A waiver on some intellectual property rules at the WTO for COVID-19 vaccines would ensure more equitable access, but wouldn't solve all the problems facing developing countries.
Infringement actions can be based on the following (collectively, ‘trade symbols’):
registered trademarks, which include Swedish trademark registrations, EU trademark registrations and international registrations designating Sweden or the European Union;
unregistered trademarks, which are established on the market (ie, where the mark is known as a designation of goods or services in Sweden by a significant part of the relevant consumers) – if the mark is established in only a part of Sweden, the protection is limited to that part;
company names, which can be used either through registration or establishment on the market; and
personal names, which are used as a sign to designate goods or services and are distinctive – if the personal name is used only in a part of the country, the protection is limited to that part.
The TPR is an important mechanism under its monitoring function, and involves a comprehensive peer-review of the member s national trade policies. India s last TPR took place in 2015.
World Trade Organization s (WTO) members commended steps taken by India to improve trade and economic policies in a more inclusive and sustainable manner during India s seventh Trade Policy Review (TPR) which began at WTO s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. In his opening statement to the WTO membership on the occasion Commerce Secretary Dr Anup Wadhawan emphasised that this TPR is taking place at a time when the world is witnessing unprecedented health and economic crisis, and highlighted the far-reaching efforts made by India to effectively address the health and economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, sources added.