UAE to boost intellectual property protection and patent registration

The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai Science Park, part of Tecom Group, to strengthen cooperation in the fields of intellectual property (IP) protection and patent registration.

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The MoU was signed by Dr Abdulrahman Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for the Intellectual Property Sector at the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, and Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President of Dubai Science Park, Dubai Knowledge Park, and Dubai International Academic City, part of Tecom Group.

The partnership will provide legal and technical support to companies operating in Dubai Science Park, the region's leading science-focused ecosystem, and all other districts within Tecom Group, fostering innovation and contributing to the UAE's knowledge economy.

The partnership aligns with the Ministry’s continued efforts to strengthen institutional collaboration and foster synergies between public and private sector entities. It also supports the realisation of national goals related to innovation and creativity, advancing the UAE's position as a leading hub for IP rights protection and innovation.

Al Muaini underscored the Ministry's unwavering commitment to advancing the national innovation ecosystem and enhancing the UAE's capabilities in IP protection. These efforts are reinforced by strategic partnerships with leading business districts that actively support entrepreneurs and innovators. They are further strengthened by a robust collaborative network comprising key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.