DMCC to Launch Structured IP Support Framework to Strengthen Enterprise Valuation Across Its Ecosystem

DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, today announced plans to launch a structured Intellectual Property (IP) support framework for its member companies.

Anchored within DMCC’s expanding FinX ecosystem, the initiative will provide members with streamlined access to patent, trademark and copyright support, as well as broader IP advisory services, through curated partnerships with leading IP consultancies and law firms.

The move reflects the accelerating global shift toward intangible capital. By the end of 2025, intangible assets constituted approximately 92% of S&P 500 market capitalisation, underscoring a structural transformation in how enterprises create, protect and scale value.

As DMCC continues to attract technology firms, AI developers, Web3 innovators, fintech platforms, creative businesses and global trading companies, demand for structured IP protection and commercialisation support has grown significantly.

Under the proposed framework, DMCC will act as an ecosystem facilitator, connecting members with vetted specialists across:

- Patent and trademark filing coordination

- Copyright registration support

- IP portfolio structuring and governance

- Licensing and commercialisation advisory

- IP valuation to support investor readiness and capital raising

DMCC will not provide legal services directly.

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC, said: “The global economy has undergone a structural change where value extends beyond physical assets to include ideas, algorithms, brands and innovation. At DMCC, we have consistently built specialised ecosystems around emerging sectors, from crypto and gaming to AI and financial technology. Structured IP support is the next logical evolution.

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.”

The global IP services market is projected to grow from approximately USD 4.2 billion in 2024 to USD 14.3 billion by 2035, driven by increased R&D investment and rapid growth across Asia and emerging technology sectors.

The UAE has simultaneously modernised its legislative framework and introduced 11 national IP initiatives aimed at accelerating registration timelines and enhancing commercialisation pathways. DMCC’s structured IP support framework will complement these national efforts while strengthening its value proposition to more than 26,000 businesses operating across its ecosystem.

Further details, including partner appointments and operational rollout, will be announced in due course.