Trade Mark Services

A trademark is typically a brand name that is used in business as an identification sign to distinguish the goods or services from other companies. A trademark could be a name, words signatures letters figures, pictures, signatures, colors, words, slogans, software, application, website, shape, or combinations of any of these.

What is a trademark class system?

Trademarks are registered under a ‘class’ system in UAE. Each trademark class covers different products and services. There are 45 international classes and it is possible to register trademarks in 44 classes in UAE. A separate application is required for the registration of a trademark in each class. It may be costly and unnecessary for you to register your trademark in classes that are not relevant to your goods or services.

Thus, choosing the correct class is critical for necessary protection and avoiding unnecessary costs.

What are the benefits of trademark registration?

You will enjoy the following main benefits by registering your trademark:

• Protect your business identity
• Protect you against others using the same or similar marks
• protects you against confusion with others who trade in the same industry but have a bad reputation
• It’s a valuable asset: it can be licensed, franchised, or sold

Difference between a trademark and other IP

A trademark is only one form of intellectual property (IP) and is typically associated with logos and brand names. The other forms of intellectual property that can be protected by companies are:

• Patents: These are used for new technology, inventions, ideas, processes, and methods
• Copyrights: These are used for literary, artistic, dramatic works, musical works, or computer software
• Industrial Designs: These are used for shapes, patterns or ornamentation applied to industrially produced objects

Documents Required for Trademark Registration

If you are ready to register your trademark in United Arab Emirates, we can provide you complete assistance that you need to prepare. An on-time preparation of these documents will make the process smooth and easy.

The information and documents required for filing the application are:

• A Notarized Power of Attorney. (If from foreign company, it must be legalized upto UAE Consulate).
• Emirates ID / Passport Copy of the Managing Director.
• A copy of Company trade license.
• A good representation of the Mark / trademark logo PDF or JPG format.
• List of goods / services to identify from which classifications it belongs.

Documents Required for Trademark Registration

The trademark application process involves these steps.

• The trademark application for registration is filed at the Ministry of Economy
• Within 30 days from the day of submission application Ministry of Economy gives its decision
• If everything fine the Ministry of Economy approves your Trade Mark, it shall be announced in its bulletin and in two Arabic newspapers before the starting registration process on applicant expense.
• Any interested person can file an objection to the registration of the trademark by submitting a written objection to the Ministry of Economy within 30 days from the date of the last announcement. If anyone files an objection, the Ministry of Economy notifies the applicant with a copy of the objection to his application within 15 days from the receipt of such an objection.
• If no objection is raised from anyone then the registration is finalized. Ministry of Economy provides the Trademark certificate which containing details of:
  • trademark registration number;
  • date of application and registration;
  • trade name or the owner’s name, nationality, and place of residence
  • copy of the trademark; and
  • description of the products, goods, or services that come under the trademark.
  • The estimated timeframe for the registration of a trademark in the UAE is between 2 to 3 months. The actual timeframe will depend upon the facts of each application for registration.

Trademark Validity

Registered trademarks in the United Arab Emirates are valid for 10 years and start with the filing date. The registration is renewable for periods of 10 years. Al Raqeem can also automatically provide you with reminders and keep you up to date on your status after you file your trademark application.