Trademark Registration Dubai

Firstly, it is important to define what a trademark is? A trademark belongs to a registered entity and is descriptive or symbolic of their product(s) and/or service(s). It could be text, an image, a logo, an inscription, or any combination thereof. We are experts when it comes to trademark registration Dubai and the rest of the United Arab Emirates.

In the United Arab Emirates, a trademark, once registered, is valid for ten years. It is registered by the Ministry of Economy and holds validity throughout the country. A registered trademark is identified by the superscript ^TM and nobody else other than the business entity which registered it can use it legally.

A trademark can be a very effective way of identifying your brand. Trademark registration Dubai helps protect your brand identity and helps in brand recall.

How to obtain trademark registration Dubai

The first step involves running a search to see if the trademark you have in mind is already registered by another entity. This is where it would be best to enlist the help of a seasoned company professional, who can run a search for you.

Once you have ascertained that it has not been registered by anyone else, you can proceed to filing an application.

This process is a bit multi-layered, and requires the submission of the following documentation along with the Application Form.

There are guidelines on how the trademark can be submitted for registration. For more details, please get in touch with us.

Once the application form has been submitted, an initial fee payment needs to be made.

The Ministry of Economy studies your application and if everything is in order, grants you an initial approval.

The initial approval is then published in two local Arabic newspapers. Any objections, if any, have to be made to the Ministry of Economy within 30 days of publication.

If there are no objections to the above, then a final payment is due to the Ministry of Economy.

Upon receipt of this payment, the Ministry of Economy issues you a UAE Trademark Registration Certificate that contains your business entity’s name and the goods/services covered by this trademark, along with the date on which it was issued.

Why Choose an Experienced Business Setup Consultant?

A company formation expert can help you out with additional details, like the local translation of your trademark and the implications, if any, that there might be on your business. Owing to cultural differences, the Arabic translation of your trademark could have a negative impact on your business. So it makes sense to have a local business setup specialist on your side throughout the process of trademark registration Dubai. He/She can advise you of potential pitfalls and ensure that your trademark enhances your brand instead of the other way around.

The United Arab Emirates is a signatory to the Bern Convention, according to which a trademark registered outside the UAE cannot be replicated by another company in the United Arab Emirates. So it is essential that no close matches are found for your proposed trademark worldwide. A good business consultant can help you see to it that this does not happen. Only then will your UAE trademark registration application be approved by the Ministry of Economy.

At A&A Associate LLC, we have years of experience helping companies register their trademarks. We have helped clients from 100 countries around the world, and we look forward to assisting even more brands on their journey to success.

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