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Locke, Kirk Stress IP Rights In China

October 20, 2009

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk will travel to Guangzhou and Hangzhou, China, next week to co-chair the 20th session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade, according to a Commerce Department press release. While there, Locke will stress the importance of strong intellectual property rights protection and enforcement around the world. The JCCT, established in 1983, is the main forum for addressing bilateral trade matters and promoting commercial opportunities between the United States and China.

On Tuesday, Locke will deliver a keynote address at an IP forum and meet with university students to discuss the criticality of IP rights for the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. On Wednesday, he will host roundtable meeting with energy companies to discuss opportunities and barriers to entry for U.S. firms in China's clean energy market. Thursday brings the JCCT ministerial meeting with Kirk and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan. For more information click here.

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