Multiple choice The operational date of TRIPS agreement of WTO was January 1, 2004 January 1, 2005 January 1, 2006 January 1, 2007 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) Agreement came into force on January 1, 1995. However, developing countries like India were given a 10-year transition period, so the operational date for India was January 1, 2005.