{
  "id": 10301210,
  "title": "MoCI steps up efforts to combat trademark infringement cases",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/moci-steps-up-efforts-to-combat-trademark-infringement-cases",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-27T21:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune Business",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune-business",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/256243/business/moci-steps-up-efforts-to-combat-trademark-infringement-cases"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has intensified its efforts to tackle trademark infringement cases in Qatar. To this end, the MoCI's Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department, in collaboration with the Brand Owners' Protection Group (Gulf BPG), recently held its fourth workshop of 2026. The workshop was titled “Combating Trademark Infringement and Examining Genuine and Counterfeit Products,” and it aimed to bolster the protection of intellectual property rights, raise awareness among MoCI staff, law enforcement officials, and relevant authorities, and enhance their skills in monitoring and detecting trademark infringements.\n\nThe workshop delved into several crucial topics designed to deepen participants’ understanding of trademark infringement methods and types. Participants also learned about mechanisms for examining products to determine their authenticity or counterfeiting. This included recognizing key signs and indicators that can aid in identifying counterfeit products and trademark infringements, as well as reviewing contemporary examples and methods for differentiating genuine from counterfeit goods.\n\nBy conducting this workshop, the MoCI further commits to implementing training and awareness programs aimed at developing the skills of specialized personnel and law enforcement officers. Additionally, the ministry continues to strengthen coordination and cooperation with relevant entities and the private sector, all of which contribute to improving the efficiency of inspection, monitoring, and enforcement activities related to intellectual property rights. This proactive approach supports the overall intellectual property rights protection system and fosters a secure and sustainable business environment, thereby increasing the State of Qatar's competitiveness, diversification, and attractiveness to investors.",
  "summary": "Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Ministry of Commerce and Industry, represented by its Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department, organised its fourth workshop of 2026, entitle...",
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}