In the fragment “for enforcing the rules and therefore for ensuring that trade flows smoothly” (l.11-13), “therefore” expresses the idea of in consequence of that.
If after some time a certain product that has enjoyed the protection of industrial property laws loses its unique qualities, it will cease to have that status.
When you “make informed choices” (l.11), you are still in doubt about something and need further information to make up your mind.
It is correct to infer that if wine-producers from the French province of Champagne decide to prevent a new kind of sparkling wine made in Brazil to be called champagne, they will have the full support of industrial property laws.
One of the roles the WTO plays is that of an arbitrator that will hear the cases of countries arguing about trade.
If industrial property laws did not exist, it is likely that there would be less interest in and money for research and development of new technology.
