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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – CUSTOMS CLASSIFICATION OF FROZEN BONELESS CHICKEN CUTS
Document: Acceptance by the European Communities of the Requests to Join Consultations Brazil and the United States notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Thailand, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The Permanent Delegation of the European Commission informed the DSB that it had accepted the request of Brazil to join the consultations. COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES – CLASSIFICATION DOUANIÈRE DES MORCEAUX DE POULET DÉSOSSÉS ET CONGELÉS Acceptation par les Communautés européennes des demandes de participation aux consultations Le Brésil et les États-Unis ont fait savoir à l'Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) qu'ils désiraient participer aux consultations demandées par la Thaïlande, conformément à l'article 4:11 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends. La Délégation permanente de la Commission européenne a informé l'ORD qu'elle avait accepté la demande de participation aux consultations présentée par le Brésil.
Date: 20 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS286/4
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Brazil, China, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II, XXII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – CUSTOMS CLASSIFICATION
OF FROZEN BONELESS CHICKEN CUTS
Acceptance by the European Communities of the Requests to Join Consultations
Brazil and the United States notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be
joined in the consultations requested by Thailand, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Permanent Delegation of the European Commission informed the DSB that it had
accepted the request of Brazil to join the consultations.

COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES – CLASSIFICATION DOUANIÈRE
DES MORCEAUX DE POULET DÉSOSSÉS ET CONGELÉS

COMUNIDADES EUROPEAS – CLASIFICACIÓN ADUANERA DE
LOS TROZOS DE POLLO DESHUESADOS CONGELADOS
solicitudes de asociación a las consultas
El Brasil y los Estados Unidos notificaron al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias (OSD) su
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – CUSTOMS CLASSIFICATION OF FROZEN BONELESS CHICKEN CUTS
Document: Request from Thailand for Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU
Date: 13 December 2005
Document codes: WT/DS286/13; WT/DS269/AB/R; WT/DS286/AB/R; WT/DS269/R; WT/DS286/R
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Brazil, China, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II, XXII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – CUSTOMS CLASSIFICATION OF
FROZEN BONELESS CHICKEN CUTS

Request from Thailand for Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 9 Decemb er 2005, from the delegation of Thailand to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of that delegation.

 On 27 September 2005, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted the rulings and
recommendations of the Appellate Body in ( and ) and those of the Panel
( and ), as modified by the Appellate Body report. At a DSB meeting held
on 18 October 2005, the European Communities stated that it intended to implement the rulings and
recommendations of the DSB as set out in the adopted reports, and requested a reasonable amount of
time in which to do so.

 Thailand has held consultations with the Eur opean Communities aimed at reaching a mutually
agreed reasonable period of time for implementation in accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"). However,
the parties have not been able to reach an agre ement. Accordingly, Thailand requests that the
reasonable period of time be determined through bind ing arbitration pursuant to Article 21.3(c) of the
DSU.
AUSTRALIA – QUARANTINE REGIME FOR IMPORTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Chile
Date: 23 April 2003
Document codes: WT/DS287/2; WT/DS287/1; G/L/618; G/SPS/GEN/384.
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Canada, Chile, China, India, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.6, 5.7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

AUSTRALIA – QUARANTINE REGIME FOR IMPORTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Chile
The following communication, dated 16 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Chile to
the Permanent Mission of Australia, the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the
DSU.
I have the honour to refer to the request for consultations by the European Communities
regarding the quarantine regime for imports applied by Australia, circulated on 9 April in document

The quarantine regime at issue in the consultations is being applied to certain Chilean export
products. Indeed, a process to obtain an Import Ri sk Analysis (IRA) for Chilean table grapes was
formally initiated in 1996, and since that process has not yet been completed, Australia has yet to
allow the said product to enter its market. Moreover, a similar process was initiated for other Chilean
products last year, and we hope to extend it in the future to other fresh fruit. Consequently, Chile has
a substantial trade interest, and a substantial and systemic interest in this case, by virtue of which,
pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU), the Government of Chile respectfully asks to be joined in the above-mentioned
consultations.
I would be grateful if you could kindly inform us of the date and place of the consultations,
and I take this opportunity to renew the assurances of my highest consideration.
AUSTRALIA – QUARANTINE REGIME FOR IMPORTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 24 April 2003
Document codes: WT/DS287/3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Canada, Chile, China, India, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.6, 5.7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

