ASIP Holds Trademarks and Unfair Competition Course in Dubai

DUBAI - The Arab Society for Intellectual Property (ASIP), jointly with the UAE Ministry of Industry and Trade, will be holding the "Trademarks and Unfair Competition" course of the Arab Certified Intellectual Property Practitioner Program (ACIPP) November 22-29, 2008 at Crown Plaza Hotel, Dubai.

The course, conducted in Arabic, targets officials from the government, private and academic sectors.
A final exam will be held at the end of the intensive course.

ACIPP is a professional Arabic program offering advanced teaching and training for Arab practitioners. It aims to provide an easier understanding of modern principles that govern IP, as well as access to knowledge and international developments, so that the practitioner may be able to provide his/her services in line with international standards.

The program is comprised of four courses:

• Module 1: Introduction to Intellectual Property
• Module 2: Trademarks and Unfair Competition
• Module 3: Copyrights and Related Rights
• Module 4: Patents of Inventions and Trade Secrets

Upon the completion of each course, students will sit for a final examination. Upon successful passing of the examination, they will receive a certificate. When a student passes final examinations in the Modules, s/he will be granted the full Arab Certified Intellectual Property Practitioner Certificate.