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Year of Version
1999
Dates
Entry into force:
October 1, 1999
Adopted:
May 17, 1999
Type of Text
IP-related Laws
Subject Matter
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets),
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights),
Transfer of Technology,
Industrial Property
Notes
The Commercial Code (promulgated by Law No. 17 of 1999) contains provisions relating to intellectual property rights (Articles 34(2) & 43(2)), undisclosed information relating to industrial secrets and the secrecy of the technology (Articles 66 & 83); and transfer of technology (Articles 72 to 87).
Article 3 of the Law states that it's published in the official journal and shall come into force on October 1, 1999, with the exception of the provisions concerning cheques that shall come into force on October 1, 2000.
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القانون التجاري (الصادر بالقانون رقم 17 لسنة 1999)
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