Publication

This Policy Guide is designed for negotiators and policymakers in the areas of intellectual property, agriculture and food policy as well as breeders, farmers and other members of civil society. The guide proceeds from the observation that there is insufficient awareness of the flexibilities available for each country to implement the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) in a way that is consistent with its food, agriculture and development priorities. The guide also emphasizes that the flexibilities incorporated in the TRIPS Agreement are an integral part of the agreement.