JORDAN - SEMINAR ON IPR ENFORCEMENT FOR MEPI REGION

UNCLAS AMMAN 000451

SIPDIS

STATE FOR NEA/ELA - D. BARON
STATE ALSO FOR NEA/PI
STATE PASS TO USPTO - MICHAEL ADLIN

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON ETRD KIPR OTRA JO
SUBJECT: JORDAN - SEMINAR ON IPR ENFORCEMENT FOR MEPI REGION

REF: STATE 00626


1. Embassy Amman nominates the following three candidates
for the MENA regional seminar on IPR enforcement for customs
officials, sponsored by the Middle East Partnership
Initiative (MEPI),and to be conducted by the U.S. Patent
and Trademark Office (USPTO) in Amman, Jordan on February 15-

16.

Mr. Ali Abu Saleem
Deputy Director of Clearance Department
Queen Alia International Airport
Department of National Customs

Mr. Mohammad Kraishan
Head of First Clearance Unit
Department of National Customs

Ms. Kamila Al-Khateeb
Head of IPR Unit
ASEZA Customs Department
Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority
Aqaba Port


2. Embassy does not anticipate charging in-country travel
and lodging costs for all three nominees, but some costs may
be incurred for one or more of the officials. Post will
provide details, including anticipated costs and c.v.'s of
candidates, direct to the USPTO point of contact.


3. Embassy point of contact is Gregory Lawless, Economic
Officer; Telephone: 962-6-590-6557; email:
lawlessgf@state.gov.

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