United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Basic Information

Multi Class filing is not possible
Registration is granted for a period of 10 years and is renewable for similar periods
Examination is conducted on absolute and relative grounds
Opposition period – 30 days (non-extendible)
Registration Timeline – Approximately 5 months
Classification: NICE

 

Conventions:

Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances
Berne Convention
Marrakesh VIP Treaty
Paris Convention
Patent Cooperation Treaty
Rome Convention
WIPO Convention
WIPO Copyright Treaty
WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty

 

Requirements

New Applications
– Power of attorney duly notarized and legalized from the UAE consulate
– Certified copy of priority document, if priority is claimed

Renewal

– Power of attorney duly notarized and legalized from the UAE consulate
– Copy of trademark registration certificate

Assignment
– Power of attorney from the Assignee duly notarized and legalized from the UAE consulate
– Assignment Deed signed by both parties duly notarized and legalized from the UAE consulate
– Copy of trademark registration certificate

 

Change of Name / Address
– Power of attorney stating the new name / address duly notarized and legalized from the UAE consulate
– Change of Name / Address document duly legalized from the UAE consulate
– Copy of trademark registration certificate