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Press Release

Fees set for 28 trademark services

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 AED 2,250, and the fee for a grievance by the
party against whom the objection was dismissed is AED 7,500.

Seven new trademark services introduced

The decision approves seven new trademark services: registration of a geographical indication at
AED 6,500; one-day trademark examination at AED 2,250; grievance against trademark
cancellation at AED 5,000; conversion of a national trademark to international at AED 400;
trademark agent registration renewal (branch of a foreign company) at AED 7,500; grievance
against trademark registration refusal at AED 5,000; and examination and study of claims at AED
2,250.
Merging fees for four services related to trademark renewal

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 AED 5,750;
renewal within six months after the protection period ends at AED 6,500; renewal of monitoring
and inspection mark during the final year of protection at AED 8,250; and renewal of monitoring
and inspection mark within six months after the protection period ends at AED 9,750.

402,311 national and international trademarks registered in the UAE by end of September
2025

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. The Ministry reaffirms
its commitment to providing greater opportunities for trademark owners, fostering an environment
of innovation and creativity, and enhancing the UAE’s competitiveness in intellectual property
activities both regionally and globally. These efforts contribute to the growth of the national
economy and promote sustainability and diversification across economic sectors, in line with the
goals of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision to establish the country as a global hub for the new economy
by the next decade.

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