RESTRICTED
WORLD TRADE IP/C/W/82
8October 1997
ORGANIZATION(97-4266)
Council forTrade-Related Aspect Original: English
ofIntellectual Property Rights
REVIEW OFLEGISLATION ONENFORCEMENT
Questions Posed byJapan
Bymeans ofacommunication fromthePermanent Mission ofJapan, dated 19September 1997,
theSecretariat hasreceived thefollowing questions thatJapan hadcommunicated toAustralia, Bulgaria,
Canada, theCzech Republic, theEuropean Communities andtheirMember States, Hungary, Iceland,
Liechtenstein, NewZealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, theSlovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa
Switzerland andtheUnited States.
Page
Australia 2
Bulgaria 4
Canada 6
Czech Republic 8
European Communities andtheirMember States 10
Hungary 36
Iceland 38
Liechtenstein 40
NewZealand 42
Norway 44
Poland 46
Romania 48
Slovak Republic 50
Slovenia 52
South Africa 54
Switzerland 56
United States 58IP/C/W/82
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AUSTRALIA
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.IP/C/W/82
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14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate names oflawsandordinances andtheirprovisions inwhich thesuspension
oftherelease ofgoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRsisprescribed, as
stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
20. Please indicate which IPRs areprotected based ontheApplication byarightholder.
21. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
22. Please explain theremedies which thejudicial authorities order regarding acopyright andother
related rights, patents, industrial designs, trademarks andlayout-designs (topographies) ofintegrated
circuits, including injunctions, damages, expenses, destruction orother disposal ofinfringing goods
andmaterials/implements fortheirproduction.
23. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhatcriteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation.
24. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRstopaytherightholder includes investigations expense andappropriate attorney 'sfees.
25. Please describe towhat extent theamount ofdamages havebeenestimated bycourts since
1January 1996. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages isadequate compensation fortheinjury
therightholder hassuffered, andhowsuchcivilprocedures areconsistent withArticle 45oftheTRIPS
Agreement.
26. Please explain thekinds andamounts ofpenalties (imprisonment orfines) incriminal cases.
Please alsoexplain whether these penalties areconsistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement
which requires provisions forasufficient deterrent, consistently withthelevel ofpenalties applied
forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.IP/C/W/82
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BULGARIA
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.IP/C/W/82
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14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate names oflawsandordinances andtheirprovisions inwhich thesuspension
oftherelease ofgoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRsisprescribed, as
stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
20. Please indicate which IPRs areprotected based ontheApplication byarightholder.
21. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
22. Please explain theremedies which thejudicial authorities order regarding acopyright andother
related rights, patents, industrial designs, trademarks andlayout-designs (topographies) ofintegrated
circuits, including injunctions, damages, expenses, destruction orother disposal ofinfringing goods
andmaterials/implements fortheirproduction.
23. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhatcriteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation.
24. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRstopaytherightholder includes investigations expense andappropriate attorney 'sfees.
25. Please describe towhat extent theamount ofdamages havebeenestimated bycourts since
1January 1996. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages isadequate compensation fortheinjury
therightholder hassuffered, andhowsuchcivilprocedures areconsistent withArticle 45oftheTRIPS
Agreement.
26. Please explain thekinds andamounts ofpenalties (imprisonment orfines) incriminal cases.
Please alsoexplain whether these penalties areconsistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement
which requires provisions forasufficient deterrent, consistently withthelevel ofpenalties applied
forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.IP/C/W/82
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CANADA
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.IP/C/W/82
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14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
20. Article 75oftheCanadian Patent Actprovides thatthemaximum penalty foroffence isafine
of$200, orimprisonment forthree months, orboth. Please explain whether these criminal remedies
areconsistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement which requires provisions forasufficient
deterrent, consistently withthelevel ofpenalties applied forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.
(IP/N/6/CAN/1,No.24)
21. Please explain whether theCanadian Trade-marks Actprovides forthecriminal procedures.
Please explain whether theCanadian Actisconsistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement.IP/C/W/82
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CZECH REPUBLIC
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.IP/C/W/82
Page9
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate names oflawsandordinances andtheirprovisions inwhich thesuspension
oftherelease ofgoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRsisprescribed, as
stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
20. Please indicate which IPRs areprotected based ontheApplication byarightholder.
21. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
22. Please explain theremedies which thejudicial authorities order regarding acopyright andother
related rights, patents, industrial designs, trademarks andlayout-designs (topographies) ofintegrated
circuits, including injunctions, damages, expenses, destruction orother disposal ofinfringing goods
andmaterials/implements fortheirproduction.
23. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhatcriteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation.
24. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRstopaytherightholder includes investigations expense andappropriate attorney 'sfees.
25. Please describe towhat extent theamount ofdamages havebeenestimated bycourts since
1January 1996. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages isadequate compensation fortheinjury
therightholder hassuffered, andhowsuchcivilprocedures areconsistent withArticle 45oftheTRIPS
Agreement.
26. Please explain thekinds andamounts ofpenalties (imprisonment orfines) incriminal cases.
Please alsoexplain whether these penalties areconsistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement
which requires provisions forasufficient deterrent, consistently withthelevel ofpenalties applied
forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.IP/C/W/82
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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND THEIR MEMBER STATES
EEC
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.IP/C/W/82
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14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Arethereanyprocedures tolodge theApplication which isvalidinallEUMembers withregard
tothesuspension oftherelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe IPRs bythecustoms
authorities? Ifany,please explain theprocedures.
Austria
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
6. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
7. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
8. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release themIP/C/W/82
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intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
11. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.
12. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
13. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
14. Please explain thebasisforcalculating thesecurity orequivalent assurance stipulated inArticle
53oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
15. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. Please explain what kindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
17. Please explain theremedies which thejudicial authorities order regarding patents, industrial
designs, trademarks andlayout-designs (topographies) ofintegrated circuits (There isonlyaremedy
about copyright lawonIP/N/6/AUT/1,No.5).
18. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhatcriteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation. Do
thedamages include appropriate attorney 'sfees? (IP/N/6/AUT/1,No.5)
19. Theresponses tothechecklist ofissues onenforcement (IP/N/6/AUT/1,No.11) describe that
arequest fortheissueofaninterim injunction is,inprinciple, decided exclusively onthebasisofthe
evidence furnished bytheendangered party. Please explain whether theprovisional measures consistent
withArticle 50oftheTRIPS Agreement?
20. Theresponses tothechecklist ofissues onenforcement (IP/N/6/AUT/1,No.24) describe that
criminal offences inaccordance withtheintellectual property rights lawarepunishable byimprisonment
ofupto6months orfinesupto360daily rates. Please explain whether these criminal remedies areIP/C/W/82
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consistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement which requires provisions forasufficient deterrent,
consistently withthelevelofpenalties applied forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.
Belgium
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
6. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
7. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
8. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
12. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.IP/C/W/82
Page14
13. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
14. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Please explain thebasisforcalculating thesecurity orequivalent assurance stipulated inArticle
53oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
16. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
17. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhat criteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation.
(IP/N/6/BEL/1/Rev.1,No.5)
Denmark
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
6. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
7. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
8. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release themIP/C/W/82
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intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
11. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.
12. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
13. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
14. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
15. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. Please explain what kindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
17. Please describe towhatextent theamount ofdamages havebeenestimated bycourts inDenmark
since 1January 1996. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages areadequate compensation for
theinjury therightholder hassuffered, andhowsuchcivilprocedures areconsistent withArticle 45
oftheTRIPSAgreement.PleaseexplainwhetherthedamagesthepersonwhoinfringesIPRsareordered
topayinclude appropriate attorney 'sfeesandexpense forinvestigations. (IP/N/6/DNK/1,No.5)
18. Please explain theprocedure under Section 343oftheDanish Administration ofJustice Act
forevidence preservation orders either requires advance notice tothedefendant orallows thedefendant
torefuse access toitsproperty. Please explain whether theprocedure isconsistent withArticle 50
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Theresponses tothechecklist ofissues onenforcement (IP/N/6/DNK/1,No.12) describe that
aninterim injunction under Section 646oftheDanish Administration ofJustice Actrequires previous
notice tothedefendant andallows thedefendant torefuse access toitsproperty. Please explain whether
theprocedure isconsistent withArticle 50oftheTRIPS Agreement.
