AGIP has played a dynamic role in the Arab world and beyond, working tirelessly to improve protection and informing both government officials and the business community of the social and economic benefits to be garnered through increased respect for intellectual property rights.
Many of the activities of AGIP, which have sprung from its core service offerings, are directed at general capacity building of IP infrastructure. A particular focus is applied to developing human capital through training and knowledge transfer. We use our professional training systems and facilities to organize IP training courses for members of the judiciary, district attorneys and customs officials in various countries, including but not limited to, Jordan, Kurdistan, West Bank, Gaza, Bahrain and Egypt.

AGIP has contributed to the advancement of intellectual property protection through the publishing of many original and translated works. These include intellectual property guides co-published with WIPO, original works published through Kluwer Law Publishing, and many others self-published in the Arab region.

  a. Intellectual Property Laws in the Arab Countries

Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh has compiled IP Laws of the Arab countries, which were published by Kluwer Law International. It is composed of more than 1000 pages of intellectual property laws, which were collected from all Arab countries, and translated into English. This virtually complete collection of relevant instruments, and inaccurate up-to-date English translations, is exactly what is needed to inspire confidence and spur the successful marketing of products throughout the Arab world.

It is considered an important reference for transitional businessmen, counsels, jurists and academics providing complete details in such areas of practice as the following: The eligibility for protection, registration and renewal procedures, dispute resolution, succession of rights, enforcement of penalties for infringement and administrative and judicial remedies. The book is an invaluable guide, outlining the rights and duties of all parties interested in conducting any type of business or trade in this important part of the world.

  b. Abu-Ghazaleh IP Dictionary

Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh has also compiled the “Abu-Ghazaleh IP Dictionary” providing for the first time a comprehensive listing of English-Arabic translations and definitions of the Intellectual Property terminology used in the Arab world.
It provides an innovative, highly specialized and detailed explanation in Arabic of the terms most commonly used in the context of intellectual property. It will help to develop and increase Arab understanding and appreciation of the concept of intellectual property with its ever-increasing importance in today’s world.