copper-catalyzed coupling of oximeacetates with isothiocyanates. Various 4-substituted and 4,5-disubstituted 2-aminothiazoles were formed smoothly under mild reaction conditions. This process involved copper-catalyzed N–O bond cleavage, activation of vinyl sp2 C–H bonds, and C–S/C–N bond formations. It is noteworthy that the oximeacetates were used not only as a substrate but also as a single oxidant