[A2k] Reminder: today is registration deadline for USTR/DOC ACTA Public Meeting

[Manon Ress]

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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the Department of
Commerce announced Sept. 5 that USTR and Commerce are organizing a
public meeting to consult with interested parties on the negotiation
of an Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (73 Fed. Reg. 51,860 (Sept.
5, 2008)).

The meeting is aimed at receiving comments from stakeholders regarding
this initiative.

The meeting will be held on Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the
Department of Commerce, Herbert C. Hoover Building, 1401 Constitution
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20230. The meeting will take place in
the main auditorium.

USTR in October announced that the United States, along with a group
of trading partners, would pursue negotiation of a new Anti-
Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) to enhance international
leadership in the fight against counterfeiting and piracy.

Prior registration is required. To register, send all required
information by Sept 17 to the following e-mail address: Amanda.Wilson@mail.doc.gov
. Required information for U.S. citizens: full name and name of
organization (if appropriate). Required information for non-U.S.
citizens: full name, gender, title, name of organization (if
appropriate), date of birth, place of birth, passport number, place of
residence, place of citizenship. All attendees must bring a
government- licensed photo identification upon arrival. Those who wish
to present their positions in writing may send their comments
electronically no later than Sept 17 to the following e-mail address: ACTA@ustr.eop.gov
.