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170
170
DS170_SEQ08_Understanding.pdf
DS170_SEQ08_Understanding.pdf
8
Understanding
Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
NUMBERED
null
null
CANADA – TERM OF PATENT PROTECTION
28 February 2001
WT/DS170/11; WT/DS170/10
['U.S.']
['Canada']
[]
Appellate Body
Art. 33, 70  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 6 May 1999, the US requested consultations with Canada in respect of the term of protection granted to patents that were filed in...
1
CANADA – TERM OF PATENT PROTECTION Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes The following communication, dated 28 February 2001, from the Arbitrator, Mr. C.-D. Ehlermann, to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordanc...
2026-03-15T15:41:43.133625
170
170
DS170_SEQ09_Report_Of_Panel_00.pdf
DS170_SEQ09_Report_Of_Panel_00.pdf
9
Report_Of_Panel
Report of the Panel
PANEL_REPORT
null
0
CANADA – TERM OF PATENT PROTECTION
5 May 2000
WT/DS170/R
['U.S.']
['Canada']
[]
Appellate Body
Art. 33, 70  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 6 May 1999, the US requested consultations with Canada in respect of the term of protection granted to patents that were filed in...
33
CANADA – TERM OF PATENT PROTECTION Report of the Panel The report of the Panel on is being circulated to all Members, pursuant to the DSU. The report is being circulated as an unrestricted document from 5 May 2000, pursuant to the Procedures for the Circulation and Derestriction of WTO Documents (WT/L/160/Rev.1). Membe...
2026-03-15T15:41:43.154285
170
170
DS170_SEQ10_Report_Of_Panel_01.pdf
DS170_SEQ10_Report_Of_Panel_01.pdf
10
Report_Of_Panel
WT/DS170/R Page 30 ATTACHMENT 1.1 FIRST SUBMISSION OF THE UNITED STATES (18 November 1999)
PANEL_REPORT
null
1
18 November 1999
WT/DS170/R
['U.S.']
['Canada']
[]
Appellate Body
Art. 33, 70  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 6 May 1999, the US requested consultations with Canada in respect of the term of protection granted to patents that were filed in...
134
ATTACHMENT 1.1 FIRST SUBMISSION OF THE UNITED STATES (18 November 1999) I. INTRODUCTION 1. This case is an exceedingly simple one. Articles 33 and 70 of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) require all WTO members to provide a patent term of at least twenty years ...
2026-03-15T15:41:43.231796
170
170
DS170_SEQ11_Report_Of_Appellate_Body.pdf
DS170_SEQ11_Report_Of_Appellate_Body.pdf
11
Report_Of_Appellate_Body
Report of the Appellate Body
AB_REPORT
null
null
CANADA – TERM OF PATENT PROTECTION AB-2000-7
18 September 2000
WT/DS170/AB/R
['U.S.']
['Canada']
[]
Appellate Body
Art. 33, 70  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 6 May 1999, the US requested consultations with Canada in respect of the term of protection granted to patents that were filed in...
34
CANADA – TERM OF PATENT PROTECTION AB-2000-7 Report of the Appellate Body APPELLATE BODY Canada – Term of Patent Protection Canada, Appellant United States, Appellee AB-2000-7 Present: Lacarte-Muró, Presiding Member Bacchus, Member Ganesan, Member I. Introduction 1. Canada appeals from certain issues of law and legal ...
2026-03-15T15:41:43.245596
170
170
DS170_SEQ12_Arbitration_Award.pdf
DS170_SEQ12_Arbitration_Award.pdf
12
Arbitration_Award
Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes Award of the Arbitrator Claus-Dieter Ehlermann
ARBITRATION
null
null
CANADA – TERM OF PATENT PROTECTION
28 February 2001
WT/DS170/10
['U.S.']
['Canada']
[]
Appellate Body
Art. 33, 70  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 6 May 1999, the US requested consultations with Canada in respect of the term of protection granted to patents that were filed in...
19
CANADA – TERM OF PATENT PROTECTION Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes Award of the Arbitrator Claus-Dieter Ehlermann I. Introduction 1. On 12 October 2000, the Dispute Settlement Body (the "DSB") adopted the Panel Report 1 as upheld by th...
2026-03-15T15:41:43.253896
171
22
DS22_SEQ01_Notification_Of_Mutually_Agreed_Solution_Add.pdf
DS22_SEQ01_Notification_Of_Mutually_Agreed_Solution_Add.pdf
1
Notification_Of_Mutually_Agreed_Solution
AND TEST DATA (WT/DS196) Notification of Mutually Agreed Solution According to the Conditions Set Forth in the Agreement
NUMBERED
Add
null
ARGENTINA – PATENT PROTECTION FOR PHARMACEUTICALS AND TEST DATA PROTECTION FOR AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS (WT/DS171) ARGENTINA – CERTAIN MEASURES ON THE PROTECTION OF PATENTS AND TEST DATA (WT/DS196)
20 June 2002
WT/DS171/3; WT/DS196/4; IP/D/18; IP/D/22
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
['Philippines']
['Brazil']
['Canada', 'EU', 'Indonesia', 'Sri Lanka', 'U.S.']
Appellate Body
Art. VI:6, VI:3  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the Philippines. On 27 November 1995, the Philippines requested consultations with Brazil in respect of a countervailing duty imposed by Brazil on the ...
6
Spanish ARGENTINA – PATENT PROTECTION FOR PHARMACEUTICALS AND TEST DATA PROTECTION FOR AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS (WT/DS171) ARGENTINA – CERTAIN MEASURES ON THE PROTECTION OF PATENTS AND TEST DATA (WT/DS196) Notification of Mutually Agreed Solution According to the Conditions Set Forth in the Agreement The following commun...
2026-03-15T15:41:43.297655
171
171
DS171_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations.pdf
DS171_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations.pdf
1
Request_For_Consultations
Request for Consultations by the United States
NUMBERED
null
null
ARGENTINA - PATENT PROTECTION FOR PHARMACEUTICALS AND TEST DATA PROTECTION FOR AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS
10 May 1999
WT/DS171/1; IP/D/18
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
['U.S.']
['Argentina']
[]
Consultation
Art. 27, 39.2, 65, 70  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 6 May 1999, the US requested consultations with Argentina in respect of Under item (i), the US contended that the TRIPS Agreement does not permit WTO Members to allow third parties to market ...
