SPC Free Zone and Ministry Partner to Streamline Trademark Registration

Sharjah Publishing City (SPC) Free Zone signed a memorandum of understanding with the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism on Monday. The agreement establishes a direct mechanism enabling free zone companies to register and protect trademarks through ministry channels.

By improving the accessibility of trademark registration, the initiative aims to reduce operational hurdles for both domestic and international enterprises. Officials stated that the arrangement offers enhanced intellectual property protections for foreign entrepreneurs establishing businesses within the free zone.

According to the report, the partnership supports broader federal measures intended to streamline business regulation across UAE commercial jurisdictions.