Decision 486
Establishing the Common Industrial Property Regime

Decision by the Andean Community on Trade and Intellectual Property. Outlines a duty to submit an access permit when seeking to patent an invention derived from genetic material acquired in its constituent countries.
Applicable countries | Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Colombia, Ecuador, Peru |
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Subtopics | Compliance Prior informed consent (PIC) Access to resources Legal sanctions |
Original publication | 14 Sep 2000 |
Entered into force | 1 Dec 2000 |
Latest update | 14 Sep 2000 |
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