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1/16/25, 1:29 PM UAE's Patent Hive initiative to reduce patent registration time to only 6 months
UAE’s Patent Hive initiative to reduce patent registration time to only 6 months
Initiative seeks to reduce the time needed for patent registration from 42 months to only 6
months

With the launch of the Patent Hive initiative, the UAE also seeks to solidify its position among the top 15 countries on the Global
Innovation Index (Image: Ministry of Economy)
Published: Tue 7 Jan 2025, 5:23 PM
The UAE’s Ministry of Economy recently launched the Patent Hive initiative to boost the approval
rate of patents, encourage innovation and motivate talents to submit patent applications.
By reducing registration expenses and accelerating the patenting process, the initiative aims to drive
a significant increase in the number of patents registered in the UAE, enhancing the nation’s
competitiveness on regional and global fronts in innovation and creativity.

“Designed to attract individuals with groundbreaking ideas and projects across key economic
sectors, the initiative aligns perfectly with the goals of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ Vision, which aims
to position the UAE as a leading global hub for the new economy,” stated Abdullah Ahmed Al
Saleh, undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy.
Initiative to increase registered patents to 6,000 by 2026
The Patent Hive initiative outlines several strategies designed to create a comprehensive ecosystem
that streamlines the process of patent registration. The main objective is to reduce the time needed
for patent registration from 42 months to only 6 months.
The initiative also seeks to increase the number of registered patents from 4,481 to 6,000 by 2026,
reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global hub for innovation.
The UAE has made significant strides in advancing the intellectual property (IP) sector, a vital
cornerstone for driving the growth of the national economy.
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