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Kuwait Times
09-07-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait committed to protecting creativity and innovation
Permanent Representative of Kuwait to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Nasser Al-Hayyen. KUWAIT: Kuwait reaffirmed its commitment on Wednesday to safeguarding creativity and innovation across commercial and industrial sectors linked to human intellectual achievements. The country emphasized its dedication to working with international partners to establish a balanced and effective global intellectual property (IP) system that promotes innovation and supports sustainable development. This was highlighted in a speech by Ambassador Nasser Al-Hayyen, Permanent Representative of Kuwait to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, during the General Assembly meeting of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Ambassador Al-Hayyen stressed Kuwait's ongoing efforts to strengthen technical cooperation programs with WIPO, recognizing the organization's critical role in advancing national IP initiatives. He further highlighted Kuwait's focus on developing the intellectual property sector, supporting creators and inventors, and raising community awareness about the significance of IP rights and their positive impact on economic growth and social progress. In this regard, Ambassador Al-Hayyen announced that Kuwait will host the 15th International Invention Fair in the Middle East in February 2025. The event is expected to attract more than 180 inventors from 42 countries, showcasing approximately 230 inventions across various fields. He noted the high-level support and sponsorship the fair receives from both national and international institutions, underscoring Kuwait's dedication to fostering innovation and supporting inventors. He also referenced the national forum held in April 2025 to commemorate World Intellectual Property Day, which brought together intellectual property offices for dialogue and exchange of experiences. Ambassador Al-Hayyen praised the successful Diplomatic Conference hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which led to the adoption of the 'Riyadh Treaty on Design Law.' He described the treaty as a major international achievement that simplifies global procedures for protecting industrial designs. The ambassador further commended WIPO's vital role in providing technical assistance and capacity building to member states, lauding its focus on enhancing technical capabilities. Kuwait expressed appreciation for the organization's projects and cooperation programs aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of national intellectual property offices. — KUNA
Qatar Tribune
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
MoCI hosts special celebration for World Intellectual Property Day
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) hosted a special ceremony yesterday at its Lusail headquarters to mark the World Intellectual Property Day, held this year under the theme of 'IP and music: Feel the beat of IP'. The event was graced by the presence of Ayedh Munahi Al-Qahtani, assistant undersecretary for Trade Affairs, alongside a distinguished assembly of artists, musicians, and representatives of intellectual property offices. The celebration is part of the Ministry's ongoing efforts to promote meaningful dialogue on the significance of intellectual property, while advancing public awareness of its vital role in protecting creative expression and fostering innovation in all sectors. In his keynote address, Abdulbaset Taleb Al-Ajji, director of the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department at the Ministry, underscored that intellectual property has evolved beyond a purely legal construct to become a living expression of human creativity. 'Every artistic and musical work is a reflection of its creator's spirit, and deserves to be preserved from obscurity and protected from infringement.' Al-Ajji highlighted the enduring value of musical and artistic heritage as a vital component of cultural memory and a pillar of national identity. He further noted its growing significance within the creative economy. He affirmed that the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through its Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department, continues to advance legislative and educational initiatives to safeguard the rights of authors, artists and inventors, and sustain their innovations. The event served as a platform for dialogue between the artistic and legal communities, aiming to raise public and professional awareness and foster partnerships between creators and policymakers to build an ecosystem that preserves the rights of creators and supports a thriving cultural environment. During the celebration, a recorded address was delivered by Daren Tang, director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in which he reflected on the selection of music and IP into the theme of this year's event – emphasising the transformative power of music and intellectual property, and their capacity to enrich lives and shape a better world. The event featured a presentation featuring Qatar's musical heritage, followed by two expert panel discussions. The first, titled 'Copyright and its Role in Modern Economy,' explored core legal principles, Qatar's regulatory framework, categories of protected works, exceptions, and the contribution of copyright to innovation and SME development. The second panel brought together experts in intellectual property and professionals in the music and arts fields for a dynamic exchange of experiences. Discussions addressed the creative process, the influence of music on daily life, and the evolving challenges faced by artists in the digital age—particularly in the context of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence. The panel also discussed the Ministry's role in fostering a supportive legal and cultural framework for intellectual property in Qatar. The event concluded with a recognition ceremony honouring the participants of the discussion panels in appreciation of their contributions to the success of the event.
