The Patent Office at the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council organized an event on April 23, 2024, celebrating World Intellectual Property Day with a focus on "Intellectual Property and Sustainable Development." Key speakers included the Director General of the Patent Office, a representative from WIPO, and the Head of Patent Registration at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The event also featured discussions on economic integration, IP rights protection, and fostering cooperation among inventors, law firms, and research institutions from GCC countries.
The event at the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council's Patent Office brought together stakeholders to explore opportunities and strategies for enhancing collective cooperation in patents. Participants included inventors, law firms, universities, and patent offices from across the GCC region, contributing to discussions on initiatives for sustainable development and intellectual property protection.