Abu Dhabi Establishes Novel IP Commercialization Framework to Propel Knowledge Economy Abu Dhabi, UAE – Khalifa University of Science and Technology, a prominent research institution in the UAE, has launched an innovative commercialization and investment entity, Khalifa University Enterprises Company (KUEC). Established in November 2021 with an AED 100 million...
UAE Cabinet Waives Industrial Property Fees for Student Inventors and People of Determination Abu Dhabi, UAE – The UAE Cabinet has implemented a new resolution, effective September 14, 2026, to exempt student inventors and people of determination from a range of industrial property service fees. This strategic move aims to...
UAE Implements New Fee Exemptions for Industrial Property Rights Dubai, UAE – The United Arab Emirates has commenced the implementation of Cabinet Resolution No. 136 of 2026, a significant legislative development aimed at fostering innovation by exempting student inventors and People of Determination from various industrial property service fees. The...
UAE Introduces Significant Fee Exemptions for Intellectual Property Protection Abu Dhabi, UAE – The United Arab Emirates has enacted a new Cabinet resolution introducing substantial fee waivers for intellectual property (IP) services, specifically benefiting student inventors and People of Determination. The move aims to enhance accessibility to the national IP...
UAE Pioneers Intellectual Property Fee Exemptions for Student Innovators and People of Determination Abu Dhabi, UAE – The United Arab Emirates has initiated a significant regulatory reform by waiving intellectual property registration fees for student inventors and people of determination, aiming to dismantle financial barriers to innovation. This strategic move,...
UAE Implements Fee Exemptions for Industrial Property Registration to Boost Innovation Dubai – The United Arab Emirates has introduced significant fee exemptions for industrial property services, making the registration and protection of innovations more accessible to student inventors and People of Determination. This strategic move, effective from September 14, 2026,...
UAE Introduces Comprehensive IP Fee Exemptions for Student Inventors and People with Disabilities Dubai, UAE – The United Arab Emirates has implemented a significant regulatory change aimed at bolstering innovation and inclusivity within its intellectual property landscape. As of September 14, 2026, Cabinet Resolution No. 136 of 2026, enacted by...
Abu Dhabi Court Upholds Global Trademark Rights in Landmark Ruling Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court has issued a significant ruling to halt the infringement of a globally recognised trademark within the fashion and e-commerce sector, as confirmed by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. The decision underscores...
UAE Adopts Latest Nice Classification for Trademark Registration Dubai, UAE – The United Arab Emirates has officially implemented the 2026 version of the 13th Edition of the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (Nice Classification). This significant development, confirmed on January 26,...
UAE Overhauls Trademark Landscape with New Regulations and Digital Platforms Dubai, UAE – The United Arab Emirates has implemented significant changes to its trademark administration, marking the most substantial reform in over a decade. These developments, which took effect between late 2025 and early 2026, introduce revised official fees, new...