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9/29/24, 1:08 PM UAE highlights its efforts to enhance legislative framework for IP rights protection
He added: "The conference serves as a valuable platform to develop innovative policies to facilitate
cross-border patenting and launch new initiatives and projects that contribute to enhancing the
protection of the rights of creators and innovators. These will ensure more effective protection of
intellectual property applications and facilitate the exchange of experiences and best practices in this

regard, thereby promoting the sustainable development of Belt and Road joined countries."

H.E. Al Muaini reviewed the UAE's efforts to develop a robust legislative environment for IP in
accordance with international best practices, which include the amendment of three laws, namely, the
regulation and protection of industrial property rights, trademarks, and copyright and adjacent rights.

These efforts have contributed to advancing the UAE’s intellectual property environment and enhancing
the country’s overall innovation and R&D landscape. These measures ensure comprehensive brand and
authors’ rights protection and create opportunities and potential to attract entrepreneurial and innovative
ventures and investment from around the world in new economy sectors.

The Assistant Undersecretary highlighted the importance of intellectual property in building a

prosperous future and supporting the achievement of sustainable development goals in several critical
areas including clean technology and health and education. He emphasized the need for intellectual
property in keeping pace with rapid technological developments and bridging the digital gap, stimulating

innovation and encouraging investment in advanced technologies.

Nearly 450 attendees participated in the third High-level Belt and Road Conference on Intellectual
Property, including industry officials, professionals, researchers and representatives of relevant
international organizations. The participants called for joint efforts to strengthen IP protection, promote
mutual recognition and protect geographical indicators more broadly, enhance intellectual property

protection in data and e-commerce, and provide an enabling environment for innovation.

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