# Trademark registration in United Arab Emirates

> Trademarks in the United Arab Emirates are registered with the Trademarks Department, Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MoET); the official application fee is AED 750 per class, and third parties can oppose within 30 days from the issue date of the Official Trademark Bulletin. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. The United Arab Emirates can be designated through the Madrid System.

Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/united-arab-emirates
Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Trademarks Department, Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MoET)
- **Official fee:** AED 750 — Application fee (per class)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 2021
- **Opposition period:** 30 days from the issue date of the Official Trademark Bulletin
- **Protection:** 10 years from the filing date, renewable
- **Multi-class applications:** No — one class per application
- **Foreign applicants:** Foreign owners must file through a registration agent recorded in the UAE trademark agents register

## Official links
- Trademark office: https://www.moet.gov.ae/en/w/trademark-registration-1
- Online filing: https://eservices.moec.gov.ae/Trademarks/Registration
- Law: Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks — https://www.moet.gov.ae/en/intellectual-property-legislations
- Law: Cabinet Resolution No. 102 of 2025 on trademark service fees — https://www.moet.gov.ae/en/intellectual-property-legislations

## Official fees (as of 2026-10)
- Application fee (per class): AED 750 — Paid electronically on filing
- Publication fee (per class): AED 750 — Payable after acceptance; late-payment fine of AED 100 per month after 30 days
- Final registration fee (per class): AED 5,000 — Payable after the objection period; late-payment fine of AED 1,000 per month after 30 days
- Renewal (per class): AED 6,500 — Within the 10-year protection period
- Late renewal within 6 months after expiry (per class): AED 7,250
- Opposition filing: AED 7,500 — Introduced by Cabinet Resolution No. 102 of 2025
- One-day expedited examination: AED 2,250 — Optional; introduced by Cabinet Resolution No. 102 of 2025

## Steps
1. Log in to the Ministry's e-services portal and select the trademark registration service.
2. Enter the application data, attach the required documents (a commercial licence for companies; a notarised and legalised power of attorney for foreign owners filing through an agent) and pay the AED 750 application fee.
3. The Trademarks Department examines the application, including for similarity to existing marks, and issues a decision (the Ministry states within 90 days of filing).
4. If accepted, pay the AED 750 publication fee; the mark is published in the Official Trademark Bulletin, issued twice a month.
5. Third parties have 30 days from the bulletin's issue date to file an objection.
6. After the objection period, pay the AED 5,000 registration fee; the certificate is issued within 30 days of the end of the period.

- **Examination:** The Trademarks Department of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism examines applications; the Ministry states a decision within 90 days of filing (its service summary cites an average of 45 working days). A one-day expedited examination is available for an additional fee.
- **Publication:** Official Trademark Bulletin of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism (issued twice a month)
- **Opposition:** 30 days from the issue date of the Official Trademark Bulletin
- **Late renewal:** 6 months after expiry, at a higher renewal fee (AED 7,250 instead of AED 6,500)
- **Power of attorney:** Foreign owners must attach a notarised power of attorney; secondary sources state it must also be legalised up to a UAE consulate and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- **Language:** Arabic; supporting documents in other languages generally require Arabic translation
- **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.

## Good to know
- Official fees are charged per class and total AED 6,500 per class for application, publication and registration.
- The UAE joined the Madrid Protocol with effect from 28 December 2021, so it can be designated in an international registration.
- Cabinet Resolution No. 102 of 2025 (effective 14 November 2025) introduced new fees, including AED 7,500 to file an opposition and fees for appeals; SME programme members receive a 50% fee reduction.
- Registration fees must be paid on time: late payment of the publication and registration fees attracts monthly fines.
- Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 replaced the 1992 trademark law from January 2022.

## FAQ
### How much does it cost to register a trademark in the UAE?
Official Ministry fees are AED 750 to apply, AED 750 for publication and AED 5,000 for registration, a total of AED 6,500 per class. Agent fees are extra.

### How long does trademark registration take in the UAE?
The Ministry states an examination decision within 90 days of filing, followed by publication and a 30-day objection period. The certificate is issued within 30 days after the objection period once the registration fee is paid.

### Is the UAE part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol entered into force for the United Arab Emirates on 28 December 2021.

### How long is a UAE trademark valid?
A UAE registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed for further 10-year periods. Renewal costs AED 6,500, or AED 7,250 in the 6 months after expiry.

### Can a foreign company register a trademark in the UAE?
Yes, but it must file through a registration agent recorded with the Ministry and attach a notarised power of attorney.

## Sources
- Ministry of Economy and Tourism – Trademark registration service: https://www.moet.gov.ae/en/w/trademark-registration-1
- Ministry of Economy and Tourism – Trademark renewal service: https://www.moet.gov.ae/en/w/trademark-renewal
- Ministry of Economy and Tourism – Intellectual property legislation: https://www.moet.gov.ae/en/intellectual-property-legislations
- WIPO Lex – Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/ShowResults?search_what=C&treaty_id=8

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