DMCC has unveiled plans to introduce a structured intellectual property support framework designed to help its member companies protect and commercialise innovation, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for knowledge-driven industries.
The initiative will be embedded within DMCC’s expanding FinX ecosystem and aims to provide streamlined access to patent, trademark and copyright services through partnerships with leading intellectual property consultancies and law firms. While DMCC will facilitate access to specialised expertise, it will not directly offer legal services.
The move comes amid a global shift toward intangible assets, which accounted for approximately 92 percent of S&P 500 market capitalisation by the end of 2025. As DMCC continues to attract technology firms, AI developers, Web3 innovators, fintech platforms and creative enterprises, demand for structured IP protection and commercialisation support has risen sharply.
Under the framework, DMCC will connect businesses with vetted specialists across patent and trademark filing coordination, copyright registration, IP portfolio governance, licensing and commercialisation advisory, and valuation services aimed at strengthening investor readiness and capital raising strategies.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC, said the global economy is increasingly driven by ideas, algorithms and brand value rather than physical assets. He noted that structured IP support represents the next phase in building specialised ecosystems around emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, crypto and financial technology.
The global IP services market is projected to expand from approximately USD 4.2 billion in 2024 to USD 14.3 billion by 2035, driven by rising research investment and rapid technological growth across emerging markets.
DMCC’s initiative aligns with the UAE’s broader push to modernise intellectual property legislation and complements 11 national IP initiatives aimed at accelerating registration processes and improving commercialisation pathways. Further details on partners and rollout timelines are expected to be announced soon.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
