Morocco Retains Top IP Ranking in Africa and Arab World
Rabat — Morocco maintains its position as the leading country in Africa and the Arab world for intellectual property (IP) protection and innovation, Morocco ranks 22nd out of 55 countries with a total score of 59.21. This marks a slight drop from its 2024 score of 62.76 out of 100.
The US Chamber attributes this success to Morocco's strategic efforts to strengthen its legal and institutional IP framework. The country has joined several key international agreements, such as the Singapore Treaty on Trademarks and the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement, which safeguard industrial designs.
The Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC) has recognized this achievement, elevating various initiatives that support innovation, including the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH), which speeds up patent processing through international cooperation. Other programs, like the National Bank of Innovative Projects and the IP Marketplace, aim to support inventors and help bring new ideas to market.
'International recognition reflects the positive momentum Morocco is experiencing in industrial property, with steady growth in applications for trademarks, patents, and industrial designs,' stated OMPIC.
The US authority had pointed out last year that, despite progress, Morocco still faces challenges, especially in combating counterfeit goods and digital piracy, with concerns over the clarity and enforcement of IP rights in fields like software-based inventions.
Still, Morocco's high ranking shows its commitment to promoting innovation, improving legal protections, and attracting investment with a stronger intellectual property system. Tags: 'Morocco in processintellectual propertyMorocco news
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