Last Change:
06/12/2025
Civil Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Original names of the law: O‘zbekiston Respublikasining Fuqarolik kodeksi
Year: 1996
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Work & Workplace rights, Documentation
Description
The Civil Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan serves as the fundamental legal framework governing civil relations in the country. It regulates property rights, contractual obligations, inheritance, intellectual property, and personal non-property relations. The code establishes principles of private law, including freedom of contract, protection of ownership, and liability for obligations. It also defines the legal status of individuals and legal entities, outlining their rights and responsibilities in civil transactions. Additionally, the Civil Code provides rules for dispute resolution and ensures legal protection for parties involved in civil and commercial activities, aligning with market economy principles.
Selected provisions
The following are considered objects of intellectual property:
1. Results of intellectual activity, including:
– Works of science, literature, and art;
– Performances, phonograms, and broadcasts or transmissions by broadcasting or cable organizations;
– Computer programs and databases;
– Inventions, utility models, and industrial designs;
– Breeding achievements;
– Undisclosed information, including trade secrets (know-how);
2. Means of individualization of participants in civil commerce, goods, work, and services, including:
– Trade names;
– Trademarks (service marks);
– Geographical indications;
– Appellations of origin;
3. Other results of intellectual activity and means of individualization of participants in civil commerce, goods, and services, as provided by this Code or other laws.