WIPO Lex

WIPO Lex is a database maintained by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) that provides comprehensive access to intellectual property (IP) laws and treaties from around the world. It serves as a central resource for researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and the general public seeking information on national and regional IP laws, as well as international IP treaties.

The database typically includes:

• National IP Laws: Legislation enacted by countries related to patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, geographical indications, and other forms of IP.

• Regional IP Laws: Legislation from regional organizations, such as the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) or the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).

• International Treaties: Multilateral and bilateral treaties concerning intellectual property to which various countries are signatories. This includes treaties administered by WIPO such as the Paris Convention, the Berne Convention, the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), and the Madrid Agreement.

The aim of WIPO Lex is to promote transparency and understanding of the global IP landscape by providing a single point of access to authoritative legal texts. The database is continually updated to reflect changes in legislation and treaty obligations. Access to WIPO Lex is generally free of charge. It may also include information about the status of implementation of laws or treaties by different countries. The database often offers laws and treaties in multiple languages where available.