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Press Release

international registration through the Madrid Protocol, which reflects the exceptional opportunities
that the UAE offers to entrepreneurs and business owners.

The UAE issued Federal Law Decree No. 36 of 2021 regarding trademarks as part of its efforts to
support innovation and strengthen the intellectual property system. The aim of this law is to provide
comprehensive protection for trademarks and develop effective mechanisms to combat
counterfeiting and forgery, further positioning the UAE as an attractive destination for innovators
and creators.

Moreover, this federal law marks a key milestone in attracting foreign investments and global
companies to the UAE market, as it ensures protection for new trademarks that are in pace with
modern trends, such as sound marks, scent marks, and hologram technology. This enables creators
and companies to protect their innovations through advanced services. The law also established a
clause for protection of geographical indicators, further ensuring the protection of products that are
linked to specific geographical regions, therefore enhancing the value and quality of these products
in local and global markets.

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