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UAE participates in Diplomatic Conference on

Design Law in Riyadh to enhance collaboration

in the legal protection of IP rights

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2024-11-24 03:57:05

(MENAFN- Orient Planet Group) Abu Dhabi, 22 November 2024:
The UAE participated in Diplomatic Conference to Conclude and Adopt a Design Law Treaty
in Riyadh from 11 to 22 November, 2024. Chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
under the auspices of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the conference
marked the final phase of negotiations for the treaty, which plays a crucial role in
strengthening legal protection for industrial designs and intellectual property (IP) both
regionally and globally. The conference was also aimed at fostering a culture of innovation
and creativity.
H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for IP Rights Sector at
the Ministry of Economy, represented the UAE at the conference. H.E. Daren Tang, Director
General of WIPO, was also present at the event, along with several representatives from
other WIPO member states.
H.E. Al Muaini highlighted the significance of the treaty as a new milestone in streamlining
the registration of industrial designs for innovators and creators globally. Its main objective is
to offer necessary tools and mechanisms to strengthen multilateral IP framework and
simplify procedures to protect their IP rights. H.E. noted that the treaty includes key
provisions, including the prohibition of unauthorised claims on traditional designs, endorsing
requests for technical assistance and capacity building, among other procedural matters.
These provisions require increased cooperation among member states to ensure successful
treaty negotiations. Additionally, H.E. Dr. Al Muaini emphasized the importance of aligning
views among member states and owners of industrial designs, particularly small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
H.E. said, "The UAE is committed to supporting the conference and its outcomes, while also
maintaining its commitment to collaborate and exchange knowledge and best practices with
fellow WIPO member states. The country seeks to become a party to all WIPO treaties and
agreements on IP and play an effective role in supporting global initiatives in this field."
Furthermore, H.E. conveyed the UAE's endorsement of Pakistan’s statement on behalf of
the Asia-Pacific Group at the conference.
H.E. Al Muaini added: "The UAE has made remarkable strides in establishing a robust legal
framework to strengthen the overall protection of IP and its associated fields, in line with
international best practices. The country achieved this through the issuance of proactive and
forward-looking policies and laws, including the industrial property rights regulation and
protection law and its executive regulation. These initiatives have played a pivotal role in
laying the groundwork for effective legislation, efficient legal mechanisms, and high-quality

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