Search & Classification
A clearance search and correct classification of the mark across the relevant goods/services classes.
- Availability / clearance search
- Nice-class selection
- Mark & specification advice
- Conflict assessment
- Filing strategy
IP & Trademark
Registration in the UAE
Protect your brand in the UAE. Avyanco handles trademark registration end-to-end under Federal Decree-Law 36/2021 — search, classification, filing with the Ministry of Economy, examination, publication and your 10-year registration certificate.
- Federal Decree-Law 36/2021
- Ministry of Economy
- 10-Year Protection
- Madrid Protocol
- Search to Certificate
Own Your Brand, Not Just Use It
A UAE trademark is protected only once registered. Trademarks are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021, and the registering authority is the Ministry of Economy (MoE). Registration gives the owner exclusive use of the mark and runs 10 years from the filing date, renewable. Avyanco handles search, classification, filing, examination, publication and Madrid Protocol international protection.
A trademark — your brand name, logo or mark — is a valuable asset, but in the UAE it is only protected once registered. Trademarks are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks, and the registering authority is the Ministry of Economy (MoE). Registration gives the owner the exclusive right to use the mark for the goods or services it covers, and the legal standing to act against infringement and counterfeiting.
A UAE trademark registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and is renewable for further 10-year periods. The process runs from a clearance search and correct classification (the Nice classes of goods/services), through filing and examination by the MoE, to publication for opposition and finally the registration certificate. For brands operating across borders, the UAE's membership of the Madrid Protocol opens an international-registration route. Avyanco manages the whole journey — and the later renewals, assignments and changes — so the brand is genuinely owned and defensible.
What Trademark Registration Covers
Three strands of protecting a brand in the UAE.
Filing & Prosecution
Filing with the Ministry of Economy and managing examination, publication and any opposition to registration.
- MoE trademark filing
- Examination responses
- Publication period
- Opposition handling
- Registration certificate
Renewals & International
Renewals, assignments and changes, plus international protection via the Madrid Protocol.
- 10-year renewals
- Assignment & licensing records
- Owner / detail changes
- Madrid Protocol filings
- Portfolio management
How Avyanco Registers a Trademark
Six steps from search to certificate.
- 01
Search & Advise
We run a clearance search and advise on the mark, the classes to cover and the filing strategy.
- 02
Classify & Prepare
We classify the goods/services and prepare the application and supporting documents.
- 03
File with the MoE
We file the trademark application with the Ministry of Economy and track its progress.
- 04
Examination
We respond to any examination queries or objections from the MoE.
- 05
Publication & Opposition
We monitor the publication period and handle any opposition raised against the mark.
- 06
Registration & Upkeep
We obtain the registration certificate and manage renewals, assignments and any later changes.
Why Register Your Trademark
A registered mark is an owned, enforceable, transferable asset.
Exclusive right to use the mark for its classes
Legal standing against infringement and counterfeits
A brand asset that can be licensed, assigned or sold
10-year protection, renewable
Supports franchising and distribution
A foundation for international protection via Madrid
Deters copycats and squatters
Strengthens the business's overall valuation
The Avyanco Advantage
Avyanco runs trademark registration as a managed process, not a one-off filing.
Search-First Filing
We clear the mark and classify it correctly before filing, reducing the risk of objection or refusal.
Prosecution Handled
We manage examination, publication and opposition with the Ministry of Economy through to the certificate.
Cross-Border Protection
We advise on international protection via the Madrid Protocol for brands expanding abroad.
Portfolio Upkeep
Renewals, assignments and owner changes tracked so protection never lapses by oversight.
IP as a Golden-Visa Route
Registered IP can support an entrepreneur Golden Visa application — we connect the two where relevant.
One Point of Contact
A single team for the brand's whole IP lifecycle, coordinated with your corporate structure.
Meet Our Specialists
Partner-level advisors covering trademark search, filing, prosecution and portfolio upkeep.
Why Brands Choose Avyanco for Trademarks
Three things that come up in every trademark engagement.
Filed to Stick
Searched and classified properly before filing, so the application stands the best chance of registration.
Managed to Certificate
We carry the application through examination, publication and opposition to the registration certificate.
Built to Scale
Renewals, assignments and Madrid-Protocol options handled as the brand grows and travels.
Related Corporate Services
Protecting the brand sits alongside these corporate and compliance services.
PRO Services
Government liaison, attestation and document clearing — the wider administrative layer around your filings.
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Golden Visa
Registered IP can support an entrepreneur Golden Visa — long-term UAE residency for founders and talent.
Read moreMoA Amendments & Restructuring
Keep the company's constitution current as the brand, activities and structure evolve.
Read moreWhat Clients Say
A slice of recent feedback from founders who protected their brands through Avyanco.
We had an excellent experience working with this company for our ADGM company setup in Abu Dhabi.
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Nikhil Nadanga25 May 2026
I have been dealing with Akshta for more than a year now and she has been very professional.
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Sherif Ayub24 May 2026
In so far as the emigration process can ever be made easy, Avyanco achieves exactly this.
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Sheru George12 May 2026
We are very satisfied with Avyanco's support for Nanasu Realty — especially across AML compliance, accounting, and company setup.
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Purushottam Mukkundi6 May 2026
I've used the services of Avyanco twice over the past 3 years for visa processing, and they have never failed to impress me.
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Dominic Pinto11 May 2026
I had an excellent experience with Avyanco Business Setup Consultancy for both my company formation and family dependent visa process in the UAE.
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Trademark Registration — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about registering a trademark in the UAE.
What law governs trademarks in the UAE?
Trademarks are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks, and the registering authority is the Ministry of Economy (MoE). Registration gives the owner the exclusive right to use the mark for its registered goods or services and the standing to act against infringement.
How long does UAE trademark protection last?
A UAE trademark registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and is renewable for further 10-year periods, with a grace window for late renewal subject to the MoE's conditions. We track renewals so protection does not lapse.
Why run a search before filing?
A clearance search checks whether a conflicting mark already exists, which reduces the risk of objection, opposition or refusal — and the wasted cost of re-filing. Correct classification across the right goods/services classes is just as important, and we handle both before filing.
Can I protect my brand internationally?
Yes. The UAE is a member of the Madrid Protocol, which provides a route to seek protection in multiple countries through a single international application. We advise on whether the Madrid route fits your expansion plans.
What can I register?
Trademarks can include brand names, logos, and other distinctive marks used to identify goods or services. We advise on what is registrable, the right form of the mark and the classes to cover for proper protection.
Does registered IP help with a Golden Visa?
It can. Holding intellectual property rights registered with the Ministry of Economy is one of the routes that can support an entrepreneur Golden Visa application. Where relevant, we connect your trademark/IP work with the visa process.
Sources & official references
Verification & independence
This page describes UAE trademark registration in general terms, anchored to Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks and Ministry of Economy practice as understood in June 2026. Avyanco Business Consultancy LLC provides advisory and administrative services and is independent of all UAE government authorities.
Trademark law, classification, examination and renewal procedures, and Madrid-Protocol practice evolve. Always confirm the current requirements for your specific mark directly with the Ministry of Economy or a qualified IP advisor before acting on any fact on this page.
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