Intellectual property

Trademark Registration

Protect your brand name and logo in the UAE and across the GCC before a competitor or distributor registers it first.

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Overview

How we handle trademark registration

The UAE operates on a first-to-file basis. Whoever registers a mark owns it, regardless of who used it first. Founders regularly discover that a former partner or distributor has registered their brand, and buying it back costs far more than filing would have.

We run a clearance search, file with the Ministry of Economy in the right Nice classes, respond to any objections and deliver your registration certificate, valid for 10 years. GCC and international filings through the Madrid system follow the same file.

What's included

Everything in the service.

Clearance search

A search of the UAE register for identical and confusingly similar marks before you invest in a name.

Class strategy

Selection of the Nice classes that actually cover your products and services, now and in the next 3 years.

Filing & publication

Application, examination responses and publication in the official gazette.

Opposition handling

Monitoring of the 30-day opposition window and response to any challenge.

Certificate

Registration certificate issued for 10 years, renewable.

GCC & international

Filings in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait, or via the Madrid Protocol.

How it works

The process, step by step.

One consultant, one WhatsApp thread, and a clear next action at every stage.

  1. 01

    Search

    Clearance search and risk opinion within 3 working days.

  2. 02

    File

    Application submitted to the Ministry of Economy.

  3. 03

    Examination & publication

    Examiner review, then 30 days in the gazette.

  4. 04

    Registered

    Certificate issued. Renewal diarised for year 10.

FAQ

Common questions.

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Can I register a trademark before my company exists?

Yes. Individuals can file in the UAE. The mark can later be assigned to your company.

What does one class cover?

Each class covers a category of goods or services. A software company typically needs classes 9 and 42. We advise on the minimum set.

Is a UAE trademark valid in Saudi Arabia?

No. Each GCC country has its own register. We file in each market you sell in.

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