Trademark Registration in Sharjah: Process, Cost and Enforcement

Businesses in Sharjah register trademarks the same way as everywhere in the UAE: online with the Ministry of Economy & Tourism (MoET), which keeps the single federal register. The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) issues licences and trade names and enforces against infringers in Sharjah markets, but does not register trademarks.

Cost

AED 6,500 per class in government fees (AED 750 application, AED 750 publication, AED 5,000 registration) plus an agent fee. Optional one-day examination AED 2,250. 50% discount for companies in the National Programme for SMEs. Cost guide →

Process (4–6 months)

1. Check the register in Arabic and English (MoET Trademark Inquiry AED 350, or a free preliminary check on WIPO Global Brand Database). How →
2. Choose Nice classes (13th edition). Classes →
3. File online via UAE Pass; pay AED 750.
4. Examination 1–3 months.
5. Publication in the Trademark Bulletin; 30-day opposition; pay AED 750.
6. Final registration, pay AED 5,000, certificate. Step-by-step →

Sharjah licences accepted

• SEDD mainland licences.
• Free zones: Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone), Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah Media City (SHAMS), Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP), Sharjah Publishing City. The applicant name must match the licence exactly.
• Individuals resident in Sharjah can file in their own name with passport and Emirates ID.

Sharjah-specific points

• Trade name vs. trademark. SEDD's trade-name reservation protects the licence name in Sharjah only and gives no brand rights. Register the trademark to stop copycats in Sharjah and the rest of the UAE. Difference explained →
• Industrial and trading companies in Hamriyah and SAIF Zone that export should record the mark with customs and consider international filing.
• Enforcement. SEDD's commercial control inspectors act on complaints against counterfeit and copycat traders in Sharjah's markets (Rolla, Industrial Areas, Al Nahda); Sharjah Customs handles border seizures; Sharjah Courts hear civil claims. Enforcement routes →

Frequently asked questions

Is a Sharjah trademark valid in Dubai? Yes – there is one federal register; the registration is valid in every emirate.

Do I need to visit MoET? No. The process is fully online.

Can a Sharjah free-zone company register a trademark? Yes, with its free-zone licence.

We file for Sharjah mainland and free-zone companies at a fixed fee – request a quote.