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UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 8 May 2002
Document codes: WT/DS160/18/Add.4
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 7 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS160)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).
On 24 August 2000, the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) that it
intended to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in United States - Section 110(5)
of the US Copyright Act . The United States has been engaged in discussions with the European
Communities to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute. In connection with those
discussions, the United States and the European Communities took the unprecedented step of
resorting to arbitration under Article 25 of the DSU in order to determine the level of nullification or
impairment of benefits caused by Section 110(5)(B) of the U.S. Copyright Act.
The parties continue to work towards resolving the dispute.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 14 June 2002
Document codes: WT/DS160/18/Add.5
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 13 June 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS160)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).
On 24 August 2000, the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) that it
intended to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in United States - Section 110(5)
of the US Copyright Act . The United States has been engaged in discussions with the European
Communities to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute. In connection with those
discussions, the United States and the European Communities took the unprecedented step of
resorting to arbitration under Article 25 of the DSU in order to determine the level of nullification or
impairment of benefits caused by Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright Act.
Since the last status report, the US Administration has continued to work actively with the US
Congress in order to implement a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 19 July 2002
Document codes: WT/DS160/18/Add.6
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 18 July 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS160)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).
On 24 August 2000, the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) that it
intended to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in United States - Section 110(5)
of the US Copyright Act . The United States has been engaged in discussions with the European
Communities to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute. In connection with those
discussions, the United States and the European Co mmunities resorted to arbitration under Article 25
of the DSU in order to determine the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by
Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright Act.
The US Administration continues to work ac tively with the US Congress with a view to
concluding a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 20 September 2002
Document codes: WT/DS160/18/Add.7
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 19 September 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS160)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).
On 24 August 2000, the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) that it
intended to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in United States - Section 110(5)
of the US Copyright Act . The United States has been engaged in discussions with the European
Communities to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute. In connection with those
discussions, the United States and the European Co mmunities resorted to arbitration under Article 25
of the DSU in order to determine the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by
Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright Act.
The US Administration continues to engage th e US Congress with a view to concluding a
mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 1 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS160/18/Add.8
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 31 October 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS160)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).
On 24 August 2000, the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) that it
intended to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in United States - Section 110(5)
of the US Copyright Act . The United States has been engaged in discussions with the European
Communities to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute. In connection with those
discussions, the United States and the European Co mmunities resorted to arbitration under Article 25
of the DSU in order to determine the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by
Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright Act.
The US Administration will continue to engage the US Congress following the Congressional
recess with a view to concluding a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 18 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS160/18/Add.9
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 15 November 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS160)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).
On 24 August 2000, the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) that it
intended to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in United States - Section 110(5)
of the US Copyright Act . The United States has been engaged in discussions with the European
Communities to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute. In connection with those
discussions, the United States and the European Co mmunities resorted to arbitration under Article 25
of the DSU in order to determine the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by
Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright Act.
The US Administration will continue to engage the US Congress with a view to concluding a
mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 9 December 2002
Document codes: WT/DS160/18/Add.10
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 6 December 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS160)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).
On 24 August 2000, the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) that it
intended to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in United States - Section 110(5)
of the US Copyright Act . The United States has been engaged in discussions with the European
Communities to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute. In connection with those
discussions, the United States and the European Co mmunities resorted to arbitration under Article 25
of the DSU in order to determine the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by
Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright Act.
The US Administration will continue to engage the US Congress on this issue when it
reconvenes early next year, with a view to concluding a mutually acceptable resolution consistent
with WTO rules.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 20 January 2003
Document codes: WT/DS160/18/Add.11
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 16 January 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS160)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).
On 24 August 2000, the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) that it
intended to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in United States - Section 110(5)
of the US Copyright Act . The United States has been engaged in discussions with the European
Communities to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute. In connection with those
discussions, the United States and the European Co mmunities resorted to arbitration under Article 25
of the DSU in order to determine the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by
Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright Act.
The 108th Congress is now getting organized and preparing to resume work. The US
Administration will continue to engage the US Cong ress on this issue with a view to concluding a
mutually acceptable resolution consistent with WTO rules.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 7 February 2003
Document codes: WT/DS160/18/Add.12
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 6 February 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS160)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).
On 24 August 2000, the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) that it
intended to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in United States - Section 110(5)
of the US Copyright Act . The United States has been engaged in discussions with the European
Communities to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute. In connection with those
