AMMAN – December 14, 2009-The Arab Federation for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (AFPIPR) on December 7th, 2009 bestowed upon Mr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), an honorary award for his role as a pioneer of intellectual property.

The award was granted to Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, as a pioneer and advocate in the field of Intellectual Property (IP) protection at both regional and international levels. The award was received on behalf of Mr. Talal by Mr. Luay Abu-Ghazaleh, vice chairman of TAG-Org during a ceremony held under the patronage of the Head of the Jordanian Judicial Council, H.E. Ratib Alwazani.

Undoubtedly, Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh is considered one of the most distinguished personalities in the Intellectual Property domain; and his organization is prominent and reputable in the Arab region and the around world. The award ceremony was during the AFPIPR’s celebration to mark the Arab Intellectual Property Day, which takes place on December 7. It also included the honoring of the former Egyptian Minister, H.E. Dr. Ahmad Juweili, general secretary of the Council of Arab Economic Unity.

It is worth mentioning that the Arab IP Day celebration was the first such anniversary to be organized in Amman, upon the recommendations of the Arab Economic Union Council, and in recognition of the prominent Jordanian role in the IP field and IP protection for all right-holders.

The former minister of finance, H.E. Sami Qamwah, head of the AFPIPR Council of Trustees, Jordanian branch, affirmed that the celebration of this day in Amman is a reassurance of the Jordan’s pioneering role and contribution in the protection of Intellectual Property, which takes a considerable space in the Jordanian legal culture, and as an honor for the important role of the Jordanian economy and Jordanian citizens in this field.

The Arab Federation for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (AFPIPR) was established in 2005 within the framework of the Arab focused unions to safeguard and protect Arab creativity and innovations.