WIPO Lex, Member Profile, Barbados

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Constitution/Basic Law (1 text)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Constitution/Basic Law	The Constitution of Barbados, 1966	2007	Entry into force : November 30, 1966 Enacted : November 22, 1966	Other

Laws/Regulations (44 texts)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Main IP Laws	Copyright Act, Chapter 300 (Act 1998-4, as amended up to Act 2006-1)	2006	Amended up to : February 23, 2006 Commenced : August 14, 1998	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	Patents Act, Chapter 314 (Act 2001-18, as amended by Act 2006-2)	2006	Amended : February 23, 2006 Commenced : August 6, 2001	Patents (Inventions)
Main IP Laws	Trade Marks Act, Chapter 319 (Act 1981-56, as amended up to Act 2006-2)	2006	Amended up to : February 23, 2006 Commenced : January 1, 1985	Trademarks
Main IP Laws	Geographical Indications Act, Chapter 320 (Act 1998-22)	2002	Commenced : February 19, 2001	Geographical Indications
Main IP Laws	Integrated Circuits Act, Chapter 320A (Act 1998-21, as amended by Act 2001-15)	2002	Amended : August 6, 2001 Commenced : February 19, 2001	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Main IP Laws	Protection of New Plant Varieties Act, Chapter 267 (Act 2001-17)	2002	Commenced : August 6, 2001	Plant Variety Protection
Main IP Laws	Industrial Designs Act, Chapter 309A (Act 1981-57, amended up to Act 2006-2)	1988	Amended : February 23, 2006 Commenced : January 1, 1985	Industrial Designs
Main IP Laws	Protection Against Unfair Competition Act, Chapter 329A (Act 1998-20)	1988	Commenced : February 19, 2001	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Trade Marks Regulations 1984	2006	Entry into force : April 17, 1984 Issued : April 17, 1984	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Patents (Priority Protection) Order, S.I. 2005, No. 158	2005	Adopted : December 16, 2005 Entry into force : December 12, 2005	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright (Prohibited Imports) Regulations, 2004	2004	Issued : January 1, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Copyright Tribunal Regulations, 2004	2004	Entry into force : July 8, 2004 Issued : June 23, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Broadcasting Regulations, 2000 (CAP. 274B)	2001	Entry into force : February 5, 2001 Issued : December 19, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Geographical Indications Regulations, 2001 (Regulations No. 132)	2001	Entry into force : January 7, 2002 Adopted : November 22, 2001	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Integrated Circuits Regulations, 2001	2001	Entry into force : November 22, 2001 Adopted : November 22, 2001	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Proclamation S.I. 2001, No 21 of February 16, 2001 of the Integrated Circuits Act (Act 1998-21)	2001	Adopted : February 16, 2001	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Proclamation S.I. 2001, No. 20 of February 16, 2001 of the Protection Against Unfair Competition Act (Act 1998-20)	2001	Adopted : February 16, 2001	Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Proclamation S.I. 2001, No. 22 of February 16, 2001 of the Geographical Indications Act, (Act 1998-22)	2001	Adopted : February 16, 2001	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Protection of New Plant Varieties Order, 2001	2001	Adopted : November 22, 2001	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Protection of New Plant Varieties Regulations, 2001	2001	Adopted : November 22, 2001	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Proclamation S.I. 1998, No. 106 of August 11, 1998 of the Copyright Act, 1998 (Act 1998-4)	1998	Issued : August 11, 1998	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Industrial Designs Regulations No. 83 of April 17, 1984	1984	Entry into force : April 17, 1984 Adopted : April 17, 1984	Industrial Designs Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Proclamation S.I. 1984, No. 180 of November 20, 1984 of the Industrial Designs Act, 1981 (Act 1981-57)	1984	Adopted : November 20, 1984	Industrial Designs Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Proclamation S.I. No. 178 of November 20, 1984 of the Patents Act, 1981 (Act No. 55 of 1981)	1984	Issued : November 20, 1984	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Proclamation S.I. No. 179 of November 20, 1984 of the Trade Marks Act, 1981 (Act No. 56 of 1981)	1984	Issued : November 20, 1984	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	The Patents Regulations, 1984 (Regulations No. 84 of April 17, 1984)	1984	Entry into force : May 14, 1984 Issued : April 17, 1984	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	Companies Act, 1982 (Cap. 308, as amended up to Act No. 17 of 2007)	2007	Entry into force : January 1, 1985 Adopted : January 1, 1982	Trade Names
IP-related Laws	International Commercial Arbitration Act, 2007-45	2007	Adopted : December 20, 2007	Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
IP-related Laws	Civil Aviation Act, 2004 (Cap. 288B)	2004	Adopted : January 1, 2004	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	The Supreme Court of Judicature Act, 1981 (Cap. 117A) (as amended up to 2004)	2004	Entry into force : November 4, 1991 Adopted : January 1, 1981	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Fair Competition Act, Cap. 326C (codified as of 2002)	2003	Entry into force : January 3, 2003 Enacted : January 1, 2002	Competition
IP-related Laws	Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation Act, Cap. 276 (as consolidated 2002)	2002	Entry into force : November 11, 1963 Adopted : November 11, 1963	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Consumer Protection Act, 2002 (Cap. 326D)	2002	Entry into force : January 16, 2003 Adopted : January 1, 2002	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Telecommunications Act, 2001 (Cap. 282B)	2001	Entry into force : September 30, 2002 Adopted : January 1, 2001	Patents (Inventions) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office, Cap. 21A	1992	Entry into force : May 9, 1988 Enacted : April 22, 1988	IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Registration of Business Names Act (Cap. 317, consolidated as of 1989)	1989	Entry into force : May 3, 1940 Enacted : January 1, 1940	Trade Names
IP-related Laws	Arbitration (Foreign Arbitral Awards) Act (Cap. 110A, consolidated as of 1985)	1985	Entry into force : November 10, 1980 Enacted : January 1, 1980	Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
