USTR Requests Submissions on IP Violations

Producers who have complaints about countries' protection of intellectual property rights, or have complaints about market access based on IP protection, should, by Feb. 7, submit written comments and/or their intent to appear at a public hearing on the matter, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said in a notice. The hearing by the Special 301 Subcommittee will be held Feb. 27 at the USTR's office building. The Special 301 Report, informed by testimony and submissions, will be published at the end of April, the agency said.