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WTO members agree to extend TRIPS transition period for LDCs until 1 July 2034

MTAVARES1 — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:25:00 +0000

30 June 2021. From the WTO: WTO members agreed to extend until 1 July 2034 the deadline for least developed countries (LDCs) to protect intellectual property under the WTO’s Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). Members reached consensus on the 13-year extension of the current transition period, which was set to expire on 1 July 2021, at a formal meeting of the TRIPS Council on 29 June. More information here.

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Securing extension of the WTO TRIPS transition period for LDCs - South Centre event

MTAVARES1 — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Friday, 09 April 2021 - 9:00am

Discussed why the request by LDC members is just, legitimate and permissible under WTO rules. More information here.

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LDCs at the WTO: Proposals for extension of LDC support measures for a period after graduation

MTAVARES1 — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 18:50:00 +0000

11 December 2020. Two proposals were submitted recently by the LDC group at the WTO seek the extension of LDC support measures under the WTO for a period after graduation:

Proposal submitted to the WTO Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS): Extension of the Transition Period under TRIPS Article 66.1 for Least Developed Country Members - Communication from Chad on Behalf of the LDC Group - IP/C/W/66 (1 October 2020)

Proposal submitted to the WTO General Council: Trade-Related Challenges of the Least Developed Countries and Way Forward: A Draft for MC Decision - Communication from the Mission of Chad on Behalf of the LDC Group on Smooth Transition in Favour of Countries Graduating from the LDC Category - WT/GC/W/807 (17 November 2020)

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