Problems relating to Trade and Investment on Saudi Arabia

 
17. Implementation of intellectual property rights ("IPRs")
Issue
Issue details
Requests
Reference
(1) Absorption of Cost for Disposal of Counterfeit Goods - A member firm's subsidiary (MFS) 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 GOSA:
-- reinforces implementing rules of intellectual property rights
-- 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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