Trademark & IP

Trademark Registration in Sharjah

Brand protection for Sharjah manufacturers, traders and free zone companies. Register once with the UAE Ministry of Economy and stay protected across all seven emirates.

Trademark Registration in Sharjah: The Quick Answer

Sharjah businesses register trademarks with the UAE Ministry of Economy, the single federal trademark office. One registration protects your brand in Sharjah, Khor Fakkan, Kalba and all other emirates for 10 years, renewable. Sharjah mainland, SAIF Zone, Hamriyah, SPC and foreign companies can file through a licensed agent such as Legacy Partners.

For the full federal process, see our guide to trademark registration in UAE.

Key Facts About Trademark Registration in Sharjah

Registering authority
UAE Ministry of Economy (federal).

Governing law
Federal Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks.

Local licensing body
Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) issues licences and trade names – not trademarks.

Coverage
Sharjah, including Khor Fakkan, Kalba and Dibba Al Hisn, plus all seven emirates.

Validity
10 years from the filing date, renewable.

Who can apply
Individuals, mainland, free zone and foreign companies.

Sharjah Trade Name vs Registered Trademark

SEDD trade name

Approved with your Sharjah licence, the trade name identifies your entity in Sharjah only. It does not cover your logo or your product brands.

UAE registered trademark

A trademark gives exclusive brand rights in every emirate, is enforceable against copies, and is needed for brand licensing, distributor appointments and marketplace brand registries.

Trademarks for Sharjah Free Zone and Industrial Companies

Sharjah is a manufacturing and trading base, with companies in SAIF Zone, Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah Publishing City (SPC), Shams (Sharjah Media City) and the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP). All of them register trademarks with the UAE Ministry of Economy.

Manufacturers often sell under several product brands. We map which brands need protection, in which classes, and whether to file in the GCC or export markets at the same time.

Steps to Register a Trademark in Sharjah

Trademark search – we check the UAE register and the Sharjah market for identical and similar marks before you file.
Application filing – we file with the UAE Ministry of Economy, with goods and services specified under the Nice Classification.
Examination – the Ministry examines the mark; we respond to any objection or office action.
Publication and opposition – the accepted mark is published and third parties have 30 days to oppose.
Registration certificate – after the registration fee is paid, the certificate is issued, valid for 10 years.

Without objections or oppositions, the process typically takes 4 to 8 months.

Cost of Trademark Registration in Sharjah

Government fees are federal and identical in every emirate. See the current fee table on our UAE trademark fees page; we give a fixed professional-fee quote after the availability search.

Stopping Counterfeits in Sharjah

With a registered mark you can file complaints with SEDD against shops selling copies, record the mark with customs to watch goods moving through Sharjah's ports and airport, and bring proceedings in the competent UAE courts.

Learn more about trademark enforcement and protection.