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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 services to ensure comprehensive protection for industrial property across diverse applications,
including industrial designs.”

The UAE had recently introduced a new set of initiatives to strengthen IP protection in the country, including
31 integrated projects that foster innovation and creativity in line with global best practices. Among these

projects is the ‘Patent Incubator,’ which facilitates the documentation of the patent registration process across
the seven emirates, providing assistance to innovators and urging them to secure IP rights for their creations
to preserve the value of their ideas.

The UAE’s IP sector recently witnessed a significant growth in the number of registered trademarks, with a

total of 356,408 trademark registrations by the end of September 2024. Moreover, more than 15,000 patents,
utility certificates, and industrial designs were also registered.

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