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Trademark in Abu Dhabi

The most crucial thing to do is to protect your brand. However, registering a trademark, brand, or copyright in the UAE might be difficult at best. Finding a lawyer who is informed about the procedures required for company trademark registration in the UAE will relieve you of hours of work.

Overview

Al Raqeem offers the documentation and research you require to register your trademark in the UAE with the least amount of hassle and effort on your side as starting a business in the UAE will take up enough of your time. Hire a knowledgeable and professional company in Dubai with years of successful business setups to assist you with the registration of your trademark in the United Arab Emirates.

How do trademarks work?

A trademark is often a brand name that is applied to goods or services in commerce to set them apart from those of rival businesses. A trademark can be a name, a word or phrase, a signature, a letter, a figure, a picture, a word or phrase, a color, a slogan, a piece of software, a website, a form, or any combination of these.

A trademark class system: what is it?

In the UAE, trademarks are registered using a "class" system. Different goods and services are covered by different trademark classes. In the United Arab Emirates, trademarks may be registered in 44 of the 45 worldwide classes. Each class of a trademark must be registered through a separate application. You could find it useless and expensive to register your trademark in categories that have nothing to do with your products or services. Therefore, picking the right class is essential for the required protection and reducing unnecessary expenses. Al Raqeem assumes this duty when submitting your application.

What are the advantages of registering a trademark?

The following are the primary advantages of registering your trademark-

Guard your company's identity.
It safeguards you against competitors using same or similar marks
Guards you from being confused with rivals that operate in the same market but have a poor reputation.
It is also a valuable asset because it may be licensed, franchised, or sold.

A trademark's distinction from other intellectual property

A trademark is just an example of intellectual property, which is frequently connected to brand names and logos. Other types of intellectual property that businesses may protect include-

Patents- Which are used to protect novel ideas, inventions, techniques, and methodologies.
Copyrights- These are applied to written, visual, performing, musical, or computer software
Industrial Designs- These are used to add decoration, patterns, or shapes to manufactured goods.

Trademark laws

Trademarks can be any combination of things, including words, logos, names, slogans, signatures, letters, figures, colors, software, applications, websites, and shapes. The federal laws of the United Arab Emirate offer protection for the registered trademarks. The U.A.E. trademark legislation aimed to protect both consumer and business interests. The following major topics are covered by trademark laws-

Introduction to trademarks
Marks that can and cannot be trademarked
Trademark registration and cancellation processes
Trademark ownership transfers
Granting trademark licenses to third parties
Fines for violating trademark laws, as well as general and temporary provisions.

Trademark Eligibility

In the United Arab Emirates, registered trademarks have a ten-year validity term beginning from the filing date. Ten years might pass between renewals of the registration. After you submit your trademark application, Al Raqeem can also automatically send you reminders and keep you informed of its progress.

Trademark application procedure

Customers should be aware of the trademark registration process because Al Raqeem's objective is to provide transparent services. Here is how to register a trademark in the United Arab Emirates. These steps are part of the trademark application procedure.

The Ministry of Economy receives the trademark registration application.
Then the Ministry of Economy issues a decision within 30 days after the application's submission.
If all goes according to plan and the Ministry of Economy accepts your trade mark, it must be published in two Arabic newspapers and its bulletin before the registration process may begin at the expense of the applicant.
Within 30 days of the date of the most recent notification, any interested party may file a written objection to the registration of the trademark with the Ministry of Economy. Within 15 days of receiving an objection, the Ministry of Economy notifies the applicant of the objection and provides a copy of the objection to his application.
If no one objects, the registration is considered complete. The Trademark Certificate is made available by the Ministry of Economy and contains the following information-
The trademark registration number,
The date of application and registration,
The trade name or the owner's name, nationality, and domicile.
A copy of the trademark,
A description of the items, services, or offerings covered by the trademark.
A trademark registration in the UAE should take two to three months to complete. The precise amount of time will depend on the specifics of each registration application.

Documents needed to register a Trademark

Al Raqeem Intellectual Property gives a comprehensive list of the paperwork you must prepare if you are ready to register your trademark in the United Arab Emirates. The process will be simple and easy if these documents are prepared in a timely manner.
The following details and paperwork are needed to submit the application-
A Power of Attorney in favor of Al Raqeem Intellectual Property that has been notarized (If from foreign company, it must be legalized up to UAE Consulate).
The managing director's copy of the Emirates ID or passport.
A copy of the business license.
A high-quality PDF or JPG version of the trademark logo.
A list of products or services with a classification breakdown.

Cost of Trademark registration

AED 750.00 for filing to register a trademark.
Registration costs are AED 5,000.
Publication in the trademark journal is AED 750.00.
Our charges for professional services are AED 750.00.
Registration fees for one class are AED 7,250.00.

Only if there are any procedural obstacles, such as opposition, responding to official action, attestation, or translation, will there be an extra fee. Before we move further, we will first let you know if there are any and provide you with an estimate of the additional charges.

FAQ

Why is conducting a trademark search prior to submitting a formal application important?
You can use the Trademark Registry's trademark search to see if anyone else has already used your proposed trademark. In essence, this aids in figuring out the likelihood that your application will be accepted. Prior to submitting any trademark application in the UAE, this procedure is strongly advised.
For how long is a registration in the UAE valid?
In the United Arab Emirates, trademark registration is good for ten years. The registration is extendable for an additional 10 years at a time.
What items can be trademarked in the United Arab Emirates?
Any distinct form of names, words, signatures, letters, figures, graphics, logos, titles, hallmarks, seals, pictures, patterns, announcements, packs, or any other mark or group of marks if they were used or intended to be used to either distinguish goods, products, or services from whatever sources or to indicate that certain services, goods, or products belong to the owner of the trademark due to their provision, manufacturing, selection, or trading.
Can I file a trademark application for my own name?
A proper name like yours would often be prohibited from trademark registration. The only exceptions might be if you can demonstrate that your name has become associated with your particular products and/or services in the minds of the general public.
How do I internationally register my trademark?
There is no system in place for registering trademarks globally. Applications must therefore be submitted separately for each jurisdiction, with the exception of some nations that permit one application through a union or treaty, such the European Union and the I'm African Union (which includes 16 member countries) (covers 27 member countries). The Madrid Agreement is an additional choice, enabling you to register a trademark internationally in the designated nation of your choosing that is a party to the stated protocol. There isn't just one mechanism used to register trademarks worldwide. Therefore, applications must be submitted separately for each jurisdiction, with the exception of situations where certain nations permit one application through a treaty. The Madrid Protocol, which encompasses numerous jurisdictions, serves as an illustration. UAE has ratified the Madrid Protocol as of late.
Who can contest my trademarks' registration?
A third party with prior trademark rights may contest the registration of a trademark. This often takes place during the registration process at the time of publication in the Trademark Journal. Before an application can ultimately be successful, the relevant procedure must be followed in the event of a challenge.

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