The United Arab Emirates has taken a revolutionary step in the world of intellectual property with the launch of TM Market Place, marking the Middle East's first dedicated digital platform for listing, purchasing, and trading registered trademarks.
What Makes TM Market Place Unique?
Developed through a strategic collaboration between the UAE's Ministry of Economy & Tourism and the UAE Government Leaders Programme, this innovative platform aims to transform intangible brand assets into liquid, tradable commodities. The initiative seeks to significantly boost trademark registrations while attracting global brands to explore opportunities within the UAE market.
TM Market Place serves as a centralized online marketplace where owners of trademarks officially registered in the UAE can list their marks for sale or licensing. Simultaneously, buyers and investors gain access to discover, evaluate, and acquire valuable brand assets through a secure digital environment.
How The Platform Ensures Security And Transparency
The platform operates under strict regulatory oversight, with the Ministry of Economy providing direct supervision to guarantee full compliance with both national and international intellectual property laws. This includes adherence to the foundational Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks.
All transactions require user login for identity verification, and financial operations are completed seamlessly using secure digital payment systems. The platform maintains rigorous standards by permitting only national and international trademarks officially registered in the UAE, ensuring investors deal with verified assets exclusively.
Benefits For Entrepreneurs And International Investors
TM Market Place dramatically lowers market barriers for entrepreneurs and global investors by providing access to ready-made or promising brands. This approach substantially reduces the time and risk typically associated with starting a business from scratch in the competitive UAE market.
The platform operates without requiring downloads or subscriptions, making it exceptionally user-friendly. Users can access the marketplace directly through the Ministry of Economy and Tourism's web services, with no mobile application necessary from app stores.
Notably, there are no subscription fees for browsing, listing, or accessing the marketplace. The platform functions as a government-overseen exchange where costs are limited to the trademark's purchase price and the subsequent government fee for the mandatory legal re-registration process transferring ownership to the buyer.
This free-access model effectively removes financial barriers for new investors while maintaining focus squarely on the intellectual property's inherent value, positioning the UAE as a regional pioneer in digital trademark commerce.
