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Trademark Registration Process in the UAE
As a brief explanation for the registration procedure, once we receive your instructions and necessary documents, we will then submit the application and documentation to the Trademark Office. The Trademark Office will examine the application and notify us whether the application is accepted (with or without any conditions of limitations). Once accepted, the application will be published in the Trademark Journal and must also be published in two local newspapers. After publication, there is a period of 30 days during which written objections to registration may be filed with the Trademark Office by third parties. If any objections are received, these will be forwarded to us within 15 days of filing and we will notify you accordingly. We will have 30 days to respond to any objections received. Based on the objections received and our response, the Trademark Office will determine whether or not to approve registration. If no objections are received within the initial 30 days, or if, following receipt of objections and responses, the Trademark Office decides to approve the registration, the registration will be completed and a registration certificate will be issued. The time span for completing the registration formalities ranges from 8 to 12 months in the normal course of events. Naturally, in the case of any objection by the Trademark Office or any third party against the mark, the procedure would be longer and separate fees is applicable which is mentioned in the attached sheet. The single class system is followed in U.A.E. The registration period is for ten years, after which the registration may be renewed for subsequent ten-year periods.
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What is required in order to file a trademark application in UAE?
The information and documents required for filing a trademark in the United Arab Emirates are: 1- Full name and address of the applicant. 2- Meaning/translation of the mark, if it is a wordmark. 3- Description of goods or services. 4- A Power of Attorney duly legalized up to the U.A.E. Consulate 5- Specimen prints of the mark. (in JPEG format)
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If my trademark expires, do I have a grace period?
The grace period after the renewal date has expired is 3 months.
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Is there any documentation that should be presented when renewing a trademark?
Submit the following documents for renewal: Power of attorney Copy of trademark registration certificate
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What will be the renewal date of my trademark?
The first renewal date of a registration is 10 years from the application filing date. In Canada, renewal date is counted from the registration date.
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When should I renew my trademark?
The registration renewal is valid for 10 years from the date of renewal.
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Who can contest my trademark application?
According to UAE law, an opposition may be filed by ‘any concerned person’ against an application.
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Can a Trademark Application be opposed?
The following can be grounds for opposition: The mark does not meet the definition of a trademark proprietary rights The mark is generic The mark is not distinctive The mark is descriptive The mark is against public policy or principles of morality The mark consists of a geographical indication The mark is misleading, deceptive or disparaging rights in a personal name The rights under Article 6ter of the Paris Convention The rights under Article 8 of the Paris Convention The rights under Article 6septies of the Paris Convention The rights under Article 6bis of the Paris Convention
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Is there any need to use my trademark before I apply for registration?
Either actual use or intent to use is a requirement for application.
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Will there be problems in case I don’t use my trademark after registration?
Attack on the ground of non-use is highly possible.
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Are there any benefits from a pre-filing use of the trademark?
Pre-filing use offers minimal benefits as trademark rights are primarily established through registration.
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Do I need to sign a Power of Attorney?
Yes, a legalized Power of attorney is required. There will be additional charges of $200 for the Super legalization of Power of Attorney, duly legalized at the UAE Consulate in your local country.
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What is the timeframe for approval of trademark registration in the UAE?
The typical timeframe for registration approval averages around 10 months, provided there are no objections or opposition.
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If I register my trademark in the United Arab Emirates, will it be protected in other territories?
The territorial scope of  registration covers the United Arab Emirates, encompassing its seven emirates: Abu Dhabi Ajman Dubai Fujairah Ras al-Khaimah Sharjah Umm al-Quwain
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