Saudi Arabia made remarkable strides in the 13th edition of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce‘s International Intellectual Property (IP) Index, recording a 17.55 percent increase in its overall score and ranking among the top countries for progress out of 55 global economies. This milestone, SPA reported, underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to boosting its intellectual property ecosystem and promoting innovation in alignment with the objectives of Vision 2030.
Key developments in legislative and regulatory framework
The report highlighted a series of advancements in Saudi Arabia’s legislative and regulatory framework for intellectual property. Key developments included extending the term of design protection to 15 years, establishing a dedicated prosecution office for intellectual property offences, and enhancing the electronic enforcement of copyrights and trademarks. These initiatives contributed to elevating the Kingdom’s overall score from 36.6 percent in 2019 to 53.7 percent in 2025—a cumulative increase of more than 40 percent over six years.
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Collaborative efforts to enhance investor confidence
Furthermore, Saudi Arabia’s progress reflects the concerted efforts of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, in collaboration with relevant entities, to build an integrated system that enhances investor and innovator confidence. It also reaffirms the Kingdom’s growing position as a regional hub for the creative and knowledge-based economy.