AUSTRALIA – QUARANTINE REGIME FOR IMPORTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 22 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Canada
to the Permanent Mission of Australia, the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the
DSU.
Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Canada hereby notifies its desire to be joined in
consultations requested by the European Communities under Article XXII of the General Agreement
on Tariffs and Trade 1994, Article 4 of the DSU, and Article 11 of the Agreement on Sanitary and
Phytosanitary Measures, with respect to the Australian quarantine regime for imports. The relevant
communication from the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission to the Permanent
Mission of Australia, dated 3 April 2003, was circulated to WTO Members on 9 April 2003

Canada has both a commercial and systemic interest in the issues under consultation. Canada
has a significant systemic interest in the proper interpretation of the numerous WTO disciplines
applicable to quarantine regimes for imports cited by the European Communities in its request for
consultations. In addition, because the European Communities have specifically identified SPS issues
relating to pork imports in its request for consultations, Canada, due to its significant amount of pork
exports to Australia, has a substantial trade interest in these consultations.
AUSTRALIA – QUARANTINE REGIME FOR IMPORTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from India
Date: 24 April 2003
Document codes: WT/DS287/4
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Canada, Chile, China, India, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.6, 5.7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

AUSTRALIA – QUARANTINE REGIME FOR IMPORTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from India
The following communication, dated 22 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of India to
the Permanent Mission of Australia, the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the
DSU.
Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Indi a hereby notifies its desire to be joined in the
consultations requested by the Permanent Delegation of the European Communities to the Permanent
Mission of Australia and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) pursuant to
Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 4 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU) and Article 11
of the Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement) with respect to the
Australian quarantine regime. The 3 April 2003 communication from the Permanent Delegation of
the European Commission to the Permanent Mission of Australia was circulated to WTO Members on
9 April 2003 (; ; ).
India has a substantial trade interest in the consultations on the matter in the dispute, as well
as a systemic interest in the matter of operation of quarantine regimes. We would be grateful of being
informed of the date and venue of consultations, so as to enable us to participate in the consultations.
AUSTRALIA – QUARANTINE REGIME FOR IMPORTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the Philippines
Date: 24 April 2003
Document codes: WT/DS287/5
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Canada, Chile, China, India, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.6, 5.7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

AUSTRALIA – QUARANTINE REGIME FOR IMPORTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the Philippines
The following communication, dated 16 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
Philippines to the Permanent Mission of Austra lia, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
We refer to the communication from the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission
to the Permanent Mission of Australia and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body entitled
"" which was circulated on 9 April 2003, in accordance
with Article 4.4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU), as documents , and
The communication relates to consultations being requested by the European Commission of
Australia, pursuant to Article 4 of the DSU, Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade 1994 (GATT 1994) and Article 11 of the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and
Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement), with regard to the Australian quarantine regime, both as
such and as applied to specific cases.
In view of the substantial trade interest of the Philippines on this matter, my authorities have
instructed me to notify you of the desire of the Ph ilippines to be joined in the consultations between
the European Communities and Australia pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Philippines looks forward to receiving your reply to this request.
AUSTRALIA – QUARANTINE REGIME FOR IMPORTS
Document: Acceptance by Australia of the Requests to Join Consultations Canada, Chile, India and the Philippines, notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the European Communities, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The Permanent Mission of Australia informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of Canada, Chile, India and the Philippines to join the consultations. AUSTRALIE - RÉGIME DE QUARANTAINE POUR LES IMPORTATIONS Acceptation par l'Australie des demandes de participation aux consultations Le Canada, le Chili, l'Inde et les Philippines ont informé l'Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) de leur désir d'être admis à participer aux consultations demandées par les Communautés européennes conformément à l'article 4:11 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends. La Mission permanente de l'Australie a fait savoir à l'ORD qu'elle avait accepté les demandes de participation aux consultations présentées par le Canada, le Chili, l'Inde et les Philippines. AUSTRALIA - RÉGIMEN DE CUARENTENA
Date: 8 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS287/6
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Canada, Chile, China, India, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.6, 5.7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

