News June 2010
'Brand China' takes aim at global giants - Emirates Business 24/7 (Monday, June 21, 2010)
Counterfeiting in printing supplies - The Gulf Today (Monday, June 21, 2010)
Fake ticket racket: Six railway officials suspended in Bihar - Khaleej Times (Sunday, June 20, 2010)
Containing subtle hints of berry, oak, and scandal - Financial Times, Middle East (Saturday, June 19, 2010)
Once sleepy neighbourhood, now a bustling counterfeit hub - Khaleej Times (Saturday, June 19, 2010)
China bid to spur innovation raises trade tensions - Arab Times (Wednesday, June 16, 2010)
UAE leading anti-piracy: Adobe, BSA - Khaleej Times (Tuesday, June 15, 2010)
Street vendors rounded up - Khaleej Times (Tuesday, June 15, 2010)
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Piracy
News May 2010
Sharjah to drive out fake spares - Emirates Business 24/7 (Monday, May 31, 2010)
Microsoft says piracy in China makes India a better bet - Gulf News (Saturday, May 29, 2010)
HP revs up ME anti-counterfeit drive - Khaleej Times (Thursday, May 27, 2010)
Meet on intellectual property - Times of Oman (Monday, May 3, 2010)
UAE has lowest software piracy rate in GCC: Report - Muscat Daily (Monday, May 3, 2010)
News April 2010
Intellectual property right campaign intensifies - Khaleej Times (Wednesday, April 28, 2010)
Amman proposes new laws to protect IPR - The Gulf Today (Wednesday, April 28, 2010)
Funds approved to fight Somalia piracy - Emirates Business (Sunday, April 25, 2010)
News March 2010
Dubai Chamber workshop focuses on protecting consumers against counterfeiting - AMEinfo (Wednesday, March 17, 2010 )
Dubai Chamber workshop focuses on protecting consumers against counterfeiting - Zawya (Wednesday, March 17, 2010 )
News February 2010
Thousands of fakes seized - 7 Days (Monday, February 1, 2010 )
News December 2009
BPG chairman stresses importance of cooperation to safeguard intellectual property - Go Dubai (Saturday, December 19, 2009)
BPG chairman stresses importance of cooperation to safeguard intellectual property - Eye Of Dubai (Sunday, December 20, 2009)
Public and private sector cooperation - Gulf News (Sunday, December 20, 2009)
Brand protection in need of collective efforts Page 1/2 - Emirates Business 24/7 (Sunday, December 20, 2009)
Brand protection in need of collective efforts Page 2/2 - Emirates Business 24/7 (Sunday, December 20, 2009)
BPG calls for new clamp on counterfeit trade - Trade Arabia (Sunday, December 20, 2009)
Anti-piracy measures intensified - Gulf Today (Friday, December 11, 2009)
News November 2009
CDs and computers seized in crackdown on piracy - Emirates Business 24/7 (Sunday, November 23, 2009)
Microsoft steps up UAE anti-piracy raids - www.itp.net (Sunday, November 22, 2009)
Ministry of Economy cracks down on book piracy in the UAE - Zawya (Tuesday, November 17, 2009)
Microsoft calls for stepping up vigilance against piracy - Gulf News (Monday, November 16, 2009)
Fake Encounter page 1/3 - Express (Tuesday, November 12, 2009)
Fake Encounter page 2/3 - Express (Tuesday, November 12, 2009)
Fake Encounter page 3/3 - Express (Tuesday, November 12, 2009)
Business Software Alliance organises anti-piracy roundtable in Oman - Eye Of Dubai (Wednesday, November 11, 2009)
Business Software Alliance organises anti-piracy roundtable in Oman - Business Intelligence Middle East (Wednesday, November 11, 2009)
Business Software Alliance organises anti-piracy roundtable in Oman - Zawya (Wednesday, November 11, 2009)
30pc Drop in Sale of Fake Food Items and Cheating by Traders in Ajman - Khaleej Times (Tuesday, November 10, 2009)
Roundtable on ways to fight piracy in UAE - Oman Observer (Tuesday, November 10, 2009)
Fake watch sellers convicted in Jeddah - Retail ME (Tuesday, November 10, 2009)
Business Software Alliance discusses ways to tackle software piracy in UAE - Maktoob News (Monday, November 9, 2009)
BSA discusses ways to tackle software piracy in UAE at roundtable meeting with Institute of Training and Judicial Studies - Zawya (Monday, November 9, 2009)
Business Software Alliance discusses ways to tackle software piracy in UAE - Business Intelligence Middle East (Monday, November 9, 2009)
Know your rights and protect them - Gulf Today (Saturday, November 7, 2009)
Ministry of Economy launches Campaign to protect Intellectual Property Rights - Khaleej Times (Saturday, November 7, 2009)
League of Arab States and Microsoft Announce Launch of Arab Intellectual Property Centre - Zawya (Thursday, November 5, 2009)
League of Arab States and Microsoft announce launch of Arab Intellectual Property Centre - Business Intelligence Middle East (Thursday, November 5, 2009)
Tough talk on piracy - 7 Days (Thursday, November 5, 2009)
97,000 trademarks are registered with Ministry of Economy - Emirates Business 24/7 (Wednesday, November 4, 2009)
Intellectual Property Rights to propel economic growth - Gulf Today (Wednesday, November 4, 2009)
More than 1,000 Fake Watches Dealer Busted - Khaleej Times (Wednesday, November 4, 2009)
Ministry of Economy launches national campaign for intellectual property rights - Go Dubai (Tuesday, November 3, 2009)
