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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Malta
Date: 30 April 2003
Document codes: WT/DS174/11
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS
AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Malta
The following communication, dated 25 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Malta to
the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of the United States
and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of
the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Malta hereby notifies the consulting
parties and the Dispute Settlement Body that Malta desires to be joined in the consultations requested
by the United States pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article 64 of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of
Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and Article XXII of the General Agreement on
Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), concerning the protection of trademarks and geographical
indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs in the European Communities (EC), as well as the
consultations requested by Australia pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXII of the General Agreement on
Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 64 of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of
Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and Article 14 of the Agreement on Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) relating to the protection of trademarks and to the registration
and protection of geographical indications for foodstuffs and agricultural products in the EC.
The United States' request for consultations was circulated on 10 April 2003 as document
d.1. The Australian request for consultations was circulated on 23 April 2003 as
document WT/DS290/1.
Malta has a substantial trade and systemic interest in the protection of trademarks and
geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs which is the subject of the
United States' and Australia's requests for consultations and hence desires to be joined in these
consultations. We look forward to receiving confirmation of receipt and acceptance of this request to
join the consultations and advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Bulgaria
Date: 30 April 2003
Document codes: WT/DS174/12
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS
AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Bulgaria
The following communication, dated 25 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Bulgaria
to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of the
United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), th e Government of the Republic of Bulgaria hereby
notifies the consulting parties and the Dispute Settlement Body that Bulgaria desires to be joined in
the consultations requested by the United States pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article 64 of the Agreement on Trade-
Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and Article XXII of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), regarding the protection of trademarks and
geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs in the European Communities (EC),
as well as the consultations requested by Australia pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXII of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 64 of the Agreement on Trade-Related
Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and Article 14 of the Agreement on
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) relating to the protection of trademarks and to the
registration and protection of geographical indications for foodstuffs and agricultural products in the
EC.
The United States' request for consultations was circulated on 10 April 2003 as
WT/DS174/1/Add.1. The Australian request for consultations was circulated on 23 April 2003 as

Bulgaria has a substantial trade and systemic interest in the protection of trademarks and
geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs which is the subject of the
United States' and Australia's requests for consultations and hence desires to be joined in these
consultations. We look forward to receiving confirmation of receipt and acceptance of this request to
join the consultations and advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the Czech Republic
Date: 30 April 2003
Document codes: WT/DS174/13
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS
AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the Czech Republic
The following communication, dated 25 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
Czech Republic to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of
the United States and to the Chairman of the Disp ute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance
with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of the Czech Republic hereby notifies
the consulting parties and the Dispute Settlement Body that the Czech Republic desires to be joined
in the consultations requested by the United States pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article 64 of the Agreement on
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and Article XXII of the
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), regarding the protection of trademarks
and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs in the European Communities
(EC), as well as the consultations requested by Australia pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXII of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 64 of the Agreement on Trade-Related
Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and Article 14 of the Agreement on
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) relating to the protection of trademarks and to the
registration and protection of geographical indications for foodstuffs and agricultural products in the
EC.
The United States' request for consultations was circulated on 10 April 2003 as
WT/DS174/1/Add.1. The Australian request for consultations was circulated on 23 April 2003 as

The Czech Republic has a substantial trade and systemic interest in the protection of
trademarks and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs which is the subject
of the United States' and Australia's requests for consultations and hence desires to be joined in these
consultations. We look forward to receiving confirmation of receipt and acceptance of this request to
join the consultations and advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Cyprus
Date: 30 April 2003
Document codes: WT/DS174/14
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS
AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Cyprus
The following communication, dated 25 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Cyprus
to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of the
United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), th e Government of the Republic of Cyprus hereby
notifies the consulting parties and the Dispute Settlement Body that Cyprus desires to be joined in the
consultations requested by the United States pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article 64 of the Agreement on Trade-
Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and Article XXII of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), regarding the protection of trademarks and
geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs in the European Communities (EC),
as well as the consultations requested by Australia pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXII of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 64 of the Agreement on Trade-Related
Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and Article 14 of the Agreement on
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) relating to the protection of trademarks and to the
registration and protection of geographical indications for foodstuffs and agricultural products in the
EC.
The United States' request for consultations was circulated on 10 April 2003 as
WT/DS174/1/Add.1. The Australian request for c onsultations was circulated on 23 April 2003 as

