Trademark Certificate Legalization for the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

A Trademark Certificate issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) confirms the legal ownership and registration of a company’s brand name, logo, or symbol.

When expanding business operations, registering a company, or engaging in trade and intellectual property matters in the United Arab Emirates, a legalized Trademark Certificate is required for the document to be officially recognized by UAE authorities and government ministries.

Legalization authenticates your certificate for formal use before the UAE Ministry of Economy, Trademark Department, and other regulatory bodies responsible for brand protection, commercial registration, and intellectual property enforcement within the UAE.

Why Legalization of Trademark Certificates Is Necessary

Trademark Certificates issued in the United States are not automatically valid in the United Arab Emirates. To establish their legal recognition, they must undergo an official authentication and legalization process through U.S. and UAE governmental channels.

This process ensures that:

  • The document is officially issued by the USPTO and bears valid seals and signatures.

  • The authenticity of signatures and seals has been verified by the U.S. Department of State.

  • The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C. has certified it for legal use within the UAE.

Legalization provides assurance that your intellectual property rights are enforceable under UAE commercial and legal frameworks.

UAE Legalization Process for Trademark Certificates

The legalization process for a Trademark Certificate intended for use in the UAE includes the following stages:

  1. Obtain the Official Trademark Certificate
     Ensure that the certificate is issued by the USPTO and contains original seals and signatures.

  2. Authentication by the U.S. Department of State
     The certificate must be authenticated by the Office of Authentications at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.

  3. Legalization by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
     After authentication, the document is submitted to the Embassy of the UAE in Washington, D.C., for final legalization and approval.

Upon completion, the certificate becomes officially recognized and admissible before UAE ministries, intellectual property offices, and courts.

Federal Documents Processing Time & Fees.

Service Fees Processing Time
Service fee $100 -
Maryland notary, court and state fees $15 1
U.S. Department of State fee $20 9
Embassy of UAE fee $700 8
Total $835 18 business days

When a Legalized Trademark Certificate Is Required in the UAE

A legalized Trademark Certificate is often required for:

  • Registering or renewing trademarks under UAE law

  • Filing trademark disputes, ownership claims, or objections

  • Entering into licensing, distribution, or franchise agreements

  • Verifying ownership in commercial or legal proceedings

  • Submitting documentation to customs, investment, or regulatory authorities

Legalization ensures your trademark rights are legally protected and enforceable throughout the United Arab Emirates.

Required Documents

Applicants are required to provide:

  • Original USPTO Trademark Certificate

  • Completed Service Request Form, indicating the UAE as the destination country

  • Check or Money Order payable to the U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce for all required fees

  • Prepaid Return Envelope with tracking (FedEx, DHL, UPS, or USPS)

All documents must be complete, original, and include verifiable seals and signatures.

Important Notes

  • Only USPTO-issued Trademark Certificates are eligible for UAE legalization.

  • All documents must first be authenticated by the U.S. Department of State.

  • Electronic or photocopied documents are not accepted.

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates reserves the right to return incomplete or non-compliant submissions.