2
ARGENTINA - PATENT PROTECTION FOR PHARMACEUTICALS AND TEST DATA PROTECTION FOR AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS Request for Consultations by the United States The following communication, dated 6 May 1999, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Permanent Mission of Argentina and to the Chairman of the Dispute Set...
2026-03-15T15:41:43.314448
171
171
DS171_SEQ02_Request_To_Join_Consultations.pdf
DS171_SEQ02_Request_To_Join_Consultations.pdf
2
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Switzerland
NUMBERED
null
null
ARGENTINA - PATENT PROTECTION FOR PHARMACEUTICALS AND TEST DATA PROTECTION FOR AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS
26 May 1999
WT/DS171/2; WT/DS171/1
['U.S.']
['Argentina']
[]
Consultation
Art. 27, 39.2, 65, 70  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 6 May 1999, the US requested consultations with Argentina in respect of Under item (i), the US contended that the TRIPS Agreement does not permit WTO Members to allow third parties to market ...
1
ARGENTINA - PATENT PROTECTION FOR PHARMACEUTICALS AND TEST DATA PROTECTION FOR AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Switzerland The following communication, dated 20 May 1999, from the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the Permanent Mission of Argentina and to the Chairman of the Di...
2026-03-15T15:41:43.314814
172
172
DS172_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations.pdf
DS172_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations.pdf
1
Request_For_Consultations
Request for Consultations by the United States
NUMBERED
null
null
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES - MEASURES RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
31 May 1999
WT/DS172/1; G/L/308; G/SCM/D32/1
General Council; Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)
['U.S.']
['EU']
[]
Consultation
Art. XXIII:1(b)  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 5, 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 21 May 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of alleged actionable subsidies granted or maintained to a French company, Sextant Avionique (“Sextant”), to develop a new ...
2
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES - MEASURES RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Request for Consultations by the United States The following communication, dated 21 May 1999, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispu...
2026-03-15T15:41:43.331413
173
173
DS173_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations.pdf
DS173_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations.pdf
1
Request_For_Consultations
Request for Consultations by the United States
NUMBERED
null
null
FRANCE- MEASURES RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
31 May 1999
WT/DS173/1; G/L/309; G/SCM/D33/1
General Council; Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)
['U.S.']
['France']
[]
Consultation
Art. XXIII:1(b)  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 5, 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 21 May 1999, the US requested consultations with France. This complaint is identical to the one addressed to the EC (WT/DS172).
2
FRANCE- MEASURES RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Request for Consultations by the United States The following communication, dated 21 May 1999, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Permanent Mission of France and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated i...
2026-03-15T15:41:43.347839
174
174
DS174_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations_00.pdf
DS174_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations_00.pdf
1
Request_For_Consultations
Request for Consultations by the United States
NUMBERED
null
0
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES - PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
7 June 1999
WT/DS174/1; IP/D/19
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES - PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request for Consultations by the United States The following communication, dated 1 June1999, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and t...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.694509
174
174
DS174_SEQ02_Request_For_Consultations_01.pdf
DS174_SEQ02_Request_For_Consultations_01.pdf
2
Request_For_Consultations
Request for Consultations by the United States Addendum
NUMBERED
null
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
10 April 2003
WT/DS174/1/Add.1; G/L/619; IP/D/19
General Council; Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
2
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request for Consultations by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 4 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commi...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.695364
174
174
DS174_SEQ03_Request_To_Join_Consultations_00.pdf
DS174_SEQ03_Request_To_Join_Consultations_00.pdf
3
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
NUMBERED
null
0
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES - PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
22 June 1999
WT/DS174/3
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES - PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada The following communication, dated 17 June 1999, from the Permanent Mission of Canada to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and t...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.695811
174
174
DS174_SEQ04_Request_To_Join_Consultations_01.pdf
DS174_SEQ04_Request_To_Join_Consultations_01.pdf
4
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
NUMBERED
null
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
23 April 2003
WT/DS174/4
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia The following communication, dated 17 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Australia to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commissio...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.696267
174
174
DS174_SEQ05_Request_To_Join_Consultations_02.pdf
DS174_SEQ05_Request_To_Join_Consultations_02.pdf
5
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
NUMBERED
null
2
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES - PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
24 April 2003
WT/DS174/5
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES - PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico The following communication, dated 17 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.696598
174
174
DS174_SEQ06_Request_To_Join_Consultations_03.pdf
DS174_SEQ06_Request_To_Join_Consultations_03.pdf
6
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand
NUMBERED
null
3
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES - PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
24 April 2003
WT/DS174/6
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES - PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand The following communication, dated 22 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of New Zealand to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commi...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.697088
174
174
DS174_SEQ07_Request_To_Join_Consultations_04.pdf
DS174_SEQ07_Request_To_Join_Consultations_04.pdf
7
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Sri Lanka
NUMBERED
null
4
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
24 April 2003
WT/DS174/7
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Sri Lanka The following communication, dated 16 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commissio...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.697527
174
174
DS174_SEQ08_Request_To_Join_Consultations_05.pdf
DS174_SEQ08_Request_To_Join_Consultations_05.pdf
8
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from India
NUMBERED
null
5
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
24 April 2003
WT/DS174/8
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request to Join Consultations Communication from India The following communication, dated 22 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of India to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the P...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.698042
174
174
DS174_SEQ09_Request_To_Join_Consultations_06.pdf
DS174_SEQ09_Request_To_Join_Consultations_06.pdf
9
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Argentina
NUMBERED
null
6
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
24 April 2003
WT/DS174/9
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Argentina The following communication, dated 22 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Argentina to the Permanent Delegation of the Eur opean Commissi...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.698486
174
174
DS174_SEQ10_Request_To_Join_Consultations_07.pdf
DS174_SEQ10_Request_To_Join_Consultations_07.pdf
10
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Hungary
NUMBERED
null
7
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
29 April 2003
WT/DS174/10
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Hungary The following communication, dated 17 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Hungary to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, t...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.698987
