Vandoren, Paul

TRIPS agreement : a rising star? - 2001

Provides an account of the achievements of the TRIPS Agreement from the European Union's perspective, viz. the questions of TRIPS implementation and dispute settlement. Explores certain issues linked to the current work of the Council for TRIPS, with particular regard to certain items of the 'Built-in Agenda'. Reflects on what the 'New Round' of multilateral trade negotiations may bring about in the realm of IP rights.