The Republic of Cyprus has a substantial trade and systemic interest in the protection of
trademarks and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs which is the subject
of the United States' and Australia's requests for consultations and hence desires to be joined in these
consultations. We look forward to receiving confirmation of receipt and acceptance of this request to
join the consultations and advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Slovenia
Date: 1 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS174/15
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS
AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Slovenia
The following communication, dated 30 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Slovenia
to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of the
United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), th e Government of the Republic of Slovenia hereby
notifies the consulting parties and the Dispute Settlement Body that the Republic of Slovenia
desires to be joined in the consultations requested by the United States pursuant to Article 4 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Go verning the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article 64 of
the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and
Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), regarding the
protection of trademarks and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs in the
European Communities (EC), as well as the consultations requested by Australia pursuant to Article 4
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU),
Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 64 of the
Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and
Article 14 of the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) relating to the
protection of trademarks and to the registration and protection of geographical indications for
foodstuffs and agricultural products in the EC.
The United States' request for consultations was circulated on 10 April 2003 as
WT/DS174/1/Add.1. The Australian request for consultations was circulated on 23 April 2003 as

The Republic of Slovenia has a substantial trade and systemic interest in the protection of
trademarks and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs which is the subject
of the United States' and Australia's requests for consultations and hence desires to be joined in these
consultations. We look forward to receiving confirmation of receipt and acceptance of this request to
join the consultations and advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Turkey
Date: 7 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS174/16
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS
AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Turkey
The following communication, dated 2 May 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Turkey to
the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of the United States
and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of
the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), th e Government of the Republic of Turkey hereby
notifies the consulting parties and the Dispute Settlement Body that Turkey desires to be joined in the
consultations requested by the United States pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article 64 of the Agreement on Trade-
Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and Article XXII of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), regarding the protection of trademarks and
geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs in the European Communities (EC),
as well as the consultations requested by Australia pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXII of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 64 of the Agreement on Trade-Related
Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and Article 14 of the Agreement on
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) relating to the protection of trademarks and to the
registration and protection of geographical indications for foodstuffs and agricultural products in the
EC.
The United States' request for consultations was circulated on 10 April 2003 as
d.1. The Australian request for consultations was circulated on 23 April 2003 as

Turkey has a substantial trade and systemic interest in the protection of trademarks and
geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs which are the subject of the
United States' and Australia's requests for consultations and hence desires to be joined in these
consultations. We look forward to receiving confirmation of receipt and acceptance of this request to
join the consultations and advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Romania
Date: 14 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS174/17
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS
AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Romania
The following communication, dated 2 May 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Romania
to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of the
United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Romania hereby notifies the
consulting parties and the Dispute Settlement Body that Romania desires to be joined in the
consultations requested by the United States pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article 64 of the Agreement on Trade-
Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and Article XXII of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), regarding the protection of trademarks and
geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs in the European Communities (EC),
as well as the consultations requested by Australia pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXII of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 64 of the Agreement on Trade-Related
Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and Article 14 of the Agreement on
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) relating to the protection of trademarks and to the
registration and protection of geographical indications for foodstuffs and agricultural products in
the EC.
The United States' request for consultations was circulated on 10 April 2003 as
 The Australian request for consultations was circulated on 23 April 2003 as

Romania has a substantial trade and systemic interest in the protection of trademarks and
geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs which is the subject of the
United States' and Australia's requests for consultations and hence desires to be joined in these
consultations. We look forward to receiving confirmation of receipt and acceptance of this request to
join the consultations and advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the Slovak Republic
Date: 14 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS174/18
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS
AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the Slovak Republic
The following communication, dated 2 May 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the Slovak
Republic to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of the
United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of the Slovak Republic hereby notifies
the consulting parties and the Dispute Settlement Body that the Slovak Republic desires to be joined
in the consultations requested by the United States pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article 64 of the Agreement on
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and Article XXII of the
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), regarding the protection of trademarks
and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs in the European Communities
(EC), as well as the consultations requested by Australia pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXII of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 64 of the Agreement on Trade-Related
Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and Article 14 of the Agreement on
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) relating to the protection of trademarks and to the
registration and protection of geographical indications for foodstuffs and agricultural products in
the EC.
The United States' request for consultations was circulated on 10 April 2003 as
WT/DS174/1/Add.1. The Australian request for consultations was circulated on 23 April 2003 as