174
174
DS174_SEQ11_Request_To_Join_Consultations_08.pdf
DS174_SEQ11_Request_To_Join_Consultations_08.pdf
11
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Malta
NUMBERED
null
8
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
30 April 2003
WT/DS174/11
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Malta The following communication, dated 25 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Malta to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the P...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.699595
174
174
DS174_SEQ12_Request_To_Join_Consultations_09.pdf
DS174_SEQ12_Request_To_Join_Consultations_09.pdf
12
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Bulgaria
NUMBERED
null
9
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
30 April 2003
WT/DS174/12
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Bulgaria The following communication, dated 25 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Bulgaria to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission,...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.700217
174
174
DS174_SEQ13_Request_To_Join_Consultations_10.pdf
DS174_SEQ13_Request_To_Join_Consultations_10.pdf
13
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from the Czech Republic
NUMBERED
null
10
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
30 April 2003
WT/DS174/13
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request to Join Consultations Communication from the Czech Republic The following communication, dated 25 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the Czech Republic to the Permanent Delegation of the ...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.700841
174
174
DS174_SEQ14_Request_To_Join_Consultations_11.pdf
DS174_SEQ14_Request_To_Join_Consultations_11.pdf
14
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Cyprus
NUMBERED
null
11
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
30 April 2003
WT/DS174/14
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Cyprus The following communication, dated 25 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Cyprus to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.701455
174
174
DS174_SEQ15_Request_To_Join_Consultations_12.pdf
DS174_SEQ15_Request_To_Join_Consultations_12.pdf
15
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Slovenia
NUMBERED
null
12
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
1 May 2003
WT/DS174/15
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Slovenia The following communication, dated 30 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Slovenia to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission,...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.702079
174
174
DS174_SEQ16_Request_To_Join_Consultations_13.pdf
DS174_SEQ16_Request_To_Join_Consultations_13.pdf
16
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Turkey
NUMBERED
null
13
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
7 May 2003
WT/DS174/16
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Turkey The following communication, dated 2 May 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Turkey to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Pe...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.702697
174
174
DS174_SEQ17_Request_To_Join_Consultations_14.pdf
DS174_SEQ17_Request_To_Join_Consultations_14.pdf
17
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Romania
NUMBERED
null
14
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
14 May 2003
WT/DS174/17
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Romania The following communication, dated 2 May 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Romania to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the ...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.703298
174
174
DS174_SEQ18_Request_To_Join_Consultations_15.pdf
DS174_SEQ18_Request_To_Join_Consultations_15.pdf
18
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from the Slovak Republic
NUMBERED
null
15
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
14 May 2003
WT/DS174/18
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request to Join Consultations Communication from the Slovak Republic The following communication, dated 2 May 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the Slovak Republic to the Permanent Delegation of the E...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.703919
174
174
DS174_SEQ19_Request_To_Join_Consultations_16.pdf
DS174_SEQ19_Request_To_Join_Consultations_16.pdf
19
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Acceptance by the European Communities of the Requests to Join Consultations Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Romania, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Sri Lanka and Turkey notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the...
NUMBERED
null
16
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
28 May 2003
WT/DS174/19
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Acceptance by the European Communities of the Requests to Join Consultations Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Romania, the Slovak R...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.704281
174
174
DS174_SEQ20_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel.pdf
DS174_SEQ20_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel.pdf
20
Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel
Request for the Establishment of a Panel by the United States
NUMBERED
null
null
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
19 August 2003
WT/DS174/20
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
2
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Request for the Establishment of a Panel by the United States The following communication, dated 18 August 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.705007
174
174
DS174_SEQ21_Submission_Add_01.pdf
DS174_SEQ21_Submission_Add_01.pdf
21
Submission
Oral Statement
NUMBERED
Add
1
15 March 2004
WT/DS174/R/Add.1
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
112
ANNEX A SUBMISSIONS BY THE UNITED STATES Contents Page Annex A-1 United States' Response to th e European Communities' Request for a Preliminary Ruling (15 March 2004) A-2 Annex A-2 First Written Submission of the United States (23 April 2004) A-14 Annex A-3 Oral Statement of the United States – First Substantive Me...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.777802
174
174
DS174_SEQ22_Submission_Add2_01.pdf
DS174_SEQ22_Submission_Add2_01.pdf
22
Submission
Oral Statement
NUMBERED
Add
1
24 February 2004
WT/DS174/R/Add.2
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
163
ANNEX B SUBMISSIONS BY THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES Contents Page Annex B-1 European Communities' Request for a Preliminary Ruling (24 February 2004) B-2 Annex B-2 First Written Submission of th e European Communities (25 May 2004) B-20 Annex B-3 Oral Statement of the European Communities – First Substantive Meeting (2...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.872471
174
174
DS174_SEQ23_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel_Add3_03.pdf
DS174_SEQ23_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel_Add3_03.pdf
23
Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel
WT/DS174/R/Add.3 Page D-1 ANNEX D MISCELLANEOUS Contents Page Annex D-1 Request for the Establishment of a Panel by the United States D-2 Annex D-2 Letter dated 9 July 2004 from th e Panel to the International Bureau of
NUMBERED
Add
3
9 July 2004
WT/DS174/R/Add.3
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
9
ANNEX D MISCELLANEOUS Contents Page Annex D-1 Request for the Establishment of a Panel by the United States D-2 Annex D-2 Letter dated 9 July 2004 from th e Panel to the International Bureau of WIPO D-4 Annex D-3 Reply from the International Bu reau of WIPO to the Panel's Letter dated 9 July 2004, received by the P...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.875117
174
174
DS174_SEQ24_Report_Of_Panel_00.pdf
DS174_SEQ24_Report_Of_Panel_00.pdf
24
Report_Of_Panel
Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
PANEL_REPORT
null
0
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
25 April 2005
WT/DS174/23; WT/DS174/R
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body At its meeting on 20 April 2005, the Disput e Settlement Body adopted the Panel report on – Complaint by the United States (, Add.1, Add.2 and Add...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.875599
174
174
DS174_SEQ25_Report_Of_Panel_01.pdf
DS174_SEQ25_Report_Of_Panel_01.pdf
25
Report_Of_Panel
Complaint by the United States Report of the Panel
PANEL_REPORT
null
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
15 March 2005
WT/DS174/R
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
178
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Complaint by the United States Report of the Panel I. INTRODUCTION 1.1 On 1 June 1999, the United States requested consultations 1 with the European Communities pursuant to Article 4 of the Understan...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.992220
174
174
DS174_SEQ26_Report_Of_Panel_Add_00.pdf
DS174_SEQ26_Report_Of_Panel_Add_00.pdf
26
Report_Of_Panel
Complaint by the United States Report of the Panel Addendum
PANEL_REPORT
Add
0
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
15 March 2005
WT/DS174/R/Add.1; WT/DS174/R.
