Japan-Brunei Darussalam EPA Sample Clauses

Japan-Brunei Darussalam EPA. Although there is no chapter on intellectual property rights in this Agreement, provisions on intellectual property rights are included in Chapter 8 “Improvement of Business Environment”.

Japan-Brunei Darussalam EPA. Although there is no chapter on intellectual property rights in this Agreement, provisions on intellectual property rights are included in Chapter 8 “Improvement of Business Environment.” (a) Protection of intellectual property rights (Article 97) The Japan-Brunei Darussalam EPA states that both Parties recognize the protection of intellectual property rights as a factor in the improvement of the business environment, and outlines the following aspects of intellectual property to be addressed by both Parties: (i) Efforts to improve its intellectual property protection system. (ii) Compliance with the obligations set out in international agreements relating to intellectual property. (iii) Efforts to become a party to international agreements relating to intellectual property. (iv) Efforts to ensure transparent and streamlined administrative procedures in relation to intellectual property. (v) Efforts to ensure adequate and effective enforcement of intellectual property rights. (vi) Efforts to further promote public awareness of protection of intellectual property. (b) Establishment of a mechanism for discussion (Article 99) The Sub-Committee on the Improvement of Business Environment, in which representatives of both governments and, where necessary, representatives of relevant private entities participate, was established.