Legislation

The most relevant rules in force in Ecuador over Intellectual Property, including international treaties, are:

Intellectual Property Law No. 83 (of May 19, 1998).

Decision No. 486 Common Intellectual Property Regime. (Of December 01, 2000).

Decision No. 351 Common Provisions on Copyright and Neighboring Rights. (Of December 17, 2003).

Decision No. 345 Common Provisions on the Protection of the Rights of Breeders of New Plant Varieties.

PCT Applicant’s Guide – Volume I – Annex B1
PCT Applicant’s Guide – Volume I – Annex C
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