Saudi Arabia cracks down on IP violations, blocks 7,900 websites and removes 22,900 infringing items

Dubai: The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property has taken decisive action against intellectual property violations, blocking over 7,900 websites and removing more than 22,900 infringing items from online stores. 

These measures follow extensive electronic inspection campaigns to ensure compliance with intellectual property regulations.

The authority reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing enforcement efforts, vowing to take all necessary actions against violators across all areas under its jurisdiction.

It urged citizens and residents to support intellectual property protection efforts by reporting violations through its official channels, including social media (@saipksa), email (Saip@Saip.gov.sa), and the customer service hotline (920021421).

As the official government entity overseeing intellectual property rights in the Kingdom, SAIP is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting intellectual property to foster innovation and fair competition.