Intellectual Property Laws at Colombia
Colombia has a robust and evolving intellectual property (IP) framework, governed by national laws and international treaties. Here's an overview of the key IP laws and enforcement mechanisms in Colombia:
🇨🇴 Key IP Laws and Regulations
*1. Industrial Property Law (Law 23 of 1982)
This foundational law establishes the rules for the protection of trademarks, patents, industrial designs, trade names, commercial slogans, and other forms of industrial property.
*2. Copyright Law (Law 23 of 1982)
This law governs the protection of original creations of literary, artistic, and scientific nature, such as literary works, artistic expressions, and scientific publication.
*3. Decree No. 1162 of April 13, 2010
This decree organizes the National Administrative System for Intellectual Property in Colombia and establishes the Intersectoral Commission on Intellectual Property (CIPI) as the coordinating body for IP policies and activities.
*4. Law No. 1450 of June 16, 2011 (National Development Plan 2010-2014)
This law includes provisions related to copyright and related rights, contributing to the national IP strategy.
🛡️ Enforcement and Administration
The Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) is the primary governmental body responsible for the administration and enforcement of IP rights in Colomba SIC oversees the registration of trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and enforces laws related to unfair competition It also participates in international cooperation agreements with organizations such as WIPO and INA.
🌐 International Agreements
Colombia is a signatory to several international treaties that influence its IP laws:
*Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property: Establishes the minimum standards for the protection of industrial property.
**Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)*: Allows inventors to seek protection for their inventions in multiple countries through a single application procedure.
**Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)*: Sets minimum standards for the protection of intellectual property rights in international trade.
*Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works: Provides automatic protection for the rights of authors over their literary and artistic woks.
*UPOV Convention: Protects the rights of plant breeders over new varieties of plants.
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