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the Emirates Intellectual Property Association to strengthen collaboration in delivering a specialized training
programme for UAE trademark agents. The initiative aims to equip participants with the technical and legal

expertise required to earn certification, in line with Ministerial Decision No. 90 of 2024, which regulates
trademark agent accreditation in the UAE.

The memorandum was signed by H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy;

and H.E. Major General Dr Abdulqadoos Abdulrazak Al Obaidli, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Excellence
and Leadership at Dubai Police and Chairman of the Emirates Intellectual Property Association, in the

presence of H.E. Dr Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for the Intellectual Property
Sector at the Ministry of Economy.

H.E. Abdullah Al Saleh, said: “The Ministry of Economy remains committed to advancing the regulatory and
legislative frameworks that govern intellectual property, a key sector driving the UAE’s economic growth and

competitiveness. Our collaboration with the Emirates Intellectual Property Association marks a significant
step in strengthening the proficiency of UAE trademark agents. This initiative aims to increase their presence
numbers in line with the best global practices and streamline registration processes to deliver exceptional

service to trademark owners.”

H.E. Major General Dr. Abdulqadoos Al Obaidli, Chairman of the Emirates Intellectual Property Association,
said: “We are proud to partner with the Ministry of Economy to launch an advanced training program that

supports the government’s efforts to develop skilled national IP professionals. The program, offered through
our KHDA-accredited Dahai Khalfan Intellectual Property Centre and in collaboration with World Intellectual

Property Organization (WIPO), guarantees world-class training standards. We have engaged leading IP
experts and legal specialists to ensure participants receive comprehensive, practice-oriented knowledge.”

H.E. added: “The program addresses critical trademark topics including domestic and international
regulations, the Madrid Protocol, registration processes, disputes, renewals, and mock official exams. This

joint initiative reflects our shared commitment to equipping legal professionals with evolving trademark
legislation and technical advancements, while bolstering the UAE's innovation ecosystem and global

competitiveness.”

The UAE's trademark sector continues to demonstrate robust growth, with 385,774 national and international
trademarks registered as of May 2025, alongside 388 accredited agents. These figures underscore the
UAE's position as a premier global trademark hub and a magnet for innovation-driven enterprises.

Under the MoU, the Ministry of Economy will provide technical support and oversee trademark agent

accreditation exams, while the Emirates Intellectual Property Association will deliver specialized training

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