Judiciary Committee Warns that Russia Must Protect IPR in WTO Bid
Leaders of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees are pressing U.S. Trade Representative Kirk to ensure that adequate focus is paid to Russia's obligations to protect and enforce intellectual property rights as the country moves toward gaining membership into the…
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World Trade Organization. The leaders expressed concerns over widespread counterfeiting and piracy of goods; gaps in Russian law and enforcement efforts with respect to piracy over the Internet; varying levels of enforcement among regions; and, indications of selective enforcement. They add that a high-standard accession package will be essential before both Houses of Congress can consider a vote to remove Russia from Title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 (the Jackson-Vanik amendment that limits certain trade with non-market economies that restrict emigration, etc.), which is necessary for the U.S. to enjoy the full benefits of Russian membership in the WTO.