Gulf BPG Participates in the Regional Conference on Intellectual Property Enforcement Practices

Gulf BPG represented by its Chairman Malek Hannouf, participated in the Regional Conference on Intellectual Property Enforcement Practices, held in Riyadh from 8 to 10 September 2025.

The conference was organized by the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) in cooperation with the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and in strategic partnership with the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), with participation from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and several national and regional IP associations.

The event was inaugurated by H.E. Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Swailem, CEO of SAIP, and H.E. Mr. Ahmed bin Nasser Al-Murshidi, Director General of the Patent Office at the GCC Secretariat, in the presence of senior officials, global IP experts, and enforcement specialists from GCC countries, Arab states, and international jurisdictions.

Through panel discussions and specialized workshops, the conference examined key issues related to intellectual property enforcement, including emerging trends in inspection and investigation, combating IP infringements in the digital environment, strengthening judicial and customs cooperation, and building technical capacities for inspectors and enforcement authorities across the region.

As part of the conference program, the Trademark Protection Strategies session highlighted the most prominent challenges and practical solutions in IP enforcement, particularly in light of rapid technological advancements and evolving infringement methods.

Gulf BPG’s participation reflects its continued commitment to supporting regional and international initiatives to improve IP enforcement practices and foster collaboration among authorities, rights holders, and global IP institutions.