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How do I register a trademark in the UAE?

Asked by Anonymous·Jun 26, 2026·1 answers
A business owner wants to protect their brand name and logo in the UAE and isn't sure where to begin or which authority handles registration.

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Trademarks in the UAE are registered through the Ministry of Economy, which administers brand protection under the federal trademark law (Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021). In practice you first run a search to check the mark is available, then file an application specifying the mark and the goods or services it covers using the international (Nice) classification. The Ministry examines the application against legal requirements, and if accepted the mark is published so third parties can review it before it proceeds to registration. Once registered, the trademark gives you exclusive rights to use it for the classes you filed in and a legal basis to act against copycats. Because each class is filed separately and the examination can raise objections, many applicants work with a UAE trademark agent or IP lawyer to prepare the filing and respond to the Ministry. You can confirm the current procedure and required documents on the Ministry of Economy's IP pages, and you can compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI if you want filing help.
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