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JORDAN

Since June 2017

Pillar Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)  |  Sub-pillar Participation in the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
Jordan is a party to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
Coverage Horizontal

JORDAN

Since April 1992, last amended in March 2005

Pillar Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)  |  Sub-pillar Copyright law with clear exceptions
Law No. 22/1992 last amended by Law No. 9/2005 on Copyright Protection
(قانون رقم 22 قرار لسنة 1992 بخصوص حماية حق المؤلف (المعدل بالقانون رقم 9 لسنة 2005))
Jordan has a copyright regime under Law No. 22/1992, which was last amended by Law No. 9/2005 on Copyright Protection. However, the exceptions do not follow the fair use or fair dealing model, therefore limiting the lawful use of copyrighted work by others. Art. 17 lists the exceptions, which include presenting for educational purposes; employing the work for private personal use; relying on the work for illustration in education; among others
Coverage Horizontal

JORDAN

Reported in 2021, last reported in 2024

Pillar Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)  |  Sub-pillar Enforcement of copyright online
Lack of adequate enforcement of copyright online
Although Jordan has made strides in providing more comprehensive protection of intellectual property (IP) rights, significant challenges regarding IP protection and enforcement continue to persist. Reports indicate that both physical and online copyright infringement remain widespread, with a notable proportion of videos and software sold in the marketplace being pirated. Many retail outlets openly sell television set-top boxes that facilitate access to pirated content. The National Library, as the leading IP authority in Jordan, has acknowledged difficulties in combating these infringements, citing a lack of adequate resources.
Coverage Horizontal

JORDAN

Since April 2004

Pillar Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)  |  Sub-pillar Adoption of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Treaty
WIPO Copyright Treaty
Jordan has ratified the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Treaty.
Coverage Horizontal

JORDAN

Since May 2004

Pillar Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)  |  Sub-pillar Adoption of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Performances and Phonogram Treaty
WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty
Jordan has ratified the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Performances and Phonograms Treaty.
Coverage Horizontal
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JORDAN

ITA signatory? I II

Pillar Tariffs and trade defence measures applied on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) goods  |  Sub-pillar Effective tariff rate on ICT goods (applied weighted average)
Effective tariff rate to ICT goods (applied weighted average)
5.72%
Coverage rate of zero-tariffs on ICT goods (%)
56.77%
Coverage: Digital goods

JAPAN

Since 1950

Pillar Technical standards applied to ICT goods and online services  |  Sub-pillar Self-certification for product safety
Radio Act (Act No. 131 of 1950) (昭和二十五年法律第百三十一号 電波法)
The Radio Act (Act No. 131 of 1950) covers all products which utilise the radio spectrum and operate under 3 THz. Regarding most consumer-use equipment within its scope, the Radio Law divides products into three categories. Specified radio equipment requires a third-party assessment. High-frequency devices must be tested for compliance and registered by a local Japanese company before they can be placed on the market. Extremely low-power devices are not subject to mandatory approval requirements.
Coverage Radio equipment

JAPAN

Since December 1984, last amended in July 2003
Since January 2004

Pillar Technical standards applied to ICT goods and online services  |  Sub-pillar Self-certification for product safety
Telecommunications Business Law No. 86 (昭和五十九年法律第八十六号 電気通信事業法)

Rules Regarding Accreditation of the Conformity of Terminal Equipment to Technical Requirements (Ordinance No. 15 of the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communication of 2004) (端末機器の技術基準適合認定等に関する規則 (平成十六年総務省令第十五号))
The mandatory process of certification for telecommunications terminal equipment, according to the Japan Telecommunications Business Law, includes testing by a Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications accredited lab. Telecommunications terminal equipment requires certification to connect to public network services in Japan. There are two ways to prove that telecom terminal equipment complies with the technical requirements according to the Rules Regarding Accreditation of the Conformity of Terminal Equipment to Technical Requirements (Ordinance No. 15 of the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communication of 2004):
- Accreditation of a single piece of equipment by conformity of terminal equipment to technical requirements (Art. 8);
- Type certification for mass-produced products (Art. 19).
Coverage Telecommunications terminal equipment

