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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Guatemala
Date: 26 March 2012
Document codes: WT/DS434/2
Complainant: Ukraine
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, U.S., Uruguay, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Chile, China, Cuba, Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Peru, Thailand, Malawi
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 15.1, 15.4, 1.1, 16.1, 16.3, 20, 2.1, 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

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AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO
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Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Guatemala

 The following communication, dated 22 March 2012, from the delegation of Guatemala to the
delegation of Australia, the delegation of Ukraine and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

In accordance with Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU"), the Government of Gu atemala hereby notifies its desire to
join in the consultations requested by Ukraine con cerning certain Australian laws and regulations that
impose trademark restrictions and other plain packaging requirements on tobacco products and
packaging.
The request for consultations to Australia fro m Ukraine, dated 13 March 2012, was circulated
to the WTO Members on 15 March 2012 as document , , ,
Guatemala has a substantial trade interest in these consultations, as it exports more than
US 54 millions of tobacco and tobacco products. Add itionally, Guatemala has a systemic interest in
public health issues; in particular, how Memb ers reconcile their obligations under the WTO
Agreements and the achievement of their own legitimate objectives.
A copy of this letter is being sent to the Ch airman of the Dispute Settlement Body, with a
request that it be circulated to the Members. Looking forward to hearing from you at your earliest
convenience, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for considering this request.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Uruguay
Date: 28 March 2012
Document codes: WT/DS434/3; WT/DS434/1
Complainant: Ukraine
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, U.S., Uruguay, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Chile, China, Cuba, Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Peru, Thailand, Malawi
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 15.1, 15.4, 1.1, 16.1, 16.3, 20, 2.1, 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

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OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE
TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Uruguay

 The following communication, dated 23 Marc h 2012, from the delegation of Uruguay to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 With reference to the request for consultations by Ukraine in the case circulated on 15 March 2012 (), I have the honour to inform
you that my authorities have instructed me to notify the consulting Members and the Dispute
Settlement Body of Uruguay's wish, in the light of its substantial trade inte rest and its position in
relation to these consultations to be joined in the consultations pursuant to Article 4.1 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 I take this opportunity to renew to the Chairm an the assurances of my highest consideration.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Brazil
Date: 28 March 2012
Document codes: WT/DS434/4
Complainant: Ukraine
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, U.S., Uruguay, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Chile, China, Cuba, Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Peru, Thailand, Malawi
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 15.1, 15.4, 1.1, 16.1, 16.3, 20, 2.1, 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

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AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO
TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Brazil

 The following communication, dated 26 March 2012, from the delegation of Brazil to the
delegation of Australia, the delegation of Ukraine and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU, I would like to inform you that Brazil considers it has a
substantial trade interest in the following dispute: Australia — Certain Measures Concerning
Trademarks and Other Plain Packaging Requiremen ts Applicable to Tobacco Products and
Packaging (DS434).

In light of the above, I have been instructed to express Brazil's desire to be joined in the
consultations requested by Ukraine in document WT /DS434/1. I look forward to receiving Australia's
reply to this request.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Norway
Date: 28 March 2012
Document codes: WT/DS434/5
Complainant: Ukraine
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, U.S., Uruguay, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Chile, China, Cuba, Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Peru, Thailand, Malawi
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 15.1, 15.4, 1.1, 16.1, 16.3, 20, 2.1, 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

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AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO
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Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Norway

 The following communication, dated 23 March 2012, from the delegation of Norway to the
delegation of Australia, the delegation of Ukraine and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 My authorities have instructed me to re quest, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the WTO
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, that Norway be joined
in the consultations requested by Ukraine on 13 March 2012 in a communication circulated to
Members on 15 March 2012 entitled ().

Norway is currently in the process of implemen ting revisions to its own tobacco policy, and
has already introduced a number of measures in order to reduce smoking. Norway thus has a
substantial trade interest in this dispute.

