Trademark
Overview
TRADEMARK IN DUBAI -UAE
A trademark is a brand name or service mark includes any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination, used or intended to be used to identify and distinguish the goods/services of one seller or provider from those of others, and to indicate the source of the goods/services. Although federal registration of a mark is not mandatory, it has several advantages, including notice to the public of the registrant's claim of ownership of the mark , legal presumption of ownership nationwide, and exclusive right to use the mark on or the connection with the good/ services listed in registration
Trademark registration in UAE is crucial to protect your brand in the Emirates. Companies and business establishments irrespective of their type or size employ a trademark or brand name to represent the business or a product. Trademark registration law in the UAE protects the business establishments from all unauthorized exploitation of the originally registered trademark. With trademark registration in Dubai and UAE, you can protect your brand name, symbol or logo used to identify your goods or services that are legally registered in the Emirates.
THE IMPORTANCE OF A TRADEMARK
Enhanced Visibility and Attention and thereby Brand Recognition
A well-designed logo can help your business stand out from its competitors. If your business domain has too many competitors, an attractive logo always gets public attention. A quality product or service with a meticulously designed trademark always brings a large number of followers.
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Wards Off Duplicate, Fake Products
Fake products are always a threat to the original. Trademark protects your product from all fake and look-alike products. In another sense, the trademark protects the interest of the customers too. Customers who are aware of the original trademark can demand the original, reliable product. This gives assurance to the customer and ensures value for money.
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Aids in Business Expansion
Once the company establishes its name in the market and has earned a respectable reputation, the trade name helps the company diversify into other business domains.
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Enhances Social Media Reach
Businesses can effectively use the trademark to increase the company's presence on various social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. A strong online and social media presence enhances the credibility of the company.
TRADEMARK REGISTRATION PROCESS
Application preparation and submission to Ministry of Economy
Approval from the Ministry which will take approximately 4- 7 working days depends on the time frame with the ministry of UAE. Upon approval, we will publish the Trademark in 2 local newspaper and local gazette which in return for 30- 60 days ministry will hold for them to confirm if there is any objection from the third party or no objection received. After publication, if there are no objection than the certificate will be issued. This will be valid for 10 years on a renewal basis. Time frame for issuing the certificate will be depended on the Ministry completely, as mentioned to you before it’s the process of 3-4 Months if everything goes smooth.
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