UAE Announces Fee Exemptions for Industrial Property
DUBAI – The UAE has introduced targeted fee exemptions for industrial property services to support eligible innovators and lower barriers to intellectual property protection. Effective September 14, 2026, Cabinet Resolution No. 136 of 2026 provides full fee waivers across 29 industrial property services, including patents, utility certificates, industrial designs, and integrated circuit layout designs, for student inventors and People of Determination.
Highlighted by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, the initiative aims to empower young researchers, students, and persons with disabilities to bring their ideas to market with fewer financial obstacles. By easing the cost of IP protection, the government aims to foster innovation across education, technology, and manufacturing sectors.