The UAE Ministry of Economy has launched a new roadmap to expedite the registration of Green Intellectual Property (Green IP), supporting innovations in sustainability and the circular economy.

The initiative significantly reduces the approval time for green and sustainability-related patents from 1–2 years to as little as 3 months, or 6 months in certain cases. It also includes fee waivers for eligible applicants, encouraging participation from individuals, companies, universities, and research institutions.

With a target of increasing green patents to 8 percent of total patent registrations, the roadmap aligns with national efforts to enhance the intellectual property ecosystem, promote green innovation, and improve the country’s standing in the Global Innovation Index. Implementation will involve collaboration with local environmental stakeholders and WIPO to ensure fast-track registration and strong legal protection for green innovations.

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