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Dubai Expands Strategy-First Intellectual Property Clinics into Permanent Service for Emirati Founders

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and Dubai Future Foundation have made their Intellectual Property Clinic a permanent, one-to-one service for eligible Emirati founders. The initiative offers tailored pre-filing guidance on brand asset identification and trademark classifications. Operating under the Dubai IP Hub, the program aims to boost commercial readiness, licensing, and investment.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency
Issuing authority
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Dubai Future Foundation
Jurisdiction
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Publication date
November 9, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official source
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The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) announced the transition of their Intellectual Property (IP) Clinic into a permanent, one-to-one service for eligible Emirati founders following a successful pilot program, according to the Emirates News Agency.

The clinics provide early-stage entrepreneurs with tailored guidance before they submit formal IP filings. The advisory sessions are designed to assist founders in identifying commercial brand assets and navigating trademark classifications.

According to the announcement, the initiative treats IP protection as a strategic commercial tool to facilitate investment, commercial licensing, franchising, and export expansion. The clinics operate under the Dubai IP Hub, which was established in 2024 to support regulatory compliance and commercial readiness among startups.

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