Norway looks forward to receiving Australia's reply to this request.
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Union
Date: 28 March 2012
Document codes: WT/DS434/6; WT/DS434/1; G/TBT/D/39; G/L/985; IP/D/30
Complainant: Ukraine
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, U.S., Uruguay, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Chile, China, Cuba, Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Peru, Thailand, Malawi
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 15.1, 15.4, 1.1, 16.1, 16.3, 20, 2.1, 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

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AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO
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Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the European Union

 The following communication, dated 26 March 2012, from the delegation of the
European Union to the delegation of Australia, the delegation of Ukraine and to the Chairperson of
the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

This letter relates to a communication ci rculated to WTO Members on 15 March 2012
(, , , ) entitled Australia – Certain Measures concerning
Trademarks and other Plain Packaging Requiremen ts Applicable to Tobacco Products and
Packaging, by which Ukraine requests to hold consultations with Australia.
The consultations will touch upon issues concer ning the balance between health and other
interests in domestic measures, under the prism of three WTO agreements: the TRIPS Agreement, the
TBT Agreement, and the GATT 1994. The European Union attaches great importance to the pursuit
of policies aimed at tackling the negative health effects of tobacco consumption and it has adopted
measures in that regard. At the same time, the Eu ropean Union is the world's leading importer of raw
tobacco, it imports significant volumes of manufactured tobacco, and it is the largest exporter of
cigars and cigarettes.
In view of the foregoing, and pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes , the European Union hereby notifies the
Governments of Australia, of Ukraine and the Dis pute Settlement Body that, in the light of the
substantial trade interest of the European Union, it desires to be joined in the consultations requested
by Ukraine.
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand
Date: 28 March 2012
Document codes: WT/DS434/7
Complainant: Ukraine
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, U.S., Uruguay, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Chile, China, Cuba, Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Peru, Thailand, Malawi
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 15.1, 15.4, 1.1, 16.1, 16.3, 20, 2.1, 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

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AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO
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Request to Join Consultations

Communication from New Zealand

 The following communication, dated 26 Marc h 2012, from the delegation of New Zealand to
the delegation of Australia, the delegation of Uk raine and to the Chairperson 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 (DSU) , New Zealand hereby notifies the Governments of Australia and
Ukraine as well as the Dispute Settle ment Body (DSB) that it wishes to be joined in the consultations
requested by Ukraine in the document circul ated to WTO Members on 15 March 2012 entitled
"Australia — Certain Measures concerning Trademarks and other Plain Packaging Requirements
Applicable to Tobacco Products and Packaging" (, , , ).

 New Zealand has a substantial trade interest in the subject of the consultations and a systemic
interest in the application and inte rpretation of the provisions of the Agreement on Trade-Related
Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights , the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade , and the
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994.

 New Zealand looks forward to confirmation of receipt and acceptance of this request and
advice regarding the timing and venue for the consu ltations. I have further requested that this
communication be circulated to the Members of the DSB.
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 28 March 2012
Document codes: WT/DS434/8
Complainant: Ukraine
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, U.S., Uruguay, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Chile, China, Cuba, Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Peru, Thailand, Malawi
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 15.1, 15.4, 1.1, 16.1, 16.3, 20, 2.1, 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

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AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO
TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Canada

 The following communication, dated 26 March 2012, from the delegation of Canada to the
delegation of Australia, the delegation of Ukraine and to the Chairperson 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 (DSU), the Government of Canada here by notifies its desire to join in the
consultations requested by Ukraine pursuant to Article 4 of the DSU, Article 64.1 of the Agreement
on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights , Article 14.1 of the Agreement on Technical
Barriers to Trade and Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 with respect
to certain Australian laws and regulations that impose trademark restrictions and other plain
packaging requirements on tobacco products and packaging.

