TRIPS recognizes a country's right to limit the granting of intellectual property rights when they violate antitrust laws

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TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) does include provisions that allow countries to limit the granting of intellectual property rights (IPRs) in cases where they violate antitrust (competition) laws. This is known as the "competition" or "antitrust" exception. It allows countries to take actions to prevent anti-competitive practices that may arise as a result of the exercise of IPRs, especially by dominant players in the market. However, this exception is subject to certain conditions and limitations, and its use is not always straightforward.

TRIPS Recognizes a Country's Right to Limit the Granting of Intellectual