“Trademarks are signs that identify goods or services offered on a market. Trademarks are nothing new. For example, Ancient Greeks and Romans stamped or inscribed on various groups an identifying symbol or name. Today the trademark is a way to attract the public. Consumers look at trademarks...

The article focuses on the role of the NGOs in the dispute settlement process of the WTO. It argues that NGOs participation is underpinned by the emerging norm of participatory democracy. Given the growing expectations about WTO's accountability, transparency and democratic legitimacy, the NGOs...