The WTO has negotiated a TRIPS agreement whereby property rights do not take precedence over public health.

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TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) agreement allows countries to make use of intellectual property rights to safeguard public health. However, it also includes provisions to ensure that such measures are not misused as disguised trade barriers. Therefore, property rights do not take precedence over public health under the TRIPS agreement negotiated by the WTO.

The WTO Has Negotiated a TRIPS Agreement Whereby Property Rights