Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06SANTIAGO961
2006-05-08 20:57:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Santiago
how-toVZCZCXYZ0031 RR RUEHWEB DE RUEHSG #0961 1282057 ZNR UUUUU ZZH R 082057Z MAY 06 FM AMEMBASSY SANTIAGO TO SECSTATE WASHDC 9070
UNCLAS SANTIAGO 000961
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR R/MR, I/PP, WHA/BSC, WHA/PDA, WHA/EPSC
STATE FOR INR/IAA, PM, INL
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO OPRC CI
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION - IPR
On May 8, conservative, independent daily "La Tercera" (circ.
102,000) ran an editorial entitled, "Intellectual Property Rights."
Quote:
"If commercial openness has been one of the cornerstones of Chile's
economic growth, the obligations it has acquired in the framework of
the country's free trade agreements must be upheld...and the
application and enforcement of its laws must be aligned with the
country's commercial commitments.... In Chile, the U.S. Ambassador
has reiterated that IPR is now the main U.S. concern. But the GOC
and the local pharmaceutical industry have failed to recognize that
the deficiencies denounced are their responsibility and claim to be
performing within the legal framework.... Although it is true that
many local laboratories do conduct responsible research and
marketing, some take advantage of the lack of coordination among
local entities to market pharmaceuticals without a patent.... Chile
must once and for all realize that the respect of intellectual and
industrial property rights is an asset that has a critical impact on
development. The country's commercial reputation is the result of
years of work among all sectors. It is not helpful to relax on such
an important matter."
KELLY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR R/MR, I/PP, WHA/BSC, WHA/PDA, WHA/EPSC
STATE FOR INR/IAA, PM, INL
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO OPRC CI
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION - IPR
On May 8, conservative, independent daily "La Tercera" (circ.
102,000) ran an editorial entitled, "Intellectual Property Rights."
Quote:
"If commercial openness has been one of the cornerstones of Chile's
economic growth, the obligations it has acquired in the framework of
the country's free trade agreements must be upheld...and the
application and enforcement of its laws must be aligned with the
country's commercial commitments.... In Chile, the U.S. Ambassador
has reiterated that IPR is now the main U.S. concern. But the GOC
and the local pharmaceutical industry have failed to recognize that
the deficiencies denounced are their responsibility and claim to be
performing within the legal framework.... Although it is true that
many local laboratories do conduct responsible research and
marketing, some take advantage of the lack of coordination among
local entities to market pharmaceuticals without a patent.... Chile
must once and for all realize that the respect of intellectual and
industrial property rights is an asset that has a critical impact on
development. The country's commercial reputation is the result of
years of work among all sectors. It is not helpful to relax on such
an important matter."
KELLY