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innovation, and the adoption of AI technologies in the Ministry’s intellectual property services,

including trademarks.”

Dr. Abdulrahman Al Muaini affirmed that the decision to amend the fees for trademark services

represents a pivotal step in enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of these services, enabling

faster processing and boosting the competitiveness of the business environment in the country. It
also contributes to improving government performance in delivering world-class services, in line

with the pillars of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision, which aims for the UAE to become the most
pioneering and outstanding destination by the next decade.

The decision contributes to strengthening the UAE’s environment of innovation and creativity while

protecting the rights of both national and international trademark owners. It also introduces a new
pathway for reviewing trademark registration applications at the initial submission stage, allowing

trademarks to be examined within just one day.

The decision provides members of the National Programme for Small and Medium Enterprises
(SMEs) with a 50 per cent partial exemption on trademark service fees. It coincides with the launch

of the national campaign ‘The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World’ and supports the
achievement of its objective to enhance the country's competitiveness as an incubator for SMEs at

regional and global levels.

It also grants People of Determination a full exemption, reflecting the UAE’s commitment to
empowering SME owners and People of Determination in establishing new trademarks and

facilitating their access to a more flexible and efficient business environment. Under the decision,
fees are collected for a single category if the application includes only one category, and separately

for each category in the case of multiple categories, even if submitted within a single application.
The decision sets the fees for 28 trademark services offered by the Ministry, including amendments

to some service fees, integration, and the introduction of new services. Notable changes include

the fee for filing an infringement complaint is set at AED2,250, and the fee for a grievance by the
party against whom the objection was dismissed is AED7,500.

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