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Complaint by the United States Report of the Panel Addendum This addendum contains Annex A to the Re port of the Panel to be found in document Annex B can be found in Add.2 and Annexes C and D can...
2026-03-15T15:41:48.992523
174
174
DS174_SEQ27_Report_Of_Panel_Add_02.pdf
DS174_SEQ27_Report_Of_Panel_Add_02.pdf
27
Report_Of_Panel
PANEL_REPORT
Add
2
B. THE EC GI REGULATION ACCORDS LESS FAVORABLE TREATMENT TO NATIONALS OF ALL NON-EC WTO MEMBERS THAT HAVE NOT ESTABLISHED EC-STYLE INSPECTION STRUCTURES....................... 126
22 July 2004
WT/DS174/R/Add.1
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
178
TABLE OF REPORTS Short Form Full Citation Belgian Family Allowances GATT Panel Report, Belgian Family Allowances, BISD 1S/59, adopted 7 November 1953. Canada – Patent Protection Panel Report, Canada – Term of Patent Protection, , adopted 12 October 2000. Canada – Dairy Appellate Body Report, Canada – Measures Affectin...
2026-03-15T15:41:49.128767
174
174
DS174_SEQ28_Report_Of_Panel_Add2_00.pdf
DS174_SEQ28_Report_Of_Panel_Add2_00.pdf
28
Report_Of_Panel
Complaint by the United States Report of the Panel Addendum
PANEL_REPORT
Add
0
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
15 March 2005
WT/DS174/R/Add.2; WT/DS174/R.
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Complaint by the United States Report of the Panel Addendum This addendum contains Annex B to the Re port of the Panel to be found in document Annex A can be found in Add.1 and Annexes C and D can...
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DS174_SEQ29_Report_Of_Panel_Add2_02.pdf
DS174_SEQ29_Report_Of_Panel_Add2_02.pdf
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WT/DS174/R/Add.2 Page B-164 ANNEX B-5 SECOND WRITTEN SUBMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (22 July 2004) TABLE OF CONTENTS GLOSSARY ...................................................................................................................................................... 169
PANEL_REPORT
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22 July 2004
WT/DS174/R/Add.2
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
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Table of WTO cases referred to in this submission Short Title Full Case Title and Citation of Case Canada – Autos Panel Report, Canada – Certain Measures Affecting the Automotive Industry, , , adopted 19 June 2000, as modified by the Appellate Body Report, , , DSR 2000:VII, 3043 EC – Sardines Appellate Body Report, Eu...
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DS174_SEQ30_Report_Of_Panel_Add3_00.pdf
DS174_SEQ30_Report_Of_Panel_Add3_00.pdf
30
Report_Of_Panel
Complaint by the United States Report of the Panel Addendum
PANEL_REPORT
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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
15 March 2005
WT/DS174/R/Add.3; WT/DS174/R.
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Complaint by the United States Report of the Panel Addendum This addendum contains Annexes C and D to the Report of the Panel to be found in document Annex A can be found in Add.1 and Annex B can ...
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DS174_SEQ31_Report_Of_Panel_Add3_01.pdf
DS174_SEQ31_Report_Of_Panel_Add3_01.pdf
31
Report_Of_Panel
E. COLOMBIA.............................................................................................................................C- 25 F. INDIA............................................................................................................................... ......C-26 G. MEXICO.........................
PANEL_REPORT
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A. ARGENTINA.............................................................................................................................C- 1 B. BRAZIL ............................................................................................................................... .....C-5 C. CANADA ........................
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WT/DS174/R/Add.3
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
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the defined geographical area. Additionally, the EC Regulation in turn includes in Article 2(3) a sub-classification pursuant to wh ich "[c]ertain traditi onal geographical or non-geographical names designating an agricultural product or a foodstuff or iginating in a region or a specific place, which fulfil the conditi...
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DS174_SEQ32_Report_Of_Panel_Add3_02.pdf
DS174_SEQ32_Report_Of_Panel_Add3_02.pdf
32
Report_Of_Panel
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF A GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION UNDER EC REGULATION 2081/921 W T O M e m b e r E C m e m b e r S t a t e
PANEL_REPORT
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2
EXHIBIT NZ-1
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WT/DS174/R/Add.3
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Australia', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographic...
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EXHIBIT NZ-1 APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF A GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION UNDER EC REGULATION 2081/921 W T O M e m b e r E C m e m b e r S t a t e 1 Note this flow-chart excludes procedures relating to homonymous names and the procedures applicable to third countries that are not WTO Members. Articles 5(1)...
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DS290_SEQ01_Note_By_Secretariat.pdf
DS290_SEQ01_Note_By_Secretariat.pdf
1
Note_By_Secretariat
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Requests of the United States and Australia Note by the Secretariat
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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
24 February 2004
WT/DS174/21; WT/DS290/19; WT/DS174/20; WT/DS290/18
['Australia']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey', 'U.S.']
Panel
Art. 1, 2, 10, 16, 20, 24.5, 41, 42, 3, 4, 22.2, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Australia. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographical...
2
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Constitution of the Panel Established at the Requests of the United States and Australia Note by the Secretariat 1. At its meeting on 2 October 2003, the Dis pute Settlement Body (DSB) established a ...
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DS290_SEQ02_Panel_Composition_Corr.pdf
DS290_SEQ02_Panel_Composition_Corr.pdf
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Panel_Composition
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Requests of the United States and Australia Corrigendum Paragraph 5 should read as follows: "5. Argentina, Australia (in respect of the United States' complaint), Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Guatemala, Indi a, Mexico, New Zealand, Chinese Taipei, Turkey and the United ...
NUMBERED
Corr
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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
26 February 2004
WT/DS174/21/Corr.1; WT/DS290/19/Corr.1
['Australia']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey', 'U.S.']
Panel
Art. 1, 2, 10, 16, 20, 24.5, 41, 42, 3, 4, 22.2, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Australia. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographical...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Constitution of the Panel Established at the Requests of the United States and Australia Corrigendum Paragraph 5 should read as follows: "5. Argentina, Australia (in respect of the United States' c...
2026-03-15T15:41:49.408344
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DS290_SEQ03_Communication.pdf
DS290_SEQ03_Communication.pdf
3
Communication
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
19 August 2004
WT/DS174/22; WT/DS290/20
['Australia']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey', 'U.S.']