The relevant communication to the Permanen t Mission of Australia from the Permanent
Mission of Ukraine, dated 13 March 2012, was ci rculated to WTO Members on 15 March 2012 as

Canada has a substantial trade interest in these proceedings as an importer of tobacco
products, and the interpretation of WTO obligations in this dispute could materially affect Canadian
domestic measures. Accordingly, Canada requests to join in these consultations.
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Nicaragua
Date: 28 March 2012
Document codes: WT/DS434/9
Complainant: Ukraine
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, U.S., Uruguay, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Chile, China, Cuba, Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Peru, Thailand, Malawi
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 15.1, 15.4, 1.1, 16.1, 16.3, 20, 2.1, 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

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AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO
TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Nicaragua

 The following communication, dated 26 March 2012, from the delegation of Nicaragua to the
delegation of Australia, the delegation of Ukraine and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Nicaragua hereby notifies to
Australia, Ukraine and Dispute Settlement Body its interest to be joined in the consultations requested
by the Government of Ukraine under Articles 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, Article 64. 1 of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of
Intellectual Property Rights(the "TRIPS Agreement" ), Article 14.1 of the Agreement on Technical
Barriers to Trade (the "TBT Agreement"), and Ar ticle XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade 1994 (the "GATT 1994") concerning certain Australian laws and regulations that impose
trademark restrictions and other plain packaging requirements on tobacco products and packaging (the
"measures").

Australia's measures impose significant trademar k restrictions and other so-called "plain
packaging" requirements regarding the appearan ce and packaging of tobacco products which
eliminate the use of trademarks on all tobacco pack aging and on tobacco products themselves, with
the exception of the brand name which may appear on the packs and the products but only in a
standardized form.

As country that manufactures cigars, this product represents one of the most important
exports to Nicaragua and the Australian me asures will undermine the competitive opportunities
having also a negative impact in the production and employment in this sector. Nicaragua respectfully
asks that its substantial trade interests in these consultations be recognized.

I avail myself of this opportunity to exte nd to your Excellency the assurances of my
consideration.
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Document: Acceptance by Australia of the Requests to Join Consultations Brazil, Canada, the European Union, Guat emala, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway and Uruguay notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Ukraine, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The delegation of Australia informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of Brazil, Canada, the European Union, Guatemala, New Zeal and, Nicaragua, Norway and Uruguay to join the consultations. AUSTRALIE – CERTAINES MESURES CONCERNANT LES MARQUES DE FABRIQUE OU DE COMMERCE ET AUTRES PRESCRIPTIONS EN MATIÈRE DE BANALISATION DES EMBALLAGES APPLICABLES AUX PRODUITS DU TABAC ET À L'EMBALLAGE DE CES PRODUITS Acceptation par l'Australie des demandes de participation aux consultations Le Brésil, le Canada , le Guatemala, le Nicaragua, la  Norvège, la Nouvelle-Zélande,
Date: 2 April 2012
Document codes: WT/DS434/10
Complainant: Ukraine
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, U.S., Uruguay, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Chile, China, Cuba, Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Peru, Thailand, Malawi
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 15.1, 15.4, 1.1, 16.1, 16.3, 20, 2.1, 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

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Acceptance by Australia of the Requests to Join Consultations
 Brazil, Canada, the European Union, Guat emala, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway and
Uruguay notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations
requested by Ukraine, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
 The delegation of Australia informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of Brazil,
Canada, the European Union, Guatemala, New Zeal and, Nicaragua, Norway and Uruguay to join the
consultations.

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FABRIQUE OU DE COMMERCE ET AUTRES PRESCRIPTIONS EN MATIÈRE
l'Union européenne et l'Uruguay ont fait savoir à l' Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) qu'ils
désiraient être admis à participer aux consulta tions demandées par l'Ukraine, conformément à
 La délégation de l'Australie a informé l'ORD qu'elle avait accepté les demandes de
Norvège, la Nouvelle-Zélande, l'Union européenne et l'Uruguay.

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EMPAQUETADO GENÉRICO APLICABLES A LOS PRODUCTOS
DE TABACO Y AL EMPAQUETADO DE ESOS PRODUCTOS
Uruguay notificaron al Órgano de Solución de Difere ncias (OSD) su deseo de ser asociados a las
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 14 October 2014
Document codes: WT/DS434/14
Complainant: Ukraine
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, U.S., Uruguay, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Chile, China, Cuba, Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Peru, Thailand, Malawi
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 15.1, 15.4, 1.1, 16.1, 16.3, 20, 2.1, 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 10 October 2014, was received from the Chairperson of the
Panel with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body.

Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Pr ocedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU) provides 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 to the dispute, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.

Article 12.9 of the DSU provides that, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report within
six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in writing accordingly and indicate
the reasons, together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

The Panel in Australia – Certain Measures Concerning Trademarks and Other Plain Packaging
Requirements Applicable to Tobacco Products and Packaging (WT/DS434) was established by the
DSB on 28 September 2012 and composed on 5 May 2014.

The Panel expects to issue its final report to the parties not before the first half of 2016, in
accordance with the timetable adopted by the Pa nel on 17 June 2014 on the basis of a draft
timetable proposed by the parties.
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 3 June 2015
Document codes: WT/DS434/16
Complainant: Ukraine
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, U.S., Uruguay, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Chile, China, Cuba, Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Peru, Thailand, Malawi
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 15.1, 15.4, 1.1, 16.1, 16.3, 20, 2.1, 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

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AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 2 June 2015, addressed to the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB), is circulated in accordance with Article 12.12 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).

On 28 May 2015, the Panel received a request from Ukraine to suspend the proceedings in
Australia – Certain Measures concerning Trademarks and other Plain Packaging Requirements
Applicable to Tobacco Products and Packaging (WT/DS434) pursuant to Article 12.12 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU). In a letter
dated 29 May 2015, Australia indicated that it "supports the request by Ukraine to suspend
proceedings, on the basis that, as Ukraine has said in its letter, the suspension will be 'with a view
to finding a mutually agreed solution'".

Article 12.12 of the DSU provides that the Panel ma y suspend its work at any time at the request
of the complaining party for a period not exceeding 12 months. This provision also indicates that if
the work of the Panel has been suspended for more than 12 months, the authority for
establishment of the Panel shall lapse.

The Panel hereby informs the Dispute Settlement Body of its decision of 29 May 2015 to grant
Ukraine's request and suspend its work and reques ts that this communication be circulated to
Members.
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING LAPSE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PANEL
Document: Note by the Secretariat At the request of Ukraine, the Panel suspended its work on 29 May 2015 (WT/DS434/16). Since the Panel has not been requested to resume its work, pursuant to Article 12.12 of the DSU, the authority for the establishment of the Panel lapsed as of 30 May 2016. AUSTRALIE – CERTAINES MESURES CONCERNANT LES MARQUES DE FABRIQUE OU DE COMMERCE ET AUTRES PRESCRIPTIONS EN MATIÈRE D'EMBALLAGE NEUTRE APPLICABLES AUX PRODUITS DU TABAC ET À LEUR EMBALLAGE CADUCITÉ DU POUVOIR CONFÉRÉ POUR L'ÉTABLISSEMENT DU GROUPE SPÉCIAL Note du Secrétariat À la demande de l'Ukraine, le Groupe spécial a suspendu ses travaux le 29 mai 2015 (WT/DS434/16). Étant donné qu'il n'a pas été demandé au Groupe spécial de reprendre ses travaux, conformément à l'article 12:12 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends, le pouvoir conféré pour l'établissement du Groupe spécial est devenu caduc le 30 mai 2016.
Date: 30 June 2016
Document codes: WT/DS434/17; WT/DS434/16
Complainant: Ukraine
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, U.S., Uruguay, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Chile, China, Cuba, Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Peru, Thailand, Malawi
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 15.1, 15.4, 1.1, 16.1, 16.3, 20, 2.1, 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

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LAPSE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PANEL
Note by the Secretariat
At the request of Ukraine, the Panel suspended its work on 29 May 2015 (). Since
the Panel has not been requested to resume its work, pursuant to Article 12.12 of the DSU, the
authority for the establishment of the Panel lapsed as of 30 May 2016.