AUSTRALIA – QUARANTINE REGIME FOR IMPORTS
Acceptance by Australia of the Requests to Join Consultations
Canada, Chile, India and the Philippines, notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their
desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the European Communities, pursuant to
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Permanent Mission of Australia informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of
Canada, Chile, India and the Philippines to join the consultations.
participation aux consultations
La Mission permanente de l'Australie a fait savoir à l'ORD qu'elle avait accepté les demandes
AUSTRALIA - RÉGIMEN DE CUARENTENA
PARA LAS IMPORTACIONES
El Canadá, Chile, Filipinas y la India notificaron al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias (OSD)
AUSTRALIA – QUARANTINE REGIME FOR IMPORTS
Document: Notification of Mutually Agreed Solution
Date: 13 March 2007
Document codes: WT/DS287/8; G/L/618/Add.1; G/SPS/GEN/384/Add.1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Canada, Chile, China, India, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.6, 5.7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

AUSTRALIA – QUARANTINE REGIME FOR IMPORTS

Notification of Mutually Agreed Solution

 The following communication, dated 9 March 2007, from the delegation of Australia and the
delegation of the European Communities to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated pursuant to Article 3.6 of the DSU.

 The European Communities and the Government of Australia wish to notify the Dispute
Settlement Body in accordance with Article 3.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes that they have reached a mutually agreed solution to the matters
raised by the European Communities in dated 14 October 2003

 In this context, the European Communities and the Government of Australia have agreed to a
solution to address the issues identified by the EC, whilst respecting the appropriate level of
protection of Australia and consistent with Aust ralia's SPS legislation and import policy development
process. This solution includes enhanced transp arency of the quarantine regime of Australia,
principles of treatment for market access applications from the European Communities, and continued
expert discussions on scientific aspects associated with trade in pig meat and chicken meat.

 (signed) (signed)
 Mr. Bruce Gosper Mr. Eckart Guth
 Ambassador Ambassador
 Permanent Representative of Austra lia for the European Communities
CZECH REPUBLIC – ADDITIONAL DUTY ON IMPORTS OF PIG-MEAT FROM POLAND
Document: Request for Consultations by Poland
Date: 23 April 2003
Document codes: WT/DS289/1; G/L/622; G/AG/GEN/59
Complainant: Poland
Respondent: Czech Republic
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4  AgricultureArt. I, II, XXIII  GATT 1994

