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rights across various economic sectors in the country. Among these entities are the Emirates
Intellectual Property Association, Dubai Customs, and the International Association for the
Protection of Intellectual Property – United Arab Emirates (AIPPI-UAE).

In addition, the forum witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the
Ministry of Economy and the Dubai Future Foundation to enhance cooperation in the fields of IP
and its applications, as well as to support innovators, creators, entrepreneurs, researchers,
academics, and startups in Dubai and the UAE. It also aims to protect copyright, trademarks, and
patents, particularly in the digital landscape.

The forum provided an ideal opportunity for the exchange of experiences and insights on
protecting intellectual property in the digital age, and to discuss the role of emerging technologies,
such as AI, Blockchain, and Big Data, in defining the future of IP. It also emphasized the
importance of continued innovation and the development of integrated governance systems to
safeguard IP in the future, thereby fostering creativity and knowledge.

Four panel discussions explore future of IP in the face of rapid technological developments

The forum hosted four panel discussions that explored the future of intellectual property in the
face of rapid technological advancements. The first panel, titled ‘Harmonious Cooperation:
Enhancing Coordination Among International Government Agencies,’ focused on collaboration
mechanisms between international and regional entities in monitoring and tracking violations of
IP rights and illicit trade. Representatives from the Intellectual Property Crime Division of Dubai
Police, the French National Institute of Industrial Property, the International Intellectual
Property Crime Investigators College, and the World Customs Organization participated in the
session. The participants emphasized the importance of cooperation and the unification of legal
and regulatory efforts internationally to achieve effective IP protection globally.

The second panel, titled ‘How Do We Anticipate the Future of Intellectual Property from the
Perspective of the Private Sector,’ discussed future trends in the applications of intellectual
property within the industrial sector, focusing on how the private sector perceives these trends and
their impact on the sector's growth and sustainability. The panel was attended by representatives
from the International Intellectual Property Association – United Arab Emirates, the Arab Union
for Trade Facilitation and Risk Management, and Nissan Middle East.

The third panel discussion highlighted the diverse growth opportunities that new technology offers
to the intellectual property sector. The panel featured representatives from several national
institutions and global companies, including the Telecommunications and Digital Government
Regulatory Authority, Alibaba, and Google. The attendees discussed the role of emerging
technologies like AI and Blockchain in enhancing innovation opportunities and protecting
intellectual property rights, as well as mechanisms to combat violations of these rights in the face
of rapid technology advancement.