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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
“Special 301 Report”, which has been seen in the news is released by which country?
A
Germany
B
USA
C
Russia
D
China
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains. Q. “Special 301 Report”, which was seen in the news recently, is released by which country? Notes: The United States Trade Representative releases the “Special 301 Report” on effectiveness of US trading partners’ protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 2022 Special 301 Report was the first Special 301 Report issued after China amended its Patent Law, Copyright Law, and Criminal Law, along with other measures related to IP protection.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Office of the United States Trade representatives (USTR) released its Special 301 Report on April 27, 2022, an annual review of the state of intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement in the U.S. trading partners around the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -The “Special 301” Report reflects the outcome of a Congressionally-mandated annual review of the global state of intellectual property (IP) rights protection and enforcement.

Detailed explanation-5: -Special 301 is an annual review process led by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). U.S. trade law (“Special 301”) requires an annual review of intellectual property protection and market access practices in foreign countries.

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