Economics and Trade
Intellectual Property Rights
United States Cites Its Leadership at WTO on Patent Issues
USTR releases fact sheets ahead of WTO Hong Kong ministerial meeting
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued fact sheets December 9 on issues related to protecting intellectual property in trade, ahead of the December 13-18 World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting in Hong Kong. more
U.S. Eyes Tougher Actions on Intellectual Piracy in China, Russia
WTO complaint, trade benefits withdrawal contemplated, USTR's Espinel says
Washington -- The Bush administration is considering stronger actions against China and Russia if those countries fail to fulfill their commitments to protect intellectual property rights (IPR) and to take more decisive enforcement steps against piracy and counterfeiting of goods. more
U.S. Praises WTO Deal Giving Poor Countries Access to Medicine
USTR Portman views agreement as helping countries devastated by HIV/AIDS
Washington -- The United States has welcomed World Trade Organization (WTO) approval of an agreement resolving a long-standing impasse over developing countries’ access to inexpensive copies of patented drugs for treating HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and other illnesses. more
| Archive |
- 7 Mar 05 - Man Pleads Guilty in "Operation Fastlink" Online Piracy Case
- 15 Mar 05 -United States Wins WTO Case Against EU over Geographic Food Names
- 15 April 05 -United States Proposes Intellectual-Property Partnerships
- 11 April 05 - U.S. Officials Visiting Asia to Promote Anti-Piracy Initiative
- 26 May 06 - Copyright Violations in China, Russia Raise U.S. Senate Concerns