The Slovak Republic has a substantial trade and systemic interest in the protection of
trademarks and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs which is the subject
of the United States' and Australia's requests for consultations and hence desires to be joined in these
consultations. We look forward to receiving confirmation of receipt and acceptance of this request to
join the consultations and advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Acceptance by the European Communities of the Requests to Join Consultations Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Romania, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Sri Lanka and Turkey notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the United States,
Date: 28 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS174/19
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS
AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Acceptance by the European Communities of the Requests to Join Consultations
Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Malta, Mexico,
New Zealand, Romania, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Sri Lanka and Turkey notified the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the United States,
pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Permanent Delegation of the European Commission informed the DSB that it had
accepted the requests of Argentina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Malta,
Mexico, New Zealand, Romania, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Sri Lanka and Turkey to join the
consultations.
The Permanent Delegation of the European Commission also informed the DSB that these
consultations would be held jointly with those requested by Australia in the dispute European
Communities – Protection of Trademarks and Geogr aphical Indications for Agricultural Products
and Foodstuffs (WT/DS290).
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 25 April 2005
Document codes: WT/DS174/23; WT/DS174/R
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS
AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS

Panel Report

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body

 At its meeting on 20 April 2005, the Disput e Settlement Body adopted the Panel report on
 – Complaint by the United States (, Add.1, Add.2 and Add.3).

ET LES DENRÉES ALIMENTAIRES

Rapport du Groupe spécial

(, Add.1, Add.2 et Add.3).

COMUNIDADES EUROPEAS - PROTECCIÓN DE LAS MARCAS DE FÁBRICA
O DE COMERCIO Y LAS INDICACIONES GEOGRÁFICAS EN EL CASO DE

Informe del Grupo Especial

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias

 En su reunión de 20 de abril de 2005, el Órga no de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el informe
productos alimenticios - Reclamación de los Estados Unidos (, Add.1, Add.2 y Add.3).
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Complaint by the United States Report of the Panel Addendum
Date: 15 March 2005
Document codes: WT/DS174/R/Add.1; WT/DS174/R.
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF
TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS

Complaint by the United States

Report of the Panel

Addendum

 This addendum contains Annex A to the Re port of the Panel to be found in document
 Annex B can be found in Add.2 and Annexes C and D can be found in Add.3.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Complaint by the United States Report of the Panel Addendum
Date: 15 March 2005
Document codes: WT/DS174/R/Add.2; WT/DS174/R.
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF
TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS

Complaint by the United States

Report of the Panel

Addendum

 This addendum contains Annex B to the Re port of the Panel to be found in document
 Annex A can be found in Add.1 and Annexes C and D can be found in Add.3.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Complaint by the United States Report of the Panel Addendum
Date: 15 March 2005
Document codes: WT/DS174/R/Add.3; WT/DS174/R.
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 20, 22.1, 22.2, 24.5, 41.1, 41.2, 41.4, 42, 44.1, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I, III:4  GATT 1994

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TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS

Complaint by the United States

Report of the Panel

Addendum

 This addendum contains Annexes C and D to the Report of the Panel to be found in document
 Annex A can be found in Add.1 and Annex B can be found in Add.2.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Requests of the United States and Australia Corrigendum Paragraph 5 should read as follows: "5. Argentina, Australia (in respect of  the United States' complaint), Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Guatemala, Indi a, Mexico, New Zealand, Chinese Taipei, Turkey and the United States (in respect of Au stralia's complaint) have reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as a third party."
Date: 26 February 2004
Document codes: WT/DS174/21/Corr.1; WT/DS290/19/Corr.1
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 10, 16, 20, 24.5, 41, 42, 3, 4, 22.2, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS
AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS

