Strengthening IP protection: from legislation to enforcement Laws are in place to protect intellectual property (IP) rights in the Gulf. But enforcement has generally been weak. However, as governments look at ways to diversify away from oil, IP protection is becoming a bigger concern; not just to protect local knowledge-based industries, but also to attract foreign investment. This senior-level event will present a series of practical recommendations for change, drawing on the expertise of business and political leaders in the Gulf region. IP protection is a global as well as a regional issue, and Gulf-initiatives are being buttressed by negotiations with the WTO and US trade representatives. Participants at this conference will debate how best to combine legislation with enforcement to solve region-specific problems. To discover how best to tackle issues from copyright infringement to counterfeiting, reserve your place now for Economist Conferences' Protecting Intellectual Property in the Gulf. From software piracy to trademark protection: a focus on local issues We have convened an experienced panel of legal experts, government officials and senior IP executives from the region. They will address some of the core IP issues in the Gulf: IP infringement: what is the scope of the problem and what must governments do? What are the practical IP protection issues at ground level? Why is enforcement lacking and how should governments strengthen their approach? What impact will global trends have on the Gulf: from WTO to US free trade and the ELI? How can business and government cooperate to improve IP protection? Why you should attend Gain practical insights into specific IP issues in the Gulf region See how best to tackle IP infringement at local level Meet senior lawyers and IP experts active in the Gulf Influence government policy on issues ranging from piracy to parallel trade Hear leading Gulf IP experts present their recommendations for change Network with your peers from across the region to share ideas on IP protection Return to your business equipped with the latest thinking on legislation and enforcement At this high-level gathering, you will engage in intensive debate with senior IP executives working in the Gulf. All participants will receive a set of recommendations at the end of the conference, summarizing the positions of the speakers. Places are strictly limited, so to avoid disappointment, reserve your place today. Who should attend? This conference has been designed to meet the needs of senior executives with day-to-day responsibility for IP protection and management in their companies' Gulf operations. Those who should attend include: General managers Regional managers General counselors Marketing directors Lawyers Corporate affairs directors ... working in FMCG, automotive, software, music and entertainment as well as pharmaceutical companies and the clothing industry. We can conclude that this passage is a (an) ______.