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Zawya
21-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia ranks among top countries in global IP index with 55% score surge
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has recorded a significant leap in the 2025 edition of the International Intellectual Property Index, issued by the American Chamber of Commerce, achieving a 55% increase in its overall score — one of the highest gains among the 30 global economies covered by the report. The Kingdom's performance reflects its growing commitment to fostering innovation and building a robust intellectual property (IP) ecosystem. According to the report, Saudi Arabia's overall IP index rating rose from 36.6% in 2019 to 53.7% in 2025 — a cumulative improvement of more than 40% in just six years. Key advancements cited in the report include the extension of design protection terms to 15 years, the establishment of a specialized prosecution office for IP cases, and enhancements in digital enforcement of copyright and trademark laws. This achievement is attributed to the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) and its efforts, in collaboration with relevant government entities, to develop a modern and integrated IP framework that attracts investors, supports creators, and positions the Kingdom as a rising player in the global knowledge economy. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Gulf Insider
20-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia Ranks Among Top Countries in Global IP Index With 55% Score Surge
Saudi Arabia has recorded a significant leap in the 2025 edition of the International Intellectual Property Index, issued by the American Chamber of Commerce, achieving a 55% increase in its overall score — one of the highest gains among the 30 global economies covered by the report. The Kingdom's performance reflects its growing commitment to fostering innovation and building a robust intellectual property (IP) ecosystem. According to the report, Saudi Arabia's overall IP index rating rose from 36.6% in 2019 to 53.7% in 2025 — a cumulative improvement of more than 40% in just six years. Key advancements cited in the report include the extension of design protection terms to 15 years, the establishment of a specialized prosecution office for IP cases, and enhancements in digital enforcement of copyright and trademark laws. This achievement is attributed to the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) and its efforts, in collaboration with relevant government entities, to develop a modern and integrated IP framework that attracts investors, supports creators, and positions the Kingdom as a rising player in the global knowledge economy.
Saudi Gazette
20-04-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia ranks among top countries in global IP index with 55% score surge
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has recorded a significant leap in the 2025 edition of the International Intellectual Property Index, issued by the American Chamber of Commerce, achieving a 55% increase in its overall score — one of the highest gains among the 30 global economies covered by the report. The Kingdom's performance reflects its growing commitment to fostering innovation and building a robust intellectual property (IP) ecosystem. According to the report, Saudi Arabia's overall IP index rating rose from 36.6% in 2019 to 53.7% in 2025 — a cumulative improvement of more than 40% in just six years. Key advancements cited in the report include the extension of design protection terms to 15 years, the establishment of a specialized prosecution office for IP cases, and enhancements in digital enforcement of copyright and trademark laws. This achievement is attributed to the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) and its efforts, in collaboration with relevant government entities, to develop a modern and integrated IP framework that attracts investors, supports creators, and positions the Kingdom as a rising player in the global knowledge economy.
Ya Biladi
17-04-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco leads Africa in intellectual property but faces challenges in innovation and enforcement
Morocco is leading African nations in intellectual property (IP), according to a recent report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Center. The thirteenth edition of the International Intellectual Property Index ranks Morocco 22nd globally in IP strength out of 55 economies, with an overall score of 59.21%. The index uses a scoring system ranging from 0% to 100%, and Morocco stands at the top among African nations. It ranks ahead of Ghana (39.48%), Kenya (36.68%), South Africa (35.15%), Nigeria (34.28%), Egypt (31.96%), and Algeria (25.49%), which is at the bottom of the list of African countries in the index. In the Middle East and Africa category, Morocco also stands out, ranked second behind Israel (69.09%) and ahead of Saudi Arabia (53.70%), the UAE (48.26%), Jordan (42.17%), and Kuwait (29.19%). Although Morocco's score exceeds the average for the Africa and Middle East region (41.82%), it is still just over half of the average (91.06) for the top 10 economies. These top economies include the U.S., the U.K., France, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, Japan, Ireland, Spain, and South Korea. The index evaluates the performance of IP across 10 subindexes. It assesses areas such as patents, copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, commercialization of IP assets, enforcement, systemic efficiency, cutting-edge innovation, and membership/ratification of international treaties. Morocco excels in membership and ratification of international treaties with a score of 92.86%, and it scores 70.83% in both patents and commercialization of IP assets. However, the country scored 0 in cutting-edge innovation, indicating room for improvement in this area. Areas of strenght and weakness The report highlights that Morocco has made significant strides in enhancing its IP environment, particularly with its 2022 accession to the Singapore Treaty and the Geneva Act (part of the Hague Agreement), both of which strengthen its IP framework. The country is also recognized for having a well-developed national IP system, making it the highest-performing middle-income economy in the International IP Index. Among Morocco's strengths are its strong protections for patents and related rights, supported by agreements like the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and partnerships with the European Union. These efforts have driven improvements in the country's IP standards. Moreover, Morocco has implemented a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) agreement with Spain to streamline patent processing. The Moroccan IP Office (OMPIC) also plays a pivotal role by offering validation for all European Patent Office (EPO)-registered patents, ensuring better alignment with international standards. However, Morocco still faces challenges in strengthening its IP environment. A significant weakness is the lack of special incentives for the development of orphan medicinal products (drugs for rare diseases), which could hinder innovation in this vital sector. Additionally, the country struggles with a challenging enforcement environment, marked by high rates of physical counterfeiting and online piracy. The Business Software Alliance (BSA), a trade group representing the global software industry, estimates that the software piracy rate in Morocco stands at an alarming 64%.
