[A2k] Transatlantic Economic Council Report to the EU-US Summit 2008 - ACTA

[Aaron Shaw]

Transatlantic Economic Council Report to the EU-US Summit 2008 -
Whitehouse.gov (press release)

via Anti-counterfeiting Trade Agreement - Google News on 6/10/08

Transatlantic Economic Council Report to the EU-US Summit 2008
Whitehouse.gov (press release), DC - 3 hours ago
... the United States and the European Union are working together and
with other trading partners to negotiate a strong Anti-Counterfeiting
Trade Agreement, ...


http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/06/20080610-4.html#


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1.2.1. Intellectual Property Rights

    The EU-U.S. cooperation on IP enforcement has been a success
story. In the past year, the activities have focussed in particular on
joint enforcement efforts at the WTO and in third countries, in
particular in China and Russia; joint organisation of seminars in
Russia (digital piracy), in Latin America and in ASEAN countries; and
development of IP networks of EU and U.S. diplomats in third
countries, starting with Russia and China. Closer customs
co-operation, including joint border enforcement actions, has been an
area of particular attention this year, namely the first joint customs
cooperation project (Operation INFRASTRUCTURE) was a success. In
addition, the United States and the European Union are working
together and with other trading partners to negotiate a strong
Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, which they will seek to conclude
by the end of 2008.

    Further, the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the
European Commission have agreed to a roadmap to advance global patent
harmonization. During the remainder of 2008, they will elaborate on
the roadmap to identify implementation options and engage in
consultations with stakeholders.

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