Trademark Renewal in the UAE
Extend Your Brand Protection for Another Ten Years Through Official Ministry of Economy Channels
Trademark renewal in the UAE is a federal procedure administered by the Ministry of Economy under Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks. The process extends an existing trademark registration for an additional ten-year protection period and must be completed either during the final year of the current protection period or within a six-month grace period following expiry.
This requirement applies to all registered trademark holders — UAE-based individuals, commercial establishments, and non-resident owners — who wish to maintain uninterrupted legal protection of their brand. The Ministry of Economy does not conduct a re-examination during renewal; the process confirms the continuation of the existing registration, provided the application, documents, and payment are submitted correctly and within the legal deadline.
EGSH operates as an authorised Dubai Economy centre and handles the full renewal process on behalf of applicants — from verifying eligibility and preparing the required documentation to submitting the application through official Ministry of Economy channels and obtaining the updated registration certificate.
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The expected processing time is one working day from the date of complete submission.
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How to Renew a Trademark in the UAE
Officially Regulated Renewal Through Ministry of Economy Channels
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Visit EGSH
Book an appointment or visit EGSH directly to meet with a specialist who will confirm renewal eligibility, the applicable fee tier, and the required documents.
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Document Review
An EGSH specialist verifies all submitted documents against Ministry of Economy requirements and confirms compliance before application submission.
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Application Submission
The renewal application is submitted through official Ministry of Economy channels, with the applicable fee processed electronically at the time of filing.
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Receive a Trademark Registration Certificate
The Ministry of Economy issues the renewed trademark registration certificate on the same working day, confirming the extended ten-year protection period.
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Documents Required for Trademark Renewal in the UAE
Prepare Accurate Documentation for Compliant Ministry of Economy Submission
Emirates ID or Passport
A valid Emirates ID is required for individual applicants within the UAE; non-resident applicants must provide a valid passport copy.
Trademark Registration Certificate
The original trademark registration certificate issued by the Ministry of Economy, confirming the current registration and protection period.
Trade Licence
A valid UAE trade licence is required for companies and commercial establishments; individuals applying under their personal name are exempt.
Power of Attorney
Required if the application is submitted through an authorised trademark agent, and must be notarised, legalised, and translated into Arabic for non-resident applicants.
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What Is Trademark Renewal in the UAE
Trademark renewal is the legal procedure through which a registered mark holder extends the validity of their intellectual property protection for an additional ten years. In the UAE, this procedure is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks, which replaced the earlier Federal Law No. 37 of 1992 and introduced updated provisions for registration, renewal, modification, cancellation, and enforcement of trademark rights at the federal level. The Ministry of Economy is the competent authority responsible for processing all renewal applications, regardless of whether the mark is held by an individual, a mainland company, a free zone entity, or a non-resident owner.
The protection period runs from the original filing date — not the date the certificate was issued. This distinction is critical for calculating renewal deadlines accurately, as many applicants incorrectly assume the ten-year period begins when they receive the registration certificate. The renewal applies to the mark exactly as registered, including the specific goods or services classes under the Nice Classification system. No changes to the scope, class coverage, or design of the mark may be introduced through the renewal process — such modifications require a separate application filed with the Ministry of Economy.
Eligibility and Renewal Timing
The renewal option is available to any registered mark holder, whether an individual, a company, or a non-resident owner acting through an authorised agent. The renewal window operates within two timeframes. In-period renewal may be filed during the tenth and final year of the current protection period. Grace-period renewal may be filed within six months after the protection period expires, subject to a higher fee.
If the mark holder does not file a renewal application within either of these windows, the protection lapses entirely. In that case, a new trademark registration in the UAE must be initiated, which involves a full examination, publication in the Official Trademark Bulletin, and a thirty-day opposition period during which third parties may challenge the application.
Authority Processing Flow
The renewal application is submitted through the Ministry of Economy's e-services portal or through an authorised service centre. Once the completed application form, required documents, and payment are received, the Ministry processes the request and issues the updated registration certificate within one working day. No re-examination of the mark takes place — the procedure confirms the continuation of the existing registration under the same classification and scope.
Upon completion, the renewal is published in the Official Trademark Bulletin issued by the Ministry of Economy, serving as the public record confirming the extension of the trademark's protection period.
A complete submission consists of the fully filled application form, all required supporting documents, and the applicable fee paid in full. Incomplete submissions or missing documents are the most common cause of processing delays.
