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10/22/25, 9:02 AM UAE: Ministry of Economy introduces trademark service fees - Aletihad News Center
provided by the Ministry during a media briefing at its Dubai headquarters.

The briefing was attended by Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism;
and Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Intellectual Property (IP) Sector at the

Ministry.

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed that the UAE, under the guidance of its wise

leadership, has made significant strides in developing a comprehensive legislative and regulatory framework for
intellectual property.

He noted that trademarks have received special attention as a key pillar of this ecosystem, supported by the
establishment of a competitive legislative infrastructure that enables them to grow and flourish.

This is particularly evident in the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 concerning Trademarks and its

executive regulations, which marked a major step forward in establishing an advanced and secure business

environment that supports and develops trademarks in the country in line with international best practices.

Bin Touq added, “The Cabinet’s decision on the fees for trademark services provided by the Ministry represents an

important step in enhancing the UAE’s attractiveness to international investors, attracting global companies, and
supporting SME owners and People of Determination.

"It aims to help them grow, improve the quality of services offered to customers, and expedite procedures, thereby
facilitating the registration and follow-up of trademarks. This decision is also part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to

develop and strengthen the intellectual property sector in line with highest global standards.”

He pointed out that the Ministry of Economy and Tourism registered 19,957 national and international trademarks

during the first half of this year, representing a 129% growth compared to 8,711 trademarks registered in the first half

of 2024, reflecting the notable growth in trademark registrations within UAE markets.

Al Saleh said, “The Ministry has consistently launched numerous national initiatives for intellectual property and
trademarks, in close cooperation with government and private entities at both the local and international levels."

He added, “Among the most prominent of these initiatives is the establishment of the Geographical Indications (GI)
system for national products, the first federal initiative of its kind designed to protect local products with unique

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