Brand Protection
Trademark Registration in the UAE
Trademark registration in the UAE legally protects your brand name, logo or slogan across all seven emirates through the Ministry of Economy, typically costing AED 6,000-10,000 per class from filing to certificate.
Trademark registration in the UAE is the legal process of securing exclusive rights to your brand name, logo, slogan or symbol through the Ministry of Economy, giving you nationwide protection across all seven emirates for ten renewable years. It is for entrepreneurs, SMEs, retailers, franchises and international companies who want to stop competitors copying their brand, and the typical cost ranges from AED 6,000 to AED 10,000 per trademark, per class, covering official government fees and professional filing.
One registration covers the entire UAE, so a Dubai business and an Abu Dhabi business file under the same federal system. Costs vary mainly by how many classes of goods or services you need to protect and whether searches or objection responses are required along the way.
DBM handles the full process end to end: trademark availability searches, class selection, Arabic and English filing, publication monitoring and certificate issuance. With 10+ years in the market and a 5.0-star rating from 120+ clients, we keep pricing transparent and never promise guaranteed approval, because final decisions rest with the Ministry of Economy examiner.
Why Set Up With DBM
Nationwide Protection
One registration protects your brand across all seven emirates, not just the city you operate from.
Transparent Fixed Fees
You get a clear cost per class upfront, with government and professional fees itemised before we file.
Pre-Filing Search
We check the Ministry of Economy register first so you avoid paying to file a name that is already taken.
Full Arabic Filing
We prepare bilingual documentation correctly, a common reason DIY applications get rejected.
10-Year Validity
Your registered trademark stays protected for ten years and is renewable indefinitely.
Objection Handling
If the examiner raises an objection or a third party opposes, our consultants respond on your behalf.
Who Is Eligible
- UAE-licensed companies (mainland, free zone or offshore) wanting to protect a brand name, logo or slogan
- Foreign individuals and companies who trade in or plan to enter the UAE market
- Startups and SMEs launching a new product, service or franchise brand
- Existing businesses expanding into new goods or service categories that need additional class coverage
- Owners of distinctive marks that are not generic, purely descriptive or offensive under UAE law
Required Documents
- Clear image or file of the trademark (logo, wordmark or combined mark)
- Valid trade licence copy of the applicant company (or passport copy for individuals)
- Emirates ID copy of the owner or authorised signatory
- List of goods and/or services with the correct Nice Classification class
- Power of attorney authorising DBM to file on your behalf
- Passport copy of the applicant or authorised representative
- Priority document, if claiming an earlier filing date from another country
Step-by-Step Process
Typical timeline: 4-8 months from filing to certificate, depending on examination and the mandatory publication period.
- 1
Availability Search
We search the Ministry of Economy register to confirm your mark is available and identify conflict risks.
- 2
Class Selection
We map your products and services to the correct Nice Classification classes so protection matches your business.
- 3
Application Filing
We submit your bilingual application and pay the official filing fees to the Ministry of Economy.
- 4
Examination
The Ministry examines the mark for distinctiveness and conflicts, and we respond to any objections raised.
- 5
Publication Period
Once accepted, the mark is published for a 30-day window during which third parties may oppose.
- 6
Certificate Issuance
If no valid opposition arises, the Ministry issues your registration certificate valid for ten years.
Indicative 2026 Trademark Costs by Coverage
| Scenario | Classes | Indicative Cost (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Single brand, one category | 1 class | 6,000 - 10,000 |
| Brand across two categories | 2 classes | 11,000 - 18,000 |
| Wider portfolio protection | 3+ classes | 16,000+ |
| Renewal after 10 years | Per class | 6,000 - 9,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to register a trademark in the UAE?
Trademark registration in the UAE typically costs between AED 6,000 and AED 10,000 per class, covering official Ministry of Economy fees and professional filing. The main variable is the number of classes you register, since each additional class of goods or services carries its own fee.
Does one trademark registration cover the whole UAE?
Yes, trademark registration is a federal process through the Ministry of Economy, so a single registration protects your brand across all seven emirates including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You do not need to file separately in each emirate.
How long does trademark registration in Dubai take?
Trademark registration in Dubai and the wider UAE usually takes 4 to 8 months from filing to certificate. This includes examination by the Ministry of Economy and a mandatory 30-day publication window during which third parties can oppose the mark.
Do I need a UAE trade licence to register a trademark?
Companies register using their trade licence, but foreign individuals and businesses without a UAE licence can still register through a power of attorney. This makes it possible to protect your brand in the UAE before formally launching operations here.
Can DBM guarantee my trademark will be approved?
No consultant can guarantee approval, because the final decision rests with the Ministry of Economy examiner. What DBM does is run a thorough pre-filing search, file correctly in Arabic and English, and handle any objections to give your application the strongest possible chance.
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