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Mailbox in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, mailbox is: refers to a requirement of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights applying to WTO members which do not yet provide product patent production for pharmaceuticals and for agricultural chemicals. Since 1 January 1995, when the WTO agreements entered into force, these countries have had to establish a means by which applications of patents for these products can be filed. They must also put in place a system for granting exclusive marketing rights for the products whose patent applications have been filed.[1]

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For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.

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Notes and References

1. Dictionary of Trade Policy, “Mailbox” entry (OAS)

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