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OU DE COMMERCE ET AUTRES PRESCRIPTIONS EN MATIÈRE D'EMBALLAGE
Note du Secrétariat
(). Étant donné qu'il n'a pas été demandé au Groupe spécial de reprendre ses

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DE FÁBRICA O DE COMERCIO Y OTRAS PRESCRIPCIONES DE
EMPAQUETADO GENÉRICO APLICABLES A LOS PRODUCTOS
DE TABACO Y AL EMPAQUETADO DE ESOS PRODUCTOS
Nota de la Secretaría
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Document: Request for Consultations by Honduras Corrigendum In document WT/DS435/1, IP/D/31, G/TBT/D/40 and G/L/986, the title should read: AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS, GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING AUSTRALIE – CERTAINES MESURES CONCERNANT LES MARQUES DE FABRIQUE OU DE COMMERCE ET AUTRES PRESCRIPTIONS EN MATIÈRE D'EMBALLAGE NEUTRE
Date: 23 July 2012
Document codes: WT/DS435/1/Corr.1; WT/DS435/1; G/TBT/D/40/Corr.1; G/L/986/Corr.1; G/TBT/D/40; G/L/986; IP/D/31; IP/D/31
Complainant: Honduras
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cuba, Dominican, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Panama, Philippines, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay, Zimbabwe, Guatemala, Singapore, Guatemala, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Turkey, Zambia, Peru, Ecuador
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 20, 16.1, 15.4, 2.1, 24.3, 22.2(b), 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1, 2.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 8, 17  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS AND OTHER PLAIN
PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING

Request for Consultations by Honduras

Corrigendum

 In document , , and , the title should read:

AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS,
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS
APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING

AUSTRALIE – CERTAINES MESURES CONCERNANT LES MARQUES DE FABRIQUE OU DE
COMMERCE ET AUTRES PRESCRIPTIONS EN MATIÈRE D'EMBALLAGE NEUTRE

Corrigendum

AUSTRALIE – CERTAINES MESURES CONCERNANT LES MARQUES DE FABRIQUE
OU DE COMMERCE, LES INDICATIONS GÉOGRAPHIQUES ET AUTRES
PRESCRIPTIONS EN MATIÈRE D'EMBALLAGE NEUTRE APPLICABLES

AUSTRALIA - DETERMINADAS MEDIDAS RELATIVAS A LAS MARCAS
DE FÁBRICA O DE COMERCIO Y OTRAS PRESCRIPCIONES DE
EMPAQUETADO GENÉRICO APLICABLES A LOS PRODUCTOS
DE TABACO Y AL EMPAQUETADO DE ESOS PRODUCTOS

Solicitud de celebración de consultas presentada por Honduras

Corrigendum

AUSTRALIA - DETERMINADAS MEDIDAS RELATIVAS A LAS MARCAS DE
FÁBRICA O DE COMERCIO, INDICACIONES GEOGRÁFICAS Y OTRAS PRESCRIPCIONES DE
EMPAQUETADO GENÉRICO APLICABLES
A LOS PRODUCTOS DE TABACO Y AL EMPAQUETADO
DE ESOS PRODUCTOS
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Brazil
Date: 17 April 2012
Document codes: WT/DS435/2
Complainant: Honduras
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cuba, Dominican, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Panama, Philippines, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay, Zimbabwe, Guatemala, Singapore, Guatemala, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Turkey, Zambia, Peru, Ecuador
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 20, 16.1, 15.4, 2.1, 24.3, 22.2(b), 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1, 2.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 8, 17  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS AND
OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO
TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Brazil

 The following communication, dated 11 April 2012, from the delegation of Brazil to the
delegation of Australia, the delega tion of Honduras and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU, I would like to inform you that Brazil considers it has a
substantial trade interest in the following dispute: Australia – Certain Measures Concerning
Trademarks and other Plain Packaging Requiremen ts Applicable to Tobacco Products and
Packaging (DS435).

