The classes pharmacies need
- Class 35 Advertising, business & retail servicesRetail of pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic and hygiene products, in store and online.
- Class 44 Medical, beauty & agricultural servicesPharmacy advice and pharmacists’ services.
Classes to add, depending on your business
- Class 5 Pharmaceuticals & medical preparationsOwn-label medicines, supplements and hygiene products.
- Class 3 Cosmetics & cleaning preparationsOwn-label cosmetics and toiletries.
- Class 10 Medical & veterinary apparatusOwn-label medical devices.
- Class 39 Transport, storage & travelMedicine delivery services.
Common mistakes
- Filing Class 5 alone for a pharmacy chain — that protects products, not the pharmacy.
What it costs in the UAE
Official UAE fees are AED 6,500 per class, so the core classes above cost AED 13,000 in official fees for 2 classes. See the UAE cost guide.
Questions
What trademark class is a pharmacy?
Class 35 for retail and Class 44 for pharmacist services. Add Class 5 for own-label medicines.