Protection of IPRs Project Discusses the Role of Law in the Global Trade
29-May-2009 WASHINGTON – The Academy for Educational Development (AED), a nonprofit organization that implement more than 300 programs serving people in more than 150 countries, conducted the International Visitor Leadership Project entitled “Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)” May 11-29, 2009.
The project, sponsored by the US Department of State, aimed at promoting an appreciation for the rule of law in the global trade and business communities, encouraging accountability of the private and public sectors in enforcing Intellectual Property (IP) protections in countries and businesses worldwide, examining the impact of technology on IP protection and the development of IPRs laws and policies to respond to the growth of the Internet and digital technologies.
Representing Jordan in this venue was Mr. Mutasem Dmour, the executive director of the Arab Society for Intellectual Property (ASIP) among other high-ranking officials from IP and law firms from various countries around the world.
“This project offered a unique opportunity to confer with my peers and to examine the various complexities and perspectives on IPRs laws and policies in the US,” Mr. Dmour said.
He revealed that the participants also discussed the enforcement of IPRs law, copyrighting and protection of artistic works, overview of IPRs protection in the US, IPRs standards and regulations, government anti-counterfeiting initiatives, IPRs in the entertainment industry; among other issues.