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10/22/25, 9:07 AM UAE Cuts Trademark Fees By 50% For National SME Members
Fee Exemptions and New Pricing Structure

The ministry also declared that people of determination will be fully exempt from trademark service fees. The
revised fee structure covers 28 trademark-related services, including fee adjustments and the introduction of
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Among the key changes, the fee for submitting a grievance against a decision to dismiss an objection has
been cut to AED 3,750 from AED 7,000. Filing an infringement complaint now costs AED 2,250, while the fee
for grievances from the opposing party in such objections stands at AED 7,500.

Trademark fees are charged per category, meaning a single-category application incurs one fee, while multiple
categories attract separate fees even if submitted together.

Ministry Highlights Benefits for Investors and SMEs

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, emphasized that these adjustments will enhance
the UAE’s appeal to international investors and support SME owners and people of determination. “This
decision will strengthen the UAE’s position as a competitive market for businesses,” he said.

The National SME Programme aims to assist UAE entrepreneurs by providing strategic support and fostering
sustainable business growth through collaboration with stakeholders.

Eligibility and Impact on Trademark Registrations

Dr Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for the Intellectual Property Sector, confirmed
that any company registered under the National SME Programme qualifies for the 50 percent fee discount.
“This initiative will encourage more trademark registrations, enriching our national database,” he added.

Introduction of New Trademark Services

The ministry also introduced seven new trademark services, including:

Registration of geographical indications at AED 6,500
One-day trademark examination at AED 2,250
Grievance against trademark cancellation at AED 5,000
Conversion of national trademarks to international at AED 400
Trademark agent registration renewal for foreign branches at AED 7,500
Grievance against trademark registration refusal at AED 5,000
Examination and study of claims at AED 2,250

Updated Renewal Fees and Continued Innovation

Fees for trademark renewal services were consolidated as follows:

Renewal during the final protection year: AED 5,750
Renewal within six months after expiry: AED 6,500
Renewal of monitoring and inspection marks during final year: AED 8,250
Renewal of monitoring and inspection marks within six months after expiry: AED 9,750
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