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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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