Abstract:The negotiations of a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union started in mid-2007 and have yet to be concluded. Negotiations surrounding the intellectual property rights chapter have been a major stumbling block given that the parties have differing agendas in this area. This article examines the negotiating parties' positions on sensitive issues such as availability of patents, patent exceptions, data exclusivity and technology. Another major question refers to both parties positions t… Show more
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