20. Theresponses tothechecklist ofissues onenforcement (IP/N/6/DNK/1,No.24) describe that
apunishment ofuptooneyearofimprisonment maybeimposed. Please explain whether thecriminalIP/C/W/82
Page16
remediesareconsistentwithArticle61oftheTRIPSAgreementwhichrequiresprovisionsforasufficient
deterrent, consistently withthelevelofpenalties applied forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.
Finland
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?IP/C/W/82
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13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain what kindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please describe towhatextent theamount ofdamages havebeenestimated bycourts inFinland
since 1January 1996. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages isadequate compensation for
theinjury therightholder hassuffered, andhowsuchcivilprocedures areconsistent withArticle 45
oftheTRIPSAgreement.PleaseexplainwhetherthedamagesthepersonwhoinfringesIPRsareordered
topayinclude appropriate attorney 'sfeesandinvestigations expense. (IP/N/6/FIN/1,No.5)
20. Under Section 5ofChapter 7oftheCode ofProcedure, precautionary measures shallnotbe
granted without reserving theopposition party anopportunity tobeheard. Thecourt maygivea
provisional decision ordering aprecautionary measure atarequest bytheapplicant, ifthepurpose
ofthemeasure might beforsettlement (IP/N/6/FIN/1,No.11). Please explain whether theprocedure
isconsistent withArticle 50oftheTRIPS Agreement.
21. Chapters 49and30oftheFinnish Penal Code mayasapenalty impose imprisonment of
maximum twoyears(IP/N/6/FIN/1,No.24). Please explain whether thecriminal remedies areconsistent
withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement which requires provisions forasufficient deterrent, consistently
withthelevelofpenalties applied forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.
France
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?IP/C/W/82
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4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.IP/C/W/82
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18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate names oflawsandordinances andtheirprovisions inwhich thesuspension
oftherelease ofgoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRsisprescribed, as
stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
20. Please indicate which IPRs areprotected based ontheApplication byarightholder.
21. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
22. Please explain theremedies which thejudicial authorities order regarding acopyright andother
related rights, patents, industrial designs, trademarks andlayout-designs (topographies) ofintegrated
circuits, including injunctions, damages, expenses, destruction orother disposal ofinfringing goods
andmaterials/implements fortheirproduction.
23. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhatcriteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation.
24. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRstopaytherightholder includes investigations expense andappropriate attorney 'sfees.
25. Please describe towhat extent theamount ofdamages havebeenestimated bycourts since
1January 1996. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages isadequate compensation fortheinjury
therightholder hassuffered, andhowsuchcivilprocedures areconsistent withArticle 45oftheTRIPS
Agreement.
26. Please explain thekinds andamounts ofpenalties (imprisonment orfines) incriminal cases.
Please alsoexplain whether these penalties areconsistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement
which requires provisions forasufficient deterrent, consistently withthelevel ofpenalties applied
forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.
Germany
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.IP/C/W/82
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5. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
6. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
7. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
8. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
11. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.
12. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
13. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
14. Please explain thebasisforcalculating thesecurity orequivalent assurance stipulated inArticle
53oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
15. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
17. Theresponses tothechecklist ofissues onenforcement (IP/N/6/DEU/1,No.24) describe that
criminal provisions threaten intentional violations ofrights withimprisonment ofuptothree years
orwithafine.Please describe theextent oftheactual fine.Please explain whether thecriminal remediesIP/C/W/82
Page21
areconsistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement which requires provisions forasufficient
deterrent, consistently withthelevelofpenalties applied forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.
Greece
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?IP/C/W/82
Page22
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain what kindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate which IPRs areprotected based ontheApplication byarightholder.
20. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
21. Please explain theremedies which thejudicial authorities orders regarding patents, industrial
designs, trademarks andlayout-designs (typographies) ofintegrated circuits, including injunctions,
damages, expenses, destruction orother disposal ofinfringing goods andmaterials/implements for
theirproduction (IP/N/6/GRC/1).
22. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhatcriteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation. Does
theexpenses include appropriate attorney 'sfees? (IP/N/6/GRC/1)
23. Please explain inwhat circumstances maytheprovisional judiciary measures beordered
inaudita altera parte.Please explain whether theGreek civilprocedure isconsistent withArticle 50
oftheTRIPS Agreement. (IP/N/6/GRC/1)
24. Please explain thecriminal penalties including imprisonment andfines regarding patents,
industrial designs, trademarks andlayout-designs (topographies) ofintegrated circuits.
