Instablock is an initiative to combat digital content infringement using advanced technologies like AI. It is a ‘Live Ban’ feature which allows users to flag copyright infringements in real-time during live online broadcasts, ensuring the protection of original creators’ intellectual property rights. The center is located in Dubai Media city and it is a collaboration between the...
The UAE Ministry of Economy has granted a license to the newly formed Emirates Music Rights Association (EMRA) for collective management of music rights. The mission of EMRA is to regulate the collection and distribution of royalties for the use of musical rights, ensure that broadcasting platforms are aligned with the intellectual property laws in the music sector within the...
The UAE has experienced a remarkable 64% surge in registered trademarks during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. A total of 4,610 new trademarks were registered during the first quarter of 2024 compared to 2,813 trademarks registered during the same period in 2023. The trademarks registration in March 2024 reached 2,018 new trademarks compared to...
The UAE and the USA signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote cooperation in protecting intellectual property rights. The agreement aims to provide a framework and technology to enhance creative and innovative activities, develop new policies for intellectual property protection, and contribute to the growth of both countries’ economies. The Memorandum was signed in the...
The United Arab Emirates has made another significant stride in supporting intellectual property and innovation, following the recent announcement of the new IP Ecosystem as an integrated system aimed at developing an attractive environment for innovation and entrepreneurship in the knowledge economy.This system will serve as a pivotal point in the UAE’s vision to enhance the...