In 2007, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) launched of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), a proposed multilateral trade agreement aimed at enhancing IP enforcement. The governments of the United States, Japan, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Canada, Mexico and the European Commission are currently engaged in the negotiations.

Resources:

• ACTA - Summary of Key Elements Under Discussion (USTR)
• ACTA Fact Sheet (USTR)
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Letter to USTR Regarding ACTA
• Letter from interested trade associations to Ambassador Kirk commending the administration's decision to resume ACTA negotiations
• Press Release: June 12, 2009 - U.S. Chamber Commends USTR on Decision to Move Forward with ACTA Negotiations
• Press Release: U.S. Chamber Pledges Continued Cooperation with EU on Intellectual Property Issues