Addis Ababa, November 23, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - A delegation led by owner and board chairman of Starbucks, a leading Coffee Company of the U.S, would visit Ethiopia as of the coming Wednesday, the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Office (EIPO) said.Trade mark director with the office, Wendwossen Belete told ENA on Friday that the delegation led by Howard Schultz would stay here for three days.
Schultz is expected to hold discussions with high level Ethiopian government officials on various issues.
Starbucks is the leading retailer, roaster and brand of specialty coffee in the world that recognized Ethiopia's ownership of its premium coffee brands.
Howard Schultz is a businessman and entrepreneur most widely known as the Chairman and Chief Global Strategist of Starbucks.
Schultz, who is founder Starbucks, has been chairman of the board and Chief Executive Officer of the company since its inception in 1987.
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