Panel
Art. 1, 2, 10, 16, 20, 24.5, 41, 42, 3, 4, 22.2, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Australia. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographical...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Communication from the Chairman of the Panel The following communication, dated 17 Augus t 2004, addressed to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated in accordance with Ar...
2026-03-15T15:41:49.408855
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DS290_SEQ04_Agreement_Art_21_3.pdf
DS290_SEQ04_Agreement_Art_21_3.pdf
4
Agreement_Art_21_3
Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
13 June 2005
WT/DS174/24; WT/DS290/22
['Australia']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey', 'U.S.']
Panel
Art. 1, 2, 10, 16, 20, 24.5, 41, 42, 3, 4, 22.2, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Australia. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographical...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU The following communication, dated 9 June 2005, from the delegations of the European Communities, Australia and the United States to th e Chairman of the Di...
2026-03-15T15:41:49.409232
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DS290_SEQ05_Status_Report.pdf
DS290_SEQ05_Status_Report.pdf
5
Status_Report
Status Report by the European Communities
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null
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
10 January 2006
WT/DS174/25; WT/DS290/23
['Australia']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey', 'U.S.']
Panel
Art. 1, 2, 10, 16, 20, 24.5, 41, 42, 3, 4, 22.2, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Australia. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographical...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Status Report by the European Communities The following communication, dated 9 January 2006, from the delegation of the European Communities to the Chairman of the Dispute Settl ement Body, is circul...
2026-03-15T15:41:49.409776
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290
DS290_SEQ06_Status_Report_Add.pdf
DS290_SEQ06_Status_Report_Add.pdf
6
Status_Report
Status Report by the European Communities Addendum
NUMBERED
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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
7 February 2006
WT/DS174/25/Add.1; WT/DS290/23/Add.1
['Australia']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey', 'U.S.']
Panel
Art. 1, 2, 10, 16, 20, 24.5, 41, 42, 3, 4, 22.2, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Australia. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographical...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Status Report by the European Communities Addendum The following communication, dated 6 February 2006, from the delegation of the European Communities to the Chairman of the Dispute Settl ement Body...
2026-03-15T15:41:49.410343
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DS290_SEQ07_Status_Report_Add2.pdf
DS290_SEQ07_Status_Report_Add2.pdf
7
Status_Report
Status Report by the European Communities Addendum
NUMBERED
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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
7 March 2006
WT/DS174/25/Add.2; WT/DS290/23/Add.2
['Australia']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey', 'U.S.']
Panel
Art. 1, 2, 10, 16, 20, 24.5, 41, 42, 3, 4, 22.2, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Australia. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographical...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Status Report by the European Communities Addendum The following communication, dated 6 March 2006, from the delegation of the European Communities to the Chairman of the Dispute Settl ement Body, i...
2026-03-15T15:41:49.410890
174
290
DS290_SEQ08_Status_Report_Add3.pdf
DS290_SEQ08_Status_Report_Add3.pdf
8
Status_Report
Status Report by the European Communities Addendum
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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
11 April 2006
WT/DS174/25/Add.3; WT/DS290/23/Add.3
['Australia']
['EU']
['Argentina', 'Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Colombia', 'Guatemala', 'India', 'Mexico', 'New Zealand', 'Turkey', 'U.S.']
Panel
Art. 1, 2, 10, 16, 20, 24.5, 41, 42, 3, 4, 22.2, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Australia. On 1 June 1999, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographical...
23
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS Status Report by the European Communities Addendum The following communication, dated 10 April 2006, from the delegation of the European Communities to the Chairman of the Dispute Settl ement Body, ...
2026-03-15T15:41:49.419450
175
175
DS175_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations.pdf
DS175_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations.pdf
1
Request_For_Consultations
Request for Consultations by the United States
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INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE SECTOR
7 June 1999
WT/DS175/1; G/L/310; G/TRIMS/D/15
General Council; Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS)
['U.S.']
['India']
['EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea']
Appellate Body
Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 6 October 1998, the EC requested consultations with India concerning certain measures affecting the automotive sector being ...
1
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE SECTOR Request for Consultations by the United States The following communication, dated 2 June 1999, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Permanent Mission of India and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated i...
2026-03-15T15:41:51.716508
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175
DS175_SEQ02_Request_To_Join_Consultations_00.pdf
DS175_SEQ02_Request_To_Join_Consultations_00.pdf
2
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
NUMBERED
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0
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE SECTOR
18 June 1999
WT/DS175/2
['U.S.']
['India']
['EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea']
Appellate Body
Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 6 October 1998, the EC requested consultations with India concerning certain measures affecting the automotive sector being ...
1
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE SECTOR Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan The following communication, dated 16 June 1999, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to the Permanent Mission of India, the Permanent Mission of the United States and to the Chairman of the...
2026-03-15T15:41:51.716868
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175
DS175_SEQ03_Request_To_Join_Consultations_01.pdf
DS175_SEQ03_Request_To_Join_Consultations_01.pdf
3
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
NUMBERED
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1
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE SECTOR
21 June 1999
WT/DS175/3
['U.S.']
['India']
['EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea']
Appellate Body
Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 6 October 1998, the EC requested consultations with India concerning certain measures affecting the automotive sector being ...
1
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE SECTOR Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities The following communication, dated 16 June 1999, from the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission to the Permanent Mission of India, the Permanent Mission of the ...
2026-03-15T15:41:51.717313
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DS175_SEQ04_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel.pdf
DS175_SEQ04_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel.pdf
4
Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel
Request for the Establishment of a Panel by the United States
NUMBERED
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INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE SECTOR
18 May 2000
WT/DS175/4
['U.S.']
['India']
['EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea']
Appellate Body
Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 6 October 1998, the EC requested consultations with India concerning certain measures affecting the automotive sector being ...
2
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE SECTOR Request for the Establishment of a Panel by the United States The following communication, dated 15 May 2000, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 6.2 ...
2026-03-15T15:41:51.718048
175
175
DS175_SEQ05_Note_By_Secretariat.pdf
DS175_SEQ05_Note_By_Secretariat.pdf
5
Note_By_Secretariat
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Requests of the United States and the European Communities Note by the Secretariat
NUMBERED
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null
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
30 November 2000
WT/DS146/5; WT/DS175/5; WT/DS175/4.
['U.S.']
['India']
['EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea']
Appellate Body
Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 6 October 1998, the EC requested consultations with India concerning certain measures affecting the automotive sector being ...
