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INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE SECTOR
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 21 June 1999
Document codes: WT/DS175/3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: EU, Japan, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

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 United
States, and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes, the European Communities (EC) wish to be joined in the consultations
requested by the Government of the United States under Article 4 of the DSU, Article XXII:1 of the
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT 1994) and Article 8 of the Agreement on Trade-
Related Investment Measures (TRIMs) regarding certain measures affecting trade and investment in
the motor vehicle sector. The US request for consultations was circulated to WTO Members on
7 June 1999 (, , ).
As you know, the European Communities are also concerned by the measures mentioned in
the US request for consultations and have a substantial trade interest as a major exporter of motor
vehicles and components. In 1998, the European Communities exported to India € 1.201 billion of
automotive products.
The European Communities look forward to receiving your reply to this request.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Request for Consultations by the European Communities and their member States
Date: 15 July 1999
Document codes: WT/DS176/1; IP/D/20
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
On behalf of the European Communities and their member States, we hereby request
consultations with the United States of America pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes and Article 64, paragraph 1, of the WTO
Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (hereafter "TRIPS Agreement"),
to the extent that it incorporates by reference Article XXIII of the GATT 1994, regarding Section 211
United States Omnibus Appropriations Act (Pub. Law. 105-277 (1998)).
Section 211 United States Omnibus Appr opriations Act was signed into law on
21 October 1998. As a consequence, the registration or renewal in the United States of a trademark
previously abandoned by a trademark owner whose business and assets have been confiscated under
Cuban law is no longer permitted. It also sets forth that no United States Court shall recognize or
enforce any assertion of such rights.
The European Communities and their member States consider that Section 211 United States
Omnibus Appropriations Act is not in conformity with the United States of America's obligations
under the TRIPS Agreement, notably its Article 2 in conjunction with the Paris Convention, Article 3,
Article 4, Articles 15 to 21, Article 41, Article 42 and Article 62.
The European Communities and their member States consider that reference to the above
legal basis does not rule out recourse to any other pertinent provision of the Agreement establishing
the WTO and of the Agreements annexed to it.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities and their member States Note by the Secretariat
Date: 27 October 2000
Document codes: WT/DS176/3; WT/DS176/2; WT/DS176/2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 their member States (), in accordance with Article 6 of
the DSU.
2. At that meeting, the parties to the dispute agreed that the Panel should have standard terms of
reference. The terms of reference are the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited
by the European Communities and their member States in document ,
the matter referred to the DSB by the European Communities and their member
States in that document and to make such findings as will assist the DSB in making
the recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those agreements."
3. On 17 October 2000, the European Communities and their member States requested the
Director-General to determine the composition of the Panel, pursuant to paragraph 7 of Article 8 of
the DSU. Paragraph 7 of Article 8 provides:
"If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the
establishment of a panel, at the request of either party, the Director-General, in
consultation with the Chairman of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council
or Committee, shall determine the composition of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director-General considers most appropriate in accordance with
any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the covered agreement or
covered agreements which are at issue in the dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of the DSB shall inform the Members of the
composition of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the
Chairman receives such a request."
4. On 26 October 2000, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:
Chairman: Mr. Wade Armstrong
Members: Mr. François Dessemontet
Mr. Armand de Mestral
5. Canada, Japan and Nicaragua reserved their rights as third parties to the dispute.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 20 April 2001
Document codes: WT/DS176/4
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 panel shall conduct its
examination, from the date that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed
upon until the date the final report is issued to the parties shall, as a general rule, not exceed six
months. Pursuant to Article 12.9 of the DSU, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the DSB in wri ting of the reasons for the delay together with an
estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.
The Panel on "" was
established by the DSB on 26 September 2000, and its composition and terms of reference were
determined on 26 October 2000. I wish to inform y ou that the Panel will not be able to complete its
work within the six months provided for in the DSU. The complex nature of the matter is responsible
for this delay.
The Panel intends to finalize it work as soon as possible, probably by the end of June 2001.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 20 November 2001
Document codes: WT/DS176/6
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 with Rule 15 of the Working Procedures for Appellate
Review.