Constitution of the Panel Established at the Requests of the United States and Australia

Corrigendum

 Paragraph 5 should read as follows:

"5. Argentina, Australia (in respect of the United States' complaint), Brazil,
Canada, China, Colombia, Guatemala, Indi a, Mexico, New Zealand, Chinese Taipei,
Turkey and the United States (in respect of Au stralia's complaint) have reserved their
rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as a third party."
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 19 August 2004
Document codes: WT/DS174/22; WT/DS290/20
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 10, 16, 20, 24.5, 41, 42, 3, 4, 22.2, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS
AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 17 Augus t 2004, addressed to the Chairperson of the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the Dispute
Settlement Understanding (DSU).

 Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU) provides that the period in which a pa nel shall conduct its examination, from the date
that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date the final
report is issued to the parties to the dispute, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.

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

 At its meeting on 2 October 2003, the DSB established a single Panel pursuant to the requests
of the United States in document and Australia in document , in
accordance with Article 9 of the DSU (WT/DSB/M/156). This Panel on European Communities –
Protection of Trademarks and Geographical Indica tions for Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs
(WT/DS174 and WT/DS290) was composed on 23 February 2004.

 Due to the complexity of the case, the Panel will not be able to complete its work in six
months. However, the Panel expects to issue its final report to the parties before the end of this year.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 13 June 2005
Document codes: WT/DS174/24; WT/DS290/22
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 10, 16, 20, 24.5, 41, 42, 3, 4, 22.2, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

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AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS

Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 9 June 2005, from the delegations of the European
Communities, Australia and the United States to th e Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

 The Representatives of the European Comm unities, Australia and the United States of
America wish to inform you that, pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, they have agreed that the reasonable period of time
for the European Communities to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in the
dispute European Communities – Protection of Tr ademarks and Geographical Indications for
Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs (WT/DS174 and WT/DS290 ) shall be 11 months and 2 weeks,
expiring on 3 April 2006.

 (signed) (signed) (signed)
 Carlo Trojan David Spencer Linnet F. Deily
 Ambassador Amba ssador Ambassador
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Status Report by the European Communities
Date: 10 January 2006
Document codes: WT/DS174/25; WT/DS290/23
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 10, 16, 20, 24.5, 41, 42, 3, 4, 22.2, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

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AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS

Status Report by the European Communities

 The following communication, dated 9 January 2006, from the delegation of the European
Communities to the Chairman of the Dispute Settl ement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

 (WT/DS174, WT/DS290)

 The European Communities submits this re port in accordance with Article 21.6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 On 20 April 2005, the Dispute Settlement Body (the "DSB") adopted the Panel Reports in
 . At the DSB meeting of 19 May 2005, the European Communities
confirmed its intention to implement the recommendati ons and rulings of the DSB in this dispute and
stated that it would require a "reasonable period of time" in which to do so, pursuant to Article 21.3 of
the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU").

 On 9 June 2005 the parties notified the DSB that pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the DSU they
had agreed that the reasonable period of time for the European Communities to implement the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in this di spute would be 11 months and 2 weeks and would
therefore expire on 3 April 2006.

 On 23 December 2005, the European Commis sion proposed to the Council a revised
regulation on geographical indications for agricu ltural and foodstuffs which would implement the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB. This proposal is currently under discussion within the
Council and the European Parliament.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Status Report by the European Communities Addendum
Date: 7 February 2006
Document codes: WT/DS174/25/Add.1; WT/DS290/23/Add.1
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 10, 16, 20, 24.5, 41, 42, 3, 4, 22.2, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

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AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 6 February 2006, from the delegation of the European
Communities to the Chairman of the Dispute Settl ement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS174, WT/DS290)

 The European Communities submits this re port in accordance with Article 21.6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 On 20 April 2005, the Dispute Settlement Body (the "DSB") adopted the Panel Reports in
 . At the DSB meeting of 19 May 2005, the European Communities
confirmed its intention to implement the recommendati ons and rulings of the DSB in this dispute and
stated that it would require a "reasonable period of time" in which to do so, pursuant to Article 21.3 of
the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU").