IP-related Laws	Barbados National Standards Institution (Certification Marks) Act, Cap. 325A (codified as of 1985)	1985	Entry into force : September 1, 1981 Enacted : September 1, 1981	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Control of Standards Act, Cap. 326A (consolidated as of 1985)	1985	Entry into force : September 1, 1981 Enacted : September 1, 1981	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Protection of the Olympic Symbol Act, Cap. 315A	1985	Entry into force : January 1, 1986 Adopted : January 1, 1985	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	National Emblems and National Anthem of Barbados (Regulation) Act, 1969 (Cap. 300A) (as amended up to Act No. 1 of 1982)	1982	Entry into force : April 1, 1976 Issued : January 1, 1969	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Publications (Legal Deposit) Act, 1982 (Cap. 301A)	1982	Entry into force : October 1, 1982 Adopted : January 1, 1982	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Broadcasting Act, Cap.274B (consolidated as of 2002)	1980	Entry into force : August 15, 1980 Adopted : August 15, 1980	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Arbitration Act (Chapter 110)	1967	Entry into force : August 15, 1958 Enacted : August 15, 1958	Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Treaties (49 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		February 20, 2023	May 20, 2023
[IM] Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 13, 2006	May 3, 2008	July 19, 2007	February 27, 2013	March 29, 2013
[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		October 2, 2008	January 2, 2009
[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		October 2, 2008	January 2, 2009
[IM] WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control	Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)	May 21, 2003	February 27, 2005	June 28, 2004	November 3, 2005	February 1, 2006
[IM] Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	November 2, 2001	January 2, 2009		October 2, 2008	January 2, 2009
[IM] Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants	Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)	May 22, 2001	May 17, 2004		June 7, 2004	September 5, 2004
[IM] Second Protocol to the Hague Convention of 1954 for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	March 26, 1999	March 9, 2004		October 2, 2008	January 2, 2009
[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		August 7, 2000	February 16, 2005
[WIPO] WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	December 20, 1996	May 20, 2002		September 13, 2019	December 13, 2019
[WIPO] WIPO Copyright Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	December 20, 1996	March 6, 2002		September 13, 2019	December 13, 2019
[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		May 14, 1997	August 12, 1997
[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
[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 12, 1992	March 23, 1994	June 21, 1994
[IM] Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	March 22, 1985	September 22, 1988		October 16, 1992	January 14, 1993
[IM] United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 10, 1982	November 16, 1994	December 10, 1982	October 12, 1993	November 16, 1994
[WIPO] Nairobi Treaty on the Protection of the Olympic Symbol	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	September 26, 1981	September 25, 1982		January 30, 1986	February 28, 1986
[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		February 19, 1990	August 19, 1990
[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		February 19, 1990	August 19, 1990
[IM] Protocol to the Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific or Cultural Materials	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	November 26, 1976	January 2, 1982		April 10, 1979	January 2, 1982	Details
[RE] Panama Convention establishing the Latin American Economic System (SELA)	Host Institution: Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA)	October 17, 1975	June 7, 1976	October 17, 1975	June 4, 1976	June 7, 1976
[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	January 14, 1976		January 14, 1976
[RE] Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas Establishing the Caribbean Community Including the Caricom Single Market and Economy	Host Institution: Caribbean Community (CARICOM)	July 4, 1973	August 1, 1973		February 4, 2002	February 4, 2002
[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		April 9, 2002	July 9, 2002
[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		March 23, 1983	July 29, 1983
[IM] Universal Copyright Convention as revised on 24 July 1971, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI	Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)	July 24, 1971	July 10, 1974		March 18, 1983	June 18, 1983
[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		April 10, 2002	July 10, 2002
[WIPO] Patent Cooperation Treaty	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 19, 1970	January 24, 1978		December 12, 1984	March 12, 1985
[WIPO] Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	July 14, 1967	April 26, 1970		July 5, 1979	October 5, 1979
[IM] International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights	Host Institution: United Nations (UN)	December 16, 1966	January 3, 1976		January 3, 1976	January 3, 1976	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		June 18, 1983	September 18, 1983
[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		March 16, 1993	June 14, 1993	Details
[WIPO] Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	June 15, 1957	April 8, 1961		December 12, 1974	March 12, 1985	Details
[IM] Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons	Secretariat: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)	September 28, 1954	June 6, 1960		March 6, 1972	November 30, 1966	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		April 9, 2002	July 9, 2002
[IM] Protocol to the 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		October 2, 2008	January 2, 2009
[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		March 18, 1983	June 18, 1983	Details
[IM] International Plant Protection Convention	Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)	December 6, 1951	October 2, 2005		December 6, 1976	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		April 13, 1973	November 30, 1966
[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		September 10, 1968	November 30, 1966
[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		September 10, 1968	November 30, 1966	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		September 10, 1968	November 30, 1966
[IM] Convention on International Civil Aviation	Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)	December 7, 1944	April 4, 1947		March 21, 1967	April 20, 1967
[WIPO] Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	September 9, 1886	December 4, 1887		March 16, 1983	July 30, 1983	Details
[WIPO] Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property	Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	March 20, 1883	July 7, 1884		December 12, 1984	March 12, 1985	Details
[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		September 6, 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 12, 1992	December 10, 1993	March 10, 1994

