The dataset provides comprehensive information related to the implementation and monitoring of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) among WTO Members. It captures official notifications, reports, and documents submitted by Members as part of their commitments under the TRIPS Agreement.
Key Data Components:
TRIPS Notifications
Detailed records of Members’ domestic laws, regulations, and enforcement measures notified to the WTO under various TRIPS provisions. This includes:
- Legislation updates under Article 63.2
- Enforcement checklists
- Contact points for intellectual property (IP) enforcement and cooperation
- Notifications concerning compulsory licensing systems and other TRIPS-related measures
Legislative Review Data Information related to reviews of TRIPS implementing legislation, including compliance checklists under Articles 24.2 (Geographical Indications) and 27.3(b) (exceptions to Patentability for Life Forms and Biological Material).
Reports on Technical Cooperation and Technology Transfer Data on Members’ reports concerning technical cooperation activities and technology transfer, particularly focusing on support to least-developed countries (LDCs) as mandated by Articles 66.2 (Transfer of technology to LDCs) and 67 (Technical Cooperation Activities).
Council Documentation Minutes and official documents from TRIPS Council meetings and special sessions, reflecting ongoing discussions, decisions, and policy developments concerning TRIPS implementation.
The dataset includes structured metadata such as Member name, notification type, submission dates, document titles, and text of legal and policy documents. Information is available in formats that support analysis and integration, such as Excel and CSV, enabling data-driven research and reporting.