{"id":2962,"date":"2021-03-04T07:04:32","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T07:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=2962"},"modified":"2022-01-15T10:00:33","modified_gmt":"2022-01-15T10:00:33","slug":"trademark-registration-procedure-in-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-procedure-in-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Trademark Registration Procedure in UAE?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Entrepreneurs and investors worldwide come to UAE (United Arab Emirates) to start their own companies because this country has the top class business infrastructure, which has led to more competition in the global market. Some companies face problems such as the brand logo or symbol or name being copied or misuse by any unauthorized person without their permission, which impacts their business. That&#8217;s why it is vital to do trademark registration in the UAE. Once you completed the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Trademark Registration<\/a><\/strong> procedure in UAE, you will be legally recognized as the good and service&#8217;s owner with that registered trademark. In this blog, we discuss the Trademark Registration procedure in UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a559e3bcbfdf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path 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Registration in UAE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-procedure-in-uae\/#Documents_required_for_the_Trademark_Registration_Procedure_in_UAE\" title=\"Documents required for the Trademark Registration Procedure in UAE\">Documents required for the Trademark Registration Procedure in UAE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-procedure-in-uae\/#Step_by_Step_Procedure_for_Trademark_Registration_in_UAE\" title=\"Step by Step Procedure for Trademark Registration in UAE\">Step by Step Procedure for Trademark Registration in UAE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-procedure-in-uae\/#Step_1_Ensure_the_Trademark_has_not_registered_already\" title=\"Step 1: Ensure the Trademark has not registered already\">Step 1: Ensure the Trademark has not registered already<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-procedure-in-uae\/#Step_2_Fill_the_Application_Form\" title=\"Step 2: Fill the Application Form\">Step 2: Fill the Application Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-procedure-in-uae\/#Step_3_Pay_the_fee_for_registration_in_the_UAE\" title=\"Step 3: Pay the fee for registration in the UAE\">Step 3: Pay the fee for registration in the UAE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-procedure-in-uae\/#Step_4_Inspection_of_Application_Form\" title=\"Step 4: Inspection of Application Form\">Step 4: Inspection of Application Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-procedure-in-uae\/#Step_5_Publish_an_Announcement_in_Local_Newspaper\" title=\"Step 5: Publish an Announcement in Local Newspaper\">Step 5: Publish an Announcement in Local Newspaper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-procedure-in-uae\/#Step_6_Issuance_of_Trademark_Registration_Certificate\" title=\"Step 6: Issuance of Trademark Registration Certificate\">Step 6: Issuance of Trademark Registration Certificate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-procedure-in-uae\/#Validity_of_Trademark_registration_in_the_UAE\" title=\"Validity of Trademark registration in the UAE\">Validity of Trademark registration in the UAE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-procedure-in-uae\/#Trademark_Renewal_in_the_UAE\" title=\"Trademark Renewal in the UAE\">Trademark Renewal in the UAE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-procedure-in-uae\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meaning_of_a_Trademark\"><\/span>Meaning of a Trademark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we discuss the trademark registration procedure in UAE, we must know the definition of a trademark. Trademark is nothing but a brand logo, name, or symbol used to recognize a particular company&#8217;s goods or services. A trademark can be a symbol, words, signature, name, figure, image, and inscription used to discriminate a set of goods, services, and products as either belonging to a particular owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, there are several benefits of trademark registration in the UAE, such as securing or safeguarding your brand. It also makes sure that other companies cannot copy or misuse your registered trademark. The Ministry of Economy of UAE governs the renewal, cancellation, and the trademark registration procedure in UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read:<\/strong> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/violations-of-trademark\/\">What are the Violations of Trademark?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limitations_of_Trademark_Registration_in_UAE\"><\/span>Limitations of Trademark Registration in UAE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare some limitations that you should remember when registering trademarks in\nthe UAE. If you want to register a trademark in the UAE, it should not contain\nany of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Any offenses against any public\nreligions and public morals.<\/li><li>Public symbols or logos such as\nflags.<\/li><li>Symbols like Red Crescent and\nRed Cross.<\/li><li>Titles or names of third\nparties.<\/li><li>Direct translations of other\nwell-recognized trademarks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart\nfrom these limitations, there may be extra limitations which you can find out\nby contacting the UAE&#8217;s Ministry of Economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_the_Trademark_Registration_Procedure_in_UAE\"><\/span>Documents required for the Trademark Registration Procedure in UAE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are some documents required at the time of the trademark registration procedure in UAE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Submit a copy of Incorporation Certificate.<\/li><li>Submit a copy of the applicant\u2019s identity proofs such as Aadhar Card, Driving License, Passport, Voter\u2019s ID, etc.<\/li><li>Power of Attorney.<\/li><li>Description of business.<\/li><li>Priority document.<\/li><li>Copy of Trade License.<\/li><li>Classification as per standards of Trademark Register Laws of UAE.<\/li><li>Submit soft copies of image, logo or name of trademark (colour -black and white).<\/li><li>In case registered in another country, submit Trademark Registration Certificate.<\/li><li>Words translation in the trademark. <\/li><li>Additional documents vary from case to case.