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Trade Topics - Agreement on Trade-Related aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) Geographical Indications, as well as other intellectual property such as Copyright, Patents and Trademarks, are dealt with in the WTO's Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). Intellectual property rights are rights granted by states to private parties to encourage creations of the mind such as inventions, artistic and literary works, marks and symbols. Intellectual property rights prevent misappropriation by others and give creators certain time-limited rights so that they can control the use made of their creations and reward them for their time, creativity, and investment. www.agr.gc.ca /itpd-dpci/english/topics/trips.htm   (551 words)

Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Appropriate measures, provided that they are consistent with the provisions of this Agreement, may be needed to prevent the abuse of intellectual property rights by right holders or the resort to practices which unreasonably restrain trade or adversely affect the international transfer of technology. In the case of intellectual property rights for which protection is conditional upon registration, applications for protection which are pending on the date of application of this Agreement for the Member in question shall be permitted to be amended to claim any enhanced protection provided under the provisions of this Agreement. Members shall be free to determine the appropriate method of implementing the provisions of this Agreement within their own legal system and practice. www.uspto.gov /web/offices/com/doc/uruguay/finalact.html   (7172 words)

Acession to WTO Concept PaperABA - CEELI The standards are largely built on the requirements of major multilateral intellectual property agreements, but inclusion as a mandatory element in the trading system means that use of the leverage and processes of trade agreements for the first time has been widely accepted for enforcement of these rights. Thus, national legislation clearly defining trade relief available to private parties, and the procedures for obtaining that relief and coordinating it with the WTO system, is clearly consistent with the development of a strong democratic system and is likely to lead to more effective enforcement of WTO rights. Other matters covered should include: economic statistics; a discussion of the acceding country's trade balance, volume of trade, and trade by geographic areas; a summary of its industrial and agricultural policies; any economic reforms in progress; and a description of the bilateral and multilateral economic and trade agreements to which the country is a party. www.abanet.org /ceeli/publications/conceptpapers/wtoacession/wtoacession.html   (15210 words)

tttc-WTO431A5-en.doc The goals of the programme are: (1) to foster a better understanding of international intellectual property obligations and norms; (2) to educate participants on the US intellectual property system; and (3) to exchange information on intellectual property issues. Trade Capacity Programmes in Sub-Sahara Africa Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA - Title I of the Trade and Development Act of 2000), technical assistance is targeted to sub-Saharan African countries to promote economic reforms and development. US Department of Commerce In 2003, the US Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration created the Management Training for Africa (MTA) Pilot Program initiative to offer trade capacity building for the five countries of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) as they embarked upon free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the United States. www.biodiv.org /doc/case-studies/tttc/tttc-WTO431A5-en.doc   (5532 words)

World Trade Organization, "Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property" That text sought a recognition of the right of Members to specify in their national legislation practices deemed to constitute an abuse of intellectual property rights or to have an adverse effect on competition and to adopt appropriate measures to prevent or control such practices. In the case of technology subject to patents and other intellectual property rights, such access and transfer shall be provided on terms which recognize and are consistent with the adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights. Following this agreement, suggestions from a large number of countries on the different aspects of the agenda were examined in the Negotiating Group. www.mtholyoke.edu /acad/intrel/tradenv.html   (9836 words)

ERS/USDA Briefing Room - WTO: Beyond the Agreement on Agriculture Among the newer issues in international trade policy is protection and requirements related to intellectual property. The reading below addresses issues related to intellectual property rights. Intellectual property rights are customarily divided into two main areas: copyrights and industrial property. www.ers.usda.gov /Briefing/WTO/trips.htm   (294 words)

The impact of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights on human rights: report of the High Commissioner Finally, as the issue of trade agreements and health has been raised within the context of world conferences, the report can be situated within an identifiable international policy framework. It offers a human rights approach to the TRIPS Agreement, and assesses states' obligations to respect, protect and fulfil the right to health. encouragment for States to monitor the implementation of the TRIPS Agreement to ensure that its minimum standards are achieving this balance between the interests of the general public and those of the authors www.eldis.org /static/DOC5597.htm   (603 words)

