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Ambassador W. Armstrong (New Zealand)
H Review of legislation in the areas of trademarks, geographical indications and industrial designs
37. The representative of Singapore acknowledged that his delegation had received questions from the United States and had individually sent a response to the United States in a letter, dated 31 October 1996. In that letter, his delegation had indicated to the United States that its position had not changed since the July meeting. The review exercise did not apply to Singapore, as the review, according to the procedures adopted by the Council in May and July, only applied to Members obliged to comply with the TRIPS Agreement under Article 65.1 and to any other Members not still availing themselves in respect of the area of legislation under review of any longer transitional period to which they might be entitled. He reassured the United States and the TRIPS Council that Singapore was committed to fulfilling its obligations under the TRIPS Agreement. As also stated at the July meeting, Singapore would continue with its ongoing efforts to bring its legislation into conformity with the Agreement. He could support the Chairman's practical approach to this matter and the proposed consultations, provided that it would be made absolutely clear that the Members in question remained fully entitled to their rights under Article 65 and that their participation in such consultations was of a voluntary nature.
IP/C/M/11