EU Takes China to WTO on IPR

· Alleges that Chinese “Anti Suit” decision bars patent holders from going to foreign courts for justice

· IPR decisions not available to EU, TRIPS benefits nullified and impaired

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The European Union has requested WTO dispute consultations with China concerning alleged Chinese measures adversely affecting the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. The request was circulated to WTO members on 22 February.

The European Union claims the challenged measures are inconsistent with provisions under the WTO's Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights and China's Protocol of Accession to the WTO.