The terms of office of Messrs. Julio Lacarte-Muró and Claus-Dieter Ehlermann expire on
10 December 2001. Messrs. Lacarte-Muró and Ehlermann are both Members of the Division
currently hearing the appeal in . The
Appellate Review proceedings in this appeal will not be completed by the date of expiry of the terms
of office on 10 December 2001, but will be completed by 2 January 2002.
Rule 15 of the Working Procedures for Appellate Review provides:
A person who ceases to be a Member of the Appellate Body may,
with the authorization of the Appellate Body and upon notification
to the DSB, complete the disposition of any appeal to which that
person was assigned while a Member, and that person shall, for that
purpose only, be deemed to continue to be a Member of the
Appellate Body.
The Appellate Body has authorized Messrs. Lacarte-Muró and Ehlermann to complete the
disposition of this appeal.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 30 November 2001
Document codes: WT/DS176/7
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes.
I am writing to you pursuant to Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, which stipulates that, as a general rule, the Appellate Body will
circulate its report no later than 60 days after the appellant has formally notified the Dispute
Settlement Body of its decision to appeal. Article 17.5 states, furthermore, that when the
Appellate Body considers that it cannot provide its report within 60 days, it shall inform the DSB in
writing of the reasons for the delay together with an estimate of the period within which it will submit
its report.
The European Communities notified the Dispute Settlement Body of its decision to appeal
certain issues of law covered in the Panel Report and legal interpretations developed by the Panel in
this case on 4 October 2001, with the result that the 60-day period will expire on Monday,
3 December 2001. Due to the time required for completion and translation of the Report, the
Appellate Body will not be able to circulate its Report by Monday, 3 December 2001. We estimate
that the Appellate Body Report in this appeal will be circulated to WTO Members no later than
Wednesday, 2 January 2002.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 2 January 2002
Document codes: WT/DS176/8; WT/DS176/AB/R.
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes.
It is my honour to transmit to you the Report of the Appellate Body in United States –
Section 211 Omnibus Appropriation Act of 1998, It will be circulated to Members
of the later today, in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article 17 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Go verning the Settlement of Disputes . It is a confidential
document until its circulation. The three Members of the Appellate Body who served on this appeal
were: Mr. Claus-Dieter Ehlermann as Presiding Member; Mr. Julio Lacarte-Muró and myself, as
Members.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 5 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS176/10
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 circulated in accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.
Pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the United States and the European Communities would like to inform
the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) that they have reached a mutual agreement on the reasonable
period of time for the United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in the
dispute "United States – Section 211 Omnibus Ap propriations Act of 1998" (DS176), adopted on
1 February 2002, in which portions of this US legislation were found inconsistent with US obligations
under the WTO Agreement. In light of these findings, which call for legislative action by the United
States Congress, the reasonable period of time will expire on 31 December 2002, or on the date on
which the current session of the US Congress adjourns, whichever is later, and in no event later than
3 January 2003.
This agreement is without prejudice to the parties' rights and obligations under the Marrakesh
Agreement Establishing the .
Geneva, 28 March 2002
For the European Communities For the United States of America
(s) Carlo Trojan (s) Linnet F. Deily
Ambassador Ambassador
Permanent Representative to the WTO Permanent Representative to the WTO
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Status Report by the United States
Date: 20 September 2002
Document codes: WT/DS176/11
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS176)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 2 February 2002, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 ( WT/DS176). At the
following DSB meeting on 18 February 2002, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. At that time,
the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, the United States and the European Communities
informed the DSB that they had reached a mutual agreement on the reasonable period of time for the
United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB, and that the reasonable
period of time would expire on 31 December 2002, or on the date on which the current session of the
US Congress adjourns, whichever is later, and in no event later than 3 January 2003.
Since that time, the United States Administration has held consultations with the US Congress
concerning appropriate statutory measures and continues to work with the Congress on resolving the
dispute.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 1 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS176)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 2 February 2002, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 ( WT/DS176). At the
following DSB meeting on 18 February 2002, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. At that time,
the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, the United States and the European Communities
informed the DSB that they had reached a mutual agreement on the reasonable period of time for the
United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB, and that the reasonable
period of time would expire on 31 December 2002, or on the date on which the current session of the
US Congress adjourns, whichever is later, and in no event later than 3 January 2003.
