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. HALE