How long does a registered trademark last in the UAE?

A registered UAE trademark is protected for ten years from the filing date and can be renewed for successive ten-year periods, with no limit on the number of renewals, under the federal trademark law (Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021) administered by the Ministry of Economy. This means a trademark can, in principle, last indefinitely as long as you keep renewing it and continue to use it. Renewal is your responsibility — the registry does not extend protection automatically, and if you let a mark lapse you can lose your priority and the exclusive rights attached to it. There is usually a window around the expiry date in which to renew, and in many systems a short grace period follows, but you should confirm the exact renewal timing and any late-renewal options directly with the Ministry of Economy. To avoid an accidental lapse, many owners diarise renewals well in advance or appoint a trademark agent to manage them. You can find verified UAE IP professionals on LEXAI to handle renewals on your behalf.