discussions, the United States and the European Co mmunities resorted to arbitration under Article 25
of the DSU in order to determine the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by
Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright Act.
The US Administration is working with the new US Congress on this issue with a view to
concluding a mutually acceptable resolution consistent with WTO rules.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 7 March 2003
Document codes: WT/DS160/18/Add.13
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 6 March 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS160)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).
On 24 August 2000, the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) that it
intended to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in United States - Section 110(5)
of the US Copyright Act . The United States has been engaged in discussions with the European
Communities to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute. In connection with those
discussions, the United States and the European Co mmunities resorted to arbitration under Article 25
of the DSU in order to determine the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by
Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright Act.
The US Administration is working with the US Congress on this issue with a view to
concluding a mutually acceptable resolution with the European Communities consistent with WTO
rules.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 4 April 2003
Document codes: WT/DS160/18/Add.14
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 3 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS160)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).
On 24 August 2000, the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) that it
intended to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in United States - Section 110(5)
of the US Copyright Act . The United States has been engaged in discussions with the European
Communities to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute. In connection with those
discussions, the United States and the European Co mmunities resorted to arbitration under Article 25
of the DSU in order to determine the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by
Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright Act.
The US Administration will continue to work with the US Congress on this issue with a view
to concluding a mutually acceptable resolution with the European Communities consistent with WTO
rules.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 9 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS160/18/Add.15
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 8 May 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS160)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).
On 24 August 2000, the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) that it
intended to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in United States - Section 110(5)
of the US Copyright Act . The United States has been engaged in discussions with the European
Communities to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute. In connection with those
discussions, the United States and the European Co mmunities resorted to arbitration under Article 25
of the DSU in order to determine the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by
Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright Act.
The US Administration has made good progress with the US Congress on this issue with a
view to concluding a mutually acceptable arrangement consistent with WTO rules. The United States
looks forward to notifying the DSB in the near future of additional information in this regard.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 13 June 2003
Document codes: WT/DS160/18/Add.16
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 12 June 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS160)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).
On 24 August 2000, the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) that it
intended to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in United States - Section 110(5)
of the US Copyright Act . The United States has been engaged in discussions with the European
Communities to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute. In connection with those
discussions, the United States and the European Co mmunities resorted to arbitration under Article 25
of the DSU in order to determine the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by
Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright Act.
The US Administration has made good progress with the US Congress on this issue with a
view to concluding a mutually acceptable arrangement consistent with WTO rules. The United States
looks forward to notifying the arrangement to the DSB.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Recourse by the European Communities and its Member States to Article 22.6 of the DSU Constitution of the Arbitrator Note by the Secretariat
Date: 19 February 2002
Document codes: WT/DS160/21; WT/DS160/19
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Recourse by the European Communities and its Member States
to Article 22.6 of the DSU
Constitution of the Arbitrator
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 18 January 2002, the Dispute Se ttlement Body (DSB) agreed that the matter
raised by the European Communities and its member States in document shall be
referred to arbitration in accordance with Article 22.6 of the DSU.
2. Article 22.6 of the DSU provides as follows:
"When the situation described in paragraph 2 occurs, the DSB, upon request, shall
grant authorization to suspend concessions or other obligations within 30 days of the
expiry of the reasonable period of time unless the DSB decides by consensus to reject
the request. However, if the Member concerned objects to the level of suspension
proposed, or claims that the principles and procedures set forth in paragraph 3 have
not been followed where a complaining party has requested authorization to suspend
concessions or other obligations pursuant to paragraph 3(b) or (c), the matter shall be
referred to arbitration. Such arbitration shall be carried out by the original panel, if
members are available, or by an arbitrator
15 appointed by the Director-General and
shall be completed within 60 days after the date of expiry of the reasonable period of
time. Concessions or other obligations shall not be suspended during the course of
the arbitration."
(original footnote) 15 The expression "arbitrator" shall be interpreted as referring either to an
individual or a group.
3. The arbitration will be carried out by the following individuals: 1
Chairman: Mr. Ian F. Sheppard
Members: Mrs. Margaret Liang
Mr. David Vivas-Eugui
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU Communication from the Arbitrator
Date: 1 March 2002
Document codes: WT/DS160/22
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU
Communication from the Arbitrator
The following communication, dated 26 February 2002, has been received from the
Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and the Permanent Mission of the United States
and addressed to Mr. Ian F. Sheppard, Chairman of the arbitrators.
"The European Communities and their member States (EC) and the United States of
America (US) wish to thank you and the other arbitrators for accepting to serve as the
Arbitrator in the above-captioned proceeding.
The EC and the US would like to inform you that they are engaged in constructive
discussions with a view to finding a solution to this dispute. Therefore, the EC and
the US would respectfully request the Arbitrator to suspend the arbitration
proceeding. The EC and the US agree that the arbitration proceeding may be
reactivated at the request of either party after 1 March 2002."
In accordance with the joint request by the parties, the Arbitrator has suspended the
arbitration proceeding. The Arbitrator has taken note of the parties' agreement that the arbitration
proceeding may be reactivated at the request of either party after 1 March 2002.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Notification of a Mutually Satisfactory Temporary Arrangement
Date: 26 June 2003
Document codes: WT/DS160/23
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Notification of a Mutually Satisfactory Temporary Arrangement
The following communication, dated 23 June 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States and the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of those delegations.
The United States of America and the European Communities wish to notify the Dispute
Settlement Body of the attached mutually satisfactory temporary arrangement in the dispute United
States - Section 110(5) of the US Copyright Act (WT/DS160).
Please circulate this notification and attachment to the Dispute Settlement Body.

