Trademark Registration in UAE
Trademark Registration services in UAE helps to protect your brand and to protect the identity of your business products or services.
Trademark Registration in UAE
Unlock new business opportunities with our trademark registration in Dubai services. We protect your brand and business, establishing it as a legal entity in the UAE.
What Is a Trademark?
A trademark helps a business engaged in commercial undertakings to distinguish its goods and services from those of other companies.
The trademark is characteristically the brand name exclusive to your commercial venture. A trademark can be a:
- Name
- Phrases
- Logos
- Symbols
- Signature
- Colors
- Words
- Application
- Website
Trademark registration is conducted under a ‘class’ system in the UAE, each covering specific products and services. Out of forty-five global classes, the UAE allows trademark registration under forty-four categories, and for each class, you need to file a distinct request.
Trademark registration is an important milestone in your business. Filing in the wrong trademark class can be both costly and ineffective. By helping you to file under the right category, we take the guesswork out of the process and help you to protect what is truly important.
What are the benefits of trademark registration?
Once listed, the trademark remains effective for ten years in the UAE. It becomes eligible for renewal after that period. At RichMan Associate, we update you automatically when your trademark is due for renewal.
Brand registration in the UAE offers widespread benefits, including:
- Legal protection: It helps your goods and services to distinguish from the competitors in the same industry and gives you legal protection against any unauthorized use or counterfeiting of your brand name.
- Safeguards your business interest: It shields your business identity and safeguards against other trades using the same or similar marks.
- Grants exclusive rights: It grants you the rights to use the trademark entirely for dealing with the goods and services in the UAE, and at the same time, prevents other entities from using comparable or identical logos, marks, or brand names.
- Recognition and trust: A registered trademark is envisioned to give your products and facilities validation. Customers are more likely to procure from businesses with registered trademarks, as it signifies legitimacy and faith.
- Business expansion: The registered trademark allows you to scale your business and explore opportunities in the global market. The UAE trademark registration laws align with the Madrid Protocols of international trademark registration protection.
- Enhanced business value: It is the intangible asset that enhances the company’s overall worth. It allows you to license your brand to other businesses and create a new line of revenue. Further, using the trademark, you can start a franchise business or sell it to another business, growing its overall wealth.
- Prevention of counterfeiting: The trademark offers several layers of protection, including safeguarding against counterfeit products and protecting your brand’s credibility. Upon effective registration, it gives you the rights to use the symbol, solidifying your brand’s trustworthiness.
We Help You Get Trademark Registered Quickly
The trademark registration process is multifaceted. Our team of dedicated experts simplifies the progression, guaranteeing extensiveness and accurate filing. We leverage worldwide talents and expertise to deliver seamless, resourceful services, ensuring your trademark is protected globally.
- We ensure 100% registration, ensuring that your company meets all criteria
- Affordable and tailored solutions designed for your business needs
- Fastrack services and hassle-free trademark registration
- Complete process transparency at every step
- Team of professionals, backed by extensive industry knowledge
Trademark Registration Process in UAE
Trademark registration is essential to safeguard your business interests. Yet, the course of registering of trademark in UAE is tedious and intricate. Finding the right partners with knowledge of the trademark registration process in the UAE will help you save hours of labor and paperwork.
Documents required for Trademark Registration
The documents required for trademark registration are the following:
- A complete trademark application. It can be obtained from the UAE's Ministry of Economy or the authorized agency
- A clear copy of the trademark, in color or black and white, whether it is the brand name, logo, or wordmark
- A copy of the signed Power of Attorney, granting the representative authorization to act on behalf of the applicant
- The commercial or trade license of the company
- A copy of the passport of the applicant
- For a trademark already in use, a copy of the same is required
- A clearelucidation of the goods and services to be covered under the trademark
The applicant of trademark registration in UAE must ensure that all documents provided are translated into Arabic. As a complete trademark registration company, RichMan Associate offers the following services to its clients:
- Trademark searches
- Application preparation
- Filing
- Trademark management
- Objection handling
Steps to register your Company Trademark in UAE
Trademark registration in the UAE involves a few steps.
- Applying to the Ministry of Economy website
- The request is referred to the right department, and the applicant receives notification within 30 days of application.
- The applicant needs to publish a notification in two local newspapers regarding the application.
- The application is granted thirty days after the publication of the announcement in the newspaper.
- The applicant needs to register the trademark within 30 days after the objection period expires.
- After payment of the required fees, the applicant will receive the registration certificate.
Cost of Trademark Registration in UAE
Given below is the breakup of the trademark registration charges:
| Filing fees | AED 1,000.00 |
| Publication in the trademark journall | AED 1,000.00 | Publication in two arabic newspapers | AED 1,500.00 |
| Registration fees | AED 5,000.00 |
| Our Professional fees | AED 2,500.00 |
| Total Cost of Trademark Registration | AED 11,000.00 |
Why Choose RichMan Associate for Trademark Registration?
Any mistake during the application process would lead to refusal of your trademark application. Hence, engaging a trusted partner who is cognizant of the trademark registration in Dubai is your best option. Our services cover the complete trademark registration process of your logo, brand, tagline or signature. Additionally, you have access to our top-notch team at an affordable rate.
RichMan Associate offers an end-to-end solution, ensuring that you meet all legal requirements of trademark registration in UAE. To book a consultation with our team of experts, call us today!
FAQs
What are the items I can register under trademark registration?
Trademark registration is a process of enlisting your brand’s name, logo, signature, tagline, pictures, patterns, letters, packaging, etc., that are unique to your business. It allows you to legally safeguard your intellectual properties against any duplication or counterfeiting.
Why is it significant to conduct a trademark search before registration?
The trademark search process helps you to find if anyone else has a prior right to the proposed trademark. RichMan Associate offers complete trademark registration services, including trademark search.
How long does the trademark registration process take in the UAE?
The process involves more than a few steps, which include:
- Application process and review by the Ministry of Economy, involving 1-2 months
- The opposition period of 30 days
- Final approval takes 2-3 months
The complete trademark registration and issuance of the certification may take around 6-9 months.
What are the restrictions applied to trademark registration in the UAE?
Specific restrictions apply to:
- Misleading or deceptive trademarks that can confuse customers
- Generic terms, such as common nous that do not clearly describe the business
- Logos and marks involving government symbols, such as the national flag or official seals
- Identical or similar logos
