TRIPS

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Kenya Notifies WTO Of Acceptance Of 2005 Protocol Amending TRIPS Agreement

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I have the honour to inform you that on 21 July 2015, Kenya accepted the above-mentioned Protocol (the "Protocol"). In accordance with paragraph 4 of the Protocol, the Protocol shall enter into force for Kenya upon acceptance of the Protocol by two thirds of the Members. This notification is furnished in accordance with paragraph 5 of the Protocol.

148964

Moldova Accepts 2005 Protocol Amending TRIPS Agreement

World Trade Organization Communication From Moldova

Previously Posted:
Brunei Ratifies 2005 Protocol Amending TRIPS, Will Enter Into Force If Two-Thirds Of Members Accept

148783

Civil Society Groups Call For Pharma Exemption, Extension Of Transition Period For LDCs On TRIPS

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As civil society organizations concerned with ensuring prompt availability of affordable medicines in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) we call on WTO Members to unconditionally accord the LDC Group an extension of the transition period with respect to pharmaceutical products and waivers from obligations under Article 70.8 (mailbox obligation) and Article 70.9 (exclusive marketing rights) as requested in their duly motivated request to the TRIPs Council (IP/C/W/605).

148171

17 WTO Members Resubmit Request To Eliminate TRIPS Non-Violation Complaints

Communication To The Council For Trade-Related Aspects Of Intellectual Property Rights

Previously Posted:
U.S. Steps Up Fight Against Moratorium On TRIPS Non-Violation Cases

148075

WTO General Council Chair Says Only 4 Members Have Ratified TFA; Cites Progress On Other Bali Decisions

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147712

Brunei Ratifies 2005 Protocol Amending TRIPS, Will Enter Into Force If Two-Thirds Of Members Accept

/sites/insidetrade.com/files/documents/apr2015/wto2015_1213.pdf

I have the honour to inform you that on 10 April 2015, Brunei Darussalam accepted the above-mentioned Protocol (the "Protocol"). In accordance with paragraph 4 of the Protocol, the Protocol shall enter into force for Brunei Darussalam upon acceptance of the Protocol by two thirds of the Members. This notification is furnished in accordance with paragraph 5 of the Protocol.

147295

Over 145 Business Groups Blast Tobacco Plain Packaging Measures As 'Destruction' Of IP

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146711

In Confidential TRIPS Document, Dominican Republic Calls For UK, Ireland To Delay Plain Packaging Proposals Until Australia Ruling

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146355

WTO Members Raise Longstanding Issues Like Non-Violation Disputes, Tobacco Plain-Packaging At TRIPS Council

World Trade Organization Press Release

Previously Posted:
U.S. Steps Up Fight Against Moratorium On TRIPS Non-Violation Cases

144282

Brown Urges Froman To Make Drug Patent Linkage Non-Mandatory In TPP, Adhere To 'May 10'