 In light of the above, I have been instructed to express Brazil's desire to be joined in the
consultations requested by Honduras in documen t I look forward to receiving
Australia's reply to this request.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Zimbabwe
Date: 18 April 2012
Document codes: WT/DS435/3
Complainant: Honduras
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cuba, Dominican, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Panama, Philippines, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay, Zimbabwe, Guatemala, Singapore, Guatemala, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Turkey, Zambia, Peru, Ecuador
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 20, 16.1, 15.4, 2.1, 24.3, 22.2(b), 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1, 2.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 8, 17  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS AND
OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO
TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Zimbabwe

 The following communication, received on 16 April 2012, from the delegation of Zimbabwe
to the delegation of Australia, the delegation of Honduras and to the Chairperson 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 Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe notifies the consulting
Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of its desire to be joined in the consultations requested by
the government of Honduras, in Australia — Certain Measures Concerning Trademarks and Other
Plain Packaging Requirements Applicable to Tobacco Products and Packaging . This request for
consultations was circulated to WTO Members on 10 April 2012 ()

 Zimbabwe has a substantial trade interest in these consultations. Zimbabwe is a major global
producer and exporter of leaf tobacco. The country is also a major exporter of processed tobacco
products in the southern and east African region.

 The Government of Republic of Zimbabwe looks forward to receiving your reply.
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand
Date: 18 April 2012
Document codes: WT/DS435/4
Complainant: Honduras
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cuba, Dominican, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Panama, Philippines, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay, Zimbabwe, Guatemala, Singapore, Guatemala, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Turkey, Zambia, Peru, Ecuador
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 20, 16.1, 15.4, 2.1, 24.3, 22.2(b), 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1, 2.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 8, 17  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO
TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from New Zealand

 The following communication, dated 16 April 2012, from the delegation of New Zealand to
the delegation of Australia, the delegation of Honduras and to the Chairperson 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 (DSU) , New Zealand hereby notifies the Governments of Australia and
Honduras as well as the Dispute Settlement Body (D SB) that it wishes to be joined in the
consultations requested by Honduras in the document circulated to WTO Members on 10 April 2012
entitled "Australia – Certain Measures concer ning Trademarks and other Plain Packaging
Requirements Applicable to Tobacco Products and Packaging" (, , ,

New Zealand has a substantial trade interest in the subject of the consultations and a systemic
interest in the application and inte rpretation of the provisions of the Agreement on Trade-Related
Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights , the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade , and the
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994.

New Zealand looks forward to confirmation of receipt and acceptance of this request and
advice regarding the timing and venue for the cons ultations. I have further requested that this
communication be circulated to the Members of the DSB.
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Nicaragua
Date: 18 April 2012
Document codes: WT/DS435/5
Complainant: Honduras
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cuba, Dominican, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Panama, Philippines, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay, Zimbabwe, Guatemala, Singapore, Guatemala, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Turkey, Zambia, Peru, Ecuador
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 20, 16.1, 15.4, 2.1, 24.3, 22.2(b), 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1, 2.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 8, 17  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO
TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Nicaragua

 The following communication, dated 12 April 2012, from the delegation of Nicaragua to the
delegation of Australia, the delega tion of Honduras and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understa nding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Dispute, the Government of Nicaragua notifies the consulting Members and the Dispute
Settlement Body of its desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the Government of
Honduras, in Australia - Certain Measures Concerning Trademarks and Other Plain Packaging
Requirements Applicable to Tobacco Products and P ackaging. This request for consultations was
circulated to WTO Members on 10 April 2012 ().

 Our country has a substantial trade interest in these consultations as manufacturer of cigars;
this product represents one of the most important exports to Nicaragua and the Australian measures
will undermine the competitive opportunities having also a negative impact in the production and
employment in this sector. Nicaragua respectfully requ est that these substantial trade interest in these
consultations be recognized.
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Guatemala
Date: 19 April 2012
Document codes: WT/DS435/6
Complainant: Honduras
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cuba, Dominican, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Panama, Philippines, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay, Zimbabwe, Guatemala, Singapore, Guatemala, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Turkey, Zambia, Peru, Ecuador
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 20, 16.1, 15.4, 2.1, 24.3, 22.2(b), 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1, 2.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 8, 17  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO
TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Guatemala

 The following communication, dated 12 April 2012, from the delegation of Guatemala to the
delegation of Australia, the delega tion of Honduras and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

