The TRIPS Council adopted 6th December 2005 changes to the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights making permanent a decision on patent and publig health adopted by the General Council in august 2003. The WTO Members have until 1 December 2007 to ratify the changes. The waiver remains in force until than. Norway, has already adopted changes to the national legislation, in line with the adopted changes. The relevant texts are attached. See also below a reference to the Norwegian legislation.
december2005.doc
Chairsstatementdecember2005.doc