What is a Trademark

Dubai trademark office states “a trademark, trademark or a trade-mark is a sign or indicator used by an individual, business, organization, or other legal entity to identify that the products or services to consumers with which the trademark appears originate from a unique source, and to distinguish its products or services from those of other entities.

 -by Dubai Trademark Office

Trademark law

Trademark is anything such as names, logos, slogans etc. that distinguishes the ‘brand’ from other sellers or providers. The Federal Laws of the UAE protect registered trademarks. The laws safeguard the interests of the businesses and consumers in the country.

Requirements for

Trademark Registration in UAE

Registration of Trademarks is under Ministry of Economy in UAE. Anyone who wants to register their signs, slogans, logos as a trademark can apply and register for trademarks.

Documents required for

• Digital soft copy of trademark in black and white and in colour (jpeg format).
• Description of goods/services.
• Power of attorney for filing application.
• Applicant’s certificate of incorporation copy.
• Certificates of Trademark registration (if any).
• Legal translation the trademark including words etc.
• The classification of goods and services.
• An application is mandatory for each class of trademark.

Protecting similar trademarks with the main brand is possible. The process of Trademark Registration in UAE aims for transparency in its services, so clients know how we deliver results.

Process of Trademark Registration

A trademark application process includes the following steps:

• The application is filed at the Ministry of Economy.
• The Ministry of Economy reverts on the application within 30 days from the date of submission.
• If the Ministry of Economy approves a trademark, it shall be announced in its bulletin and two Arabic newspapers before the registration at the expense of the applicant.
• Any objection to the registration of the trademark is filled by submitting a written complaint to the Ministry of Economy within 30 days from announcement. The Ministry of Economy notifies the applicant with a copy of objection to his application within 15 days.

If there is no objection, the registration is finalised. After the registration certificate is handed with:

• Trademark registration number.
• Trade name, nationality and place.
• Description of the products, goods or services.
• The estimated timeframe for the registration is between 8 to 12 months.

Registered trademarks are valid for ten years from the filing date. The registration is renewable for another ten years.