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the Organization, the Brand Owners Protection Group, and the Dhahi Khalfan Intellectual Property
Center.

11. Virtual character ‘Aisha’
A virtual personality whose main purpose is to raise awareness on intellectual property rights,
engage with the public, and address their queries. This will be done through event participations
or social media platforms.

IP, Trademarks and Patent Registration indicators
In 2023, there was a significant rise in the number of trademark registration applications, as
recorded by the Ministry, with a 9.6 per cent increase compared to 2022. There was also a 29.5
per cent increase in the registration of intellectual works.
With regard to patents, the Ministry received 3,415 patent applications in 2023, marking a 19.5
per cent increase from 2022. The total number of registered patents in 2023 reached 5,108, up13.7
per cent.

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