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10/22/25, 9:06 AM UAE cuts trademark fees for SMEs; Launches new IP services
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 percent growth compared to 8,711 trademarks registered in the first half of

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

UAE Ministry Champions IP to Drive Innovation Economy

Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Economy, said that,

“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. This reflects its vision of

the vital role of this sector in enhancing the growth and competitiveness of the

national economy and accelerating the transition to a knowledge- and innovation-

based economic model.”

“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 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,” Al Saleh added.

UAE Ministry launches One Day TM Initiative

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.”

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