Rwanda: Law N. 055/2024 on the Protection of Intellectual Property
Progress
Current status
in force
31 Jul 2024 in force
20 Jun 2024 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Rwanda
Policy Area
Intellectual property
Policy Instrument
Copyright protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Law N. 055/2024 on the Protection of Intellectual Property enters into force
On 31 July 2024, the Law N. 055/2024 on the Protection of Intellectual Property enters into force following its same-day publication in the official gazette. Key points include the protection of computer programs, which falls under copyright and enc…
Event type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Law N. 055/2024 on the Protection of Intellectual Property was signed by the President
On 20 June 2024, the President signed Law N. 055/2024 on the Protection of Intellectual Property. Key points include the protection of computer programs, which falls under copyright and encompasses the rights to reproduce, distribute, and modify the…
Event type
law
Action type
signing
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government