See, for example, P. Samuelson and S. Scotchmer, “The Law & Economics of Reverse Engineering”, Yale Law Journal, May 2002, pp. This includes making of the patented product through reverse engineering. To the extent that such reverse engineering is done only for non-commercial purposes (e.g. for scientific research and experimental purposes), it is still consistent with the TRIPS Agreement. But the point here is that engaging in reverse engineering for the promotion of domestic industries will necessarily imply a commercial aspect.