Trademark Enforcement through Border Measures: The Case of the Gulf Cooperation Council States (GCC)
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Trademarks are a valuable asset of a business and play a crucial role with regards to the quality
of goods and its reputation, however, the rise in counterfeiting activities is undermining those
benefits. Counterfeiting activities are considered to be the fastest growing phenomenon that
focuses solely on reputable international brands ranging from cosmetics, watches, shoes and
clothing, to cars and aeroplane parts. It has engulfed the world economy by dealing with fake
commodities and intellectual property rights across the board. The PhD thesis looks at the
relevant trademark laws in the Gulf Cooperation Council States (GCC) as an effective
enforcement mechanism to deal with the rise of counterfeiting activities in the region. The GCC
States have been listed among the countries with significant problems in terms of intellectual
property protection and enforcement. Thus, the importance and effectiveness of border
measures, judicial process, including civil and criminal proceedings in all six Member States are
analysed using a combination of comparative, doctrinal, and socio-legal research. The main
objective of the thesis is to show the degree to which the GCC States' legislative regimes and
their enforcement efforts addresses counterfeiting problems to meet their international treaty
obligations.
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Alfadhel, Lolwa Naser MohamedCollections
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