The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), a leading global business district, has announced a new structured Intellectual Property (IP) support framework designed to serve its more than 26,000 member companies. The initiative, housed within DMCC’s expanding FinX ecosystem, aims to provide businesses with streamlined access to expert services for patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
A Global Shift to Intangible Assets
This strategic move reflects the accelerating global economic shift towards intangible capital. By the end of 2025, intangible assets like brand value, software, and proprietary technology constituted approximately 92 percent of the S&P 500’s market capitalization. As DMCC continues to attract a high volume of AI developers, Web3 innovators, and technology-driven trading firms, the demand for structured IP protection and commercialization support has grown significantly.
A Five-Pillar Support System
Under the new framework, DMCC will act as a central facilitator, connecting its member companies with vetted specialists and leading law firms across five critical domains. The initiative will offer Filing Coordination for patents and trademarks, dedicated Copyright Support for creative works, and Portfolio Governance services. To help businesses unlock new revenue streams, the framework will also provide strategic Commercialization advisory and IP Valuation services, a crucial component for attracting investors and raising capital.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC, emphasized the changing nature of value creation. “The global economy has undergone a structural change where value extends beyond physical assets to include ideas, algorithms, brands and innovation,” he stated.
“Helping companies protect and commercialise their intellectual property strengthens enterprise valuation, enhances investor confidence and unlocks new pathways to capital. Through DMCC FinX, and our wider ecosystem across trade and commodities, we are positioning DMCC as a sovereign sandbox for intellectual capital.”
Aligning with National Strategy
DMCC’s framework directly complements the UAE’s broader national strategy to establish itself as a global IP hub, a market projected to reach $14.3 billion by 2035. The country has already launched 11 strategic initiatives, including a “One-Day Trademark” service and the “Patent Hive” program, which aims to secure 6,000 new patent registrations by 2026. This new support system reinforces Dubai’s position as a leading destination for the new economy.
About DMCC
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is the UAE’s largest free zone and a global hub for commodities trade and enterprise. Established in 2002, DMCC has created a dynamic and thriving business ecosystem that offers a wide range of services and infrastructure to support the growth of its member companies. It is home to over 26,000 businesses, from startups to multinational corporations, operating across various sectors.
Source: Economy Middle East
