The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has entered into two Memoranda of Understanding with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office and the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office. These agreements aim to enhance cooperation in the field of intellectual property (IP) within the UAE, aligning it with international standards.
The MoUs were formalised in the presence of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, during the UAE delegation’s attendance at the Sixty-Sixth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva.
The partnerships focus on key strategic areas, including digital transformation, skills development, and greater coordination in industrial property and patent registration. They also aim to utilise cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to improve patent search and classification systems.
Minister bin Touq reaffirmed the UAE’s ongoing efforts to develop an integrated IP framework and strengthen international collaboration. He emphasised that partnerships with Spain and Morocco mark a significant step forward in sharing technical expertise, simplifying registration processes, and adopting modern regulatory standards.
