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Toyota Motor joins Al-Futtaim Motors in nation-wide raids on counterfeit parts trade
Abu Dhabi, Sept 29, 2011 (WAM) - Toyota Motor Corporation, through Al Shaali '&' Co., Advocates '&' Legal Consultant and its UAE exclusive distributor Al-Futtaim Motors and Department of Economic Developments of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah have recently joined efforts to combat the menace of counterfeit auto parts trade in the UAE.
At a press conference held at Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, the Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced the results of a triple sweep raid mission executed last week on a number of auto part retailers in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah over 10 days. The sweep raid actions in the 3 emirates had been a success. The conference was opened by Hatem Abdel Ghani, Director '&' Head of IP Enforcement in Al Shaali '&' Co, Advocates '&' Legal Consultants, and featured an anti-counterfeiting presentation by Sajjad Pasha, National Sales '&' Marketing Manager Parts and Distribution Al-Futtaim Motors.
It was reported that the most common origins of illegal parts seized within the UAE were from China, Taiwan, Turkey, Korea and Malaysia. "The sweep raid actions are aimed at demonstrating Toyota Motor Corporation's eagerness to work with the authorities in the UAE and its local distributors, Al Futtaim Motors to take actions against counterfeiters" said Hatem Abdel Ghani.
Al-Futtaim Motors last year spearheaded the formation of a Dealer Council to safeguard the interest of the company's 125-strong authorised dealer network. The Dealer Council has helped combat parallel imports of genuine Toyota parts in the UAE, and is working with government institutions to identify traders of counterfeit goods. It also serves as formal platform for all Al-Futtaim Motors dealers to share insights to further improving customer service, sales and marketing.
In 2008, Toyota Motor Corporation carried out similar sweep raid actions in a large scale fashion in the Sharjah market. The sweep raid actions assisted by Al Shaali '&' Co, resulted in seizure of counterfeit Toyota auto spare parts wherein many retail companies were raided against.
UAE has seen a tremendous growth in the auto spare parts trade since 2003. According to a study by the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Trade, the automotive market in the UAE has grown by 19.7 % in 2010. The counterfeiting activities concerning the auto spare parts industry enjoyed simultaneous growth with the automotive and auto spare parts industry and trade in the UAE.
Hatem Abdel Ghani said Toyota Motor Corporation expressed its satisfaction and appreciation to the authorities in the UAE for their readiness to cooperate with the brand owners and the support from the Economic Development Departments in the 3 emirates is shown through the smooth completion of the sweep raid actions that were recently carried out and the good results from the sweep raid actions. Toyota Motor Corporation had also expressed its intentions to continue to battle counterfeits in this region. - Emirates News Agency, WAM
At a press conference held at Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, the Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced the results of a triple sweep raid mission executed last week on a number of auto part retailers in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah over 10 days. The sweep raid actions in the 3 emirates had been a success. The conference was opened by Hatem Abdel Ghani, Director '&' Head of IP Enforcement in Al Shaali '&' Co, Advocates '&' Legal Consultants, and featured an anti-counterfeiting presentation by Sajjad Pasha, National Sales '&' Marketing Manager Parts and Distribution Al-Futtaim Motors.
It was reported that the most common origins of illegal parts seized within the UAE were from China, Taiwan, Turkey, Korea and Malaysia. "The sweep raid actions are aimed at demonstrating Toyota Motor Corporation's eagerness to work with the authorities in the UAE and its local distributors, Al Futtaim Motors to take actions against counterfeiters" said Hatem Abdel Ghani.
Al-Futtaim Motors last year spearheaded the formation of a Dealer Council to safeguard the interest of the company's 125-strong authorised dealer network. The Dealer Council has helped combat parallel imports of genuine Toyota parts in the UAE, and is working with government institutions to identify traders of counterfeit goods. It also serves as formal platform for all Al-Futtaim Motors dealers to share insights to further improving customer service, sales and marketing.
In 2008, Toyota Motor Corporation carried out similar sweep raid actions in a large scale fashion in the Sharjah market. The sweep raid actions assisted by Al Shaali '&' Co, resulted in seizure of counterfeit Toyota auto spare parts wherein many retail companies were raided against.
UAE has seen a tremendous growth in the auto spare parts trade since 2003. According to a study by the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Trade, the automotive market in the UAE has grown by 19.7 % in 2010. The counterfeiting activities concerning the auto spare parts industry enjoyed simultaneous growth with the automotive and auto spare parts industry and trade in the UAE.
Hatem Abdel Ghani said Toyota Motor Corporation expressed its satisfaction and appreciation to the authorities in the UAE for their readiness to cooperate with the brand owners and the support from the Economic Development Departments in the 3 emirates is shown through the smooth completion of the sweep raid actions that were recently carried out and the good results from the sweep raid actions. Toyota Motor Corporation had also expressed its intentions to continue to battle counterfeits in this region. - Emirates News Agency, WAM
