Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism and Dubai Future Foundation have turned the Intellectual Property Clinic into an ongoing advisory service for eligible Emirati entrepreneurs.
The service will provide one-on-one sessions to help founders identify the business assets that need protection and prioritise trademark registrations, according to the announcement.
The consultations begin by examining the nature of the business, its brand and the elements that differentiate it. Entrepreneurs can then assess which assets have the most value, understand trademark categories and ownership considerations, and determine the appropriate next steps based on their activities and expansion plans.
The initiative treats intellectual property as a business asset that can influence company value and growth opportunities. This includes protecting names, logos and other distinctive brand elements, as well as using them to support investment, licensing, franchising and export opportunities.
The service follows a pilot programme designed to help business owners understand their intellectual property rights and make informed decisions before starting the registration process.
The Intellectual Property Clinic is part of the Dubai Intellectual Property Platform, launched in 2024 by Dubai Future Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism. The platform supports innovators, entrepreneurs, startups, researchers and artists in protecting and increasing the value of their ideas.
Source: Emirates Today
