U.S. Drug Companies Unite Against Israel

From Israel Embassy Opposes Move by U.S. Drug Companies Against Israel:

On Friday, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) asked the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to keep Israel out of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), alleging that Israel does not provide adequate intellectual property protection for U.S. ethical pharmaceutical companies operating in the country.

In response, Israel has launched an energetic campaign against classification as a violator of intellectual property rights. Embassy of Israel in Washington deputy chief of mission Jeremy Issacharoff said, "The matter is a top priority for the Embassy."