In an increasingly competitive and complex environment, setting up a business in Dubai or anywhere in the world can be challenging and daunting, the time, money, and effort you put in. It involves a lot of planning, research, groundwork, and obviously some legal formalities that are crucial in every business. With the rise of different consultancies in UAE, setting up a business and getting all the legal formalities procedures is much easier than ever.
Registering a trademark in the Dubai is a MUST, however, obtaining a trademark registration is one of the legal formalities that many entrepreneurs/investors struggle with. It is a complex, expensive undertaking which can take years to process if not done correctly.
In most cases, the most substantial value of a business is based on its intangible assets. Intellectual property plays a key role in helping your business to do better. By registering the right patent, you will be able to prevent others from exploiting your inventions and reduce the risks associated with commercialisation by deterring competitors from using the protected IP.
With combined legal knowledge and expertise of our advocates, Dumany CS designed a practical and reliable solution to clients not only for company formation but also for patent protection and trademark registration of new ideas, inventions, and concepts.
Trademark registration requirements and process
Being one of the most reputable trademark registration providers, Dumany CS is here to help you with all the legal formalities that come with trademark registration in UAE.
Legal Requirements to register a trademark in UAE
- The owner must apply to the Trademark Registration Office for Initial Investigation.
- After submitting the application, the Trademark Registration Office then carries out an investigation. To check if the trademark registers before by any other party or not.
- Once confirm that the trademark is unique and doesn’t already belong to any other party. An application with all the relevant documents plus the image of the desired trademark is filed, along with the payment of the fees.
- After the above-mentioned process, the Trademark Registrar Office then publishes your application for trademark registration in 2 local newspapers.
- The publication of the trademark application gives the other parties to file a notice of opposition. If they have any concerns – within 30 days of the publication.
- The owner may appeal to the ministry committee regarding the Registrar’s decision about the opposition. Regarding the committee’s decision, an appeal can be done at the competent court.
- If any notice of opposition is not filed within 30 days of the publication, your trademark will be successfully registered, and the certificate of registration will also be issued.
Documents required for trademark registration in UAE
Trademark registration is one of the vital steps every investor and entrepreneur must carry out for company formation in UAE.
- A soft copy of the targeted trademark’s image in black and white color and a copy of the applicant’s passport.
- If you wish to utilize our professional trademark registration service, then power of attorney must appoint our consultancy company to carry out the trademark registration process on your behalf.
- For Corporate applicants, a copy of the application Certificate of Incorporation also require.
- If the trademark registers in any other country, the trademark registration certificate will also require.
Benefits of trademark registration
- Position your products or services in the marketplace
- Protect your business identity
- Safeguard your reputation
- Prevent others from using the same or similar mark
- Prove your legal rights for use of the mark and allow you to use the ® symbol
- Avoid reliance on common law rights (i.e., passing off) which can be difficult to defend:
- Prevent the importation of counterfeit foreign goods
- Getting sued by another party for trademark infringement.
- A valid registered trademark has equity. It becomes an asset of the trademark owner’s business (which can be sold and/or licensed for money).
- Work as an effective communication tool for your business
At Dumany we understand that registering a trademark in the UAE is a critical investment for all business to have a foothold in the market. Our team of professionals with advanced technical degrees match our clients creative thinking and provide the excellent service they need to achieve their goals with cost efficacy.