Ireland
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.IP/C/W/82
Page23
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.IP/C/W/82
Page24
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
20. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhatcriteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation. Does
theexpenses include appropriate attorney 'sfees? (IP/N/6/IRL/1,No.5)
21. Please explain whether thecriminal remedies areconsistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS
Agreement which requires provisions forasufficient deterrent, consistently withthelevelofpenalties
applied forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity. (IP/N/6/IRL/1)
Italy
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringeIP/C/W/82
Page25
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain what kindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate names oflawsandordinances andtheirprovisions inwhich thesuspension
oftherelease ofgoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRsisprescribed, as
stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
20. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhatcriteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation. Does
theexpenses include appropriate attorney 'sfees? (IP/N/6/ITA/1,No.5)
Luxembourg
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.IP/C/W/82
Page26
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.IP/C/W/82
Page27
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate names oflawsandordinances andtheirprovisions inwhich thesuspension
oftherelease ofgoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRsisprescribed, as
stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
20. Please indicate which IPRs areprotected based ontheApplication byarightholder.
21. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
22. Please explain theremedies which thejudicial authorities order regarding acopyright andother
related rights, patents, industrial designs, trademarks andlayout-designs (topographies) ofintegrated
circuits, including injunctions, damages, expenses, destruction orother disposal ofinfringing goods
andmaterials/implements fortheirproduction.
23. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhatcriteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation.
24. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRstopaytherightholder includes investigations expense andappropriate attorney 'sfees.
25. Please describe towhat extent theamount ofdamages havebeenestimated bycourts since
1January 1996. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages isadequate compensation fortheinjury
therightholder hassuffered, andhowsuchcivilprocedures areconsistent withArticle 45oftheTRIPS
Agreement.
26. Please explain thekinds andamounts ofpenalties (imprisonment orfines) incriminal cases.
Please alsoexplain whether these penalties areconsistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement
which requires provisions forasufficient deterrent, consistently withthelevel ofpenalties applied
forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.
Netherlands
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest theIP/C/W/82
Page28
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.IP/C/W/82
Page29
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate which IPRs areprotected based ontheApplication byarightholder.
20. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
Portugal
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringeIP/C/W/82
Page30
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate names oflawsandordinances andtheirprovisions inwhich thesuspension
oftherelease ofgoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRsisprescribed, as
stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
20. Please indicate which IPRs areprotected based ontheApplication byarightholder.
21. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
22. Please explain theremedies which thejudicial authorities order regarding acopyright andother
related rights, patents, industrial designs, trademarks andlayout-designs (topographies) ofintegrated
circuits, including injunctions, damages, expenses, destruction orother disposal ofinfringing goods
andmaterials/implements fortheirproduction.
23. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhatcriteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation.
24. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRstopaytherightholder includes investigations expense andappropriate attorney 'sfees.
25. Please describe towhat extent theamount ofdamages havebeenestimated bycourts since
1January 1996. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages isadequate compensation fortheinjuryIP/C/W/82
Page31
therightholder hassuffered, andhowsuchcivilprocedures areconsistent withArticle 45oftheTRIPS
Agreement.
26. Please explain thekinds andamounts ofpenalties (imprisonment orfines) incriminal cases.
Please alsoexplain whether these penalties areconsistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement
which requires provisions forasufficient deterrent, consistently withthelevel ofpenalties applied
forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.
Spain
1. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
2. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
3. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
4. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
5. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
6. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
7. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
8. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?IP/C/W/82
Page32
11. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.
12. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
13. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
14. Please explain thebasisforcalculating thesecurity orequivalent assurance stipulated inArticle
53oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
15. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. Please explain what kindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
17. Please indicate names oflawsandordinances andtheirprovisions inwhich thesuspension
oftherelease ofgoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRsisprescribed, as
stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Pleaseexplainwhetherthejudicialauthoritieshavetheauthoritytoorderthepersonwhoinfringes
IPRstopaytherightholder expenses including investigations expense andappropriate attorney 'sfees.
