Transferring and licensing a trademark in the UAE
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Ownership transfer (assignment)
- Fees: AED 1,250 service fee + AED 750 publication.
- Documents: a notarised and certified transfer agreement; a notarised, translated power of attorney if an agent files.
- Time: about 5 working days on average.
- The mark must be registered and valid. The transfer is published in the Bulletin.
Licence to use a trademark
- Fees: AED 1,250 + AED 750 publication (AED 2,000).
- Documents: the licence contract (notarised and certified), the registration certificate, a trade licence for UAE companies, and a power of attorney for agent filings.
- Time: about 15 working days on average.
Why record it
Recording makes the change official on the register, which matters when you enforce the mark, renew it, or sell the business. Franchise systems in particular should record their licences.
Questions
How much does a trademark transfer cost in the UAE?
AED 1,250 plus AED 750 publication in official fees.
Can a pending application be assigned?
The law allows a pending application to be assigned before registration. Ask a firm how to record it.