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Trademark Registration Services in Dubai

The brand owners who are seeking to get their brand names and logo’s trademark registered in U.A.E. are required to go through the full list of goods and services in the nice classification. The business owners or individuals can file their trademarks under the respective classes that define the nature of their products.

Understanding trademarks, their registration process and the classification system is important for businesses that wants to protect their brand identity. By selecting the appropriate class and following the correct procedure, the businesses can safeguard their trademarks and enhance their market presence.

At DY Lawyers and Legal Consultants, our goal is to help clients in selecting the appropriate trademark class avoiding unnecessary hassle and expenses. We will take you step by step regarding the entire registration process and its importance.

1. What is trademark?

Firstly, we will try to understand what a trademark is. A trademark is a sign or logo which can distinguish the goods or services of one enterprise from the other. A trademark can be a word, logo, symbol or combination thereof that represents a brand.

A trademark protects the brand identity so that customer can identify the source of products or services. When customers can identify the source and origin of products and services, it eliminates a lot of confusion.

2. How is trademark registered?

The process of registering a trademark involves numerous steps:

1. Conducting a trademark search:
Before applying for the registration of trademark. It is very important to conduct a search to ensure that the trademark is not already registered or assigned to some other entity.

2. Choose the appropriate class:
The trademarks are classified into classes based on the Nice Classification system. The Nice Classification List is a system of the international classification of good and services to register the marks (trademarks and service marks) in different jurisdictions. The nice classification system includes 45 classes (34 for good and 11 for services). It is crucial to select the appropriate class for protection and authenticity.

3. File an application:
File a trademark application to the relevant authority. The application should consist of details about the trademark, the good or services it will provide, and the category of class chosen for registration.

4. Examination:
The authorities will examine the application to ensure that it meets the legal and procedural requirements. This process also includes checking for conflicts with existing trademarks in the same class.

5. Publication:
If the application is approved from the authorities, then the process of publication is initiated. Publication is done to invite objections from the third parties if they believe that trademark is infringing their rights.

6. Registration:
If no objection is raised during the publication process or if any objections raised are duly resolved in favour of the applicant, thereafter, the trademark is registered, and a certificate of registration is issued.

3. Trademark registration process in UAE

  • An application is submitted for review and examination to verify that the trademark to be registered is not identical or like the one previously registered from the Ministry of Economy and Tourism.

  • Government fee is applicable, which varies from time to time as per the discretion of the government.

  • If the trademark owner is from outside the country, it is mandatory to submit the application through a registration agent and attach the legal power of attorney, certified, notarized and translated into Arabic.

  • Once the application is submitted and the same is accepted the customers are notified of the acceptance decision.

  • Accepted marks are published in the official trademark bulletin, which is issued twice a month. An objection period of 30 days is calculated from the date of issuing the trademarks bulletin.

  • After the objection period ends, the registration fee is paid and thereafter, registration certificate is issued within 30 days from the end of objection period.

  • Certain fines are imposed if there is delay in making payment towards the publication or registration fee.

4. What is the importance of trademark classification list?

There are various factors that had led to the creation of the classification list. As if the classification list would not have been existed, it would cause a lot of confusion and ambiguity. Some of the factors for importance of trademark classes are mentioned below.

1. Cost efficiency:
With the classification list, one can only register the trademark in the class that is relevant to their business, reducing unnecessary expenses.

2. Avoids conflicts and infringement:
The classification list helps to prevent disputes with our business and entities operating in different sectors.

3. Protection:
By registering in the appropriate classes, it ensures that your trademark is protected for the exact goods or services that your business entity has to offer.

4. International standardization:
The nice classification system is recognized internationally. The standardization promotes consistency in the trademark registration process.

5. Clearly defines scope:
The trademark classes which are established by the nice-classification system, categorize the goods and services into 45 distinct classes. When a business entity registers the trademark, it protects their brand within the specific class they choose.

5. How DY Lawyers Can Help?

Our team of experts makes the trademark registration process in Dubai smooth and hassle free.

  • Business owners in Dubai are advised to avail the services of DY Lawyers and Legal Consultants for registering the trademark as DY Lawyers is full-service law firm that has helped many clients in the trademark registration process in Dubai.

  • DY Lawyer’s experienced team of trademark agents will ensure that the trademark is registered in the most appropriate class.

  • Not only this, at DY Lawyers we also conduct a due diligence search through the UAE Ministry Portal, before proceeding with trademark registration. This step confirms whether the desired trademark is already registered under the same class in the UAE or internationally. By doing this first, we help our clients avoid unnecessary expenses.

6. Conclusion

If you are an individual or business entity. With DY Lawyers and Legal Consultants, you get expert guidance, clear choices, and proactive support in getting your trademark registered in Dubai.

Contact us today at https://dylegalconsultants.com/ or call us at +971551470302 to avail the services and get tension and risk-free today.

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