USTR Reschedules Hearing on Ukraine Section 301 IPR Investigation
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) rescheduled its public hearing to investigate the intellectual property policies and practices of the Ukrainian government that resulted in Ukraine’s May 2013 identification as a Priority Foreign Country (see 13050201). According to the Trade Act of 1974 (here), countries that “deny adequate and effective protection for IPR” and “have the greatest adverse impact (actual or potential) on the relevant U.S. products” should be designated a PFC.
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The hearing is now slated for 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 9 at the USTR offices located at 1724 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20508. Those that wish to testify orally must submit written notification by Aug. 16. Written comments are due by Sept. 23. The notification and comments should be submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov, docket number USTR--2013--0023 or through contacting USTR staff assistant Gwendolyn Diggs at (202) 395--3150.