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In the event that this Law reduces the scope of rights or abolishes rights, entries
in force shall not be affected and shall continue to have legal effect with the
exception of provisions relating to respect for intellectual property rights, which
shall apply in accordance with Article 475.
Article 477: In the event this Law provides for new classification systems, entries in force
shall only be reclassified at the time of their renewal, as the case may be. The
procedures and fees applicable to the reclassification of entries in force shall be
governed by the texts in force.
Chapter II: Final provisions
Article 478: The provisions of the international industrial property treaties to which Burundi
is a party shall apply to the matters governed by this Law, and shall prevail in
the event of conflict with the provisions of this Law.
Article 479: Any prior provisions contrary to this Law are hereby repealed, more particularly:
- The Patent Law of August 20, 1964;
- The Law on Factory and Trademarks of August 20, 1964;
- The Law on Industrial Designs, of August 20, 1964;
- Decree-Law No. 1/169 of July 1, 1968 amending the Law on Factory and
Trademarks of August 20, 1964;
- Decree-Law No. 1/170 of July 1, 1968 amending the Patent Law of August
20, 1964;
- Decree-Law No. 1/171 of July 1, 1968 amending the Law on Industrial
Designs of August 20, 1964.
Article 480: This Law shall enter into force on the day of its enactment.
Done at Bujumbura, July 28, 2009
Pierre NKURUNZIZA
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC
SEEN AND STAMPED WITH THE SEAL OF THE REPUBLIC
THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND KEEPER OF THE SEALS
(signed) (stamped) Jean Bosco NDIKUMANA