The agreement is set to develop and strengthen cooperation between Morocco and the UAE in the field of industrial property.

Rabat — Morocco and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are expanding their areas of cooperation, as both countries signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in industrial property rights.

The signing ceremony took place during the 66th General Assembly of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, which runs until July 17.

The Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC) and the UAE’s Intellectual Property Sector finalized the agreement, in the presence of Omar Zniber, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, and Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy.

Through the agreement, both countries aim to develop and strengthen cooperation in the field of industrial property, aiming to support innovation and economic development.

During the signing ceremony, both parties reviewed the progress each country has made in industrial property development.

They also discussed potential cooperation projects that could benefit both nations’ intellectual property sectors.

The memorandum represents a significant step forward in bilateral relations between Morocco and the UAE, particularly in areas related to patents, trademarks, and other forms of industrial property protection.

The partnership is also part of both countries’ efforts to facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices between their intellectual property offices.