Patent Law 32 of 1999 (including amendments). Country/Territory Jordan Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Intellectual property rights/patents Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Registration Royalties/fees Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Geographical area Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law is composed of 40 articles. Articles 1 and 2 deal with terms and definitions. Article 3 defines requirements and conditions for patent protection. Article 4 excludes the following inventions from patent protection and registration: (a) immoral and indecent inventions; (b) inventions necessary for the protection of life, human health, animals, plants and environment; (c) scientific discoveries, theories, and mathematical methods; (d) diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical methods for the t Full text Arabic Website www.mit.gov.jo