Trademarks.
Overview.

A Trademark is a distinctive symbol, word, or logo used to distinguish you against others in the market. They serve as a valuable tool for brand recognition and protection.

Time to Acquire:

3 months

Duration of Protection:

10 years

Cost:

Minimum of 6,500 AED, excluding professional fees.

Examples of Trademarks:

Logos, words, colors, symbols, phrases, trade names, shapes of packaging, shapes of products.

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What is a Trademark?

Trademarks provide creators with exclusive brand rights for 10 years, and can be renewed indefinitely. Registering your trademark stops others from using it or similar marks on similar or identical goods or services without permission, benefiting you and giving you control over your unique brand.

A Trademark is a special sign that helps people recognize and distinguish one product or service from another. It can take the form of a word, phrase, symbol, logo, sound, shape, fragrance, color, shade or a combination of these elements that craft a distinguishing identity.

Applications in Dubai are handled by two entities: Ministry of Economy (MoEc) through the Trademark Portal or the Department of Economic Development (DED) through the IP Gateway. Trademarks in Dubai are covered under the Federal Decree by Law No. (36) of 2021 Concerning Trademarks, and the Cabinet Resolution No. 57 of 2022 concerning that same federal decree. Keep in mind that applying through the MoEc will give you protection in the UAE only. If you wish to be protected in other countries or regions, you will need to apply through their IP offices.

To apply for a Trademark, you must be a UAE citizen or have residency status in the UAE. If you are applying from outside the UAE, a local IP Attorney may apply on your behalf.

Before applying for a Trademark, you can use the TM symbol to inform others that you own the mark and are looking to register it. Once it has been registered you can use the ® symbol.

To apply for a Trademark you must be a UAE citizen or have residence status in the UAE. If you are applying from outside the UAE, a local IP attorney may apply on your behalf.

Before applying for a Trademark, you can use the TM symbol to inform others that you own the mark and are looking to register it. Once it has been registered you can use the ® symbol.

Before applying, you should keep discretion when sharing information surrounding your idea or invention to preserve its novelty, prevent infringement & maintain a competitive advantage in the market. Do this by making sure you have the right agreements in place to protect it from getting out to the public, as failing to do so may lead to your application getting rejected.

Brand Recognition

A Trademark helps create a unique identity for your products or services making your brand easily recognizable and distinguishing it from competitors in the market, promoting your products or services.

Consumer Trust and Loyalty

A well-established Trademark builds trust and loyalty among consumers - people are more likely to buy into or align with a brand that they recognize.

Exclusive & Legal Rights

Registering your Trademark gives you exclusive rights to stop others from using it, or a similar brand, for the goods or services for which it is registered in a specified area. If others use it without permission, you can take legal action. International registration systems, like the Madrid System, facilitate the process of obtaining Trademark protection in multiple countries.

Asset Value

A registered Trademark becomes an intangible asset for your business. It adds value to your brand, and if your business expands, the Trademark can be licensed or sold, contributing to the overall worth of your company.

Examples  of Trademarks

Trademarks cover a wide range of marks and identifiers. They can take on many different forms, from words all that way to 3D shapes. Trademarks play a crucial role in business by helping consumers make informed choices and by allowing companies to build and protect their brand identities, to facilitate recognition.

Aviation industry

Words or a combination of words
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Culture and Education

Logos that include both words and symbols

Retail

Unique symbols or designs
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Aviation industry

Words or a combination of words
‍

Culture and Education

Logos that include both words and symbols

Retail

Unique symbols or designs
‍

Aviation Industry

Words or a combination of words

Culture and Education

Logos that include both words and symbols

Retail

Trademarks.Overview.

3 months

10 years

Minimum of 6,500 AED, excluding professional fees.

Logos, words, colors, symbols, phrases, trade names, shapes of packaging, shapes of products.

What is a Trademark?

Trademarks provide creators with exclusive brand rights for 10 years, and can be renewed indefinitely. Registering your trademark stops others from using it or similar marks on similar or identical goods or services without permission, benefiting you and giving you control over your unique brand.

A Trademark is a special sign that helps people recognize and distinguish one product or service from another. It can take the form of a word, phrase, symbol, logo, sound, shape, fragrance, color, shade or a combination of these elements that craft a distinguishing identity.

To apply for a Trademark, you must be a UAE citizen or have residency status in the UAE. If you are applying from outside the UAE, a local IP Attorney may apply on your behalf.

Before applying for a Trademark, you can use the TM symbol to inform others that you own the mark and are looking to register it. Once it has been registered you can use the ® symbol.

To apply for a Trademark you must be a UAE citizen or have residence status in the UAE. If you are applying from outside the UAE, a local IP attorney may apply on your behalf.

Before applying for a Trademark, you can use the TM symbol to inform others that you own the mark and are looking to register it. Once it has been registered you can use the ® symbol.

Benefits of Registering a Trademark

Owning a Trademark or trademarking your intellectual property (IP) provides several important benefits:

Examples of Trademarks

Examples of Trademarks

Words or a combination of words‍

Logos that include both words and symbols

Unique symbols or designs‍

Words or a combination of words‍

Logos that include both words and symbols

Unique symbols or designs‍

Words or a combination of words

Logos that include both words and symbols

Unique symbols or designs

How the Trademarking process unfolds:

Getting a Trademark in Dubai follows a clear process:

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Trademarks.
Overview.

Logos, words, colors, symbols, phrases, trade names, shapes of packaging, shapes of products.

Benefits of
Registering a Trademark

Examples  of Trademarks

Words or a combination of words
‍

Unique symbols or designs
‍

Words or a combination of words
‍

Unique symbols or designs
‍

Preparing
Your Application