Trademark registration —
10-year UAE protection.
Register your brand, logo, or product name with UAE Ministry of Economy. AED 8,750 government per class. 6–9 months registration. Annual monitoring + renewal.
- Govt fee
- AED 8,750/class
- YABS
- AED 8,500+
- Timeline
- 6–9 months
- Protection
- 10 years
Definition — Trademark Registration
UAE trademark registration is administered by the Ministry of Economy. Protection covers brand name, logo, slogan, or product name within registered classes (Nice Classification system, 45 classes total). Process: trademark availability search → application filing → Ministry of Economy examination (3–6 months) → 30-day publication for public opposition → registration certificate (if no opposition). Total 6–9 months. Registration valid 10 years, renewable indefinitely. Government fee AED 8,750 per class; multi-class registration cheaper than separate applications.
Trademark fees by class.
Each Nice class registered separately. Multi-class applications get a small per-class discount.
| Classes | Government fee | YABS fee | Total + VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 class | AED 8,750 | AED 8,500 | AED 17,675 |
| 2 classes | AED 16,500 | AED 12,000 | AED 29,100 |
| 3 classes | AED 24,750 | AED 14,500 | AED 39,975 |
| 5 classes | AED 41,250 | AED 18,500 | AED 60,675 |
| International (Madrid) | Per-country | AED 6,000 base + per-country | Quote at apply |
Where people get this wrong.
Pulled from 500+ YABS engagements. Each pitfall has a knock-on cost in time or AED — knowing them up front is half the value of using a PRO.
Filing without an availability search
Cost: AED 8,750 wasted if the mark is already registered in the same class
YABS fix: We always run a Ministry-of-Economy database search before filing.
Registering only in one class when multiple are needed
Cost: Brand vulnerable in unprotected classes; competitors register adjacent classes
YABS fix: We map the full activity scope to all relevant Nice classes at search stage and file the right combination.
Ignoring opposition window
Cost: Late opposition responses; mark refused or restricted
YABS fix: We monitor the Trademark Bulletin and respond to any opposition within the 30-day statutory window.
Frequently asked questions
How long does UAE trademark registration take?
From submission to registration: 6–9 months end-to-end through the Ministry of Economy. Initial filing review takes 30–60 days; if accepted, it publishes in the Trademark Bulletin for 30 days for opposition; if no opposition, registration certificate issues in 90–120 days. Trademark protection runs 10 years from registration date, renewable indefinitely with renewal fee.
What is a trademark class?
UAE uses the international Nice Classification system — 45 classes covering different goods and services. Class 25 = clothing, Class 35 = retail/advertising, Class 41 = education/entertainment, Class 43 = food and beverage services. Your trademark must be registered in each class where you want protection. AED 8,750 per class government fee. Multi-class applications get small discounts.
Can I register a trademark before opening my business?
Yes — trademark registration is independent of trade licence. You can apply via the Ministry of Economy with your passport (no UAE residency required), pay the government fees, and hold a registered trademark even without a UAE company. Many founders register the trademark first, then form the company. YABS handles trademark for non-residents via Power of Attorney.
How do I check if my trademark is available?
YABS conducts trademark availability search via the Ministry of Economy database before filing — AED 500 search fee includes class-by-class match analysis, similarity scoring, and competitor brand audit. Saves AED 8,750 if your preferred name is already registered. Search results provided in 24 hours.
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This page was last reviewed by the YABS compliance team in Q2 2026 and reflects current Dubai DED, Dubai Municipality, DHA, MOHRE, FTA, and DLD requirements.