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.

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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.

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