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Press Release

UAE highlights innovative use of technology in intellectual property

protection at the International Trademark Association meeting

The country will host the INTA General Assembly in 2029, becoming the first
country in the Middle East to do so

Abu Dhabi, 21 May 2025 – The UAE participated in the General Assembly meeting of the
International Trademark Association (INTA), held in San Diego, USA. The discussions centered
on the future of intellectual property (IP) amid rapid technological progress, particularly the role
of modern innovations in reshaping IP rights protection. Key topics included the need to advance
legal and regulatory frameworks to keep pace with ongoing developments in innovation and
creativity landscapes.

H.E. Abdelrahman Almuaini, Assistant Undersecretary for the Intellectual Property Rights Sector
at the UAE Ministry of Economy, reaffirmed the UAE’s strategic and proactive approach to
enhancing IP protection systems through the adoption of latest technology. These efforts are in line
with the nation’s digital transformation vision and its ambition to become a global hub for
innovation and talent.

Dr. Al Muaini highlighted the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 as a milestone in the
country’s journey to leadership in AI field, boosting efficiency, performance, and sustainability in
alignment with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision. He highlighted the Ministry of Economy’s success
in streamlining trademark and patent examination processes, accelerating procedures, and
improving decision-making. Additionally, the UAE has developed a comprehensive system to
strengthen IP rights protection, reduce violations, resolve disputes, and enhance services for
trademark registration - supporting businesses in boosting their competitiveness locally, regionally,
and globally.

Dr. Al Muaini pointed out that 33,852 national and international trademark applications were filed
in the UAE in 2024, marking a seven per cent increase compared to that of 2023. From 2020 to
2024, the total number of applications reached 135,932, demonstrating growing demand for IP
protection in the country.

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