# UAE IP and trademark guide
A practical protection guide for names, logos, software, designs, data, research, contracts and investor-facing IP evidence in United Arab Emirates.
Context: the United Arab Emirates
Source: Emirates Startups
Official reference: https://www.moec.gov.ae/en/intellectual-property
## Action checklist
- [ ] List brand, code, design, content, domain and data assets.
- [ ] Decide what needs search, filing, assignment or contract protection.
- [ ] Check the official IP source before filing or paying fees.
## Task flow
- [ ] Open the local Emirates Startups guide and read the action checklist.
- [ ] Verify the current requirement using UAE intellectual property services.
- [ ] Assign an owner, deadline, evidence folder and next conversation.