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LEGAL ADVICE & policy design
DISPUTE SETTLEMENT
workshops & training
We advise on trade-related aspects of intellectual property under WTO and USMCA frameworks. Whether defending IP policies or challenging trade barriers affecting IP rights, we provide strategic counsel based on deep expertise in international trade law.
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The WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and USMCA Chapter 20 are comprehensive treaty texts that integrate intellectual property (IP) protection into the global trading system. These agreements seek to ensure that IP protection contributes to innovation and technology transfer while maintaining a balance between right holders and users.
The TRIPS Agreement and USMCA Chapter 20 establish minimum standards for IP protection across various categories. They incorporate substantive obligations from pre-existing international conventions like the Berne Convention on copyright and the Paris Convention on industrial property while introducing additional requirements.
Our practice represents both governments implementing IP measures and parties affected by them. For governments, we provide guidance on designing TRIPS and USMCA-consistent regulations and defending them against challenges. For affected parties, we assist in understanding compliance requirements and challenging unjustified restrictions on IP rights.
We have particular expertise in:
Our team combines technical expertise with practical experience in IP-related proceedings before the WTO and USMCA bodies. Whether defending legitimate IP policies or challenging discriminatory measures, we provide strategic counsel grounded in international trade law.
