The Brand Protection Group Lebanon (BPG Lebanon) has launched a "Revival Plan" to protect the market from counterfeit products and ensure the integrity of its members' brands. <\/p>\n
The plan was launched successfully, with the participation of various partners, including government officials and brand owners.<\/p>\n
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the caretaker Minister of Tourism, Director General of the Ministry of Economy, Dr. Mohamad Abi Haidar, Colonel Mahmood Kobrosly (Head of the Special Crimes Unit at the ISF) representing General Imad Othman (Internal Security Forces Chief), Atty. Soha Al Assaad representing the Beirut Bar Association president Atty. Nader Kaspar, Colonel Bashar Khatib (Head of the Anti-Narcotics Unit at the ISF, Dr. Wissam Al Amil (Head of IPD at MOET), Mr. Tarek Younis (Head of Consumer protection at MoET) as well as representatives from the Customs and several brand owners.<\/p>\n
The caretaker Minister of Tourism, Walid Nassar, emphasized the importance of protecting tourists from counterfeit products and their negative impact on the tourism industry. However, he acknowledged that "Intellectual property is one of the backbones of the tourism industry."<\/p>\n
The Director General of the Ministry of Economy and Trade (MoET), Dr. Mohamad Abi Haidar, highlighted the government's commitment to supporting the efforts of NGOs like BPG in their fight against counterfeiting.<\/p>\n
The launch of the "Revival Plan" by BPG Lebanon, with the support of the MoET and brand owners, demonstrates the commitment of various stakeholders to combat the problem of counterfeiting and promote a healthy business environment in Lebanon by launching several awareness campaigns.<\/p>\n
This initiative will go a long way in protecting the public from counterfeit products and safeguarding the interests of brand owners.<\/p>\n
Atty. Rany Sader, the President of the BPG, has emphasized the need to raise awareness to combat the issue of counterfeiting and protect the market from the hazards of fake products and has outlined BPG plans to resume all former activities, including training, awareness campaigns, seminars, and supporting enforcement bodies.<\/p>\n
The BPG is determined to push the IP culture despite the current economic situation in Lebanon.
\nThe Revival Plan Event was followed by a General Assembly, which led to the election of a new Board for 2023-2025, as follow:
\n• Atty. Rany Sader (SADER Legal 1863), President of the Board
\n• Atty. Joelle Bou Abboud (Holdal group), Vice President
\n• Atty. Hussam Daher (United Sports of Lebanon), Secretary of the Board
\n• Ms. Lena Abi Farah (Fattal), Treasurer
\n• Mr. Roger Tanios (Indevco), Advisor
\n• Mr. Hassan Bibi (MSD), Advisor
\n• Mr. Imad Mokdad (Beiersdorf), Advisor
\n• Mr. Kassem Kaouk(JTI), Advisor
\n• Mr. Ziad Karam (Diageo), Advisor<\/p>\n
Atty. Rany Sader expressed his gratitude to the companies that have renewed their membership and confirmed that the "Revival Plan" is on the right track. He is optimistic that the new board of directors will make the association shine again, and looks forward to a successful implementation of the "Revival Plan" to promote a healthy and thriving business environment in Lebanon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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