The G-20 forum has asked member countries to report on their readiness to engage in digital trade; it also seeks suggestions from them on how the WTO can promote e-commerce and measure the digital economy. “The German G-20 presidency aims to develop a conceptual framework for measuring cross-border digital trade,”...
U.S. Can Export Poultry to India
A recent World Trade Organization ruling paves the way for India to import high quality poultry and eggs from the United States, potentially opening up a $300 million a year export market. The ruling was hailed by lawmakers from states such as Georgia, Virginia and Delaware, which employ hundreds of...
India, U.S. Break WTO Gridlock
The United States has agreed to support India's stand to extend its food subsidy program (the world's largest) until a permanent solution is reached. In July, India blocked part of the World Trade Organization deal because it was unclear if its program could continue beyond a 2017 deadline, and this...
Filing international Patents in India
To obtain patent protection internationally it is necessary to file a patent application and and to prosecute the application to grant of a patent. Many medical device companies are wary of the process, but with the help of an experienced patent agent/attorney, the process can be completed relatively smoothly. Here...