CZECH REPUBLIC – ADDITIONAL DUTY ON IMPORTS OF PIG-MEAT
FROM POLAND
Request for Consultations by Poland
The following communication, dated 16 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Poland to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body and to the Permanent Mission of the Czech Republic, is
circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
Pursuant to Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariff and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994)
and Article 19 of the WTO Agreement on Agriculture, Poland requests consultations in the WTO with
the Czech Republic under Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), concerning additional duty levied on imports of pig-meat from Poland.
The factual circumstances on which the present request is based are as follows:
On 25 March 2003 the Government of the Czech Republic published a Decree of 12 March
2003, stipulating that customs duties levied under tariff heading 0203 11 10 on pig-meat imported
from Poland into the Czech Republic shall be 50% above those established under the same heading in
the bound tariff schedule of the Czech Republic, or 23 CZK/kg, whichever is higher. Moreover, and
contrary to Article 4 of the Agreement on Agriculture, this provision appears to be subject to a
minimum import price as the aforementioned duty rate does not apply to imports with declared
customs value exceeding 36 CZK/kg. No other sources of imports have been mentioned in the
Decree, which seems to imply that the restrictions introduced by this action apply exclusively to
Poland and, as such, are deemed by Poland to be discriminatory in their purpose, nature and effect.
The Government of Poland therefore concludes that this measure appears to be inconsistent
with the obligations of the Czech Republic under Article 4 of the WTO Agreement on Agriculture and
constitutes a nullification and impairment of the rights and benefits, within the meaning of
Article XXIII of GATT 1994, that Poland is entitled to enjoy, inter alia, under GATT Articles I
and II.
Moreover, the institution and implementation of the said measure had not been preceded by
any bilateral notice or consultations, with the Decree taking effect on the date of its publication.
Poland reserves its right to seek a remedy through appropriate means foreseen in the relevant
WTO provisions. In particular, the Government of Poland expects that the Government of the Czech
Republic shall withdraw the above described measure without delay and shall subsequently enter into
such bilateral consultations as may be necessary in order to prevent further damage to bilateral trade
relations.
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/DS290/2
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
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 Australia 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
 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/DS290/3
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
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 Australia 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/DS290/4
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
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
Australia 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 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/DS290/5
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
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 Australia 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
/Add.1. The Australian request for consultations 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 the United States
Date: 1 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS290/6; WT/DS290/1
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
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 29 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of
Australia and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
This concerns the request for consultations by Australia on ,
circulated on 23 April 2003 (). My authorities have instructed me to notify the
consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of the United States to be joined in
these consultations, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes . The United States has a substantial trade interest in these
consultations. They concern Council Regulatio n (EEC) No. 2081/92, regarding which the United
States has requested its own consultations (WT/ DS174/1 and ). This regulation
protects trademarks and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs in the
European Communities, but does not offer adequate protection to US geographical indications and
trademarks.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Slovenia
Date: 2 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS290/7
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
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 Australia 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 New Zealand
Date: 7 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS290/8
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
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from New Zealand
The following communication, dated 2 May 2003, from the Permanent Mission of
New Zealand to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of
Australia 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 New Zealand hereby notifies the
consulting parties and the Dispute Settlement Body that New Zealand desires to be joined in the
consultations requested by Australia pursuant to Article 4 of the 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 (the TRIPS Agreement) and Article 14 of the Agreement on
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) regarding the protection of trademarks and
geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs in the European Communities. The
Australian request for consultations was circulated on 23 April 2003 as
New Zealand has a substantial trade interest in agricultural products and foodstuffs that are
the subject of the Australian request for consultations, and hence desires to be joined in these
consultations. We look forward to the European Communities' 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/DS290/9
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
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 Australia 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
 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 Mexico
Date: 7 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS290/10
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
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Mexico
The following communication, dated 5 May 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Mexico to
the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of Australia and to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the
DSU.
In conformity with Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), I hereby notify Mexico's substantial trade interest and its desire to be
joined in the consultations requested by Australia under Article 64 of the TRIPS Agreement,
Article XXII of the GATT 1994, Article 14 of th e TBT Agreement and Article 4 of the DSU
concerning the protection of trademarks and geographical indications for agricultural products and
foodstuffs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Argentina
Date: 7 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS290/11
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
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Argentina
The following communication, dated 5 May 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Argentina
to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of Australia and to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the
DSU.
Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Argentina hereby requests to be joined in the consultations concerning
the protection of trademarks and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs
requested by Australia with the European Communities in document , , ,
 circulated on 23 April 2003.
This request is made in the light of Argentina's substantial and systemic trade interest in
issues relating to the implementation of legislation on trademarks and geographical indications for
agricultural products and foodstuffs.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Hungary
Date: 7 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS290/12
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
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Hungary
The following communication, dated 30 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Hungary
to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of Australia and to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the
DSU.
We refer to the communication entitled "Request for Consultations by Australia" regarding
the protection of trademarks and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs in
the European Communities, made on 17 April 2003 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 14 of the
Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement), which was circulated to Members on
23 April 2003 (, , , refer).
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Hungary hereby notifies the
consulting parties and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in the light of Hungary's substantial trade
interests, Hungary desires to be joined in the consultations.
Hungary has a substantial trade interest in regularly exporting Hungarian wines, spirits and
other agricultural products and foodstuffs into the EU market. Hungary is concerned that any change
in the EU regulation may limit the level of protection of these products subject to GI protection.
We look forward to receiving your reply to this request.