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11/14/24, 12:45 PM UAE records 34.3 percent surge in IP registrations in nine months, welcomes 18,175 new trademarks
UAE records 34.3 percent surge in IP registrations in nine months, welcomes 18,175 new trademarks
During this period, trademark registrations rose by 39.12 percent

The Ministry processed 24,258 trademark registration applications and addressed 8,171 trademark inquiries.
Published: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 4:42 PM
The UAE Ministry of Economy has reported a remarkable increase in intellectual property (IP)
registrations in the UAE during the first nine months of 2024, underscoring the effectiveness of
national initiatives aimed at cultivating an innovation-driven environment.
There has been a significant uptick in the registration of trademarks, patents, and utility certificates,
reflecting advancements in supporting research and development (R&D) as well as entrepreneurship
across various economic and scientific domains.

Statistics on IP registrations
During this period, IP registrations in the UAE surged by 34.3 percent, with trademark registrations
rising by 39.12 percent. Additionally, there was an 8 percent increase in patents, utility certificates,
and industrial designs compared to the same timeframe in 2023. The Ministry recorded a total of
1,884 IP works, a notable increase from 1,402 in the previous year, resulting in a cumulative total of
20,389.
Growing demand across sectors
There has been growing demand for IP registration across diverse sectors, with the Ministry
receiving 1,946 applications—an impressive 53.23 percent rise from last year’s 1,270 applications.
Furthermore, 153 reports of IP violations were filed, and 209 applications for the registration of
importers and distributors of IP rights were processed, reflecting a 26.67 percent growth.

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