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UNITED STATES – SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 13 January 2004
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.15
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 January 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settleme nt 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 Body (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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2003. On 19 December 2003, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until
31 December 2004.

 There are legislative proposals pending in th e US Congress 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: 6 February 2004
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.16
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 5 February 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settleme nt 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 Body ("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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2003. On 19 December 2003, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until
31 December 2004.

 There are legislative proposals pending in th e US Congress that would, among other things,
repeal section 211.

 The US 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: 9 March 2004
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.17
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 March 2004, 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 Body ("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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2003. On 19 December 2003, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until
31 December 2004.

 There are legislative proposals pending in th e US Congress 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: 8 April 2004
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.18
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 7 April 2004, from the delegation of the United States to
the Chairperson 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 Body ("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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2003. On 19 December 2003, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until
31 December 2004.

 There are legislative proposals pending in th e US Congress that would, among other things,
repeal section 211.

 The US 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: 7 May 2004
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.19
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 May 2004, from the delegation of the United States to
the Chairperson 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 Body ("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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2003. On 19 December 2003, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until
31 December 2004.

 There are legislative proposals pending in the US Congress that would amend section 211 to
address the recommendations and rulings of the DSB, as well as proposals that would, among other
things, repeal section 211.

 The US 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: 11 June 2004
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.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

Status Report by the United States

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 10 June 2004, from the delegation of the United States
to the Chairperson 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 Body ("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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2003. On 19 December 2003, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until
31 December 2004.

 Legislation amending section 211 to clarify that it applies to all nationals was introduced in
the US House of Representatives on 28 April 2004 (H.R. 4225) and in the US Senate on
29 April 2004 (S. 2372). Other bills that woul d, among other things, repeal section 211 were
introduced in the House on 17 June 2003 (H.R . 2494), and in the Senate on 9 December 2003
(S. 2002).

 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: 9 July 2004
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.21
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 July 2004, from the delegation of the United States to
the Chairperson 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 Body ("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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2003. On 19 December 2003, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until
31 December 2004.

 Legislation amending section 211 to clarify that it applies to all nationals was introduced in
the US House of Representatives on 28 April 2004 (H.R. 4225) and in the US Senate on
29 April 2004 (S. 2372). Other bills that woul d, among other things, repeal section 211 were
introduced in the House on 17 June 2003 (H.R . 2494), and in the Senate on 9 December 2003
(S. 2002).

 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: 23 August 2004
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.22
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 August 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairperson 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 Body ("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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2003. On 19 December 2003, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until
31 December 2004.

 Legislation amending section 211 to clarify that it applies to all nationals was introduced in
the US House of Representatives on 28 April 2004 (H.R. 4225) and in the US Senate on
29 April 2004 (S. 2372). Other bills that woul d, among other things, repeal section 211 were
introduced in the House on 17 June 2003 (H.R . 2494), and in the Senate on 9 December 2003
(S. 2002).

 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: 17 September 2004
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.23
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 Sept ember 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairperson 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 Body ("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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2003. On 19 December 2003, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until
31 December 2004.

 Legislation amending section 211 to clarify that it applies to all nationals was introduced in
the US House of Representatives on 28 April 2004 (H.R. 4225) and in the US Senate on
29 April 2004 (S. 2373). Other bills that woul d, among other things, repeal section 211 were
introduced in the House on 17 June 2003 (H.R . 2494), and in the Senate on 9 December 2003
(S. 2002).

 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: 8 October 2004
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.24
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 7 October 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairperson 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 Body ("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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2003. On 19 December 2003, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until
31 December 2004.

 Legislation amending section 211 to clarify that it applies to all nationals was introduced in
the US House of Representatives on 28 April 2004 (H.R. 4225) and in the US Senate on
29 April 2004 (S. 2373). Other bills that woul d, among other things, repeal section 211 were
introduced in the House on 17 June 2003 (H.R . 2494), and in the Senate on 9 December 2003
(S. 2002).

 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: 11 November 2004
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.25
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 November 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairperson 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 Body ("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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2003. On 19 December 2003, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until
31 December 2004.

 Legislation amending section 211 to clarify that it applies to all nationals was introduced in
the US House of Representatives on 28 April 2004 (H.R. 4225) and in the US Senate on
29 April 2004 (S. 2373). Other bills that woul d, among other things, repeal section 211 were
introduced in the House on 17 June 2003 (H.R . 2494), and in the Senate on 9 December 2003
(S. 2002).

 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: 7 December 2004
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.26
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 December 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairperson 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 Body ("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, th e United States and the European Communities
informed the DSB that they had reached a mutual ag reement on the reasonable period of time for the
United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2003. On 19 December 2003, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until
31 December 2004.