Observer
06-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
Intellectual Property Day creates awareness on protecting works
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, the Royal Opera House Muscat, and the Oman Music Centre, organised a celebration marking World Intellectual Property Day 2025 under the theme 'Intellectual Property and Music: Feeling the Rhythm of Creativity". The event aimed at raising awareness about the importance of protecting creative works and fostering innovation. This year's theme highlighted music as a universal language that reflects cultural identity and unites people, while also being an industry built on intellectual property rights deserving of protection and support. Nasra al Habsi, Director-General of Commerce at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, emphasised that World Intellectual Property Day serves as an opportunity to enhance public awareness of intellectual property rights as a pillar of sustainable development. She noted that IP rights — including patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyrights and geographical indications — contribute to improving the business environment and advancing societies. Al Habsi pointed out that intellectual property in music extends beyond composing melodies and lyrics, encompassing performance recordings, album designs and distribution methods, all of which require a fair legal protection framework. She stressed that proper licensing for the use of musical works is a key tool in safeguarding artists' rights, ensuring they receive fair compensation when their work is used in films, advertisements, games and public performances. The celebration featured live musical performances by Omani talents, alongside workshops from participating institutions that addressed the challenges creators face in protecting their work. Discussions also covered the role of legislation and modern technologies in tracking rights and ensuring fair usage. Interactive sessions explored how intellectual property supports the music industry and raises awareness among creators. The ministry, represented by the National Intellectual Property Office, reported that 24,800 trademark examination requests were processed in 2024, while trademark filings rose to 14,100, up from 13,400 in 2023 — a 5-per cent increase. Registered trademarks reached 6,900, compared to 7,700 the previous year. Copyright applications saw a notable rise, with 175 submissions in 2024 versus 143 in 2023. Industrial design applications surged by 115%, totalling 43 in 2024, compared to 20 in 2023, while national patent applications increased to 127, up from 100 in 2023. - ONA
New Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
IP law, litigations offer a promising career for lawyers, says HC judge
CHENNAI: Intellectual Property law and litigations offer a promising career for the potential lawyers with the development of technology, said Justice R Subramanian, judge of the Madras High Court. He was delivering the inaugural address at the event marking the World Intellectual Property Day celebrations and the AA Mohan IP Lecture Series in Chennai on Saturday. The event was organised by Intellectual Property Association of South India, a body of lawyers. 'Now, we have so much in the way of intellectual property laws. Technology has developed so much. So many branches of this law have come up. The developments are giving rise to new branches,' the judge said. He noted if the lawyers specialise in IP laws and prove their mettle, they will have abundant opportunity. A panel discussion, moderated by justices C Saravanan and Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy of the high court, on Artificial Intelligence and IP Rights was held. Senior counsels PVS Giridhar, Srinath Sridevan and advocate Rajesh Ramanathan were also part of the panel. State advocate general PS Raman, president of the association PV Balasubramaniam and Secretary Ramesh Ganapathy also spoke at the event. Advocate R Sathish Kumar delivered a lecture on the legacy of AA Mohan who was a specialist in IP laws in Chennai. A newsletter was released at the event, in which Justice Abdul Quddhose also participated.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Climate change threatens centuries-old cultural practices too, says IIT-M prof
Chennai: Traditional music of the koraga community — a marginalized tribe from coastal Karnataka — is fading due to climate change, said Deepak Paramashivan, assistant professor from the department of humanities and social sciences, IIT Madras . Reduced rainfall, rising temperature, and shoreline erosion deeply affected the koragas' way of life, he said at the World Intellectual Property Day tech talk held at IIT Madras on Saturday. Their traditional instruments — the dolu, cande, tala, and kolalu — require specific types of wood, such as Indian kino and jackfruit trees which are now harder to find due to deforestation and climate change, he said. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai "Climate change remains a distant and confusing concept for communities such as the koragas, even though they face its harshest effects," Paramashivan said. Restrictions on forest produce made it even more difficult for tribal people to make and maintain their musical instruments, some of which lasted for more than 200 years. He said that climate change threatens not just the environment, but also centuries-old cultural practices. On the sidelines of the event, IIT Madras director V Kamakoti who spoke to the media, said the institute has incubated more than 100 deep-tech startups in 2024.
