Australia – certain measures concerning trademarks,
geographical indications and other plain packaging requirements
applicable to tobacco products and packaging

REQUEST to join CONSULTATIONS

Communication from Brazil

        The following communication, dated 4 October 2013, from the delegation of Brazil to the delegation of Australia, the delegation of Indonesia and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

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Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU, I would like to inform you that Brazil considers it has a substantial trade interest in the following dispute: Australia – Certain Measures Concerning Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Other Plain Packaging Requirements Applicable to Tobacco Products and Packaging (Complainant: Indonesia) (DS467).

In light of the above, I have been instructed to express Brazil's desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the Indonesia in document WT/DS467/1. I look forward to receiving Australia's reply to this request.