January 30, 2008
In a recent press release, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) highlighted its upcoming conference in Dubai to emphasize its strong concern regarding counterfeiting and piracy. As noted in the WIPO press announcement (link below), “The Fourth Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy” will be held from February 3-5, 2008, including governmental officials from Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, WIPO, and “representatives of other international intergovernmental organizations, governments, regional and national enforcement agencies and business [] to identify solutions to the escalating problems of counterfeiting and piracy.” Some of the sessions include “Health and Safety Risks Counterfeit Products Pose to Consumers; Raising Awareness of the Full Economic and Social Costs of Counterfeiting and Piracy; The Growing Problem of the Sale of Counterfeit and Pirated Products over the Internet; and, Strengthening Cooperation and Collaboration at the Global Level.” Details on this session, including all topics and speakers, are available at the second link below.
WIPO Announcement: LINK
Program Website: LINK
WIPO Announcement: LINK
Program Website: LINK
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