IPBases: Trademark Management Software for IP Firms in the UAE and MENA
IPBases: self-hosted trademark management software for IP firms – portfolio docketing, 30-second filing wizard, documents, invoicing, mail, renewals, audit trail.
Resources & Law – UAE trademark guides
Law and reference: Federal Decree-Law 36/2021, licensing, assignment, enforcement, penalties, opposition, class guides, GCC filing and tools for firms. 34 guides.
Well-Known Trademarks in the UAE: Protection Without Registration
How the UAE protects well-known (famous) marks under Decree-Law 36/2021 even if unregistered, what evidence proves fame.
Corporate Brand Protection in the UAE: Portfolio Registration, Watch and Enforcement
A brand-protection programme for companies in the UAE: registering the full portfolio (names, logos, Arabic versions, product lines), customs recordal.
Trademark Maintenance in the UAE: Keeping Your Registration Valid
What UAE trademark owners must do after registration: genuine use within 5 years, renewal in year 10, recording changes and licences.
Class 9 and Class 42 Trademarks in UAE: Software, Apps, SaaS and Tech Brands
Tech brands in the UAE usually need Class 9 (downloadable software, apps, hardware) and Class 42 (SaaS, platforms, IT services).
Copyright and Trademark Registration in the UAE: Differences and How to Get Both
Copyright and trademark registration in the UAE compared: what each protects, the authorities, costs, duration and when a brand needs both.
Trademark Licensing in the UAE: Agreements, Recordal and Franchising
How trademark licensing works in the UAE under Decree-Law 36/2021: what the licence must contain, why you record it with MoET, franchising.
Class 36 Trademark in UAE: Real Estate, Finance, Insurance and Fintech
Class 36 covers real-estate brokerage and development, banking, payments, insurance, investment and crypto services.
Class 43 Trademark in UAE: Restaurants, Cafés, Cloud Kitchens and Hotels
Class 43 covers restaurant, café, catering, cloud-kitchen and hotel services. How UAE food and hospitality brands register, which classes to add (29, 30, 35.
Trademark Monitoring in the UAE: Watching the Bulletin and the Market
How trademark monitoring works in the UAE: watching the twice-monthly MoET Bulletin for similar filings to oppose within 30 days.
GCC Trademark Registration from the UAE: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
How to extend a UAE brand across the GCC: no single GCC filing exists, so you file in each country (or via Madrid where available).
Trademark Assignment in the UAE: How to Transfer Trademark Ownership
How to assign (transfer) a UAE trademark: the written deed, recording the assignment with MoET, partial assignments, assignments with or without goodwill.
Class 25 Trademark in UAE: Clothing, Footwear and Fashion Brands
Class 25 covers clothing, footwear and headgear. How UAE fashion, abaya, streetwear and sportswear brands register, which extra classes (35, 18, 14) to add.
Class 3 and Class 44 Trademarks in UAE: Cosmetics, Perfume, Salons and Clinics
Beauty and wellness brands in the UAE: Class 3 (perfume, cosmetics, skincare, oud) for products and Class 44 (salons, spas, clinics.
Trademark Enforcement in the UAE: Administrative, Customs, Criminal and Civil Routes
How to enforce a registered trademark in the UAE: MoET and DED complaints, customs recordal and seizures, criminal prosecution, and civil claims for damages.
Class 35 Trademark in UAE: Retail, E-commerce, Advertising & Business Services
Class 35 is the most-filed trademark class in the UAE. What it covers (retail, online stores, advertising, franchising, business consultancy), who needs it.
Trademark Infringement Penalties in the UAE: Fines, Imprisonment and Civil Damages
What happens to trademark infringers in the UAE under Decree-Law 36/2021: criminal fines and imprisonment for counterfeiting and misuse.
Class 41 Trademark in UAE: Education, Training, Events and Entertainment
Class 41 covers education, training institutes, nurseries, gyms and fitness, events, media production and entertainment.
Food and Beverage Product Trademarks in UAE: Classes 29, 30, 32 and 5
Packaged food and drink brands in the UAE: Class 29 (meat, dairy, snacks), 30 (coffee, tea, bakery, spices, chocolate), 32 (water, juice, soft drinks).
Trademark Opposition and Cancellation in the UAE: How to Object to a Trademark
How to oppose a trademark application in the UAE within 30 days of publication, cancel a registered mark for non-use or bad faith, and defend your own mark.
Trademark Infringement Complaints in the UAE: A Guide for Businesses
Someone copying your brand in the UAE? How to file an infringement complaint with MoET, DED or police, penalties under Decree-Law 36/2021 and civil remedies.
Trademark Registration in UAE: What Changed from 2024 to 2026
How UAE trademark registration changed since 2024: MoET rename, new fee schedule (Cabinet Res. 102/2025), one-day examination, SME discount, Nice 13th edition.
The UAE Trademark Gazette: What You Need to Know
The UAE Trademark Bulletin is issued twice a month by MoET. What gets published, the AED 750 fee, the 30-day opposition window and how to monitor it.
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development Trademarks Search
Trademark search in Abu Dhabi: the ADDED trade-name check vs the federal MoET trademark database, what each covers, and how to clear a mark before filing.
International Trademark UAE | Register Your Brand Globally
Extend your UAE trademark abroad via the Madrid Protocol (WIPO): one application, 130+ countries, fees and requirements, filed by a UAE-registered agent.
Intellectual Property in the UAE: Trademarks, Patents & Copyright
IP protection in the UAE — trademarks, patents, copyright and designs — which authority handles each, the official portals and how to register.
UAE Trademark Multi-Class Registration: Simplify Your Brand Protection
The UAE files one application per class. How multi-class protection works, the cost per extra class (AED 6,500 each) and when covering more classes is worth it.
UAE Ministry of Economy Trademark Search & Services Portal: Complete Guide
How to use the MoET trademark portal: run a free trademark search, file an application, pay each fee, track status and renew. Step-by-step guide for 2026.
Trademark Classes List in the UAE: A Complete Guide
All 45 trademark classes used in the UAE (Nice Classification, 13th edition from Jan 2026). Find the right class for your goods or services and the fee per cl
UAE Trademark Office: Your Comprehensive Guide
The UAE Trademark Office is the Trademarks Department of the Ministry of Economy & Tourism. What it does.
Trademark Renewal in the UAE 2026: Fees, Deadline & Grace Period
Renew a UAE trademark for 10 more years: AED 6,500 in the 10th year or AED 7,250 in the 6-month grace period. Documents, MoET steps and missed-deadline rules.
Marcaria Trademark UAE
Looking for Marcaria's UAE trademark search? How it works, what it costs, and how to check the MoET register (AED 350 official inquiry) or get a free.
UAE Trademark Law: Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 Explained
Plain-English guide to Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021: registrable and prohibited marks, 10-year protection, opposition and infringement penalties.
Trademark Registration Costs in UAE: Guide to Fees & Charges (Official Fee Schedule)
Every official MoET trademark fee in one table: application, publication, registration, renewal, penalties, copies, grievance – plus the 50% SME discount.