1
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR Constitution of the Panel Established at the Requests of the United States and the European Communities Note by the Secretariat 1. At its meeting of 27 July 2000 (WT/DSB/M/86), the DSB established a panel at the request of the United States to examine the complaint conta...
2026-03-15T15:41:51.718501
175
175
DS175_SEQ06_Communication_00.pdf
DS175_SEQ06_Communication_00.pdf
6
Communication
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
NUMBERED
null
0
INDIA — MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
21 August 2001
WT/DS146/6; WT/DS175/6
['U.S.']
['India']
['EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea']
Appellate Body
Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 6 October 1998, the EC requested consultations with India concerning certain measures affecting the automotive sector being ...
1
INDIA — MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR Communication from the Chairman of the Panel The following communication, dated 21 May 2001, addressed to the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU). Article 12.8 of the Understanding on ...
2026-03-15T15:41:51.718926
175
175
DS175_SEQ07_Communication_01.pdf
DS175_SEQ07_Communication_01.pdf
7
Communication
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
NUMBERED
null
1
INDIA — MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
8 November 2001
WT/DS146/7; WT/DS175/7
['U.S.']
['India']
['EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea']
Appellate Body
Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 6 October 1998, the EC requested consultations with India concerning certain measures affecting the automotive sector being ...
1
INDIA — MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR Communication from the Chairman of the Panel The following communication, dated 5 November 2001, addressed to the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU). Article 12.8 of the Understanding...
2026-03-15T15:41:51.719362
175
175
DS175_SEQ08_Notification_Of_Appeal.pdf
DS175_SEQ08_Notification_Of_Appeal.pdf
8
Notification_Of_Appeal
Notification of an Appeal by India under paragraph 4 of Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU)
NUMBERED
null
null
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
31 January 2002
WT/DS146/8; WT/DS175/8
['U.S.']
['India']
['EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea']
Appellate Body
Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 6 October 1998, the EC requested consultations with India concerning certain measures affecting the automotive sector being ...
1
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR Notification of an Appeal by India under paragraph 4 of Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU) The following notification, dated 31 January 2002, sent by the Permanent Mission of India to the Dispute Settlement ...
2026-03-15T15:41:51.719833
175
175
DS175_SEQ09_Communication_02.pdf
DS175_SEQ09_Communication_02.pdf
9
Communication
Communication from the Appellate Body
NUMBERED
null
2
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
14 March 2002
WT/DS146/9; WT/DS175/9; WT/DS146/R; WT/DS175/R.
['U.S.']
['India']
['EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea']
Appellate Body
Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 6 October 1998, the EC requested consultations with India concerning certain measures affecting the automotive sector being ...
1
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR Communication from the Appellate Body The following communication, dated 14 March 2002, from the Chairman of the Appellate Body, Mr. James Bacchus, to the Chairman of th e Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Rule 30(1) of the Working Procedures for ...
2026-03-15T15:41:51.720155
175
175
DS175_SEQ10_Communication_03.pdf
DS175_SEQ10_Communication_03.pdf
10
Communication
Communication from the Appellate Body
NUMBERED
null
3
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
19 March 2002
WT/DS146/10; WT/DS175/10; WT/DS146/AB/R; WT/DS175/AB/R.
['U.S.']
['India']
['EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea']
Appellate Body
Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 6 October 1998, the EC requested consultations with India concerning certain measures affecting the automotive sector being ...
1
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR Communication from the Appellate Body The following communication, dated 19 March 2002, from the Chairman of the Appellate Body, Mr. James Bacchus, to the Chairman of th e Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rule...
2026-03-15T15:41:51.720410
175
175
DS175_SEQ11_Communication_04.pdf
DS175_SEQ11_Communication_04.pdf
11
Communication
Communication from India
NUMBERED
null
4
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
3 May 2002
WT/DS146/12; WT/DS175/12
['U.S.']
['India']
['EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea']
Appellate Body
Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 6 October 1998, the EC requested consultations with India concerning certain measures affecting the automotive sector being ...
1
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR Communication from India The following communication, dated 2 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of India to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of India. At the 5 April 2002 meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), India expr...
2026-03-15T15:41:51.720784
175
175
DS175_SEQ12_Agreement_Art_21_3.pdf
DS175_SEQ12_Agreement_Art_21_3.pdf
12
Agreement_Art_21_3
Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
NUMBERED
null
null
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
24 July 2002
WT/DS146/13; WT/DS175/13
['U.S.']
['India']
['EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea']
Appellate Body
Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 6 October 1998, the EC requested consultations with India concerning certain measures affecting the automotive sector being ...
1
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU The following communication, dated 18 July 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and the Permanent Mission of India to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement B...
2026-03-15T15:41:51.721135
175
175
DS175_SEQ13_Communication_05.pdf
DS175_SEQ13_Communication_05.pdf
13
Communication
Communication from India
NUMBERED
null
5
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
13 November 2002
WT/DS146/14; WT/DS175/14
['U.S.']
['India']
['EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea']
Appellate Body
Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 6 October 1998, the EC requested consultations with India concerning certain measures affecting the automotive sector being ...
3
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR Communication from India The following communication, dated 6 November 2002, from the Permanent Mission of India to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of India. On 5 April 2002, the DSB adopted the Panel and the Appellate Body repor...
2026-03-15T15:41:51.721936
175
175
DS175_SEQ14_Report_Of_Panel.pdf
DS175_SEQ14_Report_Of_Panel.pdf
14
Report_Of_Panel
Report of the Panel
PANEL_REPORT
null
null
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
21 December 2001
WT/DS146/R; WT/DS175/R
['U.S.']
['India']
['EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea']
Appellate Body
Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 6 October 1998, the EC requested consultations with India concerning certain measures affecting the automotive sector being ...
191
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR Report of the Panel The report of the Panel on is being circulated to all Members, pursuant to the DSU. The report is being circulated as an unrestricted document from 21 December 2001 pursuant to the Procedures for the Circulation and Derestriction of WTO Documents (WT/...
2026-03-15T15:41:51.854307
175
175
DS175_SEQ15_Report_Of_Panel_Corr.pdf
DS175_SEQ15_Report_Of_Panel_Corr.pdf
15
Report_Of_Panel
Report of the Panel Corrigendum Paragraph 6.18 Should read as follows: "In footnote 414, the Panel added the relevant reference to the European Communities' argument as requested by it." Paragraph 7.21 The last sentence should read as follows: "The European Communities, similarly, requested the Panel to find that the t...
