Saudi Arabia Makes Significant Progress in 2025 International IP Index

Saudi Arabia made significant progress in the 13th edition of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's International IP Index, recording a 17.55% increase in its overall score and ranking among the top countries for progress out of 55 global economies. This milestone highlights the Kingdom's commitment to strengthening its intellectual property ecosystem and fostering innovation in line with the goals of Vision 2030.
 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 IP offences, and strengthening the electronic enforcement of copyrights and trademarks. These efforts contributed to raising the Kingdom’s overall score from 36.6% in 2019 to 53.7% in 2025—a cumulative increase of more than 40% over six years.
 This progress reflects the 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.