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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208
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SUMMARY:Gulf BPG Enforcement Training session – Dubai & Sharjah
DESCRIPTION:Gulf BPG organized a training session for Dubai and Sharjah authorities\, reinforcing cooperation between the public and private sectors in the fight against counterfeiting and intellectual property (IP) infringement. \nMalek Hannouf\, Chairman of Gulf BPG\, welcomed officials representing key UAE authorities\, including the Ministry of Economy and Tourism\, Dubai Police\, Dubai Customs\, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)\, Sharjah Police\, and the Sharjah Department of Economic Development (SHJ DED). He expressed his appreciation for their continued efforts and cooperation\, and encouraged them to share their comments and suggestions to further enhance effective collaboration. \nThe session was delivered through structured presentations by brand representatives\, focusing on brand protection strategies\, identification of counterfeit goods\, and recent enforcement challenges. \nIn addition\, the workshop featured a hands-on training exhibition\, where participating brands displayed genuine and counterfeit samples and provided on-site\, practical training to officials. This interactive component enabled attendees to engage directly with brand experts\, enhancing real-time product authentication skills for enforcement. \nA total of 27 brands participated in the workshop\, delivering presentations and supporting the practical training exhibition\, including: \nLouis Vuitton (LV)\, WD-40\, On\, Tiffany & Co.\, AbbVie\, Tory Burch\, SHEGLAM\, PUMA\, Messika\, Burberry\, Syngenta\, Kenvue\, Caterpillar (CAT)\, Danfoss\, Beiersdorf\, Bvlgari\, Moonbug (CoComelon)\, PMI\, Hugo Boss\, Apple\, Richemont\, HP\, Unilever\, Ford\, RIMOWA\, Huawei. \nThis initiative reflects Gulf BPG’s continued commitment to capacity building\, knowledge sharing\, and strengthening public-private collaboration with UAE enforcement authorities\, supporting effective IP protection and enforcement across the country. \n[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_gallery css=”” type=”nectarslider_style” images=”10617\,10619\,10621\,10623\,10625\,10627″ image_loading=”default” ns_image_rendering=”default” ns_image_aspect_ratio=”default” bullet_navigation=”true” bullet_navigation_style=”see_through” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://gulfbpg.com/calendar-event/gulf-bpg-enforcement-training-session-dubai-sharjah/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City
CATEGORIES:Gulf BPG News
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216
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SUMMARY:Webinar on the Design Law Treaty: Advancing Design Protection in the Region
DESCRIPTION:Gulf BPG\, in collaboration with AIPPI UAE\, EIPA and under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Economy\, organized a high-level webinar focusing on the Design Law Treaty (DLT)\, a landmark international treaty adopted at the WIPO Riyadh Diplomatic Conference in November 2024. \nThe session opened with welcoming remarks from Malek Hannouf\, Chairman of Gulf BPG\, who emphasized the strategic importance of DLT in advancing harmonized\, simplified design protection procedures at the international level. He highlighted the treaty’s relevance for brand owners\, designers\, and SMEs operating across multiple jurisdictions\, particularly in light of the Gulf region’s growing innovation ecosystem and global engagement. \nThe webinar was moderated by Paul Muscat and featured Mr. Andres Izquierdo\, IP Attorney and Policy Advisor\, as the keynote speaker. Mr. Izquierdo provided an in-depth overview of DLT\, explaining its procedural nature and its aim to standardize design registration requirements\, reduce administrative burdens\, lower legal costs\, and promote electronic filing across jurisdictions. \nKey discussions focused on: \n\nThe benefits of the DLT for Gulf brands and SMEs\, including faster and more cost-effective access to design protection.\nThe treaty’s role in supporting creative industries such as fashion\, consumer products\, automotive\, and packaging.\nImplementation considerations for the region\, including legislative alignment\, e-filing infrastructure\, and WIPO-led capacity building.\nThe treaty’s potential to position the Gulf as a regional and global hub for design protection\, while maintaining necessary flexibilities for national systems.\n\nThe session concluded with an interactive discussion\, reinforcing the importance of awareness and preparedness among rights holders and policymakers as countries move toward adoption and implementation of the Design Law Treaty. \n[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_gallery css=”” type=”nectarslider_style” images=”10643\,10645\,10647″ image_loading=”default” ns_image_rendering=”default” ns_image_aspect_ratio=”default” bullet_navigation=”true” bullet_navigation_style=”see_through” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://gulfbpg.com/calendar-event/webinar-on-the-design-law-treaty-advancing-design-protection-in-the-region/
LOCATION:Online via Teams
CATEGORIES:Gulf BPG News
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217
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SUMMARY:Gulf BPG Participation in the Intellectual Property Sector Partners Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:Gulf BPG delegate participated in the Intellectual Property Sector Partners Meeting 2025 alongside key stakeholders and partners from the UAE intellectual property ecosystem. \nThe meeting served as a platform to strengthen collaboration among IP sector stakeholders\, with discussions focused on enhancing cooperation\, aligning efforts\, and supporting the development of a robust\, sustainable intellectual property framework in the UAE. \nDuring the meeting\, H.E. Dr. Abdelrahman Hassan Almuaini\, Assistant Undersecretary for Intellectual Property\, MoET\, delivered a presentation highlighting the results of the Strategic Partners Survey\, which had been shared with partners in advance. His presentation addressed key findings and outlined the main challenges identified across the IP sector. \nFollowing this\, H.E. Dr. Al Muaini facilitated an interactive brainstorming session\, during which partners actively exchanged views and proposed initiatives to address these challenges and strengthen joint cooperation. \nGulf BPG’s participation underscores its continued commitment to public–private collaboration and its active role in contributing industry perspectives to initiatives that advance intellectual property protection and brand enforcement in the UAE.
URL:https://gulfbpg.com/calendar-event/gulf-bpg-participation-in-the-intellectual-property-sector-partners-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Shindagha Historical District.
CATEGORIES:Gulf BPG News
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251219
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SUMMARY:Online Training session for AD DED Inspectors and AD Customs
DESCRIPTION:Brands: Huawei\, CAT\, Perkins & Beiersdorf \n[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_gallery css=”” type=”nectarslider_style” images=”10047\,10049\,10051\,10053″ image_loading=”default” ns_image_rendering=”default” ns_image_aspect_ratio=”default” bullet_navigation=”true” bullet_navigation_style=”see_through” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://gulfbpg.com/calendar-event/online-training-session-for-ad-ded-inspectors-and-ad-customs/
CATEGORIES:BPG Events
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