Trade Ministry grants intellectual property rights unit greater oversight

Trade Minister Nevine Gamea issued a decision to restructure its intellectual property rights unit to allow for greater oversight and monitoring, as well as increased cooperation and information sharing with international bodies on matters of copyright infringement and intellectual property disputes, according to a statement. The decision will see the authority’s board composed of representatives of the ministries of higher education, scientific research, trade, culture, information technology, agriculture, industry, finance, and interior..