Статья 8.14. Сотрудничество / Article 8.14. Cooperation

Article 8.14
Cooperation

1. The Parties shall endeavour to deepen cooperation in the following areas:

(a) intellectual property management, licensing, registration and exploitation through the exchange of information and sharing of experience;

(b) exchange of information on the implementation of intellectual property systems, aimed at promoting the efficient registration of intellectual property rights, including the protection of geographical indications or appellations of origin of goods;

(c) policy dialogue on intellectual property initiatives in multilateral and regional fora;

(d) exchange of information and cooperation on appropriate initiatives to promote awareness of the benefits of intellectual property rights and systems;

(e) training in the field of intellectual property; and

(f) any other areas of cooperation as may be agreed upon by the Parties.

2. At the request of a Party, the Parties shall endeavour to:

(a) discuss ways to facilitate cooperation between the Parties;

(b) notify each other on the competent authorities responsible for carrying out the procedures provided for in this Chapter and the relevant contact points;

(c) inform each other of any change of the contact points referred to in subparagraph (b); and

(d) hold consultations on issues related to the implementation of this Chapter.

3. The Parties may agree to enter into negotiations on particular intellectual property rights protection issues.

4. All cooperation under this Article shall be carried out on terms that are mutually acceptable to the competent authorities of each Party. All cooperation shall also be subject to the availability of resources of each Party. This Article shall not require the transfer of funds between the Parties.