Ministry of Economy launches national campaign for intellectual property rights - Dubai City Guide (Tuesday, November 3, 2009)
Ministry of Economy launches national campaign for intellectual property rights - Eye Of Dubai (Tuesday, November 3, 2009)
Ministry of Economy launches national campaign for intellectual property rights - AMEinfo (Tuesday, November 3, 2009)
Ministry of Economy launches national campaign for intellectual property rights - Zawya (Tuesday, November 3, 2009)
Fake Viagra tablets seized - Gulf Today (Tuesday, November 3, 2009)
Ministry of Health stops shipment of 1.75m fake Viagra tablets. - Gulf News (Tuesday, November 3, 2009)
Fake goods campaign - 7 Days (Sunday, November 1, 2009)
Campaign to protect IPR - Emirates Business 24/7 (Sunday, November 1, 2009)
News October 2009
Ministry of Economy to launch national campaign for intellectual property rights - WAM (Saturday, October 31, 2009)
Global players team up on anti-piracy technology - Gulf News (Saturday, October 31, 2009)
Illegal selling porn CDs arrested - Gulf News (Thursday, October 29, 2009)
Fake parts main cause of accidents - Arab News (Thursday, October 29, 2009)
Counterfeit products seized - Gulf News (Tuesday, October 27, 2009)
Police sieze fake goods - The National (Tuesday, October 27, 2009)
Fake Products with HP Label Seized in Sharjah - Khaleej Times (Tuesday, October 27, 2009)
SEDD seizes counterfeit 'HP' products - www.english.alrroya.com (Tuesday, October 27, 2009)
SEDD seizes counterfeit 'HP' products - WAM (Monday, October 26, 2009)
ASF highlights the role of intellectual property rights in the Arab World - WAM (Monday, October 26, 2009)
Brand Owners Protection Group enters Kuwait - TradeArabia (Sunday, October 25, 2009)
BPG enters Kuwait to enhance anti-counterfeiting efforts in the Gulf - Al Bawaba (Sunday, October 25, 2009)
Cosmetics Firm Shut Down Temporarily for Selling Fake Products - Khaleej Times (Saturday, October 24, 2009)
Autodesk seizes AED 1 million worth of pirated software in Abu Dhabi - Mena Report (Wednesday, October 21, 2009)
Autodesk Siezes Pirated Software Worth Dh1 Million - Khaleej Times (Wednesday, October 21, 2009)
Autodesk seizes AED 1 million worth of pirated software in Abu Dhabi - Eye Of Dubai (Tuesday, October 20, 2009)
Autodesk seizes AED 1 million worth of pirated software in Abu Dhabi - Maktoob News (Tuesday, October 20, 2009)
Software uncovered - 7 Days (Wednesday, October 21, 2009)
DVD Gang Boss Jailed in 'Landmark Ruling' - Khaleej Times (Tuesday, October 13, 2009)
Pirated CD Sellers Nabbed - Khaleej Times (Tuesday, October 13, 2009)
Asian gang selling pirated CDs busted - Gulf Today (Tuesday, October 13, 2009)
34,058 pirated CDs seized in ministry raids - Emirates Business 24/7 (Tuesday, October 13, 2009)
Shopkeeper jailed over illegal DVD imports - The National (Tuesday, October 13, 2009)
Pirated CD Sellers Nabbed - Khaleej Times (Tuesday, October 13, 2009)
Asian gang selling pirated CDs busted - Gulf Today (Tuesday, October 13, 2009)
Whirlpool sues over patent - Emirates Business 24/7 (Monday, October 12, 2009)
Six jailed for illegal DVD sales in Dubai - www.arabianbusiness.com (Monday, October 12, 2009)
Brand Protection page 1/3 - Gulf Marketing Review (Sunday, October 11, 2009)
Brand Protection page 2/3 - Gulf Marketing Review (Sunday, October 11, 2009)
Brand Protection page 3/3 - Gulf Marketing Review (Sunday, October 11, 2009)
Brand Protection page 3/3 - Gulf Marketing Review (Sunday, October 11, 2009)
Dubai Customs congratulates Saudi Customs for receiving World Customs Organization IPR award - Eye Of Dubai (Sunday, October 11, 2009)
Microsoft continues to protect local customers and partners with ongoing anti-piracy efforts - AMEinfo (Wednesday, October 7, 2009)
Counterfeit note racket busted - Gulf Today (Saturday, October 3, 2009)
Piracy cited as threat to video game industry - The National (Thursday, October 1, 2009)
News September 2009
Municipality cracks down on fake and illegal goods - Gulf News (Wednesday, September 30, 2009)
Counterfeit goods seized - The National (Tuesday, September 29, 2009)
$2.2m fake Mercedes-Benz parts destroyed in raid - www.arabianbusiness.com (Monday, September 28, 2009)
Arab League and Microsoft in software piracy initiative - www.arabianbusiness.com (Monday, September 28, 2009)
Arab intellectual property centre opens - Gulf News (Monday, September 28, 2009)
Stamping out counterfeiting - Gulf News (Monday, September 28, 2009)
Thousands of fake Benz parts destroyed - Emirates Business 24/7 (Monday, September 28, 2009)
Intellectual property centre set up - Emirates Business 24/7 (Monday, September 28, 2009)
Fake Mercedes-Benz parts destroyed - Gulf Today (Monday, September 28, 2009)
Fake Mercedes-Benz auto parts destroyed in the UAE - Business Intelligence Middle East (Monday, September 28, 2009)
Fake car spare parts siezed and destroyed - Khaleej Times (Monday, September 28, 2009)
Dh8m fake Mercedes parts destroyed - The National (Monday, September 28, 2009)
Arab League and Microsoft in software piracy initiative - www.itp.net (Monday, September 28, 2009)