Mutually Satisfactory Temporary Arrangement
 (WT/DS160)
On the basis of:
• The adopted panel report in the matter WT/DS160, , and the resulting recommendation of the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB")
that the United States bring Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright Act in conformity with the
TRIPS Agreement,
• Article 22 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes ("DSU"), which provides, inter alia , that "the DSB shall continue to keep under
surveillance the implementation of adopted recommendations or rulings, including those
cases where compensation has been provided or concessions or other obligations have been
suspended but the recommendations to bring a measure into conformity with the covered
agreements have not been implemented",
• The arbitration on the level of nullification or impairment conducted under Article 25 of the
DSU, and the resulting Award of the Arbitrators (),
• The particular nature of the benefits that are nullified or impaired as a result of
Section 110(5)(B),

The United States and the European Communities have reached the following temporary
arrangement:

1. The United States shall make a lump-sum payment in the amount of $3.3 million (the
"Payment") to a fund to be set up by performing rights societies in the European Communities
for the provision of general assistance to their members and the promotion of authors' rights
(the "Fund").

2. The Payment serves as a mutually satisfactory temporary arrangement regarding the dispute,
for the three-year period commencing 21 December 2001. At least 45 days prior to the end of
this period, if the dispute has not been resolved by that time, the parties will enter into
consultations with a view toward reaching a final resolution.

3. Unless otherwise agreed, at any time after the end of the three-year period referred to in
paragraph 2, or in case the United States fails to make the Payment within 45 days from the
date on which the European Communities notifies the United States in writing that the Fund
has been established, the EC may request that the arbitration under Article 22.6 of the DSU be
resumed.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States
Date: 11 November 2004
Document codes: WT/DS160/24
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT

Status Report by the United States

 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/DS160)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").

 On 27 July 2000, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Section 110(5) of the US Copyright Act (WT/DS160). At the following
DSB meeting on 24 August 2000, the United States info rmed the DSB of its intention to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in c onnection with this matter. As a result of
discussions to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute, the United States and the European
Communities agreed pursuant to Article 25 of the DSU to enter into arbitration in order to determine
the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright
Act. After the arbitration, the parties reached a temporary resolution of the dispute, which was
notified to the DSB on 23 June 2003. That te mporary arrangement covers the period through
20 December 2004.

 The US Administration has been consulting wi th the US Congress, and will continue to
confer with the European Communities, in order to reach a mutually satisfactory resolution of this
matter.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 7 December 2004
Document codes: WT/DS160/24/Add.1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT

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/DS160)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").

 On 27 July 2000, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and
rulings in (WT/DS160). At the following
DSB meeting on 24 August 2000, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in co nnection with this matter. As a result of
discussions to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute, the United States and the European
Communities agreed pursuant to Artic le 25 of the DSU to enter into arbitration in order to determine
the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright
Act. After the arbitration, the parties reached a temporary resolution of the dispute, which was
notified to the DSB on 23 June 2003. That te mporary arrangement covers the period through
20 December 2004.

 The US Administration has been consulting w ith the US Congress, and will continue to
confer with the European Communitie s, in order to reach a mutually satisfactory resolution of this
matter.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 14 January 2005
Document codes: WT/DS160/24/Add.2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT

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/DS160)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").

 On 27 July 2000, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and
rulings in (WT/DS160). At the following
DSB meeting on 24 August 2000, the United States info rmed the DSB of its intention to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in c onnection with this matter. As a result of
discussions to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute, the United States and the European
Communities agreed pursuant to Article 25 of the DSU to enter into arbitration in order to determine
the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright
Act. After the arbitration, the parties reached a temporary resolution of the dispute, which was
notified to the DSB on 23 June 2003. That te mporary arrangement covers the period through
20 December 2004.

 The US Administration has been consulting with the US Congress, which convened this
month, and will continue to confer with the Euro pean Communities, in order to reach a mutually
satisfactory resolution of this matter.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 7 February 2005
Document codes: WT/DS160/24/Add.3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT

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/DS160)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").

 On 27 July 2000, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and
rulings in (WT/DS160). At the following
DSB meeting on 24 August 2000, the United States info rmed the DSB of its intention to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in c onnection with this matter. As a result of
discussions to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute, the United States and the European
Communities agreed pursuant to Article 25 of the DSU to enter into arbitration in order to determine
the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright
Act. After the arbitration, the parties reached a temporary resolution of the dispute, which was
notified to the DSB on 23 June 2003. That te mporary arrangement covered the period through
20 December 2004.

