Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights
/ˈtreɪd-rɪˌleɪtɪd ɪnˈtɛlɪktʃuəl ˈprɑpərti raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal rights protecting intellectual property related to trade, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, as regulated especially under international agreements such as the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
Countries must comply with trade-related intellectual property rights provisions to participate in the World Trade Organization.
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Commentary
Term commonly appears in international economic law contexts; ensure clarity when distinguishing it from domestic intellectual property regimes.
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