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10/22/25, 9:06 AM UAE cuts trademark fees for SMEs; Launches new IP services
Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Intellectual

Property (IP) Sector at the Ministry, 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 sets the fees for 28 trademark services offered by the Ministry,

including amendments to some service fees, integration, and the introduction of

new services.

Simplified Renewal Structure for Existing Trademarks

The decision approves seven new trademark services: registration of a

geographical indication at $1,769 (AED6,500); one-day trademark examination at

$612 (AED2,250); grievance against trademark cancellation at $1,361

(AED5,000); conversion of a national trademark to international at $108

(AED400); trademark agent registration renewal (branch of a foreign company) at

$2,042 (AED7,500); grievance against trademark registration refusal at $1,361

(AED5,000); and examination and study of claims at $612 (AED2,250).

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