Arab Forum on Consumer Protection from Commercial Fraud and Counterfeits Held Oct 10-12
The World Customs Organization has announced that the 2nd Arab Forum on Consumer Protection from Commercial Fraud and Counterfeits was held in Saudi Arabia on October 10-12, 2010.
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According to a WCO press release, the Forum was attended by more than 800 stakeholders, including representatives from Customs administrations in the region, other concerned agencies, the private sector, and the media to showcase the enhanced cooperation in the fight against counterfeiting.
The Forum reviewed the legal framework, the role of government sectors and consumer protection, e-commerce and other aspects related to border protection of intellectual property rights. Participants also learned from the experiences of heads of regional Customs administrations. Saudi Customs concurrently organized an exhibition on the effects of counterfeits in cooperation with right holders to raise the awareness of consumers through the media and the business community.
(WCO press release dated 10/10/10)