Arab League and Microsoft announce launch of Arab Intellectual Property Centre - www.arabeastern.com (Monday, September 28, 2009)
Fake Merc-Benz parts seized, destroyed in Sharjah - TradeArabia (Sunday, September 27, 2009)
Arab Intellectual Property Centre launched - WAM (Sunday, September 27, 2009)
Arab Intellectual Property site launched - GMR-online.com (Sunday, September 27, 2009)
League of Arab States and Microsoft Announce Launch of Arab Intellectual Property Centre - Eye Of Dubai (Sunday, September 27, 2009)
League of Arab States and Microsoft Announce Launch of Arab Intellectual Property Centre - Zawya (Sunday, September 27, 2009)
League of Arab States and Microsoft Announce Launch of Arab Intellectual Property Centre - AMEinfo (Sunday, September 27, 2009)
League of Arab States and Microsoft Announce Launch of Arab Intellectual Property Centre - Business Intelligence Middle East (Sunday, September 27, 2009)
The Private Life of a Fake DVD Seller - Khaleej Times (Tuesday, September 22, 2009)
The Private Life of a Fake DVD Seller - Khaleej Times (Tuesday, September 22, 2009)
279 street vendors and beggars rounded up, fake products seized - Khaleej Times (Thursday, September 3, 2009)
Dubai Customs to intensify crackdown on counterfeiting - Gulf Today (Tuesday, September 1, 2009)
News August 2009
30,000 Fake Auto Parts Destroyed in Crackdown - Khaleej Times (Thursday, August 27, 2009)
Over 30,000 fake auto parts destroyed in Sharjah - TradeArabia (Wednesday, August 26, 2009)
Sharjah officials seize, destroy fake auto parts after raids - Gulf News (Thursday, August 27, 2009)
Sharjah destroys 30,000 counterfeit auto parts - Gulf Today (Thursday, August 27, 2009)
Fake parts seized - 7 Days (Thursday, August 27, 2009)
More than 30,000 counterfeit auto parts destroyed in Sharjah following raids on warehouses - Go Dubai (Wednesday, August 26, 2009)
More than 30,000 counterfeit auto parts destroyed in Sharjah - Business Intelligence Middle East (Wednesday, August 26, 2009)
More than 30,000 counterfeit auto parts destroyed in Sharjah following raids on warehouses - Maktoob Business (Wednesday, August 26, 2009)
More than 30,000 counterfeit auto parts destroyed in Sharjah following raids on warehouses - AMEinfo (Wednesday, August 26, 2009)
More than 30,000 counterfeit auto parts destroyed in Sharjah following raids on warehouses - Eye Of Dubai (Wednesday, August 26, 2009)
More than 30,000 counterfeit auto parts destroyed in Sharjah following raids on warehouses - Mena Report (Wednesday, August 26, 2009)
Bollywood tunes go high-tech - The National (Monday, August 24, 2009)
Traders Warned on Price Hikes and Fake Products - Khaleej Times (Thursday, August 20, 2009)
UAE leading fight against software piracy in the region, says report - Emirates Business 24/7 (Thuesday, August 18, 2009)
Government helps tame software piracy rate in UAE page 1/2 - Emirates Business 24/7 (Tuesday, August 18, 2009)
Government helps tame software piracy rate in UAE page 2/2 - Emirates Business 24/7 (Tuesday, August 18, 2009)
Three held in counterfeit water gadgets racket - Gulf Today (Sunday, August 16, 2009)
Report traders of fake goods - Gulf News (Sunday, August 16, 2009)
Three charged with false labelling - The National (Sunday, August 16, 2009)
Authorities net US$20m worth if fake HP Printing kit during warehouse raid - Channel Middle East (Sunday, August 16, 2009)
HP anti-counterfeit expert underscores fight against fake printing supplies in Egypt - AMEinfo (Sunday, August 16, 2009)
40,000 counterfeit goods seized - Gulf Today (Wednesday, August 5, 2009)
40,000 fake items seized - 7 Days (Wednesday, August 5, 2009)
Sharjah begins crack down on fake goods - Gulf News (Wednesday, August 5, 2009)
Sharjah destroys 40,000 fake items - The National (Wednesday, August 5, 2009)
40,000 Counterfeit Destroyed - Khaleej Times (Wednesday, August 5, 2009)
Sharjah authorities confiscate 40,000 fake goods - arabianbusiness.com (Tuesday, August 4, 2009)
Sharjah Economic Development Department seizes over 40,000 counterfeit goods in H1 2009 - AMEinfo (Tuesday, August 4, 2009)
Sharjah Economic Development Department seizes over 40,000 counterfeit goods in H1 2009 - Zawya (Tuesday, August 4, 2009)
Sharjah's CCPD seizes over 40,000 counterfeit goods in H1 2009 - WAM (Tuesday, August 4, 2009)
News July 2009
Ministry of Economy steps up joint anti-piracy efforts - Gulf News (Tuesday, July 21, 2009)
Pirated copies of Orwell books pulled from Kindle - Saudi Gazette (Monday, July 20 , 2009)
Seminar focuses on intellectual piracy - TradeArabia (Monday, July 20 , 2009)
Ministry of Economy joins hands with National Medial Council to combat piracy - GoDubai (Monday, July 20 , 2009)
Ministry of Economy joins hands with National Medial Council to combat piracy - dubaicityguide.com (Monday, July 20 , 2009)
Fake goods seizures on the rise in Abu Dhabi - The National (Wednesday, July 15, 2009)
Public clamor for fake, cheap items - Gulf Today (Saturday, July 11, 2009 )
Casio deals blow to counterfeiting page 1/2 - Gulf News (Wednesday, July 8, 2009)
Casio deals blow to counterfeiting page 2/2 - Gulf News (Wednesday, July 8, 2009)
