Chapter 26 of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (“CPTPP”) focuses on the transparency and anti-corruption measures adopted by the Parties, namely the 11 Countries that have ratified the CPTPP. This provision plays a crucial role in fostering trust and accountability in international trade and investment, particularly for countries like Malaysia.
The CPTPP contains a comprehensive chapter on IP, which sets a regional standard for the protection and enforcement of IP rights across the Asia-Pacific region. The chapter includes provisions in almost all categories of IP rights and builds on the framework established under existing international IP treaties, such as the agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and the Berne Convention, which falls under Article 18.7 of CTPPP.
In Chapter 20 of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (‘CPTPP’), it enshrines a detailed chapter on protecting the environment. This specific chapter places a tantamount commitment to all Parties under the CPTPP to encourage high levels of environmental protection. The CPTPP also ensures that parties do not derogate from their respective environmental laws while fostering trade and investment between the parties.
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a free trade agreement encompassing a diverse range of economies across the Pacific rim. For Malaysia, the CPTPP represents a significant opportunity to strengthen its economic position while addressing the challenges of globalisation. This article is a part of a series of articles that aim to discuss and and dissect several different aspects of the CPTPP.
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