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Filing intellectual property in the United Arab Emirates
The UAE has high official fees and a mandatory publication step, but a clean, comparatively quick examination once the paperwork is legalised.
- Office
- UAE Ministry of Economy
- Language
- Arabic (English filings must be accompanied by Arabic translations)
- Local currency
- AED
- Opposition
- 30 days from the date of publication
- Term
- 10 Gregorian years from the filing date
- Renewal
- Every 10 years, with a 3-month grace period
| Right | Official fee | Our fee | All-in | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Mark / Brand Name | $1,360 | $490 | $1,850 | 9–14 months |
| Service Mark | $1,360 | $490 | $1,850 | 9–14 months |
| Trade Name / Business Name | $280 | $290 | $570 | 1–2 weeks |
| Patent | $820 | $1,650 | $2,470 | 24–48 months |
| Utility Model / Petty Patent | $400 | $890 | $1,290 | 12–24 months |
| Copyright | $110 | $190 | $300 | 2–5 months |
| Industrial Design | $430 | $590 | $1,020 | 10–18 months |
| Geographical Indication & Collective Marks | $400 | $690 | $1,090 | 12–20 months |
| Trade Secret & Confidentiality Programme | $0 | $690 | $690 | 2–4 weeks to implement |
Indicative single-class / single-application rates in USD. Your live quote confirms the exact amount before payment.
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This guide is general information about United Arab Emirates procedure, not legal advice. Official source: https://www.moec.gov.ae