US Dept of State - U.S. Concerned by Efforts to Alter Intellectual Property Law The heightened publicity is also warranted in light of the efforts underway by some of our trading partners in the World Trade Organization (WTO) to undermine these valuable intellectual property rights by treating geographical indications solely as trade interests and ignoring intellectual property principles. For example, from an intellectual property perspective, it is unclear that those requesting "claw back" at the WTO and in bilateral negotiations are offering any protection for U.S. geographical indications. Chairman, the United States is deeply concerned by the efforts by the EU and others to substantially restructure the standards for protecting intellectual property rights in geographical indications. usinfo.state.gov /ei/Archive/2003/Dec/31-527014.html   (1953 words)

From Gatt to Trips: The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights From Gatt to Trips: The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Amazon.com statement required by their affiliate program; this site operates independently. www.isbn.nu /3527287825   (300 words)

List of European Union directives - Psychology Central Enforcement of intellectual property rights (2004/48/EC April 29 2004). Harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society (2001/29/EC May 22, 2001) - the "EU Copyright Directive". Directive on the coordination of certain rules concerning copyright and rights related to copyright applicable to satellite broadcasting and cable retransmission (93/83/EEC September 27 1993) psychcentral.com /psypsych/List_of_European_Union_directives   (349 words)

Fact Sheets on International Bodies Considering Traditional Knowledge - 5. World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) WIPO's work in this area contributes, in part, and through the contribution of technical information, to the current debate about the relationship between the CBD and the World Trade Organisation Agreement on the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights ("WTO- TRIPS") which is considered further in fact sheet 6. In 1998, as part of WIPO's work on biological diversity and biotechnology, a study on the role of intellectual property rights in the sharing of benefits arising from the use of biological resources and associated traditional knowledge was commissioned by WIPO and the United Nations Environment Programme ("UNEP"). The IGC is undertaking a study of the legal protection of traditional cultural expressions which analyses current intellectual property rights and new options. www.med.govt.nz /buslt/int_prop/traditional-knowledge/fact-sheets/fact-sheets-06.html   (1953 words)

World Intellectual Property Organisation, Genomics Gateway, Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford WIPO now works alongside the World Trade Organisation and its Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). WIPO currently oversees 23 treaties covering aspects of intellectual property protection, however it is not obligatory for member states of WIPO to be parties to these treaties. WIPO works to harmonise intellectual property rights, standards and legal provisions internationally. www.brad.ac.uk /acad/sbtwc/gateway/TRADE/WIPO.htm   (514 words)

Open Directory - Society: Issues: Intellectual Property: Genetic Resources WorldTrade Organisation - TRIPs / Patents pages - WTO's pages on the Agreement on Trade-Related aspects of Intellectual Property rights (TRIPs), highlighting the patents clauses which include genetic resources patents. Intellectual Property and Community Rights - Authoritative introduction to these issues by Genetic Resources Action International (GRAIN) with links to key documents on patents, PVP, WTO/TRIPs and corporate control of agricultural biodiversity. Trade, Intellectual Property, Food and Biodiversity - Discussion paper prepared for the Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) on key issues and options for the review of Article 27.3(b) of the WTO/TRIPs Agreement. dmoz.org /Society/Issues/Intellectual_Property/Genetic_Resources   (785 words)

SCADPlus: Intellectual property: introduction The conclusion of the Agreement on trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights (the TRIPS Agreement) by the members of the WTO in 1996 upon the conclusion of the Uruguay Round emphasises the importance of the protection of intellectual property in the field of trade. Differences between national laws in the intellectual property field (which, for the purposes of this document, embraces industrial property, copyright and related rights) may constitute protectionist barriers to the free movement of goods and services and distort competition, thereby undermining the single market. This is the context in which to place the Directive on the enforcement of intellectual property rights which was adopted in April 2004. europa.eu.int /scadplus/leg/en/lvb/l26021.htm   (1567 words)

