U.S. Requests WTO Dispute Settlement Panel Over Ireland's Copyright Laws

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The U.S. Trade Representative's Office has requested a WTO dispute settlement panel to examine Ireland's copyright laws, which may not comply with the TRIPS Agreement, and invites public comments on the issue.

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