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WTO MSME Group Examines Intellectual Property Tools for Smaller Exporters
A WTO working group discussed how intellectual property can help smaller businesses innovate, grow and enter international markets.
What happened
The WTO’s Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises met on 2 October. Members, international organisations and other stakeholders discussed practical intellectual property tools for small businesses, alongside thematic presentations. Members also shared updates on MSME initiatives being handled in formal WTO committees.
Why it matters
The meeting identified intellectual property as a potential tool for innovation, growth and international market access, but no specific policy change or business impact was announced.
Source: WTO News