This paper examines the regulations governing Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and their implications in the global intellectual property landscape. TRIPS is an international agreement administered by the World Trade Organization (WTO), which sets minimum standards for the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPRs) across member countries. The paper provides an overview of the key provisions and obligations outlined in TRIPS, including patent protection, copyright, trademarks, and enforcement measures. It explores the impact of TRIPS on various stakeholders, such as multinational corporations, developing countries, and access to essential medicines. The analysis highlights the challenges and controversies surrounding TRIPS and its role in balancing the interests of rights holders, technology transfer, innovation, and public welfare. Understanding the regulations of TRIPS is crucial for policymakers, businesses, and researchers operating in the global intellectual property landscape.

Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), intellectual property rights (IPRs), patent protection

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