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11/28/24, 9:36 AM UAE participates in Diplomatic Conference on Design Law in Riyadh
protection for industrial designs and intellectual property (IP) both regionally and

globally.

The conference also aimed at fostering a culture of innovation and creativity.

Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for IP Rights Sector

at the Ministry of Economy, represented the UAE at the conference. Daren Tang,

Director-General of WIPO, was also present at the event, along with several

representatives from other WIPO member states.

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.

He 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, Dr. Al Muaini emphasised the importance of aligning views among

member states and owners of industrial designs, particularly small and medium-

sized enterprises (SMEs).

"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," he stated.

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