Health and 'intellectual property' The agreement -- known as trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights (TRIPS) -- was part of the 1994 Uruguay Round of trade liberalization measures adopted by countries that later formed the WTO. In the 1990s, the US persuaded a number of countries to strengthen their intellectual property laws earlier than required by the WTO's schedule by using the threat of trade sanctions. With the spread of national legislation enshrining minimum standards of intellectual property rights protection, actions a government now can take depend on what legislation it may already have adopted to prevent generic production or give exclusive marketing rights to patent holders. www.un.org /ecosocdev/geninfo/afrec/vol15no1/151aids8.htm   (1567 words)

Intellectual Property Declaration on the TRIPS (Trade-Related aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) agreement and public health (2001) WTO-World Trade Organization Case study: Napster (2002) Fisher, W.; Yang, C. Competition policy and the exercise of intellectual property rights (2002) Table of intellectual property laws in Arab countries (2000) IDLI-International Development Law Institute www.idli.org /OnlineLib/intellectual_property.htm   (371 words)

JING & Partners Official Web Site We counsel clients on all aspects of Intellectual Property Law including Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Licensing, Trade Names, Trade Secrets and Litigation. We offer general intellectual property advice and assistance to multinational corporations that invest, sell or distribute in Africa, where violation of intellectual property rights is prevalent. Our counseling ties together our in-depth knowledge of local, regional and foreign Intellectual Property law with our practical Business knowledge and experience to ensure that our clients are properly leveraging their intellectual property assets to the fullest extent possible in these highly competitive times. www.jingpartners.com /intellectual.html   (371 words)

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First Independent Human Rights Organization in Saudi Arabia * A Copyright law was passed on June 9, 2003 to comply with the provisions of the World Trade Organization's agreement on trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights. Ambassador to the United States Prince Bandar bin Sultan stated: "The establishment of this human rights organization is just another step in Saudi Arabia's integrated reform program. Saudi charities are currently barred from sending any funds abroad, pending the full functioning of an oversight body, the Saudi National Commission for Relief and Charity Work Abroad, set up in March, 2004. www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-07-2004/0002123386&EDATE   (1139 words)

Belo Horizonte FTAA Intellectual Property Our comments at the Americas Business Forum will focus on aspects of the proposed Free Trade Area for the Americas (FTAA) that relate to intellectual property. Multinational corporations consider this practice to be free- riding on their development costs, an infringement on their intellectual property rights, and a form of patent piracy, while many developing countries have considered this practice a fair strategy in their national efforts to catch up in the race for technology development. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's Anticipating the 21st Century report also addressed several aspects of U.S. patent policy, and explored areas where compulsory licensing would be beneficial. www.cptech.org /pharm/belopaper.html   (1139 words)

The Economics Of Generating And Maintaining Plant Variety Rights In China Notwithstanding the ambiguous research and productivity promoting effects of plant variety protections (PVPs), even in developed countries, many developing countries have adopted PVPs in the past few years to comply with their Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) obligations. In this paper we empirically examine the pattern of plant variety protection applications in China since its PVP laws were first introduced in 1997. Seeking and maintaining PVPs reserves options to an expected revenue stream from the future sale of protected varieties, the value of which varies for a host of reasons. www.ifpri.org /divs/eptd/dp/eptdp100.htm   (1139 words)

World-Wide Intellectual Property Links@intelproplaw.com Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) Australian Department of Primary Industries & Energy - Plant Breeder's Rights www.wowk.com /WWIP.shtml   (1139 words)

