10. The representative of Argentina said that the communication contained in document TN/IP/W/6 was co-sponsored by Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, New Zealand and the United States, and aimed to contribute to the discussion. The document referred to the issues proposed by the Chairperson for discussion at the June meeting. It expressed some general considerations regarding the features that delegations thought should be contained in the multilateral system for wines (and spirits). In the introductory part of the communication, emphasis was put on the role of Article 1.1 of the TRIPS Agreement in the framework of these negotiations. The communication then analysed the issues that were brought up at the last meeting: the definition of GIs, the eligibility of GIs for wines (and spirits) for protection; the purpose of a notification and registration system; and participation. It also made a brief reference to proposals that had been presented so far. It also contained a section with general considerations on the consequences with respect to the "marge de manoeuvre" or flexibility that Members had on the basis of the TRIPS Agreement, and on the establishment of a system which would be binding in terms of participation and attribute competence which had not been envisaged by the TRIPS Agreement.
