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Participants of the 7th Intellectual Property Crime Conference have asked for tighter fines against violators of intellectual property (IP) criminal offenses and prompted significant gamers to profit from advanced innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI) to increase the global initiatives in combating the spread of counterfeit activities through the internet. The recommendations originated from the recently ended occasion organized by the Emirates Intellectual Property Association (EIPA) and held under the patronage and in the existence of Lieutenant-General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and Public Security in Dubai and Honorary President, EIPA, in collaboration with INTERPOL and the Dubai Police.

The event is part of an international Police teamwork effort in partnership with UAE Ministry of Justice, Dubai Police, Dubai Customs, Institute of Training and Judicial Studies (ITJS), and Brand Name Owners' Security Group, according to the UAE's efforts in improving the security for imagination and innovative jobs. The two-day seminar opened up with an effective line-up of federal government figures, specialists and decision-makers, and highlighted the value of raising assistance in regional and international efforts for giving first-rate training, progressing human abilities and capacities, and staying up to date with worldwide advancements connected to protecting intellectual property and law enforcement.

The conference also kept in mind the key role of the economic sector in sustaining governments' IP programs, including the facility of dedicated courts to address IP issues. Amongst the last suggestions were embracing clear systems in the recycling of imitation products and reviewing and upgrading the tracking procedures and policies in free zones.

Major General Dr. Abdul Quddus Abdul Razzaq Al Obaidly, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Dubai Polices High quality and Excellence and Chairman of EIPA's Board of Supervisors, lauded the outcomes of the seminar which has actually provided a calculated platform to unify the efforts of various stakeholders in promoting the function of law enforcement entities in combating IP crimes.

He said: "The strategic outcomes of the conference reflect our commitment to protect human creative thinking and its outcomes to successfully fight the spread of IP criminal activities through the cyberspace. We look forward to work very closely with the Interpol and various other local, regional and international authorities in addition to with the private sector to secure copyright legal rights. This is in line with our efforts to seal UAE's management in innovation, which has actually improved its standing in the 2017 Global Innovation Index covering all Arab nations and ranking 35th around the world from in 2014's 41st position. EIPA confirms its dedication to supply legal assistance and high-level training to further develop our human resources and drive innovation, which is a key pillar in the UAE Vision 2021, towards developing a competitive knowledge-based economy.

Day 1 focuses on international cooperation
The first day provided a number of global best practices and experiences from notable global speakers during the panel discussion labelled, 'International Cooperation to Combat Counterfeit Goods. A few of the panelists include H.E. Sir Ronald Flanagan, Former HMIC and Chief Constable, Authorities Solution of Northern Ireland and Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC); Stephanie Leguay, Coordinator, National Anti-Counterfeiting Board of INPI in France, and Franoise Dorcier, Planner of Interpol's Illicit Product and Global Health Program. The experts indicated the importance of dealing with fake food products to shield public health and assistance nations in finding and destroying organized networks took part in trafficking of illegal items via elevating public recognition and capacity-building.

The panel additionally discussed international initiatives and understanding projects in warding off the sale of fake and controlled substances through the internet which could deal with criminal activities related to prohibited trafficking which runs between South East Asia, India and the Middle East, and interrupt the supply chain of fake goods being promoted via online networks. The panel additionally showcased the most noteworthy results attained in the region, which included the closure of more than 1,400 prohibited sites in 2016.

Yousuf Ozair, Director of Intellectual Property Rights Department, Dubai Customs described Dubai Traditions' initiatives to assist nationwide and global IP defense campaigns. He highlighted several of Dubai Traditions' most popular activities which include the launch of the initial video game which intends to educate children the significance of Intellectual Property together with OSN and the posting of the initial sales brochure in Braille language which talks about IPR concepts for different stakeholders. He likewise offered Dubai Customs' initiatives in dealing with 218 believed custom-mades situations which break the IP law in 2016.

