Trademarks and Trade Dress are potentially your business's most valuable property, and should be treated as such. They instantly identify a business's products and services to consumers, and convey the goodwill and history of consumer satisfaction that business owners work so hard to establish. Our firm assists clients in selecting, securing and licensing strong, protectable trademarks. We also assist clients in protecting existing marks, both in conventional commerce and in cyberspace. In the case of litigation, we help clients prosecute unlawful use or defend lawful use of such marks. We also help clients understand and, if necessary, litigate various other forms of laws to protect clients from unfair business practices.

Requirements for filing Trademark Applications

The following documents and information are required for filing a trademark application in the UAE:

1.    Full Name and address of the applicant

2.   A power of attorney executed by the applicant, duly legalized up to the Consulate of the UAE

3.   list of goods/services to be covered by the application.

4.   Eighteen prints of the mark to be registered

5.   A certified copy of the priority application, if priority is claimed.

Time Frame

The approximate time frame for completing the registration process of a trademark application in the

United Arab Emirates is 12- 18 months, in the normal course.

Notes

§    The legalized Power of Attorney is to be attested locally by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

     and will be charged at cost. The amount may be US$ 60.00 or US$ 600.00 depending

     on the amount paid at the Consulate.

§    Service marks can be registered in the United Arab Emirates.

§    A separate application is to be filed for each class of goods.

§    An application can be filed only with the legalized Power of Attorney.