10 Trademark Registration Mistakes in the UAE (and How to Avoid Them)
The mistakes that cost UAE applicants refusals, penalties and lost brands: descriptive names, wrong class, English-only search.
FAQs – UAE trademark guides
Short answers to the questions UAE applicants ask most: steps, symbols, trade name vs trademark, individuals, and the mistakes that cost refusals. 11 guides.
Trademark Symbols in the UAE: When to Use ™ and ® and the Rules
What ™ and ® mean in the UAE, when each may be used, whether using ® on an unregistered mark is an offence, and how to mark goods.
Trade Name vs Trademark in the UAE: The Difference and Why You Need Both
Trade names (on your licence, from DET/ADDED/free zones) and trademarks (from MoET) are different rights.
Power of Attorney for Trademark Registration in the UAE: Requirements and Template Points
When a power of attorney is needed for a UAE trademark filing, what it must say, how to notarise and legalise it abroad (or apostille), Arabic translation.
Can an Individual Register a Trademark in the UAE? Rules for Residents and Foreigners
Yes – individuals can register trademarks in the UAE. Requirements for residents (passport, Emirates ID) and non-residents (registered agent, legalised POA).
Trademark Registration Cost in UAE 2026: Full Fee Breakdown
How much does trademark registration cost in the UAE? AED 750 + 750 + 5,000 = AED 6,500 per class in 2026, plus renewal, penalties.
Are there any additional fees for trademark renewal in the UAE?
Beyond the AED 6,500 renewal: the AED 750 late tier, recordals you must do first, agent fees and what happens after the 6-month grace period.
What are the steps to register a trademark in the UAE?
The six steps to register a trademark in the UAE on one page: search, class, file (AED 750), examination, publication (AED 750), registration (AED 5,000).
Documents Required for Trademark Registration in the UAE (2026 Checklist)
Checklist for a UAE trademark application: logo file, trade licence, notarised power of attorney and priority document — for local and foreign applicants.
How long does it take to register a trademark in the UAE?
UAE trademark registration usually takes 4–6 months: examination, publication, 30-day opposition, then certificate. Each stage plus the one-day examination.
How to Register a Trademark Online in the UAE: The MoET Process (2026)
Yes — UAE trademarks are filed 100% online on the MoET portal. The 6-step process, fees at each stage (AED 750 / 750 / 5,000), timeline and one-day examination.