The WTO is Dead, Long Live the WTO: the Lingering interpretive Problem of Article 27.1 of the TRIPs Agreement

Key Points

• Interpretive challenges persist in Article 27.1, affecting how intellectual property is governed globally.
• Key evidence highlights multiple interpretations impacting trade agreements, particularly within the WTO framework.
• This analysis uses a legal framework approach to dissect Article 27.1 and its role in international trade disputes.
• The findings suggest a need for clearer guidelines in trade agreements to address ongoing disputes over intellectual property.