PANEL_REPORT
Corr
null
INDIA — MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
10 January 2002
WT/DS146/R/Corr.1; WT/DS175/R/Corr.1
['U.S.']
['India']
['EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea']
Appellate Body
Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 6 October 1998, the EC requested consultations with India concerning certain measures affecting the automotive sector being ...
2
INDIA — MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR Report of the Panel Corrigendum Paragraph 6.18 Should read as follows: "In footnote 414, the Panel added the relevant reference to the European Communities' argument as requested by it." Paragraph 7.21 The last sentence should read as follows: "The European Communities, ...
2026-03-15T15:41:51.854994
175
175
DS175_SEQ16_Appellate_Body_Report_And_Panel_Report.pdf
DS175_SEQ16_Appellate_Body_Report_And_Panel_Report.pdf
16
Appellate_Body_Report_And_Panel_Report
Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
AB_REPORT
null
null
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
11 April 2002
WT/DS146/11; WT/DS175/11; WT/DS146/AB/R; WT/DS175/AB/R; WT/DS146/R; WT/DS175/R
['U.S.']
['India']
['EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea']
Appellate Body
Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 6 October 1998, the EC requested consultations with India concerning certain measures affecting the automotive sector being ...
1
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body At its meeting on 5 April 2002, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body report on "" (, ) and the Panel report ( and Corr.1, and Corr.1). INDE – MESURES CONCERNANT LE SECTEUR AUT...
2026-03-15T15:41:51.856388
175
175
DS175_SEQ17_Report_Of_Appellate_Body.pdf
DS175_SEQ17_Report_Of_Appellate_Body.pdf
17
Report_Of_Appellate_Body
Report of the Appellate Body
AB_REPORT
null
null
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR AB-2002-1
19 March 2002
WT/DS146/AB/R; WT/DS175/AB/R
['U.S.']
['India']
['EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea']
Appellate Body
Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 6 October 1998, the EC requested consultations with India concerning certain measures affecting the automotive sector being ...
8
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR AB-2002-1 Report of the Appellate Body APPELLATE BODY India – Measures Affecting the Automotive Sector India – Appellant European Communities – Appellee United States – Appellee Korea – Third Participant AB-2002-1 Present: Ganesan, Presiding Member Sacerdoti, Member Tan...
2026-03-15T15:41:51.858915
176
176
DS176_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations.pdf
DS176_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations.pdf
1
Request_For_Consultations
Request for Consultations by the European Communities and their member States
NUMBERED
null
null
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
15 July 1999
WT/DS176/1; IP/D/20
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Request for Consultations by the European Communities and their member States The following communication, dated 7 July 1999, from the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission to the Permanent Mission of the United States and to the Chairman of the D...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.152770
176
176
DS176_SEQ02_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel.pdf
DS176_SEQ02_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel.pdf
2
Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel
Request for the Establishment of a Panel by the European Communities and their member States
NUMBERED
null
null
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
7 July 2000
WT/DS176/2
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
3
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Request for the Establishment of a Panel by the European Communities and their member States The following communication, dated 30 June 2000, from the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission to the Chairman of the Disput e Settlement Body, is circul...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.154205
176
176
DS176_SEQ03_Note_By_Secretariat.pdf
DS176_SEQ03_Note_By_Secretariat.pdf
3
Note_By_Secretariat
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities and their member States Note by the Secretariat
NUMBERED
null
null
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
27 October 2000
WT/DS176/3; WT/DS176/2; WT/DS176/2
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities and their member States Note by the Secretariat 1. At its meeting on 26 September 2000, the DSB established a panel pursuant to the request of the European Communities and thei...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.154780
176
176
DS176_SEQ04_Communication_00.pdf
DS176_SEQ04_Communication_00.pdf
4
Communication
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
NUMBERED
null
0
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
20 April 2001
WT/DS176/4
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Communication from the Chairman of the Panel The following communication, dated 17 April 2001, addressed to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the DSU. Article 12.8 of the DSU stipulates that the period in which a ...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.155174
176
176
DS176_SEQ05_Notification_Of_Appeal.pdf
DS176_SEQ05_Notification_Of_Appeal.pdf
5
Notification_Of_Appeal
Notification of an Appeal by the European Communities under paragraph 4 of Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU)
NUMBERED
null
null
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
4 October 2001
WT/DS176/5
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
2
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Notification of an Appeal by the European Communities under paragraph 4 of Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU) The following notification, dated 4 October 2001, sent by the Permanent Delegation ...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.156022
176
176
DS176_SEQ06_Communication_01.pdf
DS176_SEQ06_Communication_01.pdf
6
Communication
Communication from the Appellate Body
NUMBERED
null
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
20 November 2001
WT/DS176/6
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Communication from the Appellate Body The following communication, dated 20 November 2001, from the Chairman of the Appellate Body, Mr. Claus-Dieter Ehlermann, to the Ch airman of the Dispute Settlement Body, Mr. Roger Farell, is circulated in accordance wi...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.156405
176
176
DS176_SEQ07_Communication_02.pdf
DS176_SEQ07_Communication_02.pdf
7
Communication
Communication from the Appellate Body
NUMBERED
null
2
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
30 November 2001
WT/DS176/7
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Communication from the Appellate Body The following communication, dated 30 November 2001, from the Chairman of the Appellate Body, Mr. Claus-Dieter Ehlermann, to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 17.5 of ...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.156835
176
176
DS176_SEQ08_Communication_03.pdf
DS176_SEQ08_Communication_03.pdf
8
Communication
Communication from the Appellate Body
NUMBERED
null
3
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
2 January 2002
WT/DS176/8; WT/DS176/AB/R.
