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Under UAE Federal Law No. 37 of 1992, a trademark is any distinct symbol, including names, logos, signatures, letters, drawings, or packaging, used to differentiate goods, products, or services from others. Trademarks can also include sounds if they accompany the mark. They are protected based on specific classes listed in the trademark application, with 45 classes in total: 1-34 for goods (e.g., Class 16 for printed materials) and 35-45 for services (e.g., Class 35 for marketing).
According to the UAE Federal Law Concerning Copyrights and Neighboring Rights, a copyright protects original works in literature, art, and science, regardless of their form or purpose. This includes logos, books, software, music, architectural designs, visual arts, photographs, and maps. The law ensures the creator’s rights to their work, promoting innovation and creativity in various fields.
Book Free ConsultationIn the UAE, trademark registration is managed by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce.
For copyright registration, several options are available
Processing takes approximately 2-3 months.
An official representative of the International Online Copyright Office (INTEROCO) in the European Union, offering registration within 10 days.
Registration via post, with a processing time of 6-12 months.
The registration timelines in the UAE are as follows
Copyright Registration
For trademark registration, the following documents are needed
For copyright registration, you will need
In the UAE, trademark infringements can result in severe penalties beyond just the confiscation of goods:
Imprisonment and a minimum fine of AED 5,000 for anyone who forges or imitates a registered trademark in a way that misleads the public or uses such a mark in bad faith.
Penalties apply to those who place a registered trademark owned by someone else on their products without authorization.
Individuals who deliberately sell, offer for sale, or negotiate the sale of products with a forged, imitated, or illegally placed trademark, as well as those who provide or offer services under such a mark, are also subject to these penalties.
Financial penalties ranging from AED 30,000 to AED 200,000
Imprisonment for at least 6 months and a fine of no less than AED 50,000.
Deportation from the UAE in certain cases
RadiantBiz offers comprehensive assistance in managing trademark and copyright registration processes in the UAE. Our expertise ensures that your intellectual property is fully protected, and we provide support in navigating the legal complexities to avoid potential infringements and penalties.
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809, The Burjuman Business Tower, Sheikh Zayed Street - Al Mankhool Dubai (UAE)
63-66, Hatton Garden Fifth Floor Suite 23 London
EC1N 8LE