BPG-Lebanon hosts National Intellectual Property and Sports Day

The Brand Protection Group in Lebanon (BPG-Lebanon) launched its annual conference, titled ‘National Intellectual Property and Sports Day’. The event was held in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy and Trade and under the patronage of the Beirut Bar Association President, Emad Martinos.

The conference featured participation from several high-ranking officials, including the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Economy and Trade, and the Minister of Youth and Sports. Discussions focused on legal and legislative developments regarding intellectual property (IP) within the sports sector, specifically addressing efforts to combat counterfeiting and piracy.

Participants emphasized the role of IP rights in protecting creativity, encouraging investment, and supporting innovation to transform sports into a global commercial industry. The event concluded with recommendations for increased coordination between official, legal, economic, and sporting entities to strengthen IP protection frameworks and raise awareness across Lebanon and the Arab world.