Adopted : November 8, 2003	Other
Main IP Laws	Protection against Unfair Practices (Industrial Property Rights) Act 2002 (Act No. 22 of 2002)	2003	Entry into force : January 6, 2003 Published : January 6, 2003 Assented : August 8, 2002	Competition
IP-related Laws	Information and Communications Technologies Act 2001	2001	Adopted : December 28, 2001	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	University of Technology, Mauritius Act 2000	2000		Other
IP-related Laws	Information Technology (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1998	1998	Adopted : December 18, 1998	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	Commercial Code	1809	Passed : July 14, 1809	Other

Treaties (53 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	April 22, 2016	November 4, 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	June 28, 2013	January 11, 2021	April 11, 2021
[IM] Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 13, 2006	May 3, 2008	September 25, 2007	January 8, 2010	February 7, 2010	Details
[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		March 29, 2006	March 18, 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		June 4, 2004	April 20, 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		November 24, 2004	November 24, 2004
[IM] WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control	Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)	May 21, 2003	February 27, 2005	June 17, 2003	May 17, 2004	February 27, 2005
[IM] Convention on Cybercrime	Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)	November 23, 2001	July 1, 2004		November 15, 2013	March 1, 2014	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, 2003	June 29, 2004
[IM] Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	May 22, 2001	May 17, 2004	May 23, 2001	July 13, 2004	October 11, 2004	Details
[RE] Constitutive Act of the African Union	Host Institution: African Union	July 11, 2000	May 26, 2001	February 9, 2001	April 13, 2001	May 26, 2001
[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		May 9, 2001	February 16, 2005
[RE] Protocol on Trade in the Southern African Development Community	Host Institution: Southern African Development Community (SADC)	August 24, 1996	January 25, 2000	August 24, 1996	October 11, 1996	January 25, 2000
[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	March 17, 1995	January 23, 1996	December 26, 1996
[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
[RE] Treaty Establishing the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa	Host Institution: Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)	November 5, 1993	December 8, 1994		October 3, 1994	December 8, 1994
[RE] Treaty establishing the Southern African Development Community	Host Institution: Southern African Development Community (SADC)	August 17, 1992	September 30, 1993		August 28, 1995	August 28, 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 10, 1992	September 4, 1992	March 21, 1994
[RE] Abuja Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community (AEC)	Host Institution: African Economic Community (AEC)	June 3, 1991	May 12, 1994	June 3, 1991	February 14, 1992	May 12, 1994
[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		February 6, 2023	May 6, 2023	Details
[IM] Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	March 22, 1985	September 22, 1988		August 18, 1992	November 16, 1992	Details
[IM] United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 10, 1982	November 16, 1994	December 10, 1982	November 4, 1994	November 16, 1994	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		March 22, 1982	September 22, 1982	Details
[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		March 22, 1982	September 22, 1982	Details
[IR] Lusaka Agreement on the Creation of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)	Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)	December 9, 1976	February 15, 1978			September 25, 2020
[IR] Cultural Charter for Africa	Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)	July 5, 1976	September 19, 1990		March 18, 1986	September 19, 1990
[RE] The Georgetown Agreement (formally establishing the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, the 'ACP Group')	Host Institution: African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)	June 6, 1975	February 12, 1976	October 14, 1975		February 12, 1976
[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		September 19, 1995	December 19, 1995
[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 27, 1978	May 27, 1978
[WIPO] Patent Cooperation Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 19, 1970	January 24, 1978		December 15, 2022	March 15, 2023
[WIPO] Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	July 14, 1967	April 26, 1970		June 21, 1976	September 21, 1976
[IM] International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 16, 1966	January 3, 1976		December 12, 1973	January 3, 1976
[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		June 19, 1996	September 17, 1996	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		September 22, 2006	December 22, 2006	Details
[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		August 20, 1970	March 12, 1968
[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		August 20, 1970	March 12, 1968
[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		August 20, 1970	March 12, 1968
[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		August 20, 1970	March 12, 1968
[IM] International Plant Protection Convention	Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)	December 6, 1951	October 2, 2005		June 11, 1971	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 18, 1969	March 12, 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		August 18, 1970	March 12, 1968
[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		August 18, 1970	March 12, 1968
[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		August 18, 1970	March 12, 1968
[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		August 18, 1970	March 12, 1968
[IM] Convention on International Civil Aviation	Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)	December 7, 1944	April 4, 1947		January 30, 1970	March 1, 1970
[WIPO] Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	November 6, 1925	June 1, 1928		February 6, 2023	May 6, 2023	Details
[IM] Convention and Statute on Freedom of Transit	Host Institution: League of Nations (LON)	April 20, 1921	October 31, 1922		July 18, 1969	March 12, 1968
[WIPO] Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	September 9, 1886	December 4, 1887		February 9, 1989	May 10, 1989	Details
[WIPO] Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	March 20, 1883	July 7, 1884		June 21, 1976	September 24, 1976	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 17, 2012	October 12, 2014
[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		April 11, 2002	September 11, 2003
[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 10, 1992	September 4, 1992	December 29, 1993

