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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)In general
In carrying out part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and other relevant foreign assistance laws, the President, acting through the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall establish a program of training and other technical assistance to assist foreign countries in--
(1) developing and strengthening laws and regulations to protect intellectual property; and
(2) developing the infrastructure necessary to implement and enforce such laws and regulations.
(b)Participation of other agencies
The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development--
(1) shall utilize the expertise of the Patent and Trademark Office and other agencies of the United States Government in designing and implementing the program of assistance provided for in this section;
(2) shall coordinate assistance under this section with efforts of other agencies of the United States Government to increase international protection of intellectual property, including implementation of international agreements containing high levels of protection of intellectual property; and
(3) shall consult with the heads of such other agencies in determining which foreign countries will receive assistance under this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 22 U.S.C. § 2151t-1 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 22. Foreign Relations and Intercourse § 2151t-1. Establishment of program - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-22-foreign-relations-and-intercourse/22-usc-sect-2151t-1/
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