Please explain whether theSpanish legalsystem isconsistent withArticle 45.2oftheTRIPS Agreement.
(IP/N/6/ESP/1,No.5)
Sweden
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.IP/C/W/82
Page33
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please explain whether theSwedish criminal procedures areconsistent withArticle 61ofthe
TRIPS Agreement which requires provisions forasufficient deterrent, consistently withthelevelof
penalties applied forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity. (IP/N/6/SWE/1)IP/C/W/82
Page34
United Kingdom
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.IP/C/W/82
Page35
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.IP/C/W/82
Page36
HUNGARY
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.IP/C/W/82
Page37
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate names oflawsandordinances andtheirprovisions inwhich thesuspension
oftherelease ofgoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRsisprescribed, as
stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
20. Please indicate which IPRs areprotected based ontheApplication byarightholder.
21. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
22. Please explain theremedies which thejudicial authorities order regarding acopyright andother
related rights, patents, industrial designs, trademarks andlayout-designs (topographies) ofintegrated
circuits, including injunctions, damages, expenses, destruction orother disposal ofinfringing goods
andmaterials/implements fortheirproduction.
23. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhatcriteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation.
24. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRstopaytherightholder includes investigations expense andappropriate attorney 'sfees.
25. Please describe towhat extent theamount ofdamages havebeenestimated bycourts since
1January 1996. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages isadequate compensation fortheinjury
therightholder hassuffered, andhowsuchcivilprocedures areconsistent withArticle 45oftheTRIPS
Agreement.
26. Please explain thekinds andamounts ofpenalties (imprisonment orfines) incriminal cases.
Please alsoexplain whether these penalties areconsistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement
which requires provisions forasufficient deterrent, consistently withthelevel ofpenalties applied
forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.IP/C/W/82
Page38
ICELAND
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.IP/C/W/82
Page39
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate names oflawsandordinances andtheirprovisions inwhich thesuspension
oftherelease ofgoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRsisprescribed, as
stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
20. Please indicate which IPRs areprotected based ontheApplication byarightholder.
21. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
22. Please explain theremedies which thejudicial authorities order regarding acopyright andother
related rights, patents, industrial designs, trademarks andlayout-designs (topographies) ofintegrated
circuits, including injunctions, damages, expenses, destruction orother disposal ofinfringing goods
andmaterials/implements fortheirproduction.
23. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhatcriteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation.
24. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRstopaytherightholder includes investigations expense andappropriate attorney 'sfees.
25. Please describe towhat extent theamount ofdamages havebeenestimated bycourts since
1January 1996. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages isadequate compensation fortheinjury
therightholder hassuffered, andhowsuchcivilprocedures areconsistent withArticle 45oftheTRIPS
Agreement.
26. Please explain thekinds andamounts ofpenalties (imprisonment orfines) incriminal cases.
Please alsoexplain whether these penalties areconsistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement
which requires provisions forasufficient deterrent, consistently withthelevel ofpenalties applied
forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.IP/C/W/82
Page40
LIECHTENSTEIN
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.IP/C/W/82
Page41
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate which IPRs areprotected based ontheApplication byarightholder.
20. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.IP/C/W/82
Page42
NEW ZEALAND
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
6. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
7. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
8. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
12. Please explain themeasures toproect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.
13. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.IP/C/W/82
Page43
14. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Please explain thebasisforcalculating thesecurity orequivalent assurance stipulated inArticle
53oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
16. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
17. Please explain what kindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhat criteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation. Do
theexpenses include appropriate attorney 'sfees? (IP/N/6/NZL/1,No.5)IP/C/W/82
Page44
NORWAY
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.IP/C/W/82
Page45
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate names oflawsandordinances andtheirprovisions inwhich thesuspension
oftherelease ofgoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRsisprescribed, as
stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
20. Please indicate which IPRs areprotected based ontheApplication byarightholder.
21. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
22. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhat criteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation.
