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

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.

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 provides members of the National Programme for Small and Medium Enterprises
(SMEs) 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.

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 AED2,250, and the fee for a
grievance by the party against whom the objection was dismissed is AED7,500.
The decision approves seven new trademark services: registration of a geographical indication
at AED6,500; one-day trademark examination at AED2,250; grievance against trademark
cancellation at AED5,000; conversion of a national trademark to international at AED400;
trademark agent registration renewal (branch of a foreign company) at AED7,500; grievance
against trademark registration refusal at AED5,000; and examination and study of claims at
AED2,250.

The decision also includes the consolidation of fees for four services related to trademark
renewal, as follows: renewal of trademark protection period during the final year of protection at
AED5,750; renewal within six months after the protection period ends at AED6,500; renewal of
monitoring and inspection mark during the final year of protection at AED8,250; and renewal of
monitoring and inspection mark within six months after the protection period ends at AED9,750.

In light of this decision, the Ministry continues its efforts to support the growth and prosperity of
the UAE’s intellectual property sector, with the total number of registered national and
international trademarks reaching 402,311 by the end of September 2025.

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