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WTO TRIPS Council reviews IP notifications, pandemic preparedness, biodiversity and office cooperation

Original: Members review notifications, pandemic preparedness, biodiversity and IP office cooperation

The WTO TRIPS Council met on 22-23 July 2026 to discuss member notifications of IP legislation, pandemic preparedness and technology transfer, the TRIPS-CBD relationship, and cooperation among IP offices. The session also covered technical cooperation updates and a side event on genetic resources. The meeting was chaired by Ambassador Alaa Hegazy of Egypt.

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