‘Protecting intellectual property propels Qatar’s economic growth’
The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: Intellectual property (IP) protection and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) are essential tools for fostering innovation, attracting f...
Doha, Qatar: Intellectual property (IP) protection and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) are essential tools for fostering innovation, attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), and advancing sustainable development in Qatar, said Dr. Susan L Karamanian, Dean of the College of Law at HBKU, during the opening ceremony of the Conference on the Role of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Protection, and Innovation in Advancing Foreign Direct Investment for Sustainable Development.
The official emphasised the importance of providing robust mechanisms to safeguard intellectual property while ensuring effective ways to resolve disputes.
She explained that these alternative mechanisms not only make dispute resolution more efficient but also reduce the burden on the judiciary.
“This is a big development because it facilitates dispute resolution, but it also means that the role of the judiciary may not be quite as pronounced as it once was,” she told The Peninsula.
Dr. Karamanian also stressed that IP protection is vital for sustaining innovation and positioning Qatar as a hub for investment.
