Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property Concerns with Controlling the Infringing Facilities in the Kingdom
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ In continuation of the Saudi efforts to protect and enforce intellectual property rights, the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP), in cooperation with the General Security, has launched inspection campaigns across Saudi Arabia with the aim of controlling commercial stores that violate intellectual property rights regulations. During January 2021, 11620 items violating creative rights were seized, including electronics, computer programs, sound recordings, and printed works (student services).
Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP)
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