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10/22/25, 9:07 AM Ministry Of Economy Introduces Trademark Service Fees | Pakistan Point

Ministry Of Economy Introduces Trademark Service

Fees

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DUBAI, (Pakistan Point News - 21st Oct, 2025) The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has
announced the Cabinet’s decision on the fees for trademark services provided by the Ministry
during a media briefing at its Dubai headquarters.

The briefing was attended by Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of
Economy and Tourism; and Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Under-Secretary for
the Intellectual Property (IP) Sector at the Ministry.

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.

He 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 executive regulations, which marked a major step forward
in establishing an advanced and secure business environment that supports and develops
trademarks in the country in line with international best practices.
Bin Touq added, “The Cabinet’s decision on the fees for trademark services provided by the
Ministry represents an important step in enhancing the UAE’s attractiveness to international
investors, attracting global companies, and supporting SME owners and People of
Determination. It aims to help them grow, improve the quality of services offered to customers,
and expedite procedures, thereby facilitating the registration and follow-up of trademarks. This
decision is also part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to develop and strengthen the intellectual
property sector in line with highest global standards.”

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% growth compared
to 8,711 trademarks registered in the first half of 2024, reflecting the notable growth in trademark
registrations within UAE markets.

Al Saleh said, “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.”

He added, “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.

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