 Legislation amending section 211 to clarify that it applies to all nationals was introduced in
the US House of Representatives on 28 April 2004 (H.R. 4225) and in the US Senate on
29 April 2004 (S. 2373). Other bills that woul d, among other things, re peal section 211 were
introduced in the House on 17 June 2003 (H.R. 2494), and in the Senate on 9 December 2003
(S. 2002).

 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: 14 January 2005
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.27
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 13 January 2005, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairperson 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 Body ("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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2004. On 17 December 2004, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until 30 June 2005.

 In the previous US Congress, legislation ame nding section 211 to clarify that it applies to all
nationals was introduced in the US House of Re presentatives on 28 April 2004 (H.R. 4225) and in the
US Senate on 29 April 2004 (S. 2373). Other bills that would, among other things, repeal section 211
were introduced in the House on 17 June 2003 (H .R. 2494), and in the Senate on 9 December 2003
(S. 2002).

 The United States Administration will work w ith the new US Congress, which convened this
month, 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: 7 February 2005
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.28
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 4 February 2005, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairperson 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 Body ("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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2004. On 17 December 2004, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until 30 June 2005.

 In the previous US Congress, legislation ame nding section 211 to clarify that it applies to all
nationals was introduced in the US House of Re presentatives on 28 April 2004 (H.R. 4225) and in the
US Senate on 29 April 2004 (S. 2373). Other bills that would, among other things, repeal section 211
were introduced in the House on 17 June 2003 (H .R. 2494), and in the Senate on 9 December 2003
(S. 2002).

 The United States Administration is worki ng 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: 11 March 2005
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.29
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 March 2005, 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 Body ("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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2004. On 17 December 2004, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until 30 June 2005.

 Several legislative proposals relating to section 211 that would implement the DSB's
recommendations and rulings in this dispute have been introduced in the current Congress, both in the
US Senate and the US House of Representatives.

 The United States Administration is worki ng 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: 8 April 2005
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.30
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 7 April 2005, 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 Body ("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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2004. On 17 December 2004, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until 30 June 2005.

 Several legislative proposals relating to section 211 that would implement the DSB's
recommendations and rulings in this dispute have been introduced in the current Congress, both in the
US Senate and the US House of Representatives.

 The United States Administration is worki ng 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: 9 May 2005
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.31
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 4 May 2005, 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 Body ("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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2004. On 17 December 2004, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until 30 June 2005.

 Several legislative proposals relating to section 211 that would implement the DSB's
recommendations and rulings in this dispute have been introduced in the current Congress, both in the
US Senate and the US House of Representatives.

 The United States Administration is worki ng 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: 10 June 2005
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.32
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 June 2005, 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 Body ("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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2004. On 17 December 2004, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until 30 June 2005.

 Several legislative proposals relating to section 211 that would implement the DSB's
recommendations and rulings in this dispute have been introduced in the current Congress, both in the
US Senate and the US House of Representatives.

 The United States Administration is worki ng 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: 8 July 2005
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.33
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 7 July 2005, 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 Body ("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 "r easonable period of time" would be required to
complete this process. On 28 March 2002, th e 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, a period of time that was
subsequently extended to 31 December 2004. On 17 December 2004, the United States and the
European Communities informed the DSB that they agreed to extend this period until 30 June 2005.

 Several legislative proposals relating to section 211 that would implement the DSB's
recommendations and rulings in this dispute have been introduced in the current Congress, both in the
US Senate and the US House of Representatives.

 The United States Administration is worki ng 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: 19 August 2005
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.34
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 2005, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settleme nt 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 Body ("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.

 Several legislative proposals relating to S ection 211 that would implement the DSB's
recommendations and rulings in this dispute have been introduced in the current Congress, both in the
US Senate and the US House of Representatives.

 The United States Administration is worki ng 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: 16 September 2005
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.35
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 Sept ember 2005, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settleme nt 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 Body ("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.

 Several legislative proposals relating to S ection 211 that would implement the DSB's
recommendations and rulings in this dispute have been introduced in the current Congress, both in the
US Senate and the US House of Representatives.

 The United States Administration is worki ng 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: 7 October 2005
Document codes: WT/DS176/11/Add.36
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 October 2005, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settleme nt 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 Body ("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.

 Several legislative proposals relating to S ection 211 that would implement the DSB's
recommendations and rulings in this dispute have been introduced in the current Congress, both in the
US Senate and the US House of Representatives.

 The United States Administration is worki ng with the US Congress with respect to
appropriate statutory measures that would resolve this matter.