The term "intellectual property" signifies any
creation of the human intellect. It comprises of ideas, inventions,
designs and discoveries, that can be used to earn recognition and
financial gains. The most common examples of intellectual property
are copyrights, patents and trademarks, among others.
Protection of intellectual property is vital in the present
world to safeguard its continuous growth and evolution. There
exists a robust Intellectual Property regime when it comes to the
UAE, influenced by the international treaties, such as the TRIPS
Agreement and the WIPO Convention, to which the UAE is a
signatory.
Copyrights: Copyrights are governed by the Federal Decree-Law
No. 38 of 2021 On Copyrights and Neighbouring Rights. It includes
innovative works of literature, music, theatre, architecture,
photography, computer programs, speeches and lectures, audio-visual
works, derivative works etc. As such, authors and creators can
protect their works for
