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<p>The Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership sets clear and consistent
rules in the intellectual property sector which will be of benefit to both UK businesses
and consumers. It would be inappropriate to comment on the specific matters raised
as negotiations on the terms of the UK’s accession are ongoing.</p><p> </p><p>The
UK possesses a world leading intellectual property regime, and it will not sign trade
deals that compromise it. Our membership of the European Patent Convention (EPC) is
an important part of that regime, by providing an efficient mechanism for innovative
UK businesses to protect their inventions across 38 states. The UK takes its international
obligations seriously and our accession negotiations will be consistent with our national
interest and wider Government priorities, which include our continued alignment with
the European Patent Convention and other international IP treaties.</p>
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