What the law says about fake goods
Federal Law No 37 of 1992 as Amended by Law No 8 of 2002
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Federal Law No 37 of 1992 as Amended by Law No 8 of 2002
Chapter 6: Article 37 - Imprisonment and Fines (not limited). The penalty shall be a jail term and a fine of not less than Dh5,000, or either, for a person who:
- Infringes a legally registered trademark or imitates a trademark in such a manner as to confuse the public as to the goods and services distinguished by the original trademark or similar trademark and a person who knowingly uses a counterfeit or imitated trademark.
- In bad faith uses on his products a trademark that has been registered, or unlawfully uses such a trademark.
- Knowingly sells, offers to sell or distribute or intends to sell products bearing a counterfeit, imitated or unlawful trademark.
Consumer hotlines:
- Ministry of Economy, Consumer Protection Department Toll free No: 600-522 225
- Ministry of Health, Drug Control Division: 02-633 0000; 04-396 6000
- Department of Planning and Economy, Abu Dhabi, Consumer Protection Department: 800-8811; 02-672 7200
- Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), Commercial Protection Department: 04-202 0220
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