Counterfeit refrigerants flood ME market - Gulf Today (Wednesday, July 8, 2009)
3,000 fake watches seized in Dubai raid - Emirates Business 24/7 (Wednesday, July 8, 2009)
Dodgy watches seized - 7 Days (Wednesday, July 8, 2009)
Dubai Customs Invites Trademark Owners To Register At Dubai Customs In Order To Guarantee Customs Protection - dubaicityguide.com (Wednesday, July 8, 2009)
Two held with counterfeit notes - Emirates Business 24/7 (Tuesday, July 7, 2009 )
Caution against use of counterfeit products raised - Saudi Gazette (Sunday, July 5, 2009)
Sinking the pirates page 1/2 - MEDIAWEEK Middle East (Sunday, July 5, 2009)
Sinking the pirates page 2/2 - MEDIAWEEK Middle East (Sunday, July 5, 2009)
Meeting between Li Jianchang, Director- General of SAIC Trademark Office, and QBPC Chair Jack Chang (Wednesday, July 1, 2009)
HP and Dubai Police seize fakes worth Dh70 million - Emirates Business 24/7 (Wednesday, July 1, 2009)
News June 2009
Brand have 'active role' to play in fighting piracy - MEDIAWEEK Middle East (Sunday, June 28, 2009 )
Seminar on IP Criminal Judicial Protection Organized by the 2nd Criminal Tribunal of the SPC and QBPC(Friday, June 26, 2009)
Faked-In-China Indian Goods Hit Market - The Times of India (Thursday, June 25, 2009)
Cases involving counterfeit goods decline in Dubai - Gulf News (Wednesday, June 24, 2009 )
Dubai Customs receives a Chinese-Japanese delegation representing 334 trademarks - eyeofdubai.com (Wednesday, June 24, 2009 )
China Customs Postal and Courier Channels Training Workshop in Zhangjiajie (June 23-24, 2009)
UAE counterfeit trade rises due to economic crisis (online) - XPRESS (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)
Effort against counterfeiting praised - Gulf Today (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)
BPG in strategic tieup with Dubai Customs - Trade Arabia (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)
Appeal for cohesion - 7 Days (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)
Dubai cracks down on counterfeit trade at Dragon Mart - arabianbusiness.com (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)
Alliance formed to weed out fake goods - Emirates Business 24/7 (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)
Officials Battle Rising Tide of Chinese Counterfeits - Khaleej Times (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)
Dubai-based BPG signs MoU with Dubai Customs and leading intellectual property organization from China and Japan - Eye Of Dubai (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)
UAE counterfeit trade soars in hard times - business.maktoob.com (Tuesday, June 23, 2009 )
Dubai-based BPG signs MoU with Dubai Customs and leading intellectual property organization from China and Japan - menafn.com (Tuesday, June 23, 2009 )
Dubai-based BPG signs MoU with Dubai Customs and leading intellectual property organization from China and Japan - zawya (Tuesday, June 23, 2009 )
BPG signs MOU with Dubai Customs and leading Intellectual Property organizations from China and Japan - AMEinfo (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)
UAE counterfeit trade soars in hard times - business.maktoob.com (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)
Dubai Brand Owners Protection Group in Intellectual Property agreement - bi-me.com (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)
Dubai Customs receives a Chinese-Japanese delegation representing 334 trademarks - zawya (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)
Dubai Customs receives a Chinese-Japanese delegation representing 334 trademarks - albawaba.com (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)
Dubai Customs receives a Chinese-Japanese delegation representing 334 trademarks - dubaicityguide.com (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)
Meeting with Dubai Customs and QBPC/BPG Cooperation MOU Signing Ceremony (Monday, June 22, 2009)
New Director General of ECID/MPS Meets with QBPC Chair Mr. Jack Chang and other QBPC Executives(Thursday, June 11, 2009)
QBPC at GACG Awards in Paris(Thursday, June 11, 2009)
GACG: Chinese Officials Are 'People's Heroes' in the Fight against Trade in Counterfeiting and Pirated Goods(Wednesday, June 10, 2009)
SAIC's Trademark Head Talks About China's Trademark Strategy Development - Renmin Website(Wednesday, June 10, 2009)
Music industry battles piracy - Arab Times (Wednesday, June 10, 2009)
Authorities round up illegal street hawkers - Arab Times (Tuesday, June 9, 2009)
Japan, China Set Up Working Group on Intellectual Property Rights Protection - SIPO website(Monday, June 8, 2009)
Digital piracy focus of Copyright Summit - Saudi Gazette(Monday, June 8, 2009)
Digital piracy looms over World Copyright Summit - Arab Times (Monday, June 8, 2009)
World copyright talks to focus on digital piracy - Emirates Business 24/7 (Monday, June 8, 2009)
Counterfeiters change identity to circumvent ban - Emirates Business 24/7 (Sunday, June 7, 2009 )
Yiwu AIC's Brand Protection Recognized by IP Owners- Intellectual Property News(Friday, June 5, 2009)
13 Provinces & Municipalities Formulate Local IP Strategy-SIPO website(Thursday, June 4, 2009)