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

February 20, 2023

May 20, 2023

[IM] Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 13, 2006

May 3, 2008

July 19, 2007

February 27, 2013

March 29, 2013

[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

October 2, 2008

January 2, 2009

[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

October 2, 2008

January 2, 2009

[IM] WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Host Institution: World Health Organization (WHO)

May 21, 2003

February 27, 2005

June 28, 2004

November 3, 2005

February 1, 2006

[IM] Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

November 2, 2001

January 2, 2009

October 2, 2008

January 2, 2009

[IM] Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants

Host Institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

May 22, 2001

May 17, 2004

June 7, 2004

September 5, 2004

[IM] Second Protocol to the Hague Convention of 1954 for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

March 26, 1999

March 9, 2004

October 2, 2008

January 2, 2009

[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

August 7, 2000

February 16, 2005

[WIPO] WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

December 20, 1996

May 20, 2002

September 13, 2019

December 13, 2019

[WIPO] WIPO Copyright Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

December 20, 1996

March 6, 2002

September 13, 2019

December 13, 2019

[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

May 14, 1997

August 12, 1997

[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

[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 12, 1992

March 23, 1994

June 21, 1994

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

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

March 22, 1985

September 22, 1988

October 16, 1992

January 14, 1993

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

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 10, 1982

November 16, 1994

December 10, 1982

October 12, 1993

November 16, 1994

[WIPO] Nairobi Treaty on the Protection of the Olympic Symbol

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

September 26, 1981

September 25, 1982

January 30, 1986

February 28, 1986

[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

February 19, 1990

August 19, 1990

[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

February 19, 1990

August 19, 1990

[IM] Protocol to the Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific or Cultural Materials

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

November 26, 1976

January 2, 1982

April 10, 1979

January 2, 1982

Details

[RE] Panama Convention establishing the Latin American Economic System (SELA)

Host Institution: Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA)

October 17, 1975

June 7, 1976

October 17, 1975

June 4, 1976

June 7, 1976

[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

January 14, 1976

[RE] Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas Establishing the Caribbean Community Including the Caricom Single Market and Economy

Host Institution: Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

July 4, 1973

August 1, 1973

February 4, 2002

[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

April 9, 2002

July 9, 2002

[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

March 23, 1983

July 29, 1983

[IM] Universal Copyright Convention as revised on 24 July 1971, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI

Host Institution: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

July 24, 1971

July 10, 1974

March 18, 1983

June 18, 1983

[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

April 10, 2002

July 10, 2002

[WIPO] Patent Cooperation Treaty

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 19, 1970

January 24, 1978

December 12, 1984

March 12, 1985

[WIPO] Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

July 14, 1967

April 26, 1970

July 5, 1979

October 5, 1979

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

Host Institution: United Nations (UN)

December 16, 1966

January 3, 1976

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

June 18, 1983

September 18, 1983

[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

March 16, 1993

June 14, 1993

Details

[WIPO] Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

June 15, 1957

April 8, 1961

December 12, 1974

March 12, 1985

Details

[IM] Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons

Secretariat: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

September 28, 1954

June 6, 1960

March 6, 1972

November 30, 1966

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

April 9, 2002

July 9, 2002

[IM] Protocol to the 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

October 2, 2008

January 2, 2009

[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

March 18, 1983

June 18, 1983

Details

[IM] International Plant Protection Convention

Host Institution: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

December 6, 1951

October 2, 2005

December 6, 1976

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

April 13, 1973

November 30, 1966

[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

September 10, 1968

November 30, 1966

[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

September 10, 1968

November 30, 1966

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

September 10, 1968

November 30, 1966

[IM] Convention on International Civil Aviation

Host Institution: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

December 7, 1944

April 4, 1947

March 21, 1967

April 20, 1967

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

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

September 9, 1886

December 4, 1887

March 16, 1983

July 30, 1983

Details

[WIPO] Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property

Host Institution: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

March 20, 1883

July 7, 1884

December 12, 1984

March 12, 1985

Details

[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

September 6, 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 12, 1992

December 10, 1993

March 10, 1994

Barbados

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Constitution/Basic Law (1 text)

Laws/Regulations (44 texts)

Treaties (49 records)