Accelerated Patent Grant programme launched under UAE–USPTO cooperation
the UAE Ministry of Economy has introduced the Accelerated Patent Grant (APG) Programme, alongside enhanced cooperation with international patent offices, including the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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The UAE Ministry of Economy has introduced the Accelerated Patent Grant (APG) Programme, formalized through a Joint Statement of Intent signed on 20 July 2025 with the USPTO. The programme allows the UAE Patent Office to rely on positive examination results from cooperating foreign offices for novelty and inventive step, reducing duplication. However, APG does not expedite the examination queue — a separate Express Examination request is required for priority. The programme is part of broader UAE efforts to modernize intellectual property protection.
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Reported by: Mondaq 21 Jul 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Mondaq →
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