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_by_Step_Procedure_for_Trademark_Registration_in_UAE\"><\/span>Step by Step Procedure for Trademark Registration in UAE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Trademark Registration Procedure in UAE is very simple, and if you want to register your company&#8217;s trademark in the UAE, you will need to follow the steps as mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swairt-Blog.png\" alt=\"Procedure for Trademark Registration in UAE\" class=\"wp-image-2964\" width=\"474\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swairt-Blog.png 985w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swairt-Blog-300x247.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swairt-Blog-768x632.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Ensure_the_Trademark_has_not_registered_already\"><\/span>Step 1: Ensure the Trademark has not registered already<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting for the trademark registration procedure in UAE (United Arab Emirates), it is important to ensure that mark is already registered or not by other company. If another company already registers the mark, then you are not able to register it. You can do this by searching a trademark online by using various tools like Marcaria. Once you confirm that the trademark is not registered, you can go further with the next step of registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Fill_the_Application_Form\"><\/span>Step 2: Fill the Application Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After\nsearching the trademark, the next step is to fill an application form online on\nthe official website of Ministry of Economy of the UAE which is official that\ngoverns trademark applications. For that, you have to select <strong><em>the\n&#8220;Services&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> button on the homepage of the website and then\nclick <strong><em>\u201ce-Services\u201d<\/em><\/strong> tab from the dropdown menu. After that, you have\nto select <strong><em>\u201cTrademarks\u201d<\/em><\/strong> from the services page and then click <strong><em>\u201cTrademark\nRegistration\u201d<\/em><\/strong> under new applications new application. Fill the\napplication along with the documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Pay_the_fee_for_registration_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>Step 3: Pay the fee for registration in the UAE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once\nyou fill and submit the application form online, you have to pay the specified\nfees for the trademark registration in the UAE. The trademark registration cost\nin the UAE does not include any translation fees and any legal fees that you\nneed to pay. The applicant can pay the fees for the registration through the\nwebsite of the Ministry of Economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Inspection_of_Application_Form\"><\/span>Step 4: Inspection of Application Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once\nyou submit the application for the trademark registration online, the Ministry\nof Economy will examine your application. You must be correct and accurate\nwhile filing the application, and if they found any missing or any incorrect\ndetail, then they will reject the application form. So, if this happens, the\napplicant can modify or appeal for their application. If your application is\ncorrect and accurate, then the Ministry of Economy will give approval within\nthirty days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Publish_an_Announcement_in_Local_Newspaper\"><\/span>Step 5: Publish an Announcement in Local Newspaper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once\nyour application gets approved from Ministry of Economy, you will need to publish\nan announcement of your trademark published in the official journal, but for\nthat, you have to pay some fees to the Ministry of Economy who will publish the\nsame on your behalf. The applicant will also be required to publish the\ntrademark&#8217;s announcement in the official journal in two local newspapers. After\nthat, members of the public have thirty days to raise a trademark objection. If\nsomeone objects to your trademark in the specific period, the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ministry_of_the_economy\">Ministry of Economy<\/a>\nwill examine the objection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Issuance_of_Trademark_Registration_Certificate\"><\/span>Step 6: Issuance of Trademark Registration Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nthere is no objection raised to your trademark in a given time, the UAE\u2019s\nMinistry of Economy will issue a Certificate of Trademark registration in the\nUAE. The certificate will contain essential details such as the trade name,\nname of the owner, trademark registration number, the trademark itself, and a\ndescription of the goods and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_of_Trademark_registration_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>Validity of Trademark registration in the UAE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nvalidity of a registered trademark in the UAE is ten years after which it must\nbe renewed. Always keep in mind that trademark registration only protects in\nthe seven emirates of the UAE and not anywhere globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trademark_Renewal_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>Trademark Renewal in the UAE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once\nthe validity of trademark registration is expired, you will have only three\nmonths from the expiry date. But for each month that you delay the trademark\nrenewal in the UAE you will need to pay AED 1000 as a fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The trademark registration procedure in UAE has an indifferent procedure from any other country in the world. It&#8217;s important to do a trademark search before starting a Trademark registration in the UAE. Many business owners now know that trademark registration is vital and can help the business reach a new level of success in the market. If anyone wants to expand their business by providing a trademark to the business, contact <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/\" class=\"text-primary\">Swarit Advisors<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read:<\/strong> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/types-of-trademarks-in-india\/\">Types of Trademarks in India: A Complete Guide<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Entrepreneurs and investors worldwide come to UAE (United Arab Emirates) to start their own companies because this country has the top class business infrastructure, which has led to more competition in the global market. 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