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| WARNING: The European Union and consequently the UK previously imposed sanctions on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republic of Serbia, which included a freezing of funds and a ban on investment. The prohibition expressly stated: "No funds shall be made available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of, either or both, those Governments." (EC Council Regulation No.1294/1999). Payments to the Federal Intellectual Property Office were therefore banned for the duration of the sanctions. Since the Autumn 2000 elections resulted in the displacement of former President Milosevic, EC Council Regulation No.1294/1999 has been repealed and replaced by a less restrictive sanctions regime under Council Regulation (EC) No 2488/2000 (amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1205/2001 of 19 June 2001) and Council Common Position 2000/599/CFSP. The position on payments to the Federal Intellectual Property Office may consequently have changed. However, interested parties must undertake their own inquiries to confirm the position in their own jurisdiction. Further details on UK sanctions are available from the DTI Export Control Organisation, who can be contacted for specific advice. |