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 4, 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

June 28, 2013

January 11, 2021

April 11, 2021

[IM] Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 13, 2006

May 3, 2008

September 25, 2007

January 8, 2010

February 7, 2010

Details

[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

March 29, 2006

March 18, 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

June 4, 2004

April 20, 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

November 24, 2004

[IM] WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)

May 21, 2003

February 27, 2005

June 17, 2003

May 17, 2004

February 27, 2005

[IM] Convention on Cybercrime

Host Institution: Council of Europe (CE)

November 23, 2001

July 1, 2004

November 15, 2013

March 1, 2014

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, 2003

June 29, 2004

[IM] Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

May 22, 2001

May 17, 2004

May 23, 2001

July 13, 2004

October 11, 2004

Details

[RE] Constitutive Act of the African Union

Host Institution: African Union

July 11, 2000

May 26, 2001

February 9, 2001

April 13, 2001

May 26, 2001

[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

May 9, 2001

February 16, 2005

[RE] Protocol on Trade in the Southern African Development Community

Host Institution: Southern African Development Community (SADC)

August 24, 1996

January 25, 2000

August 24, 1996

October 11, 1996

January 25, 2000

[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

March 17, 1995

January 23, 1996

December 26, 1996

[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

[RE] Treaty Establishing the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa

Host Institution: Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)

November 5, 1993

December 8, 1994

October 3, 1994

December 8, 1994

[RE] Treaty establishing the Southern African Development Community

Host Institution: Southern African Development Community (SADC)

August 17, 1992

September 30, 1993

August 28, 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 10, 1992

September 4, 1992

March 21, 1994

[RE] Abuja Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community (AEC)

Host Institution: African Economic Community (AEC)

June 3, 1991

May 12, 1994

June 3, 1991

February 14, 1992

May 12, 1994

[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

February 6, 2023

May 6, 2023

Details

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

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

March 22, 1985

September 22, 1988

August 18, 1992

November 16, 1992

Details

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

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 10, 1982

November 16, 1994

December 10, 1982

November 4, 1994

November 16, 1994

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

March 22, 1982

September 22, 1982

Details

[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

March 22, 1982

September 22, 1982

Details

[IR] Lusaka Agreement on the Creation of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)

Host Institution: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)

December 9, 1976

February 15, 1978

September 25, 2020

[IR] Cultural Charter for Africa

Host Institution: Organization of African Unity (OAU)

July 5, 1976

September 19, 1990

March 18, 1986

September 19, 1990

[RE] The Georgetown Agreement (formally establishing the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, the 'ACP Group')

Host Institution: African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)

June 6, 1975

February 12, 1976

October 14, 1975

February 12, 1976

[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

September 19, 1995

December 19, 1995

[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 27, 1978

May 27, 1978

[WIPO] Patent Cooperation Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 19, 1970

January 24, 1978

December 15, 2022

March 15, 2023

[WIPO] Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

July 14, 1967

April 26, 1970

June 21, 1976

September 21, 1976

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

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 16, 1966

January 3, 1976

December 12, 1973

January 3, 1976

[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

June 19, 1996

September 17, 1996

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

September 22, 2006

December 22, 2006

Details

[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

August 20, 1970

March 12, 1968

[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

August 20, 1970

March 12, 1968

[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

August 20, 1970

March 12, 1968

[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

August 20, 1970

March 12, 1968

[IM] International Plant Protection Convention

Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

December 6, 1951

October 2, 2005

June 11, 1971

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 18, 1969

March 12, 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

August 18, 1970

March 12, 1968

[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

August 18, 1970

March 12, 1968

[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

August 18, 1970

March 12, 1968

[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

August 18, 1970

March 12, 1968

[IM] Convention on International Civil Aviation

Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

December 7, 1944

April 4, 1947

January 30, 1970

March 1, 1970

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

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

November 6, 1925

June 1, 1928

February 6, 2023

May 6, 2023

Details

[IM] Convention and Statute on Freedom of Transit

Host Institution: League of Nations (LON)

April 20, 1921

October 31, 1922

July 18, 1969

March 12, 1968

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

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

September 9, 1886

December 4, 1887

February 9, 1989

May 10, 1989

Details

[WIPO] Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

March 20, 1883

July 7, 1884

June 21, 1976

September 24, 1976

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 17, 2012

October 12, 2014

[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

April 11, 2002

September 11, 2003

[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 10, 1992

September 4, 1992

December 29, 1993

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