Trademark is a brand name, symbol or logo used by the manufacturers to identify their goods and services that are legally registered or established. It can be a name, word, signature, letter, figure, drawing, symbol, title, tax stamp, seal, image, inscription, advertisement, or any other combination that is intended to be used.

The Ministry of Economics is responsible for Trademark registration in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Trademark is valid for all the seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al quwain, Ras Al khaima, Al Ain and Fujairah).

Trademark registration is valid for 10 years in the UAE further extension needs additional fees, and the registration can be renewed for the same period. A registered trademark will be under legal protection in UAE for 10 years since the date of official TM registration.

Benefits of UAE Trademark Registration

Can help to protect your business identity.

Protecting you for using the similar trademark

Concrete Proof” of your legally protected rights

It removes the need to rely on “common law” rights (passing off)

Registration protects against others who trade in the same, but defective goods/services.

Documents required for Trademark Registration in UAE

Application form

Sample of trademark design (brand name)

Confirmation of official fee payment

Trading license

Power of attorney

List of goods and services to be protected

ID or passport of person who will sign application

Contact details of the applicant