PERU: DEMARCHE ON SPECIAL 301 REPORT DELIEVERED

UNCLAS LIMA 001646 SIPDIS SENSITIVE SIPDIS DEPT FOR WHA/AND, EB/IPE SWILSON COMMERCE FOR 4331/MAC/WH/MCAMERON DOC FOR J. BOGER USPTO FOR J. URBAN LOC FOR S. TEPP USTR FOR J. CHOE-GROVES, B. HARMAN E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ECON ETRD KIPR PE SUBJECT: PERU: DEMARCHE ON SPECIAL 301 REPORT DELIEVERED Ref: A) State 66968 B) Lima 1595 ¶1. (SBU) We spoke to Martin Moscoso, head of Indecopi's copyright office, on April 28 to discuss the listing of Peru on the Special 301 Watch List, per reftel A. Moscoso stated that while he understood why Peru included on the Watch List, he wanted to emphasize that the GOP, working closely with private industry, has taken steps to enhance public awareness of IPR problems. He acknowledged that there must be closer coordination between Indecopi and SUNAT, the Peruvian tax and customs authority, particularly with respect to raids, but noted that relations between the two agencies had improved since October, when the Embassy and U.S. Patent and Trade office hosted a training course for Indecopi and SUNAT officials. ¶2. (SBU) Moscoso noted that Indecopi would be coordinating closely with both the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Health on the implementation of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) (ref B). Recognizing that implementing the IPR chapter will be among the most difficult, Moscoso reiterated his request for USG assistance, particularly with regard to pharmaceutical data protection and patent issues. He also indicated that the GOP needs assistance in training law enforcement officials, prosecutors and judges that handle IPR issues. STRUBLE