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7/28/25, 11:46 AM UAE, USA sign joint statement of intent to accelerate patent grant procedures - Aletihad News Center

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, emphasised that the cooperation reflects the

UAE’s commitment to enhancing the competitiveness of its intellectual property ecosystem by adopting international
best practices.

In particular, the agreement aims to strengthen industrial property rights, and enhance patent registration procedures

to provide flexible and efficient services that support an innovation-driven and entrepreneurial environment. The effort

is designed to reinforce the UAE's position as a regional hub for intellectual property rights protection.

Al Marri also highlighted that the partnership represents a push to accelerate patents by strengthening international

cooperation and adopting advanced operational models. The measures aim to ensure faster and more efficient
protection for inventors and entrepreneurs, creating an encouraging environment for innovation and investment in

knowledge- and technology-based sectors, and enhancing the UAE’s readiness for a creativity-driven economic
future.

The cooperation is part of the Ministry's broader efforts to develop the industrial property system, streamline
procedures, and offer high-quality, flexible services to innovators in support of the country’s business environment.

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