WASHINGTON--11 May--PRNewswire-AsiaNet/InfoQuest Summit to Convene Leading Stakeholders to Find Solution USA For Innovation ( http://www.usaforinnovation.org ) announced today they will host a global summit to discuss the important role of intellectual property rights in advancing new medical innovations. The summit, to be held in Bangkok in the coming weeks, will convene representatives from government, civil society and foreign and domestic industry to consider new solutions tothis important policy issue. USA For Innovation continues to express alarm over Thailand's decision to issue compulsory licenses on key American and European medical technologies in violation of Thailand's treaty obligations under World Trade Organization. Earlier this month, the U.S. Trade Representative elevated Thailand to Priority Watch List in its annual "Special 301" report outlining global abusers of American intellectual property rights. The "Special 301" report is used by American investors and businesses to determine how and where to invest abroad. Ambassador Ken Adelman noted that, "Americans must believe their property will be legally protected before risking investment dollars. By Thailand being listed on USTR's Priority Watch List, Western firms are warned to 'Stay Away' since this designation placesThailand among the world's most dangerous places for U.S. intellectual property." About USA For Innovation and ThaiMyths.com USA For Innovation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of intellectual property and continued innovation around the globe. USA For Innovation educates decision makers, the media and general public about threats to innovation. ThaiMyths.com is a project of USA For Innovation intended to expose the web of deceit by Thailand's Health Ministry. Foradditional information, please contact us at 866-646-8668 or [email protected] . SOURCE: USA For Innovation CONTACT: USA for Innovation +1-866-646-8668 [email protected] Web site: http://www.usaforinnovation.org http://www.ThaiMyths.com --Distributed by AsiaNet ( www.asianetnews.net )--