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3. Emirati ‘Fahes’ (examiner) initiative
MoEc, in partnership with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis), has undertaken
this initiative to enhance the skills and competitiveness of Emirati talents in the field of intellectual
property. It will offer top-level training and awareness programs that will not only create job
opportunities for them but also encourage the private sector to hire and train them in various
innovation and creativity-related fields.

4. InnovLAB initiative
In partnership with the Minister of State for Government Development and the Future, InnovLAB
focuses on strengthening the capacities of innovation incubators and supporting their
competitiveness, as well as assessing the effectiveness of incubators in local federal and
educational establishments.

5. InstaBlock initiative
InstaBlock is an immediate service offered by the Ministry in collaboration with the
Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, dedicated to addressing
complaints concerning livestream copyright infringements. The primary focus of this service is to
swiftly enforce intellectual property rights protection.

6. IP SPORT initiative
MoEc, in collaboration with the General Authority of Sports (GAS), is set to launch the IP SPORT
initiative that aims to increase the number of registered trademarks in the UAE’s sports sector. The
objective is to raise awareness on intellectual property rights in the sports industry and conduct
awareness campaigns during the UAE Innovation Month.

7. One Day TM Initiative
The One Day TM initiative is a collaborative effort between MoEc and the Ministry of Finance,
offering a service aimed at expediting the issuance of a trademark registration certificate, making
it happen within a single business day. This initiative aims to increase the trademark registration
rate in the UAE and generate additional revenue.

8. IP Platform initiative
It is a consolidated digital platform that will be developed during the upcoming phase to connect
and integrate data from various government departments responsible for enforcing intellectual
property rights. This initiative will harness the latest cutting-edge technology in this field and
MoEc will implement this project in collaboration with relevant government entities.

9. ‘Hayyakom’ initiative
The Ministry plans to introduce the ‘Hayyakom’ initiative in connection with the UAE's hosting
of the INTA Meeting, one of the biggest trademark-focused meetings. The goal is to boost the
UAE's appeal to global companies and enhance its brand image.

10. IP SCHOOL initiative
The IP School initiative has set the goal to develop a comprehensive portfolio of training programs
for intellectual property, which will be endorsed by the World Intellectual Property Organization
(WIPO). It also involves designing of suitable training programs for students in collaboration with