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10/22/25, 9:02 AM UAE: Ministry of Economy introduces trademark service fees - Aletihad News Center
features and characteristics originating from specific geographical regions in the UAE. The UAE also became a party

to the Madrid Protocol in 2021, enabling SME owners to register their trademarks locally and expand internationally.

"Additionally, the Ministry launched the ‘One Day TM Initiative,’ which accelerates trademark registration processes

and facilitates the digital transformation of services. Other notable initiatives include the launch of the ‘Beyond 71’
forum to empower local trademarks through 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%

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 Dh2,250, and the fee for a grievance by the party against whom the objection was dismissed is

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