Fakes can be fatal - 7 Days(Wednesday, June 3, 2009 )
Can you spot a fake? - 7 Days(Wednesday, June 3, 2009 )
News May 2009
The Joint Seminar on Patent Infringement Determination Organized by the IP Tribunal of the SPC and Sponsored by QBPC(Friday, May 22, 2009)
Fakes sold on net infringe UAE copyright laws page 1/2 - Emirates Business 24/7(Tuesday, May 19, 2009 )
Fakes sold on net infringe UAE copyright laws page 2/2 - Emirates Business 24/7(Tuesday, May 19, 2009 )
Anti-illicit tobacco trade conference tackles growing problem that funds organised crime - AMEinfo (Monday, May 18, 2009)
Fake Products Destroyed - Khaleej Times (Sunday, May 17, 2009)
Software piracy in Asia worsen on back of thechnology proliferation - Gulf News (Saturday, May 16, 2009 )
QBPC Personal Care IWG Members Visited Authorities in Changshan County(Thursday, May 14, 2009)
EBay wins French lawsuit over sales of L'Oreal fakes - Emirates Business 24/7 (Thursday, May 14, 2009)
Software piracy leads to Dh2.16b losses in Gulf - Gulf News (Wednesday, May 13, 2009 )
Software piracy may worsen this year - Emirates Business 24/7 (Wednesday, May 13, 2009 )
QBPC Agriculture IWG IP Workshop with SIPO(Thursday, May 12, 2009)
Get Real - Ford steps up fight against fake parts
'Destroy all fakes' - 7 days (Wednesday, May 6, 2009 )
Call to ensure seized fakes are destroyed - Emirates Business 24/7 (Wednesday, May 6, 2009)
BPG chairman calls for full destruction of seized counterfeits at world customs organisation seminar - Eye Of Dubai (Wednesday, May 6, 2009 )
Destroy seized counterfeits, urge brand owners - Trade Arabia (Tuesday, May 5, 2009)
BPG Chairman calls for full destruction of seized counterfeits at world customs organisation seminar - Zawya (Tuesday, May 5, 2009)
GCC states urged to treat counterfeiting more severely - Emirates Business 24/7 (Sunday, May 3, 2009)
News April 2009
Trilateral Group Meets in The Hague - IP Menu News (Thursday, April 30, 2009 )
QBPC IT IWG Poster Published - IP Menu News (Friday, April 24, 2009 )
Dubai Customs celebrates World Intellectual Property Day - AME Info (Sunday, April 26, 2009 )
Sharjah Customs and BPG join hands for counterfeit community awareness drive 'Hemaya' - Gulf Today (Friday, April 24, 2009 )
Sharjah Customs and BPG join hands for counterfeit community awareness drive 'Hemaya' - Eye Of Dubai (Wednesday, April 22, 2009 )
Sharjah Customs and BPG join hands for counterfeit community awareness drive 'Hemaya' - Zawya (Tuesday, April 21, 2009 )
Sharjah Customs and BPG join hands for counterfeit community awareness drive 'Hemaya' - Go Dubai (Tuesday, April 21, 2009 )
Sharjah Customs and BPG join hands for counterfeit community awareness drive 'Hemaya' - AME Info (Tuesday, April 21, 2009 )
News February 2009
BPG gears up for an extensive UAE-wide IPR campaign during 2009 - Go Dubai (Wednesday, February 25, 2009 )
BPG gears up for an extensive UAE-wide IPR campaign during 2009 - Eye Of Dubai (Wednesday, February 25, 2009 )
BPG gears up for an extensive UAE-wide IPR campaign during 2009 - Al Bawaba (Wednesday, February 25, 2009 )
BPG gears up for an extensive UAE-wide IPR campaign during 2009 - Zawya (Wednesday, February 25, 2009 )
Ford, IPRO join forces to prevent sale of fake spare parts in market - Arab Times (Sunday, February 17, 2009)
News October 2008
BPG bags international award in recognotion of its arduous fight against counterfeits in the GCC region - Zawya (Sunday, October 12, 2008)
BPG bags international award in recognotion of its arduous fight against counterfeits in the GCC region - Go Dubai (Sunday, October 12, 2008)
BPG bags international award in recognotion of its arduous fight against counterfeits in the GCC region - Al Bawaba (Sunday, October 12, 2008)
News July 2008
Fake car parts a danger to region - The National(Monday, July 21, 2008)
Thriving black market in car parts puts drivers at risk - The National(Monday, July 21, 2008)
MoE, BPG sign agreement on IPR protection - The Business Weekly(Sunday, July 13, 2008)
UAE Ministry of Economy, Brand Owners Protection Group sign MoU on IPR protection and enforcement - uaeconnector.com(Friday, July 11, 2008)
Halt fake goods, companies say - The National (Monday, July 7 , 2008)
UAE takes measures against counterfeits - Gulf News (Monday, July 7 , 2008)
Business of counterfeits seen growing to $2.7b - Khaleej Times (Monday, July 7 , 2008)
Pact to combat counterfeiters - Emirates Business 24/7 (Monday, July 7 , 2008)
UAE ministry, BPG in deal to protect IP rights - TradeArabia(Monday, July 7, 2008)
UAE, BPG ink MoU on IPR - Arab Times(Monday, July 7, 2008)
MoE, BPG tie up on IPR protection - Gulf Today(Monday, July 7, 2008)
Ministry of Economy signs historic mou with BPG - Eye Of Dubai (Sunday, July 6, 2008)
UAE Ministry of Economy, Brand Owners Protection Group sign MoU on IPR protection and enforcement - Dubai City Guide (Sunday, July 6, 2008)
UAE Ministry of Economy, Brand Owners Protection Group sign MoU on IPR protection and enforcement - Zawya (Sunday, July 6, 2008)
Ministry of Economy signs historic mou with BPG to protect intellectual property rights - Zawya (Sunday, July 6, 2008)
