Intellectual Property Rights in Saudi Arabia and Their Compatibility with the World Trade Organization

Adnan Ayza Almalki 

https://doi.org/10.62271/pjc.16.4.965.975

Abstract

This paper aims to review Saudi Arabia’s IPR system and analyze to what extent it complies with the WTO/TRIPS. The research looks into the history and the present legal system of IPR in Saudi Arabia. It also identifies the enforcement systems, and issues concerning compliance with international standards. With a comparative analysis method, the research assesses Saudi Arabia in comparison with the WTO guidelines and its neighbouring countries regarding improving IPR protection. This research identifies progress in legislative and institutional development and gaps in enforcement efficiency and digital IP protection. The paper discusses measures to improve Saudi Arabia’s IPR system to support innovation-based development and increase WTO compliance.

Keywords: Intellectual property rights, Saudi Arabia, world trade organization, TRIPS agreement, copyright law, vision 2030.