Gulf BPG participated in the AD Customs 2nd IPR Workshop for shipping and clearance companies. Represented by Chairman Malek Hannnouf, Gulf BPG delivered a presentation on the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP), counterfeiting, and the significant threats to brands and consumers. The presentation covered a wide range of topics, including:
Types of trademarks and the effects of intellectual property rights infringement.
Unfair competition.
Smuggling.
Parallel import and its impact on local trade and revenues.
Judicial rulings from around the world and the cooperation between countries’ authorities.
The session was well-attended, with 80 participants.