Ministry of Economy signs historic mou with BPG to protect intellectual property rights - Al Bawaba (Sunday, July 6, 2008)
Ministry of Economy signs historic MoU with BPG to protect intellectual property rights - AME Info (Sunday, July 6, 2008)
MoE, Brand Owners Protection Group sign MoU on IPR protection and enforcement - WAM (Sunday, July 6, 2008)
News May 2008
BPG hails 'Dubai Declaration' in the Arduous fight against counterfeiting and piracy - Go Dubai(Tuesday, May 27, 2008)
Dubai Declaration on counterfeiting, piracy hailed - Khaleej Times (Tuesday, May 27, 2008)
BPG hails 'Dubai Declaration' in the Arduous fight against counterfeiting and piracy - Al Bawaba (Sunday, May 25, 2008)
BPG hails Dubai Declaration in the Arduous fight against counterfeiting and piracy - ArabianBusiness.com (Sunday, May 25, 2008)
BPG hails Dubai Declaration in the Arduous fight against counterfeiting and piracy - Eye of Dubai (Sunday, May 25, 2008)
BPG hails 'Dubai Declaration' in the Arduous fight against counterfeiting and piracy - AME Info (Sunday, May 25, 2008)
BPG hails 'Dubai Declaration' in the Arduous fight against counterfeiting and piracy - Zawya (Sunday, May 25, 2008)
Officials get intensive training on Intellectual Property Rights - Khaleej Times (Monday, May 5, 2008)
Intellectual Property page 1/5 (Supplement) - Arabian Business (Monday, May 5, 2008)
Intellectual Property page 2/5 (Supplement) - Arabian Business (Monday, May 5, 2008)
Intellectual Property page 3/5 (Supplement) - Arabian Business (Monday, May 5, 2008)
Intellectual Property page 4/5 (Supplement) - Arabian Business (Monday, May 5, 2008)
Intellectual Property page 5/5 (Supplement) - Arabian Business (Monday, May 5, 2008)
Counterfeit training - 7 Days (Sunday, May 4, 2008)
Law Enforcers in Abu Dhabi to undergo IPR Training Workshop - www.eyeofdubai.com (Sunday, May 4, 2008 )
Law enforcers in Abu Dhabi to undergo IPR training workshop - Zawya (Saturday, May 3, 2008 )
Abu Dhabi law enforcers to get IPR lessons - www.tradearabia.com (Saturday, May 3, 2008)
News April 2008
Dubai Chamber stresses consumer law - Gulf News (Monday, April 28, 2008)
Over 1000 Sharjah students to undergo intellectual property rights awareness campaign - AME Info (Sunday, April 27, 2008)
Over 1000 Sharjah students to undergo intellectual property rights awareness campaign - www.arabianbusiness.com (Saturday, April 26, 2008)
Over 1000 Sharjah students to undergo intellectual property rights awareness campaign - Zawya (Saturday, April 26, 2008)
Over 1000 Sharjah students to undergo intellectual property rights awareness campaign - www.godubai.com (Saturday, April 26, 2008)
IPR awareness drive targets Sharjah students - Trade Arabia (Saturday, April 26, 2008)
Law enfocers to get training on intellectual property rights - Gulf Today (Sunday, April 6, 2008)
Officials to get training - 7 Days (Sunday, April 6, 2008)
BPG to host intellectual property workshop - Trade Arabia (Sunday, April 6, 2008)
30 Dubai, Sharjah and Northern Emirates law enforcers to undergo intellectual propery rights training organized by the BPG and MOE - www.eyeofdubai.com (Sunday, April 6, 2008)
30 Dubai, Sharjah and Northern Emirates law enforcers to undergo intellectual propery rights training organized by the BPG and MOE - Zawya (Saturday, April 5, 2008)
30 Dubai, Sharjah and Northern Emirates law enforcers to undergo intellectual propery rights training organized by the BPG and MOE - www.arabianbusiness.com (Saturday, April 5, 2008)
News February 2008
The UAE loose over US$670m due to counterfeit - Business Investment Guide (Saturday, February 23, 2008)
Counterfeit culture - ArabianBusiness.com (Sunday, February 17, 2008)
Sharjah customs sign deal against illicit trade - Gulf Today (Sunday, February 3, 2008)
Sharjah Customs and BPG sign MoU to control fakes - Emirates Business 24/7 (Sunday, February 3, 2008)
Customs seeks help in fighting fakes - Gulf News (Sunday, February 3, 2008)
Customs cracks down on pirates - 7 Days (Sunday, February 3, 2008)
Sharjah Customs Authority and BPG sign MoU - www.wam.ae (Saturday, February 2, 2008)
Sharjah Customs Authority And BPG Sign First Of Its Kind MOU To Curb Counterfeits, Illicit Trade And Protect IP Rights - Eye Of Dubai (Saturday, February 2, 2008)
Sharjah Customs Authority and BPG sign first of its kind MoU to curb counterfeits, illicit trade and protect IP rights - Zawya (Saturday, February 2, 2008)
Sharjah Customs Authority and BPG sign MoU to curb counterfeits, illicit trade and protect IP rights - AME Info(Saturday, February 2, 2008)
Brands protection group wants counterfeiters jailed - Gulf News (Friday, February 1, 2008)
News January 2008
Penal And Civil Legislations Of Counterfeits And Piracy, To Be Highlighted In Dubai At Global Congress - Eye Of Dubai (Thursday, January 31 , 2008)
Penal And Civil Legislations Of Counterfeits And Piracy, To Be Highlighted In Dubai At Global Congress - Go Dubai (Thursday, January 30 , 2008)
Enforcement of trademark laws a challenge - Emirates Business 24/7 (Wednesday, January 23, 2008)
Fake goods take their roll - Emirates Business 24/7 (Wednesday, January 23 , 2008)
