Utility Patent in UAE
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Steps for Utility Patent Registration in UAE
Patent Search
Conduct a thorough patent search via the Ministry of Economy (MOE) and WIPO to ensure your invention is novel and unique.
Patent Drafting
Prepare a professional patent draft with detailed claims, description, background, and possible drawings.
Arabic Translation
Translate the application into Arabic as it is a requirement for patent filings in UAE.
Filing with MOE
Submit your utility patent application via the UAE Ministry of Economy’s online portal.
Formal Examination
The MOE checks for compliance with formal requirements, fees, and documentation.
Substantive Review
The patent undergoes technical examination to assess novelty, industrial application, and inventiveness.
Publication in Gazette
Once accepted, the patent details are published in the UAE Official Gazette for public awareness.
Patent Grant
After publication and no objections, a patent certificate is issued granting rights for 20 years.
Annual Maintenance
Pay yearly renewal fees to maintain your patent rights in the UAE throughout the 20-year term.
In the UAE, a Utility Patent grants protection for inventions that are new, involve an inventive step, and are industrially applicable.
The process is overseen by the UAE Ministry of Economy, and the duration from application to grant typically takes 1 to 2 years depending on complexity.
We assist innovators in filing utility patents in UAE with professional search, drafting, translation, and legal support at every step.
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Utility Patent Registration in the UAE Protect Your Innovation
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers patent protection through the Ministry of Economy to encourage innovation and safeguard inventors' rights. Utility patents in the UAE cover new, innovative technical inventions that offer a practical solution to a problem. Both UAE nationals and foreign applicants are eligible to file, and protection extends for up to 20 years. Our team assists clients in preparing, filing, and prosecuting utility patent applications in compliance with UAE patent laws.
✅ Frequently Asked Questions
• Foreign individuals or companies through a licensed patent agent in the UAE
• Be novel (not previously disclosed anywhere)
• Have an inventive step (not obvious)
• Be industrially applicable (can be used in some kind of industry)
• Scientific principles and abstract theories
• Business methods and purely mental activities
• Surgical and therapeutic methods
• Plant and animal species
• Inventions contrary to public morals or Islamic law
• Abstract and drawings
• Power of Attorney legalized up to the UAE Embassy
• Applicant's information
• Priority documents (if claiming priority)
• Professional drafting and translation services
• Filing and prosecution through the UAE Ministry of Economy
• PCT national phase entry assistance
• Legal support for renewals, amendments, and enforcement
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