This part of the Empty Quarter really likes good news and while
practice in the region can be frustrating and require significant patience
there are days when a piece of good news arrives to lighten the day. This item
of good news comes from this part of the Empty Quarter’s own practice.
The Dubai Department of Economic Development have long taken
action in the markets in Dubai. The inspectors have a good knowledge of the
traders and of many products. In general, they will take action in response to
a complaint being filed. Occasionally, they will take action proactively. In
one recent example, the DDED proactive raided 4 traders, seizing about 200
counterfeit items in total. The DDED levied fines totalling nearly Dhs50,000
against the 4 traders – that is over US$3,000 per trader or US$65 per item.
Good news for the rights holder concerned and for consumers.
Well done to the Dubai Department of Economic Development.
No comments:
Post a Comment