Since that time, the United States Administration has held consultations with the US Congress
concerning appropriate statutory measures and continues to work with the Congress on resolving the
dispute.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 18 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS176)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 2 February 2002, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 ( WT/DS176). At the
following DSB meeting on 18 February 2002, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. At that time,
the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, the United States and the European Communities
informed the DSB that they had reached a mutual agreement on the reasonable period of time for the
United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB, and that the reasonable
period of time would expire on 31 December 2002, or on the date on which the current session of the
US Congress adjourns, whichever is later, and in no event later than 3 January 2003.
Since that time, the United States Administration has been consulting with the US Congress
concerning appropriate statutory measures and will continue to work with the Congress on resolving
the dispute.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 9 December 2002
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS176)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 2 February 2002, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 ( WT/DS176). At the
following DSB meeting on 18 February 2002, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. At that time,
the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, the United States and the European Communities
informed the DSB that they had reached a mutual agreement on the reasonable period of time for the
United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB, and that the reasonable
period of time would expire on 31 December 2002, or on the date on which the current session of the
US Congress adjourns, whichever is later, and in no event later than 3 January 2003.
Since that time, the United States Administration has held consultations with the US Congress
concerning appropriate statutory measures. The new US Congress convenes early next year. The US
Administration will continue to engage the US Congress on this issue when it resumes work.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 20 January 2003
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.4
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS176)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 2 February 2002, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 ( WT/DS176). At the
following DSB meeting on 18 February 2002, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. At that time,
the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, the United States and the European Communities
informed the DSB that they had reached a mutual agreement on the reasonable period of time for the
United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB, and that the reasonable
period of time would expire on 31 December 2002, or on the date on which the then-current session of
the US Congress adjourned, whichever was later, and in no event later than 3 January 2003. On
20 December 2002, the United States and the European Communities informed the DSB that they had
agreed to extend this period until 30 June 2003.
The 108th Congress is now getting organized and preparing to resume work. The
United States Administration has been consulting with the US Congress concerning appropriate
statutory measures and will continue to work with the Congress on resolving the dispute.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 7 February 2003
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.5
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS176)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 2 February 2002, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 ( WT/DS176). At the
following DSB meeting on 18 February 2002, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. At that time,
the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, the United States and the European Communities
informed the DSB that they had reached a mutual agreement on the reasonable period of time for the
United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB, and that the reasonable
period of time would expire on 31 December 2002, or on the date on which the then current session of
the US Congress adjourned, whichever was later, and in no event later than 3 January 2003. On
20 December 2002, the United States and the European Communities informed the DSB that they had
agreed to extend this period until 30 June 2003.
The United States Administration has been consulting with the US Congress concerning
appropriate statutory measures and will continue to work with the Congress on resolving the dispute.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 7 March 2003
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.6
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS176)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 2 February 2002, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 ( WT/DS176). At the
following DSB meeting on 18 February 2002, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. At that time,
the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, the United States and the European Communities
informed the DSB that they had reached a mutual agreement on the reasonable period of time for the
United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB, and that the reasonable
period of time would expire on 31 December 2002, or on the date on which the then current session of
the US Congress adjourned, whichever was later, and in no event later than 3 January 2003. On
20 December 2002, the United States and the European Communities informed the DSB that they had
agreed to extend this period until 30 June 2003.
The United States Administration has been consulting with the US Congress concerning
appropriate statutory measures and will continue to work with the Congress on resolving the dispute.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 4 April 2003
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.7
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS176)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 2 February 2002, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 ( WT/DS176). At the
following DSB meeting on 18 February 2002, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. At that time,
the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, the United States and the European Communities
informed the DSB that they had reached a mutual agreement on the reasonable period of time for the
United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB, and that the reasonable
period of time would expire on 31 December 2002, or on the date on which the then-current session of
the US Congress adjourned, whichever was later, and in no event later than 3 January 2003. On
20 December 2002, the United States and the European Communities informed the DSB that they had
agreed to extend this period until 30 June 2003.
