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UAE TrademarkRegistration

Brand names and logos registered with the UAE Ministry of Economy, from availability search and class selection to filing, publication and registration.

  • Availability Search
  • Class Selection
  • Ministry of Economy Filing
  • Publication
  • 10-Year Protection

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Protect Your Brand in the UAE

UAE trademarks are registered with the Ministry of Economy under Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021. Registration protects a name or logo in the classes of goods or services it covers, for 10 years, renewable.

A trade licence does not protect your brand. Without a registered trademark, someone else can register a similar mark in the classes you trade in. We check availability, choose the right classes, file the application and follow it through examination and publication to registration.

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How Trademark Registration Works

Six steps from search to certificate.

  1. 01

    Availability Search

    We search for identical and similar marks already registered or filed.

  2. 02

    Class Selection

    The goods and services classes that match your business chosen.

  3. 03

    Filing

    The application filed with the Ministry of Economy.

  4. 04

    Examination

    The Ministry examines the application and may raise objections, which we answer.

  5. 05

    Publication

    Accepted marks are published, giving others a period to oppose.

  6. 06

    Registration

    If unopposed, the mark is registered and the certificate issued.

What You Need to Provide

Typical documents for a trademark application.

  • The name or logo to be registered
  • Owner details, either individual or company
  • Trade licence, if filing in a company name
  • List of goods or services
  • Power of attorney, where required

Why Use TMFS for Trademark Registration

Filing right the first time avoids objections and delays.

Availability checked before filing

Classes chosen to match your business

Objections answered

Publication tracked

Renewal reminders for the future

Linked to your company setup

The TMFS Advantage

What sets our trademark service apart.

Search First

Conflicts found before you pay filing fees.

Class Advice

Protection where you actually trade.

Follow-Through

Application tracked from filing to certificate.

Brand-Ready Setup

Trademark planned alongside your company name.

Why Founders Choose TMFS for Trademarks

Three things clients mention most.

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Real protection

Marks filed in the right classes.

Fewer objections

Searches done before filing.

Simple process

We handle the filing and follow-up.

What Clients Say

Feedback from founders who set up with TMFS.

TMFS has truly been a game changer for me. Their personalized approach to financial services made the entire process easy and stress-free. I trust them completely with my investments and feel secure knowing my financial future is in safe hands.

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Vipul TibrewalMarketing Manager, PSP Marketing

I've worked with several financial firms, but TMFS stands out with their attention to detail and commitment to understanding my unique needs. Their professional team has guided me every step of the way, and I couldn't be happier with the results.

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Fatima Al MansooriRealtor, Frisko

TMFS has been incredibly supportive and responsive throughout my financial journey. Their personalized broker services have exceeded my expectations, and I now recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy financial guidance.

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Priya NairSales

I came to TMFS with a business idea and very little idea of how UAE setup worked. They recommended the right free zone for my activity, handled the licence paperwork, and had my company registered within a week. What impressed me most was the banking. They prepared my bank application alongside the licence, so my business account was opened soon after instead of dragging on for months. One team, one point of contact, and no surprises on cost.

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Rahul MenonFounder, E-commerce Start-up

Keeping up with VAT and the new Corporate Tax rules was taking time away from running the business. TMFS took over our bookkeeping, registered us for Corporate Tax and now files our VAT returns every quarter, always ahead of the deadline. Their team explains what is due and why in plain language, and our accounts are finally clean and audit-ready. It is one less thing I have to worry about.

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Sarah WhitfieldDirector, Trading Company

TMFS handled my investor visa and then my wife's and children's family visas, and the whole process was far smoother than I expected. They told us exactly which documents we needed, booked the medicals and Emirates ID appointments, and kept us updated at every step. When we later hired our first two employees, they processed those visas just as quickly. I'd trust them with any visa matter.

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Omar HaddadManaging Partner, Consultancy

UAE Trademarks: Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about registering a trademark in the UAE.

Does my trade licence protect my brand name?
No. A trade name on a licence is not a registered trademark. Registering with the Ministry of Economy protects your brand in the classes it covers.
How long does protection last?
10 years from the filing date, renewable for further 10-year periods.
What are classes?
Goods and services are grouped into international classes. Your mark is protected only in the classes you register.
Can someone oppose my trademark?
Yes. Accepted marks are published, and third parties can oppose within the set period.
Can I register a logo and a name together?
Yes, or separately. Separate registrations often give broader protection.
Sources & official references

UAE Ministry of Economy · Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 (Trademarks)

Verification & independence

Prepared from publicly available guidance from the UAE Ministry of Economy and UAE federal law as of October 2026. Time Machine Financial Services is independent of the UAE Ministry of Economy and is not affiliated with or acting for any UAE government authority.

Trademark procedures, classes and fees change. Confirm the current position for your situation with the UAE Ministry of Economy, or ask us, before acting on this page.

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