IPR laws enforced on imports, exports consignments: Batool

Bureau Report

KARACHI: Director, Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Enforcement Mrs. Nyma Batool participated as presenter at an Awareness Session on IPR Enforcement organized by FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Customs held at Federation House Karachi.
She was invited as the presenter by Convener of the Custom Committee Mr. Shabbir Hassan Mansha, to deliver and discuss the matters of mutual interest particularly relating to IPR Enforcement with the Trade Bodies.
During initial discussions with the Director IPO, President FPCCI Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo briefed the activities of FPCCI and its close liaison with the FPCCI and the Custom Authorities, he emphasized that the IPR may play an active role for necessary facilitation to the Importers and exporters who are facing serious difficulties relating to their consignments. He suggested that the timely support and facilitation to the business houses by IPR may strengthen the business activities of the Importers and Exporters.
Convener of the Custom Committee Mr. Shabbir Hassan Mansha, emphasized on the issues particularly the importers and exporters who are facing serious difficulties for their business transactions, which may be because of lack of awareness of the policies and procedures of the IPR. He further said the interaction of FPCCI and IPR by arrangements of similar sessions and meetings will facilitate the business houses.
In response, Mrs. Nyma Batool, Director, Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Enforcement shared the procedures and working of the Directorate General of IPR Enforcement by a comprehensive presentation.