Reputational risk to UK alcoholic beverage brands from counterfeiting in Lebanon
Trade barrier summary
UK brands face a loss in revenue and reputation due to counterfeiting of alcoholic beverages in Lebanon. The Ministry of Economy and Trade has improved legislation around intellectual property rights. However, Lebanon's Intellectual Property Protection Office suffers from limited financial and human resources. This results in weak enforcement of rights.
Sectors affected
- Food and drink
Resolved
No
Date reported
7 November 2019
Last updated
25 November 2021
Public ID
PID-94K33G
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