(IP/N/6/NOR/1,No.5)
23. Fines ortheimprisonment foruptothree months isthepunishment foranyone whoisfound
guilty ofinfringement ofanother person 'srightunder theTrade Marks Act,thePatents Act,theDesigns
Act,theLayout-DesignsAct,theCopyrightActorthePlantBreeder'sRightAct.Pleaseexplainwhether
thesecriminalremediesareconsistentwithArticle61oftheTRIPSAgreementwhichrequiresprovisions
forasufficient deterrent, consistently withthelevelofpenalties applied forcrimes ofacorresponding
gravity. (IP/N/6/NOR/1,No.24)IP/C/W/82
Page46
POLAND
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.IP/C/W/82
Page47
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate names oflawsandordinances andtheirprovisions inwhich thesuspension
oftherelease ofgoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRsisprescribed, as
stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
20. Please indicate which IPRs areprotected based ontheApplication byarightholder.
21. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
22. Please explain theremedies which thejudicial authorities order regarding acopyright andother
related rights, patents, industrial designs, trademarks andlayout-designs (topographies) ofintegrated
circuits, including injunctions, damages, expenses, destruction orother disposal ofinfringing goods
andmaterials/implements fortheirproduction.
23. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhatcriteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation.
24. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRstopaytherightholder includes investigations expense andappropriate attorney 'sfees.
25. Please describe towhat extent theamount ofdamages havebeenestimated bycourts since
1January 1996. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages isadequate compensation fortheinjury
therightholder hassuffered, andhowsuchcivilprocedures areconsistent withArticle 45oftheTRIPS
Agreement.
26. Please explain thekinds andamounts ofpenalties (imprisonment orfines) incriminal cases.
Please alsoexplain whether these penalties areconsistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement
which requires provisions forasufficient deterrent, consistently withthelevel ofpenalties applied
forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.IP/C/W/82
Page48
ROMANIA
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.IP/C/W/82
Page49
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate names oflawsandordinances andtheirprovisions inwhich thesuspension
oftherelease ofgoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRsisprescribed, as
stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
20. Please indicate which IPRs areprotected based ontheApplication byarightholder.
21. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
22. Please explain theremedies which thejudicial authorities order regarding acopyright andother
related rights, patents, industrial designs, trademarks andlayout-designs (topographies) ofintegrated
circuits, including injunctions, damages, expenses, destruction orother disposal ofinfringing goods
andmaterials/implements fortheirproduction.
23. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhatcriteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation.
24. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRstopaytherightholder includes investigations expense andappropriate attorney 'sfees.
25. Please describe towhat extent theamount ofdamages havebeenestimated bycourts since
1January 1996. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages isadequate compensation fortheinjury
therightholder hassuffered, andhowsuchcivilprocedures areconsistent withArticle 45oftheTRIPS
Agreement.
26. Please explain thekinds andamounts ofpenalties (imprisonment orfines) incriminal cases.
Please alsoexplain whether these penalties areconsistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement
which requires provisions forasufficient deterrent, consistently withthelevel ofpenalties applied
forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.IP/C/W/82
Page50
SLOVAK REPUBLIC
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.IP/C/W/82
Page51
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate names oflawsandordinances andtheirprovisions inwhich thesuspension
oftherelease ofgoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRsisprescribed, as
stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
20. Please indicate which IPRs areprotected based ontheApplication byarightholder.
21. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
22. Please explain theremedies which thejudicial authorities order regarding acopyright andother
related rights, patents, industrial designs, trademarks andlayout-designs (topographies) ofintegrated
circuits, including injunctions, damages, expenses, destruction orother disposal ofinfringing goods
andmaterials/implements fortheirproduction.
23. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhatcriteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation.
24. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRstopaytherightholder includes investigations expense andappropriate attorney 'sfees.
25. Please describe towhat extent theamount ofdamages havebeenestimated bycourts since
1January 1996. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages isadequate compensation fortheinjury
therightholder hassuffered, andhowsuchcivilprocedures areconsistent withArticle 45oftheTRIPS
Agreement.
26. Please explain thekinds andamounts ofpenalties (imprisonment orfines) incriminal cases.
Please alsoexplain whether these penalties areconsistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement
which requires provisions forasufficient deterrent, consistently withthelevel ofpenalties applied
forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.IP/C/W/82
Page52
SLOVENIA
1. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
2. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
3. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
4. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
5. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
6. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
7. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
8. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
12. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.
13. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.IP/C/W/82
Page53
14. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Please explain thebasisforcalculating thesecurity orequivalent assurance stipulated inArticle
53oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
16. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
17. Please explain what kindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhat criteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation.
