To file a trademark in the United Arab Emirates the application must be processed before the Ministry of Economy, as they are the authority responsible for managing intellectual property registration applications in the UAE.
What is a trademark in the United Arab Emirates?
A trademark in the UAE, is any distinguished form of names, words, signatures, letters, figures, graphics, logos, titles, hallmarks, seals, pictures, patterns, announcements, packs, or any other marks or group of marks, if they were used or intended to be used either to distinguish goods, products or services from whatever sources or to indicate that certain services, goods or products belong to the owner of the trademark, because of their provision, manufacturing, selection or trading. The voice accompanying a trademark is considered a part of it.
The UAE has been a member state of the Madrid Protocol since 2021, so it is easier to expand your trademark application internationally. A trademark in the Emirates has the right to exclusively use a trademark and protects your trademark against third-parties from using or copying the trademark.
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How to file a trademark in the United Arab Emirates?
To file a trademark in the UAE can be done personally; the form must contain at least the following:
Note: A trademark application in the United Arab Emirates must be filed in Arabic. Filing in a foreign language with late submission of Arabic translation is not possible.
Our in-house translators can assist you.
- TM information
- Name of the trademark (if it is a design or combination of word + design, we need the corresponding specimens)
- Complete name and address of the applicant and state/country of incorporation.
- Power of Attorney: signed by the applicant or an authorized officer of the applicant company; the signature must be notarized by a Notary Public and Apostille.
Also, you may need to file a patent in the United Arab Emirates.
How is the process of filing a Trademark in the United Arab Emirates?
- Previous Search: Applicants must verify that their distinctive sign is available to follow the application process. There are also some restrictions on what can be considered applicable.You can get in touch with us and we can help you with the restrictions and we can proceed with a search free of charge. Click here to initiate the search.
- Submission of Application: Once the trademark application is filled and sent out, the Ministry of Economy will review for any errors and missing information to be completed.
- Examination: The examination procedure begins with the filing of a trademark application form. They will verify that the application complies with all the formal requirements.
- Opposition: Once the application is verified, during the opposition period, which varies by jurisdiction but is typically a few months, third parties who believe they have legitimate interests may file oppositions against the trademark registration. They can also submit additional evidence to support their opposition.
- Formal examination: Once the opposition period is finalized, the examiner determines whether the application fulfills all requirements, such as the name of the applicant, nationality, address, and correct goods or services classification.
- Review of the application and Trademark Certificate: After successfully completing the examination and opposition stages, the UAE’s trademark authority will issue a Conclusive Examination Report and a Resolution granting the registration of the trademark. There will typically be a deadline to file the final fee model with the trademark office. Once this step is completed, they will issue the Certificate of Registration, confirming the trademark owner’s exclusive rights to use the registered trademark for the specified goods or services in the UAE.
FAQ
- How long does a Trademark Registration take? The average time for a Trademark in the United Arab Emirates to be approved is about 30 days from the registration date if there are no objections or oppositions.
- How long does the right to a Trademark last? The term of the right of your trademark in the UAE is 10 years from the date of application.
- Is the United Arab Emirates a member of the Madrid System? Yes
- Is the United Arab Emirates a member of the Paris Convention? Yes
Representation by an Intellectual Property Agent
Please note that a general power of attorney is admitted and we can use it to file any number of applications on behalf of the same client
Goytia & Associates has local offices in Argentina and in key cities of the world to ensure the best quality of IP service. Our extensive coverage of +120 countries enables our clients to effectively manage multiple filings and cases through one centralized agent.
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This content may suffer modifications due to updates in the official regulations of the United Arab Emirates.
