Singapore, Brunei, Chile and New Zealand agreed on provisions that transcend existing obligations under the TRIPS Agreement.

All parties are committed to engage in dialogue and cooperation in IP-related matters.

Chile, Brunei and Singapore agreed to accede to the WIPO Internet Treaties, the WCT and the WPPT (WIPO Copyright Treaty and WIPO Phonograms and Performances Treaty) which provide for enhanced copyright protection. On her part, New Zealand agreed to ensure steps to enhance her copyright regime to address the substance of these Treaties.

All parties agreed to reaffirm a range of fundamental IP rights principles, including the paramount need to strike a balance between IP owners on the one hand and the legitimate interests of IP users on the other hand.

In the arena of Geographical Indications (GIs), of special interest to Chile with her many wine and spirit products, all parties acknowledged that GIs would be protected to the extent permitted by and according to the terms and conditions set out in their respective national laws.