On 9 September 2025, the UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. (102) of 2025, updating the Ministry of Economy and Tourism’s official trade mark fees.

This resolution is to be published in the Official Gazette soon and the updated official fees will take effect 60 days after the date of publication.

Key changes include the following:

• A 50% fee reduction for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
• Full exemption from payment of official fees for persons with disabilities ("People of Determination")

There have been no major changes to the already existing official fees, while new service fees that have been introduced include:

• Application for registration of a Geographical Indication (GI): 750 AED
• Issuance of a GI registration certificate: 5,000 AED
• Expedited trade mark examination in one day: 2,250 AED
• Conversion of a national trade mark into an international registration: 400 AED
• Appeal against trade mark registration refusal: 5,000 AED
• Request for inspection and examination of a trade mark infringement claim: 2,250 AED
• Fees for appeals against opposition decisions now vary depending on whether the filing party is the opponent or the plaintiff.