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7/12/24, 4:40 PM UAE participates in 65th session of WIPO, reviews its efforts in building competitive intellectual property protection system
As a result, the UAE provides an incubating environment for IP, innovation and patent activities in
accordance with global best practices, in addition to enablers and facilities that support the growth of

knowledge-based enterprises, innovation and R&D.

In his speech at the session, Bin Touq reviewed key developments in the UAE's IP landscape and
achievements in IP rights protection. The country has succeeded in building a comprehensive and
sophisticated legislative environment to protect IP rights of creators and innovators and stimulate
original thought and innovation in all fields.

Also notable is the promulgation of an array of supportive legislation such as the Trademark Law,

the Copyright and Neighboring Rights Law and the Industrial Property Rights Regulation and
Protection Law and building distinct partnerships with leading IP institutions and ecosystem
stakeholders at the local, regional and global levels.

Al Marri emphasised that national efforts and joint work to launch more initiatives and pilot projects
that enhance the UAE's position as an incubator that fosters creative and innovative businesses are
continuing. The Ministry of Economy is currently working on the implementation of its new IP

system. It includes 11 initiatives aimed at establishing a competitive IP environment that enables
inventors and creators to develop their entrepreneurial ideas and turn them into viable business
opportunities and projects.

The Minister of Economy said, "This year's WIPO meeting is particularly important as it coincides

with our celebration of the 50th anniversary of the UAE's accession to the Organisation. These five
decades have been eventful, characterised by fruitful cooperation and effective partnerships between
the two sides."

He stressed that the UAE is keen to continue its cooperation with WIPO and the Member States,
looking forward to more constructive work to support IP rights protection and the exchange of
expertise and knowledge, thereby contributing to the achievement of the Organisation's sustainable

development goals and promoting the growth of Member States' economies.

Bin Touq added, "The UAE, in line with its leading role regionally and globally in solidifying the
importance of IP rights protection, reiterates its interest in implementing and operationalising the
proposal to host Abu Dhabi as an external office of WIPO, and supporting efforts to introduce
Arabic into the Madrid System 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.

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