In accordance with Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU"), the Government of Gu atemala hereby notifies its desire to
join in the consultations requested by the Government of Honduras concerning certain Australian laws
and regulations that impose trademark restrictions and other plain packaging requirements on tobacco
products and packaging.
The request for consultations to Australia fro m Honduras, dated 4 April 2012, was circulated
to the WTO Members on 10 April 2012 as document , , ,
Guatemala has a substantial trade interest in these consultations, as it exports more than
US 54 millions of tobacco and tobacco products. Add itionally, Guatemala has a systemic interest in
public health issues; in particular, how Memb ers reconcile their obligations under the WTO
Agreements and the achievement of their own legitimate objectives.
A copy of this letter is being sent to the Ch airman of the Dispute Settlement Body, with a
request that it be circulated to the Members. Looking forward to hearing from you at your earliest
convenience, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for considering this request.
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING
Document: Request to Join Consultations Corrigendum In documents WT/DS435/2, WT/DS435/3, WT/DS435/4 and WT/DS435/5 and WT/DS435/6, the title should read: AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS, GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING AUSTRALIE – CERTAINES MESURES CONCERNANT LES MARQUES DE FABRIQUE OU DE COMMERCE ET AUTRES PRESCRIPTIONS EN MATIÈRE D'EMBALLAGE
Date: 24 July 2012
Document codes: WT/DS435/2/Corr.1; WT/DS435/3/Corr.1; WT/DS435/4/Corr.1; WT/DS435/5/Corr.1; WT/DS435/6/Corr.1; WT/DS435/2; WT/DS435/3; WT/DS435/4; WT/DS435/5; WT/DS435/6
Complainant: Honduras
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cuba, Dominican, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Panama, Philippines, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay, Zimbabwe, Guatemala, Singapore, Guatemala, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Turkey, Zambia, Peru, Ecuador
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 20, 16.1, 15.4, 2.1, 24.3, 22.2(b), 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1, 2.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 8, 17  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE
TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING

Request to Join Consultations

Corrigendum

 In documents , , and and , the title
should read:

AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS,
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS
APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING

AUSTRALIE – CERTAINES MESURES CONCERNANT LES MARQUES DE FABRIQUE
OU DE COMMERCE ET AUTRES PRESCRIPTIONS EN MATIÈRE D'EMBALLAGE

Corrigendum

doit se lire comme suit:

AUSTRALIE – CERTAINES MESURES CONCERNANT LES MARQUES DE FABRIQUE
OU DE COMMERCE, LES INDICATIONS GÉOGRAPHIQUES ET AUTRES
PRESCRIPTIONS EN MATIÈRE D'EMBALLAGE NEUTRE APPLICABLES

AUSTRALIA - DETERMINADAS MEDIDAS RELATIVAS A LAS MARCAS DE FÁBRICA
O DE COMERCIO Y OTRAS PRESCRIPCIONES DE EMPAQUETADO GENÉRICO
APLICABLES A LOS PRODUCTOS DE TABACO Y AL EMPAQUETADO
DE ESOS PRODUCTOS

Solicitud de asociación a las consultas

Corrigendum

debe decir lo siguiente:

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O DE COMERCIO, INDICACIONES GEOGRÁFICAS Y OTRAS PRESCRIPCIONES
DE EMPAQUETADO GENÉRICO APLICABLES A LOS PRODUCTOS
DE TABACO Y AL EMPAQUETADO DE ESOS PRODUCTOS
AUSTRALIA - CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Uruguay
Date: 19 April 2012
Document codes: WT/DS435/7
Complainant: Honduras
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cuba, Dominican, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Panama, Philippines, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay, Zimbabwe, Guatemala, Singapore, Guatemala, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Turkey, Zambia, Peru, Ecuador
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 20, 16.1, 15.4, 2.1, 24.3, 22.2(b), 3.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 2.1, 2.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 8, 17  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

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OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO
TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Uruguay

 The following communication, dated 18 April 2012, from the delegation of Uruguay to the
delegation of Australia, the delega tion of Honduras and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 With reference to the request for consultations by Honduras in the case circulated on 10 April 2012 (), I have the honour to inform you
that my authorities have instructed me to notif y the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement
Body of Uruguay's wish, in the light of its substan tial trade interest and its position in relation to these
consultations, to be joined in the consultations pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.