Annual Trade Report highlights China's inadequacy in enforcing IPR
01 Apr '06
4 min read
(WTO) ruled that the EU's regulation on food-related geographical indications (GIs) is inconsistent with the EC's obligations under the TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) agreement.
Brazil - Anti-Piracy Efforts. Over the course of 2005, Brazil undertook actions outlined in its September 2004 National Action Plan to enforce copyrights and reduce piracy, which have resulted in the commitment of significant fiscal and personnel resources to anti-piracy efforts.
Notable actions include the drafting of legislation, increased seizures and prosecutions, and development of strong public awareness campaigns to fight piracy.
Japan - Removal of Unjustified Restrictions on Imports of U.S. Apples.
In August 2005, the United States succeeded in having Japan remove its unjustified restrictions on the import of U.S. apples. Japan's actions resulted from a dispute won by the United States in the WTO. This action removes a major impediment that will allow the United States to export apples to Japan.
Some major ongoing problems include:
China - Inadequate IPR Enforcement. Sales of infringing goods displace legitimate goods and reduce U.S. access to China's market and other markets affected by China's infringing exports. Inadequate IPR enforcement affects a wide range of products, including films, music, publishing, software, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, information technology, consumer goods, industrial goods, food products, medical devices, electrical equipment, automotive parts, clothing and footwear.
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