United Nations Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (1958)

 

Commonly known as the New York Convention, this is one of the most important instruments in international arbitration law. It establishes the legal framework for the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards made in one signatory state by the courts of another. The convention promotes arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method, ensuring that arbitral awards are effective across borders.
Iran acceded to the Convention in 2001, meaning that arbitral awards issued in Italy are also enforceable in Iran.

 

Link: https://www.newyorkconvention.org/text 

Customs Convention on the Temporary Importation of Scientific Equipment (1968)

 

Adopted on June 11, 1968, this convention facilitates international scientific cooperation by allowing the temporary duty-free importation of scientific instruments and equipment used for research and education. Both Italy and Iran are contracting parties, making academic and technological exchange between the two countries more accessible and efficient.

 

Link: https://treaties.un.org/pages/showDetails.aspx?objid=0800000280123f89 

Agreement on Patent Cooperation, with Amended Implementing Regulation (1979)

 

This agreement establishes a bilateral framework for cooperation in the field of industrial property, with a particular focus on patents. It includes provisions for the recognition of priority rights, mutual assistance in filing procedures, and the exchange of technical information. The implementing regulation was amended in 1979 and again in 1984 to reflect changes in patent law and developments in administrative cooperation.

Link: https://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/pct/en/docs/texts/pct.pdf 

Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Amended in 1979

 

This convention established WIPO as the specialized United Nations agency responsible for promoting and safeguarding intellectual property rights worldwide. Both Italy and Iran are parties to the Convention and benefit from streamlined systems such as the Madrid System for the international registration of trademarks. Through a single application filed with WIPO, trademark holders can request protection in multiple countries.

Membership also grants access to other tools offered by WIPO, such as the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and the Lisbon System for the protection of geographical indications.

Link: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text/283854