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UAE, USA Sign Joint Statement Of Intent To Accelerate

Patent Grant Procedures

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(Pakistan Point News - 20th Jul, 2025) GENEVA, 20th July, 2025 (WAM) – The
United Arab Emirates and the United States of America signed a Joint Statement of Intent aimed
at launching a bilateral cooperation programme to accelerate patent granting procedures in
the UAE. This took place on the sidelines of the 66th Assemblies of the Member States of
the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva.

According to the joint statement, signed by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the United
States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the programme provides collaborative
mechanisms to recognise positive examination results issued by the USPTO for corresponding
Emirati patent applications. This will be implemented in accordance with applicable national
laws.

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, emphasised that this cooperation
reflects the UAE’s commitment to enhancing the competitiveness of its intellectual property
ecosystem by adopting international best practices. In particular, the focus is on industrial
property rights and the development of patent registration procedures that meet the aspirations
of innovators and provide flexible and efficient services that support an innovation-driven and
entrepreneurial environment. This effort reinforces the country’s position as a regional hub for
intellectual property rights protection.

He also highlighted that the partnership with the US side represents a new push to accelerate
patent issuance by strengthening international cooperation and adopting advanced operational
models. These measures aim to ensure faster and more efficient protection for inventors and
entrepreneurs, thereby 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.
This 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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