Common use of Purpose and Definitions Clause in Contracts

Purpose and Definitions. 1. The purpose of this Chapter is to increase the benefits from trade and investment through the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. 2. For the purposes of this Chapter: (a) intellectual property rights" refers to copyright and related rights; rights in trade marks, geographical indications, industrial designs, patents, and layout-designs (topographies) of integrated circuits; rights in plant varieties; and rights in undisclosed information; as defined and described in the WTO TRIPS Agreement;

Purpose and Definitions. 1. The purpose of this Chapter is to increase the benefits from trade and investment through the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. 2. For the purposes of this Chapter: (a) intellectual property rights" refers to copyright and related rights; rights in trade marks, geographical indications, industrial designs, patents, and layout-layout- designs (topographies) of integrated circuits; rights in plant varieties; and rights in undisclosed information; as defined and described in the WTO TRIPS Agreement;