Problems relating to Trade and Investment on United Arab Emirates

 
17. Implementation of intellectual property rights ("IPRs")
Issue
Issue details
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(1) Absorption of Cost for Disposal of Counterfeit Goods - A firm's subsidiary conducting annihilation of counterfeit goods is faced with the problem of the various costs incurred for the confiscated counterfeit goods, i.e., storage, transportation, and disposal costs. - It is requested that GOU:
-- reinforces implementing rules of intellectual property right
-- tightens clamp down at customs,
-- introduces simple, import injunction measures, and
-- alleviate financial burdens upon authorized importers related to confiscated goods.
- The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), October 2010

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