Common Rejection Triggers and Compliance Risks
Renewal applications are procedurally straightforward, but several issues can result in rejection or delay. The most frequent causes include submission of an expired or invalid trade licence for company-owned marks, failure to provide a properly legalised and Arabic-translated power of attorney for agent-filed applications, and discrepancies between the applicant's details on the renewal form and those on the original registration certificate.
Applications filed after the six-month grace period cannot be processed as renewals and are automatically rejected. In such cases, the mark holder must initiate a new registration. Holders with marks registered under multiple Nice Classification classes should confirm that the renewal covers all relevant classes, as partial renewal is not available — the application must cover the full scope of the original registration.
Consequences of Not Renewing on Time
Failure to renew within the six-month grace period results in the complete lapse of protection. The mark holder loses exclusive rights in the UAE, and the brand becomes vulnerable to registration by third parties. Recovering protection after a lapse requires filing a new registration application, which is subject to examination, publication, and the thirty-day opposition period. Voluntary trademark cancellation in the UAE is a separate procedure available to holders who choose to discontinue their registration before expiry.
Separately, trademark modification, covering changes to the owner's name, address, or agent details, is a distinct procedure that must be filed through the Ministry of Economy and cannot be combined with the renewal application.
Renewal for Non-Residents
Non-resident mark owners may renew their registration through a UAE-registered trademark agent. The application requires a notarised and legalised power of attorney translated into Arabic. The legalisation chain follows a specific sequence: notarisation in the applicant's country of residence, authentication by the relevant government authority (typically the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or equivalent), attestation by the UAE embassy or consulate in that country, and final attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in the UAE.
Each step must be completed in order, and documents that skip any stage in the chain are rejected. Non-resident applicants should allow additional time for the legalisation process.
Non-resident applicants should also confirm that any associated business documentation remains valid. Where a trade licence renewal is required for a company-owned mark, the licence must be current at the time the renewal application is submitted.
Validity and Ongoing Protection
Each renewal extends the protection period by ten years from the date of expiry of the previous period. This means that even if a mark is renewed during the grace period, the new protection period is calculated from the original expiry date, ensuring no gap in coverage.
Mark holders operating through newly established entities should note that company registration in Dubai must be fully completed before a trademark can be registered or renewed under the company's name.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official fee for trademark renewal in the UAE?
The Ministry of Economy sets separate fee tiers depending on when the application is filed. In-period renewal, filed during the tenth year of the protection period, carries a lower government fee. Grace-period renewal, filed within six months after expiry, is subject to a higher fee. Monitoring and inspection marks follow a separate, higher fee schedule. All fees include the publication charge and are subject to change by the Ministry of Economy.
How long does trademark renewal take in the UAE?
The Ministry of Economy issues the updated registration certificate within one working day from the submission of the complete application, required documents, and payment. Processing may be delayed if the application is incomplete or if supporting documents do not meet Ministry requirements.
Can I renew a trademark after the protection period has expired?
A trademark may be renewed within six months after the expiry of the protection period, subject to a higher grace-period fee set by the Ministry of Economy. If the six-month grace period passes without renewal, the trademark protection lapses entirely and a new registration application must be filed.
What documents are required for trademark renewal in the UAE?
The required documents include the original trademark registration certificate, a valid Emirates ID or passport, a valid UAE trade licence for company-owned marks, and a power of attorney if the application is filed through an authorised agent. Non-resident applicants must provide a notarised and legalised POA translated into Arabic.
Can a non-resident renew a trademark in the UAE?
Non-resident trademark owners may renew their registration through a UAE-registered trademark agent. A notarised and legalised power of attorney, translated into Arabic and attested by MOFA, is required. EGSH can act as the authorised representative and submit the renewal application to the Ministry of Economy on behalf of the non-resident owner.
Is a re-examination required during trademark renewal?
The Ministry of Economy does not conduct a re-examination during the renewal process. The procedure extends the existing registration for another ten years, provided the application, documents, and payment are submitted correctly within the legal deadline. The scope and classification of the mark remain unchanged.
What is the difference between trademark renewal and trademark re-registration?
Renewal extends an existing, valid registration for an additional ten years and does not involve examination or opposition. Re-registration is a new application required when the mark has expired beyond the six-month grace period. It involves full examination, publication in the Official Trademark Bulletin, and a thirty-day opposition period during which third parties may challenge the application.
Can I renew a trademark online in the UAE?
The Ministry of Economy e-services portal allows renewal applications to be submitted online. Alternatively, applicants may submit through a government-authorised centre such as EGSH, where a specialist handles the full process from document preparation to certificate collection.
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