Trademark registration
We offer a full range of trademark registration services in the UAE, including consultations, availability checks, preparation, and submission of the application to the registration authority.
What is a trademark and why is its registration important?
Trademark registration allows you not only to protect your intellectual property, but also to strengthen your brand by increasing customer trust.
Who needs to register a trademark in the UAE?
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Owners of franchise networks
After trademark registration, you will be able to issue franchises in the UAE.
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Online shopping
It is important to register the domain name of your online store as a trademark so that competitors cannot buy a similar domain in the zone.ua.
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For IT startups
Registering the name of the flagship product or the company itself as a trademark will strengthen its position in the UAE market and increase the value of the company in the eyes of investors.
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For exporters
In order to freely export goods to the UAE, it is necessary to register a trademark.
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And other companies wishing to do business in the UAE
After trademark registration, your competitors will face criminal liability under UAE law if they illegally use your trademark.
Why register a trademark in the UAE?
Trademark registration in the UAE offers a number of key advantages:
Legal protection
You will be able to prohibit and allow the use of your trademark at will and bring all violators to legal responsibility.
Exclusivity
After receiving a trademark registration certificate, you will receive a monopoly right to use this designation for 10 years.
Reputation
Having a registered trademark increases the trust of partners and customers in your company, strengthening your position in the market.
International protection
Trademark registration in the UAE gives you the opportunity to extend protection to other countries under the Madrid Trademark Registration System.
The process of trademark registration in the UAE
The process of trademark registration in the UAE can be divided into several stages:
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Checking the accessibility of the sign
Before proceeding with registration, you need to make sure that your trademark does not infringe on the rights of others. We carry out a thorough check for similarity with already registered trademarks in the UAE.
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Issuing a power of attorney
To register a trademark on your behalf, you will need to issue a notarized power of attorney to our representatives. A power of attorney can also be issued online, and we will accompany you in this process.
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Preparation of the application
To submit an application, you must create a description of the trademark and specify its class (the industry to which the product or service belongs). We will draw up all the necessary documents and together with you we will choose the right class according to the international classification of goods and services.
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Submitting an application to the UAE Ministry of Economy
We are submitting an application to the UAE Ministry of Economy, which is the responsible authority for trademark registration.
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Examination of the application
After the application is submitted, it is checked for compliance with the requirements of the law and the presence of similar registered marks. This process can take from 3 to 6 months.
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Publication in the Official Gazette
If the application meets all the requirements, the trademark is published in the official Gazette of the UAE Ministry of Economy and two newspapers for public discussion. If there are no objections from third parties, the trademark is registered.
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Registration and receipt of the certificate
After successful registration, you will receive a trademark registration certificate that confirms your exclusive right to use it in the UAE.
The period of validity of the trademark and its extension
The certificate of trademark registration in the UAE is valid for 10 years from the date of registration.
After this period, you can extend its validity for the same period by submitting an appropriate application and paying the prescribed fee.
We will always help you not to forget about the renewal period so that you do not lose the rights to your trademark.
The cost of trademark registration in the UAE
The cost of trademark registration depends on several factors, including the number of classes in which you want to register the mark, as well as possible additional services such as trademark accessibility verification and notary services.
Our team will offer you a transparent cost structure and help you choose the best option that suits your needs and budget.
Why should you contact us?
Our lawyers have in-depth knowledge of UAE law and extensive experience in the field of intellectual property, which guarantees you successful registration and protection of your interests.
We offer a full range of trademark registration services in the UAE, including:
Consultations
Checking for availability
Preparation and submission of the application
Protection of your rights in case of disputes
Frequently Asked Questions
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The registration process usually takes from 4 to 8 months, depending on the complexity and workload of government agencies.
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Yes, if the trademark is not registered in the UAE or is not similar to the already registered trademarks in the UAE, you can apply for registration.
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After registering a trademark in the UAE, you receive exclusive rights to use it in the country. In case of violation of your rights, we will help you file a lawsuit and defend your interests in court.
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Definitely. A trademark must be registered in each country in which you want to do business. If you have already registered a trademark in the UAE, then you can register trademarks in other countries in a simplified manner by submitting an application using the Madrid system.
Contact us
If you want to start the trademark registration process in the UAE or have any questions, please contact us!
Our lawyers will be happy to advise you and help you go through all the registration stages to maximize the benefits for your business.
Feedback from our customers
We have protected our brand from being copied in the UAE.
When we entered the UAE market, we discovered that local companies were already using our name.
Your lawyers not only registered the trademark in an expedited manner, but also helped to challenge the illegal use.
Now our brand is fully protected in all the emirates!
"Solved the problem with "patent trolls""
Competitors had registered our trademark in advance to force us to buy it back.
Your team collected evidence of our priority and annulled their registration through the court.
Saved us 250,000 AED!
"We have completed international registration through the Madrid system"
It was necessary to protect the brand in 8 countries of the Middle East at once.
The lawyers correctly processed the application using the Madrid system with priority through the UAE.
Everything went smoothly – now our trademark is valid in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other countries.
"We helped register a complex trademark the first time"
Our logo contained non-standard elements in Arabic, and we were afraid of rejection.
The specialists prepared a perfect description of the MCTU classes, translated the elements correctly and achieved registration without any comments.
Top-level professionalism!
They will work with you
Our Russian and English-speaking team of lawyers has excellent knowledge of UAE legislation and business processes.
In the last year alone, we have helped more than 70 companies with registration, relocation and legal support.
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Irina Tarasyuk
Lawyer, business consultant
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