As the world undergoes rapid digital transformation, intellectual property (IP) has become both a critical asset and a complex challenge for researchers, innovators, and policymakers. The Fourth Arab Conference on Intellectual Property, held under the theme “Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in the Era of Digital Technologies,” serves as a leading platform that brings together a distinguished group of experts, researchers, and academics to explore the evolving legal and technological landscape of IP in the digital age.
The conference aims to shed light on legal adaptation mechanisms in response to emerging digital innovations such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data, and digital platforms. It will also address the increasing challenges related to IP rights violations in cyberspace and propose innovative legislative and technological solutions.
This event presents a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and strengthen collaboration among academic institutions, IP offices, legal bodies, and the private sector, fostering a sustainable knowledge-based environment that both respects rights and stimulates innovation.

Target audience

All researchers, academics, professionals, and experts engaged in intellectual property (IP) research, technology innovation, legal frameworks, and policy development across the Arab region. This includes university scholars, IP office representatives, legal practitioners, R&D specialists, and industry stakeholders interested in advancing the protection, commercialization, and governance of intellectual property.

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University of Sharjah

The University of Sharjah (UOS) is uniquely positioned to host the Fourth Arab Conference on Intellectual Property, given its strong academic standing, regional leadership in research and innovation, and active engagement in intellectual property (IP) awareness and policy development. As a hub for interdisciplinary research and home to a dedicated Technology Transfer Office [TTO], UOS has demonstrated a consistent commitment to promoting IP awareness, protection, and commercialization within the Arab region. Hosting the conference at UOS will provide a vibrant academic environment that fosters meaningful dialogue among scholars, legal experts, policymakers, and innovators. Furthermore, the University’s strategic location in the UAE—one of the leading Arab countries in IP reform and digital transformation ensures high regional visibility and accessibility for participants from across the Arab world. The event will further enhance UOS's role as a catalyst for knowledge exchange and capacity-building in the fields of IP and emerging digital technologies. The holding of this conference in its fourth edition comes as a continuation of the previous editions of the Arab Conference on Intellectual Property, which is being held this year under the theme “Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in the Era of Digital Technologies” in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. from September 23 to September 25, 2025, in cooperation with: - Arab Administrative Development Organization – League of Arab States – Egypt. - University of Sharjah – United Arab Emirates. - Emirates Intellectual Property Association – United Arab Emirates. - Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology – Egypt.

Event Start Date	Event End Date
September 23, 2025	September 25, 2025

Guidelines for Scientific Paper Submission

• Scientific Participation in the Conference:

Participants are welcome to contribute to the conference by presenting scientific research papers. Preference will be given to studies that include comparative analyses of successful experiences and that highlight the connection between intellectual property protection and the challenges of artificial intelligence.

• Participation Guidelines:

1. The research must fall within the themes and topics of the conference, present new and innovative ideas, adopt a critical and comparative methodology, use clear and direct language, and must not have been previously published or submitted to another scientific conference.
2. The participant must be a faculty member, a member of the judiciary or legal institutions, or a doctoral-level researcher.
3. Each researcher is allowed to submit only one research proposal.
4. The researcher must first submit a summary of the proposal, which includes the research idea, its significance, the main problem it addresses, its objectives, scope, methodology, expected results and recommendations, and relevant keywords. The summary must not exceed 300 words. It should be accompanied by a brief CV including essential information (full name and academic title – job position and affiliation – phone number and email address), along with a list of the researcher’s publications and studies before 2025.
5. Research summaries will be reviewed by the conference's scientific committee, which consists of specialized academic experts. Evaluation will be based on the relevance, novelty, clarity, contribution to the field of study, and its potential to advance legal thought. Proposals that do not meet these standards will be excluded.
6. The conference organizing committee will notify researchers whose proposals have been accepted before 2025.
7. Participants must adhere to the conference’s approved publication guidelines.
8. Full research papers must be submitted before 2025.
9. All submitted papers will undergo peer review. Researchers will receive reviewers' reports and must revise their papers accordingly, before 2025.
10. Research papers will not be considered accepted until approved by the reviewers. No financial rewards will be provided for papers accepted for participation or publication.
11. Final versions of accepted research papers must be submitted to the conference committee before 2025.
12. The researcher agrees not to publish the submitted paper in any other journal or publication without prior written approval from the conference organizers.
13. Summaries and research papers must be submitted via the following link:
    [Submission Link]

• Formatting Guidelines:

1. The research paper must be between 5,000 and 8,000 words, including footnotes and references.
2. Font: Times New Roman – Font size: 14 pt – Line spacing: 1.5.
3. Footnotes: Times New Roman, size 10 pt, with single line spacing (1.0).
4. The paper should be written on a 13 × 19 cm area, on one side only, in Arabic.
5. Footnotes and references must be listed on a separate page at the end of the paper.
6. The total length of the research paper or working paper should be approximately 25 pages.
7. Pages should be numbered at the center bottom, between two dashes (e.g., – 1 –).
8. The first page of the paper should include, in its upper half, the researcher's name, position, and title of the paper.

In the case of multiple authors, the name of the author who will present the paper at the conference must be clearly indicated.

Technology Transfer Office
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