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Saudi Arabia to Sign 15 International Treaties, Deals to Strengthen Intellectual Property

Saudi Arabia called for the need to include the Arabic language in the Madrid and Hague systems (SPA)
Saudi Arabia called for the need to include the Arabic language in the Madrid and Hague systems (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia to Sign 15 International Treaties, Deals to Strengthen Intellectual Property

Saudi Arabia called for the need to include the Arabic language in the Madrid and Hague systems (SPA)
Saudi Arabia called for the need to include the Arabic language in the Madrid and Hague systems (SPA)

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property is preparing to engage in 15 international treaties and agreements that will strengthen the intellectual property in Saudi Arabia, enable the system of protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, and enhance cooperation with international partners.

Hesham Alarifi, Executive Director of Partnerships and International Cooperation at the Authority, revealed an endeavor to join 15 international agreements by the end of 2023, within of the framework of the 64th General Assembly of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which kicked off on Thursday in Geneva.

Alarifi said that the global forum will have a direct and positive impact on the progress of the intellectual property sector led by the Saudi Authority.

He added that the Kingdom has joined the WIPO in 1982, stressing that the relationship between the two sides has witnessed a strategic development in many businesses and projects.

Saudi Arabia has already signed 13 different agreements, and is looking forward to joining about 15 international conventions and treaties, with the aim to achieve a positive impact on the intellectual property sector in the country, the Saudi official stated.

On Tuesday, the Authority is organizing the Saudi Day event, on the sidelines of the WIPO meetings, to shed light on Saudi culture, history and civilization.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has called for the necessity to include Arabic in the languages of the Madrid System for trademark registration and management and the internationally approved Hague System for registering industrial designs.

Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammad Al-Suwailem, CEO of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, stressed the importance of adopting the Arabic language within the languages of the Madrid and Hague systems, noting that the Kingdom has paid great attention to protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights.

Addressing the WIPO General Assembly, Al-Suwailem presented Saudi Arabia’s strategy to build a system that promotes an economy based on innovation and creativity, and the modernization of intellectual property legislation.

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Saudi Arabia Makes History with Adoption of Riyadh Treaty on Design Law

Photo of the Riyadh Diplomatic Conference on the Design Law Treaty (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Photo of the Riyadh Diplomatic Conference on the Design Law Treaty (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Makes History with Adoption of Riyadh Treaty on Design Law

Photo of the Riyadh Diplomatic Conference on the Design Law Treaty (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Photo of the Riyadh Diplomatic Conference on the Design Law Treaty (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia has made history by uniting the 193 member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to adopt the Riyadh Treaty on Design Law. This landmark achievement, realized after two decades of deliberation, underscores the Kingdom’s leadership in enhancing the global intellectual property system.

The announcement came at the conclusion of the Riyadh Diplomatic Conference on the Design Law Treaty, a rare event for WIPO, which has not held a diplomatic conference outside Geneva for more than a decade. It was also the first such event hosted in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, representing the final stage of negotiations to establish an agreement aimed at simplifying and standardizing design protection procedures across member states.

Over the past two weeks, intensive discussions and negotiations among member states culminated in the adoption of the Riyadh Treaty, which commits signatory nations to a unified set of requirements for registering designs, ensuring consistent and streamlined procedures worldwide. The agreement is expected to have a significant positive impact on designers, enabling them to protect their creations more effectively and uniformly across international markets.

At a press conference held on Friday to mark the event’s conclusion, CEO of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property Abdulaziz Al-Suwailem highlighted the economic potential of the new protocol.

Responding to a question from Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Suwailem noted the substantial contributions of young Saudi men and women in creative design. He explained that the agreement will enable their designs to be formally protected, allowing them to enter markets as valuable, tradable assets.

He also emphasized the symbolic importance of naming the convention the Riyadh Treaty, stating that it reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing influence as a bridge between cultures and a global center for innovative initiatives.

The treaty lays critical legal foundations to support designers and drive innovation worldwide, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s vision of promoting international collaboration in the creative industries and underscoring its leadership in building a sustainable future for innovators.

The agreement also advances global efforts to enhance creativity, protect intellectual property, and stimulate innovation on a broader scale.

This achievement further strengthens Saudi Arabia’s position as a global hub for groundbreaking initiatives, demonstrating its commitment to nurturing creativity, safeguarding designers’ rights, and driving the development of creative industries on an international scale.

The Riyadh Diplomatic Conference, held from November 11 to 22, was hosted by the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property and attracted high-ranking officials and decision-makers from WIPO member states.