Question

TRIPS, a WTO agreement, is intended

• A. to provide for stronger patent protection
• B. to promote transnational corporate interests
• C. to harmonize IPR regime internationally
• D. to replace the World Intellectual Property Organization

Hint:

Key phrase: \textbf{minimum standards + enforcement} across WTO members $\Rightarrow$ \textbf{harmonization}.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

What TRIPS does: The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights sets {minimum} standards for IP protection and enforcement that all WTO members must implement, thereby {harmonizing} disparate national regimes and linking IPR compliance to the trade dispute–settlement system.
Why others fall short: (a) is partially true in effect but too narrow and value-laden—TRIPS is about {standards and enforcement}, not merely “stronger patents.” (b) is an inference/opinion. (d) is wrong—TRIPS coexists with WIPO; it doesn’t replace it (many treaties are still administered by WIPO).