forn of inlellectual or i.ndustrial property, which enjoys a neaEure of legal protection, even if provisional, in the State of the forunt or (b) an alleged infrlngenent by the state in th€ terrltory of the State of lhe forun of a right nentioned in subparagraph (a) above which belongs to a third person and is protected in the State of Ehe forun. Article I7 Fiscal natters UnIeEs otheruise agreed between the States concerned, Ehe innunity of a Slate cannot be invoked before a court of arpther State in a proceeding relating to the fiscal obligat,ions for whlch it nay b€ liable under the lar of Ehe State of the forun' srrch as dutiesr taxeg or other sinilar charges. Article 18 ParticipaBion in copanies or other collective bodies I. Unless otherwise agreed between the States concerned, a State cannot inrroke ironunlty fron the Jurisdiction of a court of anot,her State in a proceeding relatingA/40/447 English Page 21 to its participation in a company or other collective body, whether incorSrorated or unincorporated, being a proceeding concerning the relationship between the State and the body or the other participants therein, provided thaE the body: (a) has participants other than States or international organizationst and (b) is incorporated or constituEed under the law of the St,ate of the forum or is controlled from or has its principal place of business in thaE State. 2. Paragraph I does not apply if provision to the contrary has been made by an agreement in writing between lhe parties to the dispute or by the constitution or other instrument establishing or regulating the body in quesEion. Article 19 State-owned or State-operated ships engaged in commercial service 1. Unless otherwise agreed between t,he States concerned, a State which owns or
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the jurisdictional immunity of states in international disputes related to intellectual property, industrial property, fiscal matters, participation in companies or collective bodies, and state-owned or state-operated ships engaged in commercial service. The language and content suggest that the text is focused on the legal framework and rules governing the relationships between states, rather than specific sectors or industries.

**Category**
International trade, Industry