Common use of Committee on Intellectual Property Clause in Contracts

Committee on Intellectual Property. 1. For the purposes of the effective implementation and operation of this Chapter, the Parties hereby establish a Committee on Intellectual Property (hereinafter referred to in this Article as “the Committee”). 2. The functions of the Committee shall be: (a) reviewing and monitoring the implementation and operation of this Chapter [EU: , including any matter arising from specifications of protected geographical indications]; (b) discussing any issues related to intellectual property with a view to enhancing protection of intellectual property and enforcement of intellectual property rights and to promoting efficient and transparent administration of intellectual property system; (c) reporting its findings and the outcomes of its discussions to the Joint Committee; and (d) carrying out other functions which may be delegated by the Joint Committee. 3. The Committee shall decide on modifying Annex XX (Laws and Regulations of the Parties) and Annex XY (List of Geographical Indications). Each Party shall process without undue delay the other Party’s request for modifying Annex XY (List of Geographical Indications), as per Article C.9 of the Sub-section C (Geographical Indications).] 4. The Committee shall meet at such times and venues or by means, as may be agreed by the Parties. 5. The Committee shall be: (a) composed of representatives of the Parties, and may invite representatives of relevant entities other than the Parties, including those from private sectors, with the necessary expertise relevant to the issues to be discussed; and (b) co-chaired by officials of the Parties.

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Sources: Free Trade Agreement, Eu Japan Free Trade Agreement

Committee on Intellectual Property. 1. For the purposes of the effective implementation and operation of this Chapter, the Parties hereby establish a Committee on Intellectual Property (hereinafter referred to in this Article as “the Committee”). 2. The functions of the Committee shall be: (a) reviewing and monitoring the implementation and operation of this Chapter [EU: , including any matter arising from specifications of protected geographical indications]; (b) discussing any issues related to intellectual property with a view to enhancing protection of intellectual property and enforcement of intellectual property rights and to promoting efficient and transparent administration of intellectual property system; (c) reporting its findings and the outcomes of its discussions to the Joint Committee; and (d) carrying out other functions which may be delegated by the Joint Committee. 3. The Committee shall decide on modifying Annex XX (Laws and Regulations of the Parties) and Annex XY (List of Geographical Indications). Each Party shall process without undue delay the other Party’s request for modifying Annex XY (List of Geographical Indications), as per Article C.9 of the SubSUB-section SECTION C (Geographical Indications).] 4. The Committee shall meet at such times and venues or by means, as may be agreed by the Parties. 5. The Committee shall be: (a) composed of representatives of the Parties, and may invite representatives of relevant entities other than the Parties, including those from private sectors, with the necessary expertise relevant to the issues to be discussed; and (b) co-chaired by officials of the Parties.

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Sources: Eu Japan Free Trade Agreement