Govt to set up GoM to resolve Dabhol crisis It has been enacted for fulfilling India’s obligation under agreement on Trade Related aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) of WTO as also to stimulate investment in research and development for developing new plant varieties which will facilitate the growth of seed industry and ensure availability of high quality seeds to the farmers. The Protection of plant varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001 provides for the establishment of an effective system for protection of plant breeder’s rights. In return, Cairn Energy of UK will get 30 per cent stake in two onland blocks of ONGC GV-ONN/2001/1 in Ganga valley and CB-ONN/97/1 in Cambay Basin. www.indianexpress.com /full_story.php?content_id=54335   (1139 words)

Belo Horizonte FTAA Intellectual Property The recent TRIPS agreement (trade-related aspects of intellectual property) under the Uruguay Round of the GATT international trade negotiations is intended to restrict this practice by compelling national patent laws in developing countries to comply with the international patent regime. Multinational corporations consider this practice to be free- riding on their development costs, an infringement on their intellectual property rights, and a form of patent piracy, while many developing countries have considered this practice a fair strategy in their national efforts to catch up in the race for technology development. The United States trade negotiators are focused on a very narrow mission - to aid the interests of a handful of corporations that sell intellectual property in foreign markets. www.cptech.org /pharm/belopaper.html   (10487 words)

International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State, Economic Perspectives, February 2000 -- Crafting a Global Trade Strategy: The U.S. and the WTO -- "Chronology of Events Leading Up to the WTO" Governing the WTO are a number of legal texts, most notably the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, the General Agreement on Trade in Services, and the agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. It also established the post of special representative for trade negotiations in the Executive Office of the President to lead U.S. trade negotiation delegations as well as interagency trade policy committees. 1974 -- The U.S. Trade Act of 1974 passed with a provision requiring the president to determine, after conclusion of future agreements, whether any major industrial country (defined as Canada, the European Economic Community, and Japan) had failed to make concessions "substantially equivalent" to U.S. concessions. usinfo.state.gov /journals/ites/0200/ijee/chronology.htm   (737 words)

International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State, Economic Perspectives, February 2000 -- Crafting a Global Trade Strategy: The U.S. and the WTO -- "Chronology of Events Leading Up to the WTO" Governing the WTO are a number of legal texts, most notably the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, the General Agreement on Trade in Services, and the agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. It also established the post of special representative for trade negotiations in the Executive Office of the President to lead U.S. trade negotiation delegations as well as interagency trade policy committees. 1934 -- The U.S. Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act (amending the Tariff Act of 1930) delegated to the U.S. president the power to enter into reciprocal agreements to lower tariffs. usinfo.state.gov /journals/ites/0200/ijee/chronology.htm   (737 words)

[Ip-health] HIV, TRIPS and Canada's trade agenda at WTO They are also= =20 seeking a recognition that nothing in the Agreement on Trade-Related=20 Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) shall prevent members from= =20 taking measures to protect public health, in particular in the context of=20 access to essential medicines for handling pandemics such as HIV/AIDS,=20 malaria and tuberculosis. --=====================_680542==_.ALT Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable FYI Pasted below is what Canada's Minister for International Trade, Pierre=20 Pettigrew, had to say to the House of Commons yesterday (Oct 24) about=20 Canada's agenda for the 4th WTO Ministerial Conference. We believe trade negotiations must be consistent with and contribute to=20 development goals. lists.essential.org /pipermail/ip-health/2001-October/002259.html   (614 words)

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Submission to the Trade and Industry Committee on the current and future prospects for the UK biotechnology industry, including genomics and related aspects of the pharmaceutical industry The survey suggests that material transfer agreements inhibit information sharing, as universities require researchers to ensure that the institution retains intellectual property rights to any work deriving from results before they are handed over [14]. There are clear indications that the relationship between higher education and industry leads to waste of public funding as materials and procedures developed at public expense are claimed by industry. Submission to UK House of Lords Select Committee on Stem Cells www.i-sis.org.uk /committee.php   (123 words)

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