inventions by Canada in the area of pharmaceuticals under the relevant provisions of the Canadian implementing legislation, in … particular the Patent Act. The EC alleged that Canada’s legislation is not compatible with its obligations under the TRIPS … Agreement, because it does not provide for the full protection of patented pharmaceutical inventions for the entire duration of …

On 28 April 1997, the EC requested consultations with India in respect of the alleged absence in India of patent … patent applications of and provide exclusive marketing rights for such products. The EC contended that this is inconsistent …

Member. The US alleged that under the Canadian Patent Act, the term granted to patents issued on the basis of applications … filed before 1 October 1989 is 17 years from the date on which the patent is issued. The US contended that this situation is …

Member. The US alleged that under the Canadian Patent Act, the term granted to patents issued on the basis of applications … filed before 1 October 1989 is 17 years from the date on which the patent is issued. The US contended that this situation is …