This collection of frequently asked questions (FAQ) provides brief answers to many common questions about Trademarks Protection in United Arab Emirates.
No, protection of the mark is granted to the shape in which it is registered.
Filing a trademark claiming the class heading in addition to specifying other items of the applicant’s interest in the application will provide the broadest protection.
No. Separate application should be filed for each class.
Yes, within six months of the filing date of the priority application.
Yes. The Power of Attorney should be legalized up to the UAE consulate in the applicant’s country.
The legalized Power of attorney should further be locally attested here in UAE by the Ministry of foreign affairs before submitting to the trademark office. The charges for attestation vary according to the amount charged by the UAE consulate in the applicant’s country. If the UAE consulate in the applicant’s country charges the applicant with [...]
Yes. The power of attorney can be submitted within 60 days from the filing date with no charges. Further extensions of 30 days can be obtained with a charge of USD 40.00. Late submission of the priority document is also possible at a charge of USD 30 per application. However, there is no extension of [...]
No. A certified copy is sufficient.
No. Bar & night club services in class 43 are not applicable in the UAE.