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UAE and United States sign Statement of Intent to

launch joint patent grant programme to enhance the

efficiency of industrial property services

By PR News Desk 21/07/2025

The Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
signed a joint Statement of Intent to launch a programme aimed at accelerating patent grant procedures

in the UAE. The agreement was formalised on the sidelines of the 66th series of meetings of the
Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO, held in Geneva.

His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, highlighted that the
agreement reflects the UAE’s commitment to enhancing the competitiveness of its intellectual property
(IP) system by embracing international best practices, particularly in the field of industrial property and
patent registration systems. It delivers flexible and effective services that foster innovation, support

entrepreneurship, and reinforce the UAE’s position as a regional IP rights protection hub.

H.E. noted that the partnership with the American side marks a new milestone in accelerating patent

grants by fostering international collaboration and adopting advanced operational models. The initiative
ensures faster and more effective protection for inventors and entrepreneurs, thereby creating a

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