The second session discussed the role of international participation as the primary step to efficiently combat counterfeiting and trafficking of illegal products by highlighting the policy of law from an IP viewpoint, particularly stronger enforcement of IP regulations pertaining to offense of rights. The panel included Richard Yung, Member of the Senate of France; Huda Barakat, Chair of the Middle East Advisory Council of the International Trademark Organization; Dr. Mohammed Al Kamali, Director General, Institute of Training and Judicial Researches; Assem Saif, Head of the Judicial Assessment Division, Minister of Justice; and Hassan Arab, Co-Head of Lawsuits, Partner and Deputy Managing Partner, Al Tamimi and Company Law Firm.

The 3rd panel analyzed the 'Danger of Imitation on the Health and Safety of Consumers with international professionals Franoise Dorcier, Coordinator of Interpol's Illicit Goods and Global Health Programme; Anais Eiden, Group Senior Legal Manager Intellectual Property, Research and Development for Vallourec Group; and Dr. Mudather Abdulla, Legal Counsel at Sharjah Economic Department, along with Captain Omer Hassan, Head of Commercial Fraud and Piracy Department, over the past five years and resolved 243 instances in 2017 with a total approximated worth of AED 288,082,985.

The first day ended with a sharing of overview on the function of modern technology and the difficulties of IPR defense, got involved by Erik Madsen, Senior Investigations Manager Europe, ME and Africa Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Denmark; Yuichi Mizue, Managing Director, Koyo ME; and Dr. Abdulla Qasim, Expert Neurosurgeon at Rashid Medical Facility, Dubai Health Authority.

Day 2 highlights challenges and methods
The 2nd day included a series of panel conversations and workshops by EIPA and Interpol, including one co-organized with Dubai Traditions. The initial panel of the day titled The New Challenges, discussed about IP law enforcement, chaired by Dr. Khalid Al Naqbi, President of Arab International Disputes and Arbitration Council, Member of Dispute Settlement Committee, Abu Dhabi Appeal Court and Member of the EIPA, joined by high-profile speakers including Brigadier-General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police; Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary of the Policy and Licensing Sector, UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention; and Mohammed Lootah, Executive Director of the Commercial Control and Consumer Protection Division, Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED).

Colonel Saleh Al Hamrani, Deputy Director General of the General Administration of Total Quality - Dubai Police, led the workshop on 'Effective Strategies: Modern Technology Harmonization and Police', with several keynote speakers consisting of Colonel Ibrahim Al-Ajel, Director of Bad Guy Investigations Division, Dubai Authorities; Colonel Omar bin Hammad, Deputy Director of Anti-Economic Crimes Department at the Wrongdoer Examination Department (CID), Dubai Authorities; and Stephanie Tradition, Coordinator, National Committee of the National Institute of Industrial Residential Property in France. The panel discussion focused on successful useful strategies in combating IP criminal offenses, and shed light on the results of a study conducted by EIPA on 'Copyright Enforcement Expenses within the UAE'. Mohamed Bakr Estetieh, Legal Expert, EIPA, led the session with the engagement of Jawad Al Redha, Member of the Board of Supervisors, EIPA; Malik Hanouf, Brand Owners Council (BOC); and Shaun Higgins, Senior Manager at Ernst & Young.

The 2nd day concluded with a panel conversation on 'Building Bridges Between Countries: Challenges of International Cooperation and How to Overcome Them, chaired by Sheikha Al Rahoumi, Director of Customer Relations Department, Dubai Health Authority, Member of the Emirates Intellectual Property Society, and attended by Erik Madsen, Senior Investigations Manager Europe, ME and Africa Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Denmark; Osama Al-Bitar, President of Regional Branch of the Arab Union for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights; Masami Ando, Director-General of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Dubai; Cecil Benbantcher from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

A series of discussion sessions and workshops was additionally held by the Interpol on the sidelines of the 2nd day, concentrating on the 'International IP Crime Detectives College-Perspectives on Ability Building', in addition to a workshop on ways to make certain the success of combating counterfeit products.

International partnerships and promising agreements
At the end of the 7th Regional Intellectual Property Crime Conference, EIPA signed calculated partnerships with the Shanghai Patent and Trademark Law Office, the French National Payment for Combating Illicit Trade in Counterfeit Good, and the Middle East Copyright Group (ME-IPG) of Japan, in a vital action to advertise global teamwork in the area of IP rights protection

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