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10/22/25, 9:05 AM Ministry of Economy and Tourism introduces trademark service fees
empower local trademarks through innovation, and the adoption of AI technologies in the Ministry’s
intellectual property services, including trademarks.”

H.E. 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.

New pathway for trademark registration application review

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.

Full exemption for People of Determination and partial exemption of 50% for SMEs

The decision provides members of the National Programme for Small and Medium Enterprises 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.

Fees set for 28 trademark services

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 AED 2,250, and the fee for a grievance by the party against

whom the objection was dismissed is AED 7,500.

Seven new trademark services introduced

The decision approves seven new trademark services: registration of a geographical indication at AED
6,500; one-day trademark examination at AED 2,250; grievance against trademark cancellation at AED
5,000; conversion of a national trademark to international at AED 400; trademark agent registration

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