The Intellectual Property (IP) and Sports webinar series for Arab countries is concluding with two final webinars on November 17, 2026 and December 15, 2026 respectively. The webinars will be held in Arabic with English interpretation from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm CET. Anyone interested in learning about the role of technology, innovation and patents in sports, or the e-sports environment in Arab countries is encouraged to sign up.
Webinar on Technology, Innovation and Patents in Sports
The penultimate webinar, taking place on November 17, 2026 will address “Technology, Innovation and Patents in Sports” with Mr. Hisham Alarifi, Executive Director of International Cooperation at the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property. The webinar will examine how IP protects innovations, drives technological advancement, and supports the development and commercialization of sports technologies, with practical examples from the region.
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Webinar on IP and the Rise of E-Sports
The final webinar, will take place on December 15, 2026, and will focus on “IP and the Rise of E-Sports: Legal Frameworks and Market Dynamics in the Arab Region” with insights from Mr. Stephen Hanna, Chief Executive Officer of the Esports Integrity Commission. The webinar will highlight the development of e-sports and competitive gaming in the Arab region, including regional market trends, key actors in the e-sports ecosystem, business models, investment, sponsorship and commercialization. The webinar will also address the role of IP in relation to game content, branding, media rights and licensing.
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Please contact the administrator if you have any enquiries about the webinar series or the registration process.