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SURINAME

Since March 1913, last amended in April 2015

Pillar Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)  |  Sub-pillar Copyright law with clear exceptions
Copyright Law 1913 (van de Wet Auteursrecht 1913)
Suriname has a copyright regime under the law Copyright Law 1913. However, the exceptions do not follow the fair use or fair dealing model, therefore limiting the lawful use of copyrighted work by others. Arts. 15bis-17 list the exceptions, which include the use of a work, if the author is mentioned in the source from which the quotation is taken; the inclusion, representation, and public communication of limited parts of a work in a photographic, cinematographic or radio report; among others.
Coverage Horizontal

SURINAME

N/A

Pillar Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)  |  Sub-pillar Practical or legal restrictions related to the enforcement of patents
Lack of legal framework for the enforcement of patents
It is reported that the Bureau for Intellectual Property of Suriname is working to introduce patent grants and protection in the country. Therefore, it is currently not possible to protect patents in Suriname.
Coverage Horizontal

SURINAME

N/A

Pillar Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)  |  Sub-pillar Practical or legal restrictions related to the application process for patents
Lack of legal framework for the application process for patents
It is reported that the Bureau for Intellectual Property of Suriname is working to introduce patent grants and protection in the country. Therefore, it is currently not possible to register a patent in Suriname.
Coverage Horizontal

SURINAME

Since June 2002
Since June 2002

Pillar Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in sectors relevant to digital trade  |  Sub-pillar Screening of investment and acquisitions
Screening of investment
It is reported that government ministries screen inbound foreign investments intended for the sector of the economy that they oversee. Special commissions screen all necessary legal and financial documents. Screening criteria vary but are intended to determine a proposed investment’s compliance with local law. The screening process is neither public nor transparent and can be considered a barrier to investment. The Department of International Business at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requests that prospective investors fill out an intake form. The intake form will enable its appraisal committee to conduct a quick scan and conclude whether the FDI in question fits the development goals of the government.
Coverage Horizontal

SURINAME

N/A

Pillar Public procurement of ICT goods and online services  |  Sub-pillar Signatory of the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA)
Lack of participation in the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA)
Suriname is not a signatory party of to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA), nor does it have observer status.
Coverage Horizontal

SURINAME

Since November 1996

Pillar Public procurement of ICT goods and online services  |  Sub-pillar Other limitations on foreign participation in public procurement
Tender Regulations for Works in Suriname 1996 (AWS 1996)
According to Art. 7.1 of the Tender Regulations for Works in Suriname 1996 (AWS 1996), every tenderer must have a valid contractor's permit and must be registered in the Trade of Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKF) to be eligible for the award of the work.
Coverage Horizontal

SURINAME

Reported in 2017, last reported in 2023

Pillar Public procurement of ICT goods and online services  |  Sub-pillar Other limitations on foreign participation in public procurement
Lack of transparency in public procurement
It is reported that Suriname lacks overall transparency within its tendering process in diverse public procurement processes.
Coverage Horizontal

SURINAME

N/A

Pillar Tariffs and trade defence measures applied on ICT goods  |  Sub-pillar Participation in the WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and 2015 expansion (ITA II)
Lack of participation in the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and in ITA Expansion Agreement (ITA II)
Suriname is not a signatory of the 1996 World Trade Organization (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA) nor the 2015 expansion (ITA II).
Coverage ICT goods
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SURINAME

ITA signatory? I II

Pillar Tariffs and trade defence measures applied on ICT goods  |  Sub-pillar Effective tariff rate to ICT goods (applied weighted average)
Effective tariff rate to ICT goods (applied weighted average)
8.25%
Coverage rate of zero-tariffs on ICT goods (%)
12.4%
Coverage: Digital goods

SINGAPORE

N/A

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Sub-pillar Adoption of UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Signature
Lack of adoption of UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Signatures
Singapore has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures.
Coverage Horizontal

SINGAPORE

Signed in 2006, entered into force in 2013

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Sub-pillar Ratification of the UN Convention of Electronic Communications
UN Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
Singapore has signed and ratified the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.
Coverage Horizontal

SINGAPORE

Since 2010

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Sub-pillar Adoption of UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce
UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce
Singapore has adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce.
Coverage Horizontal

SINGAPORE

Since March 2004, last amended in November 2022

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Sub-pillar Framework for consumer protection applicable to online commerce
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act
The Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act provides a comprehensive framework for consumer protection that also applies to online transactions.
Coverage Horizontal

SINGAPORE

Since January 1999

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Sub-pillar Restrictions on domain names
Trade Marks Act
According to Chapter 332 of the Trade Marks Act, for a top-level ".sg" domain, a foreign to register a domain name must appoint a local agent having a valid Singaporean postal address as the Administrative Contact. In addition, for a "com.sg" domain, the company must be registered in Singapore or appoins a locally registered entity as its administrative contact.
Coverage Horizontal

SINGAPORE

Reported in 2021

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Sub-pillar Threshold for ‘De Minimis’ rule
De minimis threshold
It is reported that the de minimis threshold, that is the minimum value of goods below which customs do not charge duties, is USD 298.
Coverage Horizontal