JAPAN

Since April 1910, last amended in April 2023

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Sub-pillar Threshold for ‘De Minimis’ rule
Customs Tariff Act (Act No. 54 of 1910) (関税定率法(明治四十三年法律第五十四号))
As stipulated in Art. 14.18 of the Customs Tariff Act, the imports of goods with a total customs value of JPY 10,000 (approx. USD 67) or less are exempt from customs duties. This amount is below the USD 200 threshold recommended by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Coverage Horizontal

JAPAN

N/A

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Sub-pillar Restrictions on domain names
General-Use JP Domain Names
It is reported that in order to apply for the domain name .jp, companies or individuals are required to have a permanent postal address in Japan. Second-level domains, such as co.jp, may be applied for by companies incorporated with official registration in Japan. Non-Japanese corporations registered in Japan as "Gaikoku Kaisha" (Foreign Company) may also apply for a "co.jp" domain name. To register a "co.jp" domain name, a company must be established in Japan. Foreign companies can meet this requirement by, for example, having a registered branch office.
Coverage Horizontal

JAPAN

Since February 2021
Since May 2000

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Sub-pillar Framework for consumer protection applicable to online commerce
Act on Improvement of Transparency and Fairness in Trading on Specified Digital Platforms (特定デジタルプラットフォームの透明性及び公正性の向上に関する法律)

Consumer Contract Act (消費者契約法)
The Act on Improvement of Transparency and Fairness in Trading on Specified Digital Platforms and the Consumer Contract Act provide a comprehensive framework for consumer protection that also applies to online transactions. The first was passed for the purpose of curbing digital platforms' imposition of unilateral changes to their terms of use and anti-competitive practices. The Act requires digital platform operators, which are designated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), to disclose terms and conditions for the use of their platforms, to take certain measures to promote mutual understanding of digital transactions and to file an annual report. It also applies to all operators of digital platforms that provide services to the Japanese market, regardless of where they are based. In addition, according to Art. 1 of the Consumer Contract Act, the aim it is to protect the interests of consumers and thereby contribute to the stabilisation and improvement of the general welfare and lives of the people and to the sound development of the national economy, in consideration of the disparity in the quality and quantity of information and negotiating power between consumers and traders.
Coverage Horizontal

JAPAN

N/A

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Sub-pillar Ratification of the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
Lack of signature of the UN Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
Japan has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.
Coverage Horizontal

JAPAN

N/A

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

JAPAN

N/A

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Sub-pillar Adoption of United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures
Lack of adoption of UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Signatures
Japan 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

JAPAN

Since November 2001, last amended in 2013

Pillar Intermediary liability  |  Sub-pillar Safe harbour for intermediaries for any activity other than copyright infringement
Act on the Limitation of Liability for Damages of Specified Telecommunications Service Providers and the Right to Demand Disclosure of Identification Information of the Senders (Act No. 137 of 2001) (平成十三年法律第百三十七号
特定電気通信役務提供者の損害賠償責任の制限及び発信者情報の開示に関する法律)
Japan's Act on the Limitation of Liability for Damages of Specified Telecommunications Service Providers and the Right to Demand Disclosure of Identification Information of the Senders establishes a safe harbour regime for intermediaries beyond copyright infringements. According to Art. 3 of the Act, no Internet service provider (ISP) may be held liable for failing to delete infringing content. Furthermore, the Act also shields ISPs from the liability for any damage caused by the deletion of content on its network if the ISP reasonably believes that the content infringes the intellectual property rights or privacy of others or if a third party alleges infringement and the content sender does not respond to the ISP's inquiry within seven days.
Coverage Internet Intermediaries

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