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GENEVA (WAM)
The United Arab Emirates and the United States of America signed a joint statement of intent aimed at launching a bilateral cooperation programme to accelerate patent granting procedures in the UAE.
The signing took place on the sidelines of the 66th Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva.
According to the joint statement, signed by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the programme provides collaborative mechanisms to recognise positive examination results issued by the USPTO for corresponding Emirati patent applications. The procedure will be implemented in accordance with applicable national laws.
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, emphasised that the cooperation reflects the UAE’s commitment to enhancing the competitiveness of its intellectual property ecosystem by adopting international best practices.
In particular, the agreement aims to strengthen industrial property rights, and enhance patent registration procedures to provide flexible and efficient services that support an innovation-driven and entrepreneurial environment. The effort is designed to reinforce the UAE's position as a regional hub for intellectual property rights protection.
Al Marri also highlighted that the partnership represents a push to accelerate patents by strengthening international cooperation and adopting advanced operational models. The measures aim to ensure faster and more efficient protection for inventors and entrepreneurs, creating an encouraging environment for innovation and investment in knowledge- and technology-based sectors, and enhancing the UAE’s readiness for a creativity-driven economic future.
The cooperation is part of the Ministry's broader efforts to develop the industrial property system, streamline procedures, and offer high-quality, flexible services to innovators in support of the country’s business environment.