(IP/N/6/SVN/1,No.5)IP/C/W/82
Page54
SOUTH AFRICA
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.IP/C/W/82
Page55
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate names oflawsandordinances andtheirprovisions inwhich thesuspension
oftherelease ofgoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRsisprescribed, as
stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
20. Please indicate which IPRs areprotected based ontheApplication byarightholder.
21. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
22. Please explain theremedies which thejudicial authorities order regarding acopyright andother
related rights, patents, industrial designs, trademarks andlayout-designs (topographies) ofintegrated
circuits, including injunctions, damages, expenses, destruction orother disposal ofinfringing goods
andmaterials/implements fortheirproduction.
23. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhatcriteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation.
24. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRstopaytherightholder includes investigations expense andappropriate attorney 'sfees.
25. Please describe towhat extent theamount ofdamages havebeenestimated bycourts since
1January 1996. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages isadequate compensation fortheinjury
therightholder hassuffered, andhowsuchcivilprocedures areconsistent withArticle 45oftheTRIPS
Agreement.
26. Please explain thekinds andamounts ofpenalties (imprisonment orfines) incriminal cases.
Please alsoexplain whether these penalties areconsistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement
which requires provisions forasufficient deterrent, consistently withthelevel ofpenalties applied
forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.IP/C/W/82
Page56
SWITZERLAND
1. Please indicate the"competent authorities" stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
2. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
3. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
4. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
5. Please explain thetermduring which theApplication iseffective.
6. Please explain whether arightholder isobliged topayanyfeestolodge theApplication.
7. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
8. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
10. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
11. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
13. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.IP/C/W/82
Page57
14. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. PleaseexplainthebasisforcalculatingthesecurityorequivalentassurancestipulatedinArticle53
oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
17. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
18. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetentauthoritiesmayallowre-exportationofcounterfeittrademarkgoodsstipulatedinArticle59
oftheTRIPS Agreement.
19. Please indicate names oflawsandordinances andtheirprovisions inwhich thesuspension
oftherelease ofgoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRsisprescribed, as
stipulated inArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement.
20. Please indicate which IPRs areprotected based ontheApplication byarightholder.
21. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
22. Please explain theremedies which thejudicial authorities order regarding acopyright andother
related rights, patents, industrial designs, trademarks andlayout-designs (topographies) ofintegrated
circuits, including injunctions, damages, expenses, destruction orother disposal ofinfringing goods
andmaterials/implements fortheirproduction.
23. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRs topaytheright holder isadequate compensation fortheinjury theright holder has
suffered, andwhatcriteria andthewayforcalculation todecide theamount forcompensation.
24. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages which judicial authorities order theperson who
infringes IPRstopaytherightholder includes investigations expense andappropriate attorney 'sfees.
25. Please describe towhat extent theamount ofdamages havebeenestimated bycourts since
1January 1996. Please explain whether theamount ofdamages isadequate compensation fortheinjury
therightholder hassuffered, andhowsuchcivilprocedures areconsistent withArticle 45oftheTRIPS
Agreement.
26. Please explain thekinds andamounts ofpenalties (imprisonment orfines) incriminal cases.
Please alsoexplain whether these penalties areconsistent withArticle 61oftheTRIPS Agreement
which requires provisions forasufficient deterrent, consistently withthelevel ofpenalties applied
forcrimes ofacorresponding gravity.IP/C/W/82
Page58
UNITED STATES
1. Please explain whether "proceedings leading toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated
inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement, arejudicial oradministrative.
2. Arethere anyways other thantheapplication stipulated inArticles 51and52oftheTRIPS
Agreement (hereafter referred toas"theApplication") which enable aright holder torequest the
competent authorities tosuspend therelease ofthegoods which infringe IPRsorwhich aresuspected
toinfringe IPRs?
3. Please explain what term your country regards as"areasonable period within which the
competent authorities shallinform theapplicant whether ornottheyhaveaccepted theApplication"
stipulated inArticle 52oftheTRIPS Agreement.
4. Please indicate provisions oflawsandordinances which prescribe the"proceedings leading
toadecision onthemerits ofthecase" stipulated inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease
summarize theircontents.
