Trademark Renewal in the UAE 2026: Fees, Deadline & Grace Period

A UAE trademark is protected for 10 years from its filing date. It does not renew itself: the owner must file a renewal application with the Ministry of Economy & Tourism (MoET) during the final year, or at the latest within the 6-month grace period after expiry. Miss both windows and the registration is cancelled.

Renewal fees (2026)

When you file	Publication fee	Renewal fee	Total per class
During the 10th (final) year of protection	AED 750	AED 5,750	AED 6,500
Within 6 months after the expiry date	AED 750	AED 6,500	AED 7,250

Renewals are published in the Trademark Bulletin but, unlike a new application, there is no re-examination and no opposition period. The renewed mark is valid for a further 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely.

Companies registered under the National Programme for SMEs pay 50% of these fees.

When exactly can I renew?

Count 10 years from the filing date on your certificate (not the registration date). The renewal window opens on the first day of year 10 and closes 6 months after the 10-year anniversary. Example: a mark filed on 3 March 2016 can be renewed from 3 March 2025 to 3 September 2026.

MoET does not send reminders. Put the date in your calendar or ask your agent to monitor it – we track renewal deadlines for every mark we file at no charge.

Documents required

• Copy of the registration certificate (or the registration number).
• Copy of the applicant's current trade licence (companies) or passport/Emirates ID (individuals).
• Power of attorney if filing through an agent – notarised, and legalised if the owner is outside the UAE.
• If the owner's name or address has changed since registration, record the change before renewing, otherwise the renewal will be refused.

How to renew on the MoET portal (step by step)

1. Log in to the MoET e-services portal with UAE Pass (or your agent's account).
2. Open Renew Registration of Trademark and enter the registration number.
3. Check that the owner's details match the licence exactly. Fix discrepancies via the "change of name/address" service first.
4. Upload the documents and submit.
5. Pay the publication fee (AED 750) when prompted.
6. After publication in the Bulletin, pay the final renewal fee and download the renewal certificate from your workspace.

The whole process typically completes within a few weeks.

What happens if you miss the deadline?

• Up to 6 months late: renew at the higher fee (AED 7,250). Protection is treated as continuous.
• More than 6 months late: the mark is cancelled. You must file a new application at AED 6,500, go through examination and publication again, and your priority date resets. If a competitor has filed a similar mark in the meantime, they now have priority – the UAE is a first-to-file country.

Can I change the mark or the goods when renewing?

No. Renewal covers the mark exactly as registered, in the same class. Adding classes or changing the logo requires a new application. Removing goods from the specification is possible via a separate limitation request.

Related

• Trademark registration cost in the UAE
• UAE Trademark Law explained
• How to use the MoET trademark portal
• Need help renewing? Contact us – send us the registration number and we will confirm the deadline and fee the same day.