KPMG - BPG commissioned study reveals automobiles most affected by counterfeit - AME Info (Tuesday, January 22, 2008)
Counterattack - 7 Days (Tuesday, January 22 , 2008)
Fake products booms fuels concern - Gulf News (Saturday, January 19 , 2008)
Fake car parts hit the UAE - 7 days (Thursday, January 17, 2008)
Counterfeits wipe out Dhs2.4b in revenues - Gulf Today (Thursday, January 17, 2008)
China named as main source of pirated goods in the UAE - Khaleej Times (Thursday, January 17 , 2008)
Counterfeits 'cost UAE $670m' - www.tradearabia.com (Thursday, January 17, 2008)
fmcgs, auto parts, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals in the uae lose over us$670m due to counterfeit part 1/2 - www.albawaba.com (Wednesday, January 16, 2008)
FMCGs, auto Parts, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals in the UAE lose over US$670m due to counterfeit - www.arabianbusiness.com (Wednesday, January 16, 2008)
UAE IP law enforcers to attend first bpg training workshop part 1/2 - Al Bawaba (Sunday, January 13, 2008)
UAE IP law enforcers to attend first BPG training workshop - Eye Of Dubai (Sunday, January 13, 2008)
UAE IP law enforcers to attend first BPG training workshop - AME Info (Sunday, January 13, 2008)
UAE IP law enforcers to attend first BPG training workshop - godubai.com (Sunday, January 13, 2008)
UAE IP law enforcers to attend first BPG training workshop - Zawya (Sunday, January 13, 2008)
BPG to highlight economic impact of IP violations - Gulf Today (Tuesday, January 8 , 2008)
Piracy, illicit trade and counterfeiting issues to come under the spotlight of the first arab ip forum in abu dhabi part 2/2 - Al Bawaba (Monday, January 7, 2008)
Piracy, illicit trade and counterfeiting issues to come under the spotlight of the first Arab IP Forum in Abu Dhabi - AME Info (Monday, January 7, 2008)
News December 2007
Brands fight back Page 1/3 - Media Eye Middle East (Sunday, December 23, 2007)
Brands fight back Page 2/3 - Media Eye Middle East (Sunday, December 23, 2007)
Brands fight back Page 3/3 - Media Eye Middle East (Sunday, December 23, 2007)
News October 2007
Global Counterfeit Sales of Goods Reach $650bn a Year - Emirates Today (Saturday, October 20, 2007)
News June 2007
Intellectual property rights come into focus (Saturday, June 9, 2007)
News May 2007
Fake or Real? Fake or Real? - Executive Magazine (May , 2007)
News April 2007
Dubai Customs celebrate World Intellectual Property Rights Day under the theme 'Encouraging Creativity' (Thursday, April 26 , 2007)
Dubai Customs start their workshops on Intellectual Property Rights (Tuesday, April 24, 2007)
Counterfeiters to face a crackdown - Customes Intervention Department (Monday, April 23 , 2007
UAE strengthens Copyright Protection page 1/2 (Monday, April 23 , 2007)
Dubai strengthens protection of Intellectual Property Rights page 2/2 (Monday, April 23, 2007)
MoE and TMOC move to boost IPR protection (Monday, April 23 , 2007)
UAE's Ministry of Economy strengthens efforts to protect Intellectual Property Rights (Sunday, April 22 , 2007)
News March 2007
Omar Shteiwi, regional intellectual property advisor for Nestle and chairman of Brand Owners Protection Group, discusses counterfeit goods and protection of intellectual property in the UAE - Welcome to Zawya (Sunday, March 11 , 2007)
News February 2007
The Brand Owners Protection Group And Gcc Government Officials Discuss Challenges Posed By Illicit Goods In Geneva - Eye of Dubai (Wednesday, February 14 , 2007)
The Brand Owners Protection Group and GCC government officials discuss challenges posed by Illicit goods in Geneva - Zawya (Tuesday, February 13 , 2007)
Brand Owners Protection Group and GCC government officials discuss challenges posed by Illicit goods in Geneva - Zawya (Tuesday, February 13 , 2007)
The brand owners protection group and gcc government officials discuss challenges posed by illicit goods in geneva part 1/2 - Al Bawaba (Tuesday, February 13 , 2007)
The brand owners protection group and gcc government officials discuss challenges posed by illicit goods in geneva part 2/2 - Al Bawaba (Tuesday, February 13 , 2007)
BPG holds talks with Ministry (Thursday, February 1 , 2007)
Brand Group seeks Ministry Partnership (Thursday, February 1 , 2007)
News January 2007
BPG holds talks with the Federal Government (Wednesday, January 31 , 2007)
BPG rallies industry to stamp out fake goods (Monday, January 15 , 2007)
No more faking it page 1/2 (Monday, January 15 , 2007)
No more faking it page 2/2 (Monday, January 15 , 2007)
News December 2006
Officials back fight against fake goods - ArabianBusiness.com (Sunday, December 17 , 2006)
Officials back fight against fake goods (Sunday, December 17 , 2006)
Brand Owners' Protection Group (Bpg) Receives Support From Local And Global Government Bodies - Albawaba.com (Sunday, December 10 , 2006)
Brand owners Protection Group (BPG) receives support from Local and Global Government Bodies (Sunday, December 10 , 2006)
Brand owners group backed (Sunday, December 10 , 2006)
Government bodies pledge support to BPG (Sunday, December 10 , 2006)
