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10/22/25, 9:05 AM Ministry of Economy and Tourism introduces trademark service fees as part of efforts to enhance UAE’s appeal for national and int…
Ministry of Economy and Tourism introduces

trademark service fees as part of efforts to

enhance UAE’s appeal for national and

international brands and support SME owners

October 21, 2025

50 per cent reduction in all fees for National SME Programme members

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H.E. Bin Touq: “A significant step in facilitating and expediting trademark registration
procedures in the country, which saw a 129 per cent growth in H1 2025.”

Abu Dhabi, October 2025 – The Ministry of Economy and Tourism held a media briefing at its

Dubai headquarters to announce the Cabinet’s decision on the fees for trademark services
provided by the Ministry. The briefing was attended by H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh,

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism; and H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al
Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for the Intellectual Property (IP) Sector at the Ministry.

H.E. 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. H.E. 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

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