In a market as dynamic as Dubai, “brand squatting” and infringement are real risks. Registering your trademark offers:
You gain the sole legal right to use the mark for 10 years (renewable).
Ability to take legal action and claim damages against counterfeiters or copycats.
Use your UAE registration as a “priority document” to protect your brand internationally via the Madrid Protocol.
A registered trademark is a business asset that can be licensed, franchised, or sold.
Legally display the symbols that build instant trust with consumers.
You gain the sole legal right to use the mark for 10 years (renewable).
The UAE’s intellectual property landscape has evolved. Arab Dreams keeps you compliant with the latest standards:
As of January 27, 2026, all applications must follow the updated international classification for goods and services. (Example: Many digital and medical items have shifted categories).
Need your brand protected fast? We can now facilitate an expedited review within 24 hours for a specialized government fee.
You can now register unconventional trademarks, including 3D shapes, holograms, sounds, and scents.
Full exemption from government trademark fees for business owners who are People of Determination.
Before filing, we conduct a deep-dive search in the Ministry of Economy database to ensure no similar marks exist. We also provide a Cultural Sensitivity Audit to ensure your brand name translates positively in Arabic.
We prepare and file your application electronically. Required documents include:
1. A high-resolution copy of the Trademark Logo.
2. Your valid UAE Business License.
3. A clear list of goods/services (based on the latest 13th Ed. classes).
4. Passport copy of the applicant.
5. Power of Attorney (notarized and legalized).
The Ministry of Economy examines the mark for distinctiveness and compliance. Once approved, the trademark is published in the Official Trademark Bulletin and two local Arabic newspapers
The public has 30 days to raise any objections. If no oppositions are filed, the trademark moves to final registration.
Upon final payment, the Ministry issues your UAE Trademark Registration Certificate, valid for 10 years from the filing date.
It only protects you within the UAE. However, through the Madrid Protocol, Arab Dreams can help you extend this protection to over 125 countries with a single application.
Typically, it takes 4 to 6 months. However, with the new 2026 Express service, the initial approval phase can be reduced to one business day.
You have a 6-month grace period after expiry. If you fail to renew within this window, the mark becomes available for others to claim, and you lose your legal protection.
