Prime Minister keen to tackle US IP breaches

Antigua to legislate on suspension of US IP rights

2013-10-25
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(Antigua).- The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is to approach its parliament over legislation concerning US intellectual property rights authorized earlier this year by the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer said he was satisfied with the work of the Antigua and Barbuda WTO Remedies Implementation Committee.

“In the face of the ongoing failure of the United States to negotiate with Antigua and Barbuda a reasonable settlement of this dispute, the implementation of trade remedies awarded by the WTO is an important international responsibility; and I am pleased that the Committee continues working with expedience, meeting as scheduled and focusing on its mandate to utilise the WTO remedies in a responsible and proper manner,” he said.

“This will give Antigua and Barbuda a tangible benefit for our years of perseverance on this matter. “Be assured that resolving the WTO Gaming case in a fair, reasonable and positive way is a top priority of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda,” added the Prime Minister.

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