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7/28/25, 11:48 AM UAE and United States Sign Joint Statement to Accelerate Patent Granting Procedures - The Gulf Observer
The agreement was signed by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Under the joint statement, the
two parties will establish collaborative mechanisms to recognize positive examination
results issued by the USPTO for corresponding Emirati patent applications, in
accordance with each country’s applicable laws and regulations.

His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism,
stated that this bilateral cooperation reflects the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its
intellectual property (IP) ecosystem by adopting international best practices. The focus,
he noted, is on enhancing industrial property rights and streamlining patent registration
processes to better serve the needs of inventors and entrepreneurs.

“This strategic partnership with the United States represents a significant step in
accelerating patent issuance,” Al Marri said. “By enhancing international cooperation
and adopting advanced operational models, we aim to provide faster and more efficient
protection for innovators. This will further consolidate the UAE’s position as a regional
hub for intellectual property rights protection and foster a more innovation-driven,
entrepreneurial economy.”

He added that the new collaboration will contribute to an encouraging environment for
innovation and investment in knowledge- and technology-based sectors, reinforcing the
UAE’s readiness for a future centered on creativity and economic diversification.

The initiative is part of the Ministry’s broader agenda to develop the national industrial
property system by simplifying procedures and delivering high-quality, adaptable
services that support business growth and innovation. The UAE continues to enhance
its legislative and operational frameworks in alignment with global standards,
reinforcing its status as a competitive and future-ready knowledge economy.

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