214. The representative of Brazil said that his delegation's position on the matter was well known. It believed that the existing international rules on IP should be supportive of public policy measures designed to protect public health within Members. For Brazil, a balance had to be found with a view to guaranteeing the legitimate interests of right holders and, at the same time, ensuring that public health policies could be duly implemented in our countries. Article 8 of the TRIPS Agreement and the Doha Declaration on TRIPS and Public Health should guide the interpretation of the applicable provisions on trademarks of the Agreement.
