How much does trademark registration cost in the UAE?

Official UAE fees total about AED 6500 (examination, publication and registration) plus optional expedited examination and quality mark fees. Professional service is quoted individually on TrueSealing.

How long does UAE trademark registration take?

Search takes 1-2 days and filing 1-3 days; regular examination typically takes 30-90 days (expedited within 24 hours), followed by a 30-day publication period and a certificate 1-3 days after registration.

What can be registered as a trademark in the UAE?

Names, logos, slogans, distinctive signs and combinations used to identify goods or services can generally be registered, subject to the UAE Trademarks Law and the Ministry of Economy's examination.

Can TrueSealing file my UAE trademark?

TrueSealing provides a guided registration workflow inside the dashboard — service and country selection, mark details, applicant data, NICE classes and documents. It is a filing workflow, not legal advice.

Country guide · UAE

Trademark registration in the United Arab Emirates

The UAE is a single federal trademark jurisdiction: one application covers all seven emirates. This guide walks through official fees, the process and the timeline.

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Why it matters

One filing, seven emirates

The UAE Trademarks Law (Federal Law No. 37 of 1992) makes trademarks territorial: registration at the Ministry of Economy protects the mark across the whole federation.

Territorial protectionA UAE registration is enforceable within the country only — overseas markets need their own filings.

First-to-file systemRights generally go to the first party to file, which is why timing matters as much as the mark itself.

NICE classesYou register for specific classes of goods or services; choosing the classes that match your business is a key step.

Validity & renewalTrademarks are valid for a renewable period and must be kept in use; unused marks risk cancellation.

Official fee snapshot (AED)

Examination (regular) AED 750

Examination (expedited, 1 business day) AED 2,250

Publication AED 750

Registration AED 5,000

Quality mark AED 7,500

Combined standard fees AED 6,500

The process

How UAE registration unfolds

Steps generally follow this order, with offices handling examination and publication. Timelines are estimates, not guarantees.

SearchCheck existing marks in the UAE (and the Gulf context) before you file — searching first lowers the risk of refusal or opposition.

FilingSubmit the application with mark details, applicant data, classes and documents to the Ministry of Economy.

ExaminationThe office examines the mark for conflicts and compliance — regular or expedited tracks are available.

PublicationAccepted marks are published; third parties have a window to oppose before registration proceeds.

RegistrationOnce protected, the mark is registered and a certificate is issued.

Renewal & useKeep the mark in genuine use and renew before its deadline to keep protection alive.

Timeline

Typical time for a UAE registration

Estimated ranges are provided for planning; the relevant office controls the actual timetable.

1–2 days

Trademark search

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1–3 days

Application filing

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30–90 days

Regular examination

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24 hours

Expedited examination

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30 days

Publication

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1–3 days

Registration certificate

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Our service

A guided workflow, not legal advice

Inside the dashboard you can prepare a complete UAE trademark application step by step — with status tracking after submission.

Country & service choice

Select the UAE and the service you need from the registration workflow.

Mark & applicant details

Describe the mark and fill applicant and contact information.

NICE classes

Select the classes that match the goods or services you sell.

Documents & status

Upload supporting documents and track the case status after you submit.

Important
This page is general educational information, not legal advice, and official outcomes rest with the UAE Ministry of Economy. Fees are estimates and can change.

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Prepare your application in the guided workflow and add your mark to the register when you’re ready.

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