emirates7 - The United Arab Emirates and the United States of America have signed a Joint Statement of Intent to establish a bilateral cooperation programme aimed at speeding up patent approval processes in the UAE. The signing took place on the sidelines of the 66th Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva.
Under this agreement—signed by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)—the programme introduces collaborative mechanisms that allow the UAE to take into account positive examination results from the USPTO for corresponding Emirati patent applications. This process will align with relevant national legislation.
UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, stated that this initiative reflects the country's dedication to strengthening its intellectual property ecosystem by implementing global best practices. The focus is especially on industrial property rights and improving patent registration processes to meet the expectations of innovators, while delivering flexible and efficient services that foster an innovation-led and entrepreneurial economy. These efforts aim to solidify the UAE’s status as a regional leader in intellectual property protection.
He also noted that the collaboration with the United States marks a significant step forward in expediting patent approvals by deepening international partnerships and integrating advanced operational frameworks. These enhancements are designed to offer faster, more effective protection for inventors and entrepreneurs, thereby boosting innovation and attracting investment in knowledge- and technology-driven sectors. Ultimately, this supports the UAE’s vision for a future-oriented, creativity-based economy.
This initiative forms part of the Ministry’s broader strategy to enhance the industrial property framework, simplify procedures, and deliver high-quality, adaptable services to innovators, thereby supporting a vibrant and competitive business environment.
Under this agreement—signed by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)—the programme introduces collaborative mechanisms that allow the UAE to take into account positive examination results from the USPTO for corresponding Emirati patent applications. This process will align with relevant national legislation.
UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, stated that this initiative reflects the country's dedication to strengthening its intellectual property ecosystem by implementing global best practices. The focus is especially on industrial property rights and improving patent registration processes to meet the expectations of innovators, while delivering flexible and efficient services that foster an innovation-led and entrepreneurial economy. These efforts aim to solidify the UAE’s status as a regional leader in intellectual property protection.
He also noted that the collaboration with the United States marks a significant step forward in expediting patent approvals by deepening international partnerships and integrating advanced operational frameworks. These enhancements are designed to offer faster, more effective protection for inventors and entrepreneurs, thereby boosting innovation and attracting investment in knowledge- and technology-driven sectors. Ultimately, this supports the UAE’s vision for a future-oriented, creativity-based economy.
This initiative forms part of the Ministry’s broader strategy to enhance the industrial property framework, simplify procedures, and deliver high-quality, adaptable services to innovators, thereby supporting a vibrant and competitive business environment.