The official position of Ukraine on protection of intellectual property rights was presented at the Special 301 Hearing at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
25 February 2015 22:50
On February 24, 2015 a public Hearing regarding annual Special 301 Review on infringement of intellectual property rights worldwide was held at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
Officials from about 10 federal U.S. agencies, including the Department of State, departments of commerce, justice, treasury, labor, health and agriculture participated in the public hearing. At the hearing representatives of Bulgaria, Greece and Ukraine delivered brief reports on the protection of intellectual property rights.
Minister-Counselor, Head of Economic and Trade Office of the Embassy of Ukraine to the U.S. Vitalii Tarasiuk presented an official position of Ukraine on the above issue. The American side was provided with a comprehensive information regarding current situation and ways to improve the protection of intellectual property rights in Ukraine. During the Hearing representatives of the Economic and Trade Office of the Ukrainian Embassy have informed our American partners about specific steps in enforcement and combating infringement of intellectual property rights in Ukraine. Providing of American side with additional clarifications and objective arguments will help to review the status of Ukraine in "Special Report 301" in fair way.
The final decision regarding the status of Ukraine in "Special 301 Review" in 2015 will be made by the USTR by April 30, 2015.
In the photo: Minister-Counselor, Head of Economic and Trade Office of the Embassy of Ukraine to the U.S. Vitalii Tarasiuk (far right) presents an official position of Ukraine
