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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…
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:

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