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Communication from the Appellate Body The following communication, dated 2 January 2002, from Mr. James Bacchus, Chairman of the Appellate Body, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 17.5 of the U...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.157118
176
176
DS176_SEQ09_Agreement_Art_21_3_00.pdf
DS176_SEQ09_Agreement_Art_21_3_00.pdf
9
Agreement_Art_21_3
Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
NUMBERED
null
0
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
5 April 2002
WT/DS176/10
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU The following communication, dated 28 March 2002, from the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulate...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.157550
176
176
DS176_SEQ10_Status_Report.pdf
DS176_SEQ10_Status_Report.pdf
10
Status_Report
Status Report by the United States
NUMBERED
null
null
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
20 September 2002
WT/DS176/11
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States The following communication, dated 19 September 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report Regardi...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.158019
176
176
DS176_SEQ11_Status_Report_Add.pdf
DS176_SEQ11_Status_Report_Add.pdf
11
Status_Report
Status Report by the United States Addendum
NUMBERED
Add
null
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
1 November 2002
WT/DS176/11/Add.1
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 31 October 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report ...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.158483
176
176
DS176_SEQ12_Status_Report_Add2.pdf
DS176_SEQ12_Status_Report_Add2.pdf
12
Status_Report
Status Report by the United States Addendum
NUMBERED
Add
null
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
18 November 2002
WT/DS176/11/Add.2
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 15 November 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.158950
176
176
DS176_SEQ13_Status_Report_Add3.pdf
DS176_SEQ13_Status_Report_Add3.pdf
13
Status_Report
Status Report by the United States Addendum
NUMBERED
Add
null
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
9 December 2002
WT/DS176/11/Add.3
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 9 December 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report ...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.159433
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176
DS176_SEQ14_Status_Report_Add4.pdf
DS176_SEQ14_Status_Report_Add4.pdf
14
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
20 January 2003
WT/DS176/11/Add.4
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 16 January 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report ...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.159939
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176
DS176_SEQ15_Status_Report_Add5.pdf
DS176_SEQ15_Status_Report_Add5.pdf
15
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
7 February 2003
WT/DS176/11/Add.5
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 6 February 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report ...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.160433
176
176
DS176_SEQ16_Status_Report_Add6.pdf
DS176_SEQ16_Status_Report_Add6.pdf
16
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
7 March 2003
WT/DS176/11/Add.6
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 6 March 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report Reg...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.160922
176
176
DS176_SEQ17_Status_Report_Add7.pdf
DS176_SEQ17_Status_Report_Add7.pdf
17
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
4 April 2003
WT/DS176/11/Add.7
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 3 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report Reg...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.161413
176
176
DS176_SEQ18_Status_Report_Add8.pdf
DS176_SEQ18_Status_Report_Add8.pdf
18
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
9 May 2003
WT/DS176/11/Add.8
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 8 May 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report Regar...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.161905
176
176
DS176_SEQ19_Status_Report_Add9.pdf
DS176_SEQ19_Status_Report_Add9.pdf
19
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
13 June 2003
WT/DS176/11/Add.9
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 12 June 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report Reg...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.162392
176
176
DS176_SEQ20_Status_Report_Add10.pdf
DS176_SEQ20_Status_Report_Add10.pdf
20
Status_Report
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
11 July 2003
WT/DS176/11/Add.10
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 10 July 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report Reg...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.162861
176
176
DS176_SEQ21_Status_Report_Add11.pdf
DS176_SEQ21_Status_Report_Add11.pdf
21
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
19 August 2003
WT/DS176/11/Add.11
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 18 August 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report R...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.163326
176
176
DS176_SEQ22_Status_Report_Add12.pdf
DS176_SEQ22_Status_Report_Add12.pdf
22
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
22 September 2003
WT/DS176/11/Add.12
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 19 September 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Repor...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.163805
176
176
DS176_SEQ23_Status_Report_Add13.pdf
DS176_SEQ23_Status_Report_Add13.pdf
23
Status_Report
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
28 October 2003
WT/DS176/11/Add.13
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 27 October 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report ...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.164297
176
176
DS176_SEQ24_Status_Report_Add14.pdf
DS176_SEQ24_Status_Report_Add14.pdf
24
Status_Report
Status Report by the United States Addendum
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
21 November 2003
WT/DS176/11/Add.14
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 20 November 2003, from the Delegation of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report Regard...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.164771
176
176
DS176_SEQ25_Status_Report_Add15.pdf
DS176_SEQ25_Status_Report_Add15.pdf
25
Status_Report
Status Report by the United States Addendum
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
13 January 2004
WT/DS176/11/Add.15
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 12 January 2004, from the delegation of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settleme nt Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report R...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.165325
176
176
DS176_SEQ26_Status_Report_Add16.pdf
DS176_SEQ26_Status_Report_Add16.pdf
26
Status_Report
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
6 February 2004
WT/DS176/11/Add.16
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 5 February 2004, from the delegation of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settleme nt Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report R...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.165865
176
176
DS176_SEQ27_Status_Report_Add17.pdf
DS176_SEQ27_Status_Report_Add17.pdf
27
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
9 March 2004
WT/DS176/11/Add.17
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 8 March 2004, from the delegation of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report Regar...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.166402
176
176
DS176_SEQ28_Status_Report_Add18.pdf
DS176_SEQ28_Status_Report_Add18.pdf
28
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
8 April 2004
WT/DS176/11/Add.18
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 7 April 2004, from the delegation of the United States to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report Re...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.166933
176
176
DS176_SEQ29_Status_Report_Add19.pdf
DS176_SEQ29_Status_Report_Add19.pdf
29
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Status Report by the United States Addendum
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
7 May 2004
WT/DS176/11/Add.19
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 6 May 2004, from the delegation of the United States to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report Rega...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.167485
176
176
DS176_SEQ30_Status_Report_Add20.pdf
DS176_SEQ30_Status_Report_Add20.pdf
30
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
11 June 2004
WT/DS176/11/Add.20
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 10 June 2004, from the delegation of the United States to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report Re...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.168068
176
176
DS176_SEQ31_Status_Report_Add21.pdf
DS176_SEQ31_Status_Report_Add21.pdf
31
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
9 July 2004
WT/DS176/11/Add.21
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 8 July 2004, from the delegation of the United States to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report Reg...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.168641
176
176
DS176_SEQ32_Status_Report_Add22.pdf
DS176_SEQ32_Status_Report_Add22.pdf
32
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
23 August 2004
WT/DS176/11/Add.22
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 19 August 2004, from the delegation of the United States to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Report ...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.169220
176
176
DS176_SEQ33_Status_Report_Add23.pdf
DS176_SEQ33_Status_Report_Add23.pdf
33
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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
17 September 2004
WT/DS176/11/Add.23
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Japan', 'Nicaragua', 'Canada']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities and its Member States. On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 2...
1
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 Status Report by the United States Addendum The following communication, dated 16 Sept ember 2004, from the delegation of the United States to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. Status Rep...
2026-03-15T15:41:55.169790