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Administrative enforcement of IP: Lessons of KORUS for RCEP
11-Aug-2019     Knowledge Commons
KORUS grants a power to the customs authorities to suspend release of suspected counterfeit or pirated goods into free circulation when a right holder requests to do so with “adequate evidence”.
Why TRIPS-plus IPR enforcement is bad: Lessons of KORUS for RCEP
11-Aug-2019    
One of the main purposes of the US in bilateral negotiation is to level up the enforcement of IPRs, especially enhanced enforcement provisions that the US sought but failed in achieving at the TRIPS negotiation.
Civil enforcement of IPR: Lessons of KORUS for RCEP
11-Aug-2019     Knowledge Commons
The provisions for civil enforcement are to ensure to the maximum extent the economic interests of IP holders. For the full compensation for them, KORUS intervenes the way to calculate the amount of damages.
Criminal enforcement of copyright and unintended consequences: Lessons of KORUS for RCEP
11-Aug-2019     Knowledge Commune
Soon after the signing of the Korea-US FTA (“KORUS”) in June 2007, South Korea experienced a dramatic increase of complaints of copyright crime from 2007.
US, Japan look to clinch trade deal in September
9-Aug-2019     The Diplomat
With China talks stalling, Trump may be more inclined to give Japan concessions to seal in a trade ‘win.’
PHL, South Korea free-trade pact seen finished before November
9-Aug-2019     Business Mirror
The Philippines and South Korea are poised to conclude a bilateral free-trade agreement (FTA) one month ahead of the November target, as both parties are making significant progress in market access negotiations.
Boris Johnson talks to Chilean president Piñera about trade and bilateral close links
9-Aug-2019     MercoPress
British prime minister and Chilean president discussed negotiations to modernize the free trade agreement between the UK and Chile.
Kenya ties on the table
9-Aug-2019     Nation News
Barbados is looking to enter into a double taxation agreement and a bilateral investment treaty with Kenya.
Ukraine, Turkey mull free trade deal
8-Aug-2019     Big News Network
Ukraine and Turkey are considering a free trade agreement that could see two-way commerce more than double to $10 billion yearly, a statement says on the Ukrainian presidential website.
Canada seeks input on new members for the CPTPP agreement
8-Aug-2019     JDSupra
The Government of Canada has invited members of the public to submit views on the potential admission of additional members to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.