5. Please explain thespecific procedure, ifany,tobeapplied tothegoods which arenotevident
whether ornottheyinfringe IPRs, inArticle 55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
6. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyfailtosuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which infringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
7. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotherightholders when theyexamine goods which infringe IPRsandnevertheless release them
intofreecirculation withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action
stipulated inArticle 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
8. Please explain theresponsibility thatthecompetent authorities andother related authorities
taketotheimporters when theysuspend therelease intofreecirculation ofgoods which donotinfringe
IPRs withregard tothesuspension based ontheApplication ortheExOfficio Action stipulated in
Article 58oftheTRIPS Agreement.
9. Istherightholder informed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors when thecompetent
authorities "suspend" thegoods which infringe onIPRs orwhich aresuspected toinfringe IPRs, as
wellasthecasewhere therightholder isinformed ofidentities oftheimporters andconsignors stipulated
inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement?
10. Please explain themeasures toprotect confidential information inthecourse oftheinspection
stipulated inArticle 57oftheTRIPS Agreement. Andplease indicate provisions oflawsandordinances
which prescribe suchmeasures.
11. Please explain theprocedures ofdetentions andseizures tobeordered bythecompetent
authorities based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.
12. Pleaseexplaintheprocedurestoappealagainstanydecisionsorderedbythecompetentauthorities
based onArticles 51and55oftheTRIPS Agreement.IP/C/W/82
Page59
13. Please explain thebasisforcalculating thesecurity orequivalent assurance stipulated inArticle
53oftheTRIPS Agreement thatthecompetent authorities mayrequire anapplicant when theysuspend
therelease intofreecirculation.
14. Please explain whoshallpaythecostofdetentions based onArticle 51oftheTRIPS Agreement
ordestruction stipulated inArticle 59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
15. Please explain whatkindofcases areregarded as"theexceptional circumstances" inwhich
thecompetent authorities mayallow re-exportation ofcounterfeit trademark goods stipulated inArticle
59oftheTRIPS Agreement.
16. Please explain kinds andcontents ofdocuments which shallbeprovided bytheapplicant to
lodge theApplication.
17. Please explain whatmaterials theU.S.regard as"adequate evidence tosatisfy thecompetent
authorities thatthereisprima facieaninfringement oftherightholder 'sIPRs" stipulated inArticle 52
oftheTRIPS Agreement. Forexample, asforpatent rights, isawritten opinion statement prepared
byalawyer regarded as"adequate evidence", andcantherightholders request theITCtocommence
aprocedure toidentify whether ornotthegoods infringe therightbased onthestatement?
18. Please explain whether thediscovery procedure under theFederal Rules ofCivil Procedure
maycosttheparty concerned alotofburden ortime, because thescope ofdisclosure isextensive and
theprocedure usually lastslong. Please explain whether thediscovery isconsistent withArticle 41.2
oftheTRIPS Agreement, which requires thattheprocedures concerning theenforcement ofintellectual
property rights notbeunnecessarily complicated orcostly.
19. Section 337oftheTariff Actof1930 provides thatAdministrative LawJudge andUSITC
determine atarget date. Please describe howmany target dates havebeendetermined since 1January
1996. Insuchcases, please explain whether thetarget dates areconsistent withArticle 41.2ofthe
TRIPSAgreement,whichrequiresthattheproceduresconcerningtheenforcementofintellectualproperty
rights notentail unreasonable time-limits orunwarranted delays.
20. According toSection 337oftheTariff Actof1930 asrecently amended, those accused are
abletofilecounterclaim intheUSITC proceedings, though those counterclaims aretransferred toa
federal court inactual cases. Inthiscontext, please explain whether therecent amendment ofSection
337oftheTariff Actof1930 hassolved theprior problem inwhich those accused wereonlyableto
filecounterclaim inafederal court.
21. AccordingtorecentamendmentsofSection337oftheTariffActof1930,producersorimporters
ofchallenged products ofaforeign origin maynotnecessarily havetodefend theirproducts bothbefore
theUSITC andafederal court inasense thatboththeUSITC andafederal court procedures never
proceed atthesame time. Please explain whether therecent amendment ofSection 337oftheTariff
Actof1930 hassolved theprior problem inwhich producers orimporters ofchallenged products of
foreign origin were forced todefend indouble fora.