Dubai Customs Initiates Intellectual Property Summer 2024 To Foster Innovation

Dubai Customs has launched the Intellectual Property Summer Events 2024 with the theme "Innovate, Protect." Organised by the IPR Department of the Policies and Legislation Division, these events aim to highlight the significance of Intellectual Property protection and foster innovation across various societal segments. The activities commenced at Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services headquarters.

The event features specialised workshops led by IP Specialists from the Awareness and Education Section. These workshops focus on safeguarding ideas and innovations. Additionally, collaborative competitions encourage participants to present their creative concepts. The Technical Support Department's (K9) Unit also demonstrated their role in protecting society from counterfeit goods, receiving positive feedback from 45 children who attended.

Yousef Ozair Mubarak, Director of the IPR Department, stated: "We are interested in a vital role in educating the community about the dangers and harms of counterfeit goods and the need to combat copyright infringements, and the IP Summer 2024 events represent an important opportunity to direct awareness and educational messages to new generations of children participating in summer camps."

The IP Summer series will continue until August 2024, featuring numerous educational lectures tailored for different age groups. These lectures aim to spread awareness about IP protection and inspire creativity within the community. The program is designed to cultivate a culture of intellectual property protection among various demographics.

Mubarak added: "As part of our efforts in raising IP awareness through diverse activities whether physical or online, we can gladly announce that during the first half of this year, 6 events were organized covering 6064 participants overall. Additionally, 6 specialised courses were delivered to School and University institutions attended by 309 pupils."

Annual Youth-Focused Initiative

The IP Summer events cycle is an annual initiative targeting youth to maximise outreach in promoting intellectual property awareness. This year's program includes a variety of activities aimed at educating young people about the importance of protecting intellectual property rights.

The series also aims to strengthen partnerships with government entities in combating counterfeit goods through joint initiatives. By contributing to these efforts, Dubai Customs hopes to raise awareness about intellectual property issues among new generations.

The events have been well-received so far, with significant participation from children attending summer camps. The initiative underscores Dubai Customs' commitment to fostering a culture of innovation while protecting intellectual property rights.

This year's program continues until late August, ensuring ample opportunities for community engagement and education on intellectual property matters.

With inputs from WAM