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Khaleej Times
an hour ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE, US sign statement to accelerate patent granting procedures
UAE and the US signed a statement that seeks to accelerate patent granting procedures in the UAE. This was signed on the sidelines of the 66th Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva, by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The Joint Statement of Intent is aimed at launching a bilateral cooperation programme which provides collaborative mechanisms to recognise positive examination results issued by the USPTO for corresponding Emirati patent applications. This will be implemented in accordance with applicable national laws. The focus is on industrial property rights and the development of patent registration procedures that provide flexible and efficient services which support an innovation-driven and entrepreneurial environment. This cooperation reflects the UAE's commitment to enhancing the competitiveness of its intellectual property ecosystem by adopting international best practices, stressed Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism. He also highlighted that the partnership with the US side represents a new push to accelerate patent issuance by strengthening international cooperation and adopting advanced operational models.
Dubai Eye
6 days ago
- Business
- Dubai Eye
UAE strengthens intellectual property ties with Spain, Morocco
The UAE's Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed two agreements with Spain and Morocco to strengthen cooperation in industrial property rights. The two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office and Morocco's Office of Industrial and Commercial Property will focus on patent registration, digital transformation and the use of AI. It was formalised during the UAE participated in the Sixty-Sixth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, highlighted that the collaboration represents a significant milestone in exchanging technical knowledge, streamlining registration procedures and adopting modern compliance standards. The move aligns with the UAE's strategy to expand international IP partnerships and strengthen its innovation infrastructure.
Hi Dubai
6 days ago
- Business
- Hi Dubai
UAE Strengthens Intellectual Property Ties with Spain and Morocco
The UAE has signed two new agreements with Spain and Morocco to boost cooperation on intellectual property development, reinforcing its commitment to global best practices in innovation and rights protection. The Memoranda of Understanding were signed by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office and the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office. The signings took place during the UAE delegation's participation in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) meetings in Geneva, attended by Minister Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri. The agreements aim to enhance collaboration in key areas such as digital transformation, talent development, and the coordination of industrial property and patent registration. They also include the adoption of advanced technologies, including AI, to improve patent search and classification. Minister bin Touq emphasized that the partnerships mark a strategic step in building a robust IP ecosystem in the UAE. He said the collaborations will support knowledge exchange, improve registration procedures, and align local standards with international benchmarks. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
UAE strengthens industrial property ties with Spain, Morocco
GENEVA - The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office and the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the development of intellectual property (IP) in the UAE in line with international best practices. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, during the UAE delegation's participation in the Sixty-Sixth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva. The agreements cover several strategic areas, including digital transformation, talent development, and enhanced coordination in industrial property and patent registration. They also seek to harness advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to support patent search and classification processes. Minister bin Touq highlighted the UAE's continued commitment to building a comprehensive IP ecosystem and fostering global partnerships. He noted that collaboration with Spain and Morocco represents a significant milestone in exchanging technical knowledge, streamlining registration procedures, and adopting modern compliance standards.
Al Etihad
6 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE strengthens industrial property ties with Spain, Morocco
14 July 2025 11:06 GENEVA (WAM)The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office and the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the development of intellectual property (IP) in the UAE in line with international best MoUs were signed in the presence of the Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, during the UAE delegation's participation in the Sixty-Sixth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in agreements cover several strategic areas, including digital transformation, talent development, and enhanced coordination in industrial property and patent registration. They also seek to harness advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to support patent search and classification bin Touq highlighted the UAE's continued commitment to building a comprehensive IP ecosystem and fostering global partnerships. He noted that collaboration with Spain and Morocco represents a significant milestone in exchanging technical knowledge, streamlining registration procedures, and adopting modern compliance standards.
