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Press Release

UAE highlights its efforts to enhance legislative framework for IP

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rights protection at 3 Belt and Road High-Level Conference on
Intellectual Property in Beijing

H.E. Dr. Al Muaini reiterates UAE’s commitment to supporting global efforts
aimed at enhancing IP rights protection

Abu Dhabi, 25 September 2024

The Ministry of Economy (MoEc) participated in the third Belt and Road High-Level Conference
on Intellectual Property (IP), which took place in Beijing, China. H.E. Ding Xuexiang, Vice
Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, inaugurated the Conference. The
opening ceremony was attended by Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual
Property Organization (WIPO); Dr. Shen Changyu, Commissioner of the China National
Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA); and Wang Chicheng, the Director General of the
National Copyright Administration of China (NCAC).
The theme of this year's Conference was ‘Openness, Cooperation, Development, and Mutual
Benefit’ and it drew the participation of government representatives from national, regional, and
international IP offices in 55 countries, with six international organisations attending as observers.
H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for Intellectual Property
Sector at the Ministry of Economy, participated in the Conference on the UAE’s behalf.

The Conference was aimed at strengthening cooperation among countries along the Belt and Road
in the field of IP rights protection, transforming it into a route for peace, prosperity, openness, and
innovation. Additionally, it contributed to facilitating linkages between diverse cultures and
promoting innovation and knowledge along the New Silk Road economic belt.

H.E. Al Muaini highlighted the significant role of IP in driving the expansion and prosperity of
global economies, thereby supporting their transition towards advanced economic models based
on innovation and creativity. Furthermore, IP plays a key role in promoting the collective
economic development of Belt and Road countries, and grow a robust framework for safeguarding
IP applications in accordance with international best practices.

He said: "The UAE continues to support global efforts to protect intellectual property rights and
create a catalytic environment for innovation and creativity. The country strives to build
partnerships and strengthen cooperation with international IP institutions, consolidating its
position as a leading regional and global destination for patents and creative businesses. These