The Mission of the Law Committee is to analyze and take position on legislative, regulatory and case law developments or proposals pertaining to trade marks and other forms of intellectual property rights at the International (when affecting the EU), European Union and EU national/regional levels. The Committee also considers questions arising from the new framework affecting trade marks, including the globalization of markets and the changes in the world economy. The Committee may also liaise and work in co-operation with other ECTA committees and intellectual property organizations on issues of common interest. The functioning and works of the Law Committee reflect the supranational and nation-neutral character of ECTA and its standard of excellence.