Now as you have planned to start a business in UAE, there are multiple things to get everything done before you embark on your business venture. Trademark registration is one such vital step you might be at least aware. The initiation procedure for your business includes trademark registration along with choosing a company name, designing a logo and registration process.
Here we tell you about trademark registration in UAE including step by step process for this.
What does trademark mean?
Trademark is a valuable form of intellectual property which can be a name, symbol, design, logo or world – anything which is used by a manufacturer or business owner to distinguish themselves from other businesses. A trademark can also include signatures, marks, sounds or figures to refer to the products or services, exclusively belonging to a business. Trademarks are protected according to their subcategories which are 45 in total.
Importance of trademark
A trademark is a form of intellectual property, it is valuable for a business for a variety of reasons:
· Distinguish your products and services – Trademark enables consumers to identify specific products and services from businesses and distinguish them from competitors. This helps to increase your exposure in the marketplace.
· Protect your business – A registered trademark provides protection to business ensuring that it can be exclusively used by that business. Any breach of a company’s trademark will be handled by the UAE Ministry of Economy as it includes serious penalties, like fines and imprisonment.
· Marketing tools – Trademark can be an effective marketing tool for business which helps them to establish their presence in a new market.
· Revenue – A company can sell its trademark or franchise its business.
· Increase business value – Trademark can significantly increase the value of your business.
How to register a trademark in the UAE?
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You can hire an intellectual property service to apply on your behalf. It will also include doing the initial research for the targeted trademark registration. This step will be followed by submitting application to the concerned authorities.
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If the trademark has been registered by none, you proceed for the next steps.
Documentation
The documents are deposited along with an application for your trademark registration.
Document verification
Once application submission and deposition are done, trademark is examined by the concerned authorities.
Result
The result of this examination is announced in a few months.
Submission
If not opposition is made by third parties, the payment of fees is made. You receive a certification of trademark registration as a confirmation. In case of oppositions raised by third parties, you are given a month’s time to file an appeal.
Now you must be aware of everything about the trademark and its registration process.
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