 On 9 June 2005 the parties notified the DSB that pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the DSU they
had agreed that the reasonable period of time for the European Communities to implement the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in this di spute would be 11 months and 2 weeks and would
therefore expire on 3 April 2006.

 On 23 December 2005, the European Commis sion proposed to the Council a revised
regulation on geographical indications for agricu ltural and foodstuffs which would implement the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB. This proposal is currently under discussion within the
Council and the European Parliament.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Status Report by the European Communities Addendum
Date: 7 March 2006
Document codes: WT/DS174/25/Add.2; WT/DS290/23/Add.2
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 10, 16, 20, 24.5, 41, 42, 3, 4, 22.2, 63.1, 63.3, 65.1  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. I:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS
AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 6 March 2006, from the delegation of the European
Communities to the Chairman of the Dispute Settl ement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS174, WT/DS290)

 The European Communities submits this re port in accordance with Article 21.6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 On 20 April 2005, the Dispute Settlement Body (the "DSB") adopted the Panel Reports in
 . At the DSB meeting of 19 May 2005, the European Communities
confirmed its intention to implement the recommendati ons and rulings of the DSB in this dispute and
stated that it would require a "reasonable period of time" in which to do so, pursuant to Article 21.3 of
the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU").

 On 9 June 2005 the parties notified the DSB that pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the DSU they
had agreed that the reasonable period of time for the European Communities to implement the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in this di spute would be 11 months and 2 weeks and would
therefore expire on 3 April 2006.

 On 23 December 2005, the European Commis sion proposed to the Council a revised
regulation on geographical indications for agricu ltural and foodstuffs which would implement the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB. This proposal is currently under discussion within the
Council and the European Parliament.
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE SECTOR
Document: Request for Consultations by the United States
Date: 7 June 1999
Document codes: WT/DS175/1; G/L/310; G/TRIMS/D/15
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: EU, Japan, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE AND INVESTMENT
IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE SECTOR
Request for Consultations by the United States
The following communication, dated 2 June 1999, from the Permanent Mission of the United
States to the Permanent Mission of India and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
My authorities have instructed me to reques t consultations with the Government of India
pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994
(GATT 1994) and Article 8 of the Agreement on Trad e-Related Investment Measures (to the extent it
incorporates by reference Article XXII of the GATT 1994) regarding certain measures affecting trade
and investment in the motor vehicle sector. These measures have been implemented by India through
Public Notice No. 60 ((PN)/97-02) of the Indian Ministry of Commerce, published in the Gazette of
India Extraordinary, effective 12 December 1997; the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation)
Act 1992; the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002; memoranda of understanding signed by the
Government of India pursuant to Public Notice No. 60; as well as any amendments thereto, any other
legislative or administrative provisions implemented or consolidated therein, and any implementing
measures or associated administrative actions taken thereunder.
The measures in question require manufacturing firms in the motor vehicle sector to achieve
specified levels of local content; to achieve a neutralization of foreign exchange by balancing the
value of certain imports with the value of exports of cars and components over a stated period; and to
limit imports to a value based on the previous year's exports. These measures are enforceable under
Indian law and rulings (including under the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act 1992).
In addition, manufacturing firms in the motor vehicl e sector must comply with these requirements in
order to obtain Indian import licenses for certain motor vehicle parts and components.
The United States considers that these measures violate the obligations of India under
Articles III and XI of the GATT 1994, and Articl e 2 of the Agreement on Trade-Related Investment
Measures.
We look forward to receiving your reply to this request and to fixing a mutually acceptable
date for consultations.
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE SECTOR
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 18 June 1999
Document codes: WT/DS175/2
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: EU, Japan, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE AND INVESTMENT
IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE SECTOR
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 16 June 1999, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Permanent Mission of India, the Permanent Mission of the United States and to the Chairman of
the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the Government of Japan hereby notifies the Government of
India that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by the United States in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 7 June 1999
(, , and ) entitl ed "".