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for International Registration of Trademarks, thereby increasing Arab
communities’ engagement with WIPO, and promoting the principle of
multilingualism."

"The UAE warmly welcomes Daren Tang, Director-General of the World
Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), to the upcoming World Government
Summit scheduled for February 2025. The Summit will serve as a key
opportunity for engaging in discussions and deliberations on the future of the IP
sector and the potential opportunities it offers, along with the technologies
supporting its development," Bin Touq stated.

MoU with Japan to exchange of expertise in IP rights protection

On the sidelines of the meeting, Bin Touq witnessed the signing of a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Economy and the
Japan Patent Office (JPO).

The objective of this MoU is to establish a collaborative framework between the
UAE and Japan in the realm of intellectual property, specifically focusing on
patents, utility certificates, and industrial designs.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Under-
Secretary for IP Rights Sector at the Ministry of Economy, and Hamano Koichi,
JPO Commissioner.

The MoU signifies a key milestone in the UAE's efforts to expand its international
cooperation and foster dialogue and collaboration with relevant global
organisations and institutions in the field of IP. It will reinforce the UAE's position
as a prominent hub for the new economy, while also striving for excellence and
competitiveness in innovation and IP rights protection. These efforts align with
the objectives outlined in 'We the UAE 2031' vision.

Under the terms of the MoU, spanning a period of five years, both sides will
cooperate to share knowledge about intellectual property systems and practices
in line with international standards. Another objective is combatting infringements
on intellectual property rights of commercial goods.

The partnership also includes training and developing nationals, ensuring they
stay well-informed about the latest technological advancements and digital
resources, thereby enhancing their understanding of contemporary intellectual
property practices.

The UAE has been actively working on strengthening its regional and
international cooperation in IP rights protection. This has been accomplished

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