 The US Administration has been consulting with the US Congress and will continue to confer
with the European Communities in order to reach a mutually satisfactory resolution of this matter.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 11 March 2005
Document codes: WT/DS160/24/Add.4
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT

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/DS160)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").

 On 27 July 2000, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and
rulings in (WT/DS160). At the following
DSB meeting on 24 August 2000, the United States info rmed the DSB of its intention to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in c onnection with this matter. As a result of
discussions to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute, the United States and the European
Communities agreed pursuant to Article 25 of the DSU to enter into arbitration in order to determine
the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright
Act. After the arbitration, the parties reached a temporary resolution of the dispute, which was
notified to the DSB on 23 June 2003. That te mporary arrangement covered the period through
20 December 2004.

 The US Administration has been consulting with the US Congress and will continue to confer
with the European Communities in order to reach a mutually satisfactory resolution of this matter.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 8 April 2005
Document codes: WT/DS160/24/Add.5
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT

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/DS160)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").

 On 27 July 2000, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and
rulings in (WT/DS160). At the following
DSB meeting on 24 August 2000, the United States info rmed the DSB of its intention to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in c onnection with this matter. As a result of
discussions to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute, the United States and the European
Communities agreed pursuant to Article 25 of the DSU to enter into arbitration in order to determine
the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright
Act. After the arbitration, the parties reached a temporary resolution of the dispute, which was
notified to the DSB on 23 June 2003. That te mporary arrangement covered the period through
20 December 2004.

 The US Administration has been consulting with the US Congress and will continue to confer
with the European Communities in order to reach a mutually satisfactory resolution of this matter.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 9 May 2005
Document codes: WT/DS160/24/Add.6
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT

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/DS160)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").

 On 27 July 2000, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and
rulings in (WT/DS160). At the following
DSB meeting on 24 August 2000, the United States info rmed the DSB of its intention to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in c onnection with this matter. As a result of
discussions to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute, the United States and the European
Communities agreed pursuant to Article 25 of the DSU to enter into arbitration in order to determine
the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright
Act. After the arbitration, the parties reached a temporary resolution of the dispute, which was
notified to the DSB on 23 June 2003. That te mporary arrangement covered the period through
20 December 2004.

 The US Administration has been meeting with the US Congress on this matter. We will
continue these consultations and confer with the Eu ropean Communities in orde r to reach a mutually
satisfactory resolution of this matter.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 10 June 2005
Document codes: WT/DS160/24/Add.7
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT

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/DS160)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").

 On 27 July 2000, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and
rulings in (WT/DS160). At the following
DSB meeting on 24 August 2000, the United States info rmed the DSB of its intention to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in c onnection with this matter. As a result of
discussions to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute, the United States and the European
Communities agreed pursuant to Article 25 of the DSU to enter into arbitration in order to determine
the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright
Act. After the arbitration, the parties reached a temporary resolution of the dispute, which was
notified to the DSB on 23 June 2003. That te mporary arrangement covered the period through
20 December 2004.

 The US Administration is working with the US Congress on this matter. We will continue
these consultations and to confer with the Euro pean Communities in order to reach a mutually
satisfactory resolution of this matter.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 8 July 2005
Document codes: WT/DS160/24/Add.8
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT

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/DS160)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").

 On 27 July 2000, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and
rulings in (WT/DS160). At the following
DSB meeting on 24 August 2000, the United States info rmed the DSB of its intention to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in c onnection with this matter. As a result of
discussions to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute, the United States and the European
Communities agreed pursuant to Article 25 of the DSU to enter into arbitration in order to determine
the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright
Act. After the arbitration, the parties reached a temporary resolution of the dispute, which was
notified to the DSB on 23 June 2003. That te mporary arrangement covered the period through
20 December 2004.

 The US Administration is working with the US Congress on this matter. We will continue
these consultations and continue to confer with the European Communities in order to reach a
mutually satisfactory resolution of this matter.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 19 August 2005
Document codes: WT/DS160/24/Add.9
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Switzerland
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 110(5) OF THE US COPYRIGHT ACT

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/DS160)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").

 On 27 July 2000, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and
rulings in (WT/DS160). At the following
DSB meeting on 24 August 2000, the United States info rmed the DSB of its intention to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in c onnection with this matter. As a result of
discussions to find a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute, the United States and the European
Communities agreed pursuant to Article 25 of the DSU to enter into arbitration in order to determine
the level of nullification or impairment of benefits caused by Section 110(5)(B) of the US Copyright
Act. After the arbitration, the parties reached a temporary resolution of the dispute, which was
notified to the DSB on 23 June 2003. That te mporary arrangement covered the period through
20 December 2004.

 The US Administration continues to work with the US Congress on this matter, and we will
confer with the European Communities in order to reach a mutually satisfactory resolution of this
matter.