News November 2006
Beauty industry supports Mideast brand protection initiative - Business Intelligence Middle East (Sunday, November 12 , 2006)
News October 2006
BPG demands action over Counterfeit Trade - ArabianBusiness.com (Tuesday, October 31 , 2006)
Study to reveal true impact of fake goods on economy (Tuesday, October 10 , 2006)
BPG members agree to launch impact study (Tuesday, October 10 , 2006)
News July 2006
Intellectual property rights: Protection to Rightful Ownership - Welcome to Zawya (July , 2006)
News June 2006
J & J helps Customs in counterfeit trade - First Jordan (Tuesday,June 27 , 2006
Major brands to tackle counterfeit goods - Trade Yorkshire (Tuesday, June 6 , 2006)
Faking it - the battle against counterfeiters - Campaign Middle East (June , 2006)
Counterfeiting: BPG warns harsher penalties needed - Constructionweek (June , 2006)
Brands to tackle counterfeiting - Campaign Middle East (June , 2006)
Firms set to tackle counterfeit goods - Campaign Middle East (June , 2006)
News May 2006
Brand Owners Protection Group Launched - Emirates Evening Post (Wednesday, May 31 , 2006)
Group to tackle big brand thieves - 7 Days (Tuesday, May 30 , 2006)
Big brands get ready to fight counterfeit goods - Emirates Today (Tuesday, May 30 , 2006)
Federal body vital to curb fake goods trade - Gulf News (Tuesday, May 30 , 2006)
Firms form Brand Protection Group - Gulf Today (Tuesday, May 30 , 2006)
Federal body vital to curb fake goods trade - Gulf News (Tuesday, May 30 , 2006)
Brand Owners Protection Group (BPG) launched in Dubai - AMEInfo (Monday, May 29 , 2006)
Brand owners Protection Group (BPG) launched in Dubai - Welcome to Zawya (Monday, May 29 , 2006)
Brand Owners Protection Group launched in Dubai - News, analysis, reports - Business Intelligence Middle East (Monday, May 29 , 2006
News April 2006
Another step forward ...the Federal Electronic Transaction and Commerce Law is now out! - Welcome to Zawya (April , 2006)
Dubai-based BPG signs MOU with Dubai Customs and leading intellectual property organizations from China and Japan.
BPG chairman calls for full destruction of seized counterfeits at world customs organisation seminar.
Sharjah Customs and BPG join hands for counterfeit community awareness drive 'Hemaya' - Tuesday, April 21, 2009
BPG intensifies protection drive - Thursday, February 26, 2009
BPG gears up for an extensive UAE-wide IPR campaign during 2009 - Godubai Wednesday, February 25, 2009
BPG gears up for an extensive UAE-wide IPR campaign during 2009 - Eye Of Dubai Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Computer resellers in UAE settle with Microsoft - Zawya Wednesday, February 25, 2009
BPG gears up for an extensive UAE-wide IPR campaign during 2009 - Zawya Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Microsoft opts for out of court pact with erring resellers - cpilive.net Wednesday, February 25, 2009
BPG gears up for an extensive UAE-wide IPR campaign during 2009 - AME Info Wednesday, February 25, 2009
BPG gears up for an extensive UAE-wide IPR campaign during 2009 - Al Bawaba Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Piracy sinking cinema and music in Lebanon - Arab News Tuesday, February 24, 2009
BPG gears up for an extensive UAE-wide IPR campaign during 2009, February 2009
BPG bags International Award in recognition of its arduous fight against counterfeits in the GCC region - October 12, 2008
Ministry of Economy signs historic MOU with BPG to protect Intellectual Property Rights - July 6, 2008
BPG hails DUBAI DECLARATION in the arduous fight against counterfeiting and piracy
Law enforcers in Abu Dhabi to undergo IPR training workshop
Over 1000 Sharjah students to undergo Intellectual Property Rights awareness campaign
30 Dubai, Sharjah and Northern Emirates Law Enforces to undergo Intellectual Property Rights training organized by the BPG and MOE
Gulf Marketing Review
Penal and Civil legislations of counterfeits and piracy, to be highlighted in Dubai at Global Congress - January 30, 2008
Sharjah customs authority and BPG sign first of its kind MOU to curb counterfeits, illicit trade and protect IP Rights - January 21, 2008
FMCGs, Auto Parts, Cosmetics , and Pharmaceuticals in the UAE lose over US$670M due to counterfeit
UAE IP law enforcers to attend first BPG Training workshop
Piracy, illicit trade and counterfeiting issues to come under the spotlight of the first Arab IP Forum in Abu Dhabi -Zawya January 7, 2008
Piracy, illicit trade and counterfeiting issues to come under the spotlight of the first Arab IP Forum in Abu Dhabi - January 7, 2008
The Brand Owners Protection Group and GCC Government Officials discuss challenges posed by illicit goods in Geneva - February 14, 2007
Brand Owners Protection Group (BPG) talks with the Federal Government - February 5, 2007
Brand Owners Protection Group (BPG) receives support from Local and Global Government Bodies - December 10
Brand Owners Protection Group holds its quarterly "General" Meeting in Dubai - October 8, 2006
Brand Owners Protection Group Launched in Dubai - May 29, 2006
* Source : AME Info
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