The United States Administration has been consulting with the US Congress concerning
appropriate statutory measures and will continue to work with the Congress on resolving the dispute.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 9 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.8
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS176)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 2 February 2002, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 ( WT/DS176). At the
following DSB meeting on 18 February 2002, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. At that time,
the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, the United States and the European Communities
informed the DSB that they had reached a mutual agreement on the reasonable period of time for the
United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB, and that the reasonable
period of time would expire on 31 December 2002, or on the date on which the then-current session of
the US Congress adjourned, whichever was later, and in no event later than 3 January 2003. On
20 December 2002, the United States and the European Communities informed the DSB that they had
agreed to extend this period until 30 June 2003.
The United States Administration has been engaging, and continues to engage, in
consultations with the US Congress concerning appropriate statutory measures in order to resolve this
dispute.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 13 June 2003
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.9
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS176)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 2 February 2002, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 ( WT/DS176). At the
following DSB meeting on 18 February 2002, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. At that time,
the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, the United States and the European Communities
informed the DSB that they had reached a mutual agreement on the reasonable period of time for the
United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB, and that the reasonable
period of time would expire on 31 December 2002, or on the date on which the then-current session of
the US Congress adjourned, whichever was later, and in no event later than 3 January 2003. On
20 December 2002, the United States and the European Communities informed the DSB that they had
agreed to extend this period until 30 June 2003.
The United States Administration continues to consult with the US Congress concerning
appropriate statutory measures to resolve this matter.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 11 July 2003
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.10
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS176)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 2 February 2002, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 ( WT/DS176). At the
following DSB meeting on 18 February 2002, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. At that time,
the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, the United States and the European Communities
informed the DSB that they had reached a mutual agreement on the reasonable period of time for the
United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB. The United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB in a communication of 30 June 2003, that they agreed to
extend this period until 31 December 2003.
A bill was introduced in the US House of Representatives on 17 June 2003, that would,
among other things, repeal Section 211.
The United States Administration continues to consult with the US Congress concerning
appropriate statutory measures to resolve this matter.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 19 August 2003
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.11
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS176)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 2 February 2002, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 ( WT/DS176). At the
following DSB meeting on 18 February 2002, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. At that time,
the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, the United States and the European Communities
informed the DSB that they had reached a mutual agreement on the reasonable period of time for the
United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB. The United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB in a communication of 30 June 2003, that they agreed to
extend this period until 31 December 2003.
There is a bill pending in the US House of Representatives that would, among other things,
repeal Section 211.
The United States Administration continues to work with the US Congress with respect to
appropriate statutory measures that would resolve this matter.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 22 September 2003
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.12
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS176)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 2 February 2002, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 ( WT/DS176). At the
following DSB meeting on 18 February 2002, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. At that time,
the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, the United States and the European Communities
informed the DSB that they had reached a mutual agreement on the reasonable period of time for the
United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB. The United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB in a communication of 30 June 2003, that they agreed to
extend this period until 31 December 2003.
There is a bill pending in the US House of Representatives that would, among other things,
repeal Section 211.
The United States Administration is continuing to work with the US Congress with respect to
appropriate statutory measures that would resolve this matter.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 28 October 2003
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.13
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS176)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 2 February 2002, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 ( WT/DS176). At the
following DSB meeting on 18 February 2002, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. At that time,
the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, the United States and the European Communities
informed the DSB that they had reached a mutual agreement on the reasonable period of time for the
United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB. The United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB in a communication of 30 June 2003, that they agreed to
extend this period until 31 December 2003.
There is a bill pending in the US House of Representatives that would, among other things,
repeal Section 211.
The United States Administration is continuing to work with the US Congress with respect to
appropriate statutory measures that would resolve this matter.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 21 November 2003
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.14
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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 Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS176)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 2 February 2002, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 ( WT/DS176). At the
following DSB meeting on 18 February 2002, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. At that time,
the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, the United States and the European Communities
informed the DSB that they had reached a mutual agreement on the reasonable period of time for the
United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB. The United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB in a communication of 30 June 2003, that they agreed to
extend this period until 31 December 2003.
There is a bill pending in the US House of Representatives that would, among other things,
repeal Section 211.
The United States Administration is continuing to work with the US Congress with respect to
appropriate statutory measures that would resolve this matter.