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1/16/25, 1:29 PM UAE's Patent Hive initiative to reduce patent registration time to only 6 months
The country has actively created a conducive environment for IP protection in different fields, with
a particular focus on adhering to best global practices in patent registration and documentation.
Additionally, the UAE has offered several supportive enablers and facilities to foster innovation,
research, and development-based initiatives.
The Patent Hive initiative comes as part of the IP ecosystem, launched by the ministry at the
beginning of last year, in partnership with the public and private sectors. This ecosystem represents
a crucial milestone in UAE’s transition towards a knowledge-driven, innovation-based economy.
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 (GII).
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Incentives for students and scholars
To encourage innovation among students and young scholars, the Patent Hive initiative provides a
range of incentives, including reduced registration fees for students and a zero-cost policy for young
people under the age of 21. These measures aim to foster collaboration and integration among the
UAE’s scientific research sectors, universities and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
In addition, the initiative includes specialized training programs and technical consultations
provided by the ministry in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization. These
efforts aim to build the capacities of the local workforce and raise awareness about the significance
of IP.
The Patent Hive initiative also aims to create a manual that will facilitate the coordination and joint
operations between the ministry and the scientific research sectors, defining roles and
responsibilities to ensure the delivery of high-quality outputs.

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