The University of Sharjah is hosting a major conference in collaboration with ARADO, the Emirates Intellectual Property Association, and the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, focusing on protecting intellectual property rights in the digital era.

The conference will address critical issues such as how international IP agreements are keeping up with rapid technological advancements, legal challenges in digital and virtual environments, and the role of AI in IP protection.

A key goal of the event is to explore the development of both national and international legal frameworks that can better safeguard IP rights and promote fairness in the use and distribution of intellectual property.

Part of the discussion will focus on how legal frameworks need to evolve quickly to adapt to technological changes and ensure fair use and distribution of intellectual works.

The conference will feature more than seven scientific sessions and panel discussions, bringing together a diverse group of global experts, researchers, students, and law enforcement officials.

Participants will include representatives from organizations such as Interpol, WIPO, and various international patent offices, highlighting the event’s international and interdisciplinary scope.

Attendees will also include faculty members, students, researchers, and law enforcement officials specializing in intellectual property and technology transfer, emphasizing the broad range of expertise involved.