Trademark Registration in the UAE

Registering a trademark in the UAE helps protect your brand name, logo, or symbol from being used without permission. This process ensures your brand is unique and recognizable, enabling you to stand out from competitors. A trademark can be anything from a name or logo to a symbol or even a slogan.

Once registered, a trademark in the UAE is valid for 10 years. You can renew it for an additional 10-year period by paying a renewal fee. This ensures your brand remains protected and exclusive for a decade at a time.

1. Brand Protection: Safeguards your brand and its reputation.
2. Customer Recognition: Help customers easily identify your products and services.
3. Quality Assurance: Promotes trust and quality in your offerings.
4. Legal Protection: Shields your brand from others selling similar or inferior products.

To register a trademark, you’ll need:

1. An application form
2. A sample of your trademark design (brand name, logo, etc.)
3. Proof of payment for the official fee
4. A copy of your trading license
5. A power of attorney (if someone else is handling the registration)
6. A list of goods and services to be protected
7. ID or passport of the person signing the application
8. Contact details of the applicant

1. Check for Existing Trademarks: Make sure your trademark isn’t already in use. A business consultant can help you with this search.
2. Prepare Your Documents: Gather all required documents, including your trademark design, trading license, and ID.
3. Pay the Fees: Fees cover the application, publication, registration, and certification stages.
4. Publication: Your trademark application will be published in two national Arabic newspapers for 30 days. This allows others to raise objections. If there are any, you may need to revise and resubmit your application.
5. Approval: The Ministry of Economy reviews your application. If everything is in order and no objections are raised, your trademark will be approved.
6. Receive Your Certificate: Once approved, you’ll receive a Trademark Registration Certificate, valid for 10 years. Renewal is necessary to keep your trademark active.