United Arab Emirates Trademark Search & Registration

Trademark Search in United Arab Emirates

Search your trademark within Emirati Trademark Office. Search by Trademark Name, Number or Applicant

Trademark Class Search
Frequently Asked Questions
Does having a registered trademark in United Arab Emirates give me any right?

Registration is not obligatory to obtain rights to a trademark; however, registration is recommended because it’s difficult to establish rights in an unregistered mark in the UAE.

What is the web address of the trademark national office?

The national office is not accessible online.

Is there any need to use my trademark before I apply for registration?

Either actual use or intent to use is a requirement for application.

Can a Trademark Application be opposed?

The following can be grounds for opposition:

  • the mark does not meet the definition of a trademark
  • proprietary rights
  • the mark is generic
  • the mark is not distinctive
  • the mark is descriptive
  • the mark is against public policy or principles of morality
  • the mark consists of a geographical indication
  • the mark is misleading, deceptive or disparaging
  • rights in a personal name
  • rights under Article 6ter of the Paris Convention
  • rights under Article 8 of the Paris Convention
  • rights under Article 6septies of the Paris Convention
  • rights under Article 6bis of the Paris Convention
Who can contest my trademark application?

The UAE law states that an opposition may be filed by "any concerned person" against an application.

Is it possible to cancel a registration?

The following can be grounds for cancellation:

  • proprietary rights
  • notorious or well-known mark
  • the mark is not distinctive
  • the mark is misleading, deceptive or disparaging
  • the mark is descriptive
  • rights in a personal name
  • protection of armorial bearings, flags and other State emblems
  • registration in the name of the agent or other representative of the proprietor of the mark
  • trade names
  • the mark is generic
  • the mark does not meet the definition of a trademark
  • the mark is against public policy or principles of morality
  • the mark consists of a geographical indication
Are there any rights established by having a registered trademark?

The following rights are established by registration:

  • the exclusive right to use the registered trademark
  • the right to license other third parties to use the trademark
  • the right to take a cancellation action against a later conflicting registration
  • the right to oppose later conflicting applications
  • the right to obtain damages for infringement
  • the right to sue for infringement against confusingly similar third-party trademark use
  • the right to apply for seizure by customs authorities for importation of counterfeit goods
  • the ability to record the registration with administrative enforcement authorities, such as the Dubai Department of Economic Development
  • the ability to record the registration with customs authorities in Dubai, Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah
  • the right to request that the court, relevant administrative authorities and/or police take preliminary measures, seize samples and impound stock
How long is the opposition period?

The opposition period begins usually on the date on which the application is published in the Official Gazette. It is also published in the UAE in two Arabic newspapers.

 

The opposition period ends 30 days following the date of last publication. A legalized power of attorney must be provided by the opponent.

Is United Arab Emirates a member of the Madrid System?

UAE is a member of the Madrid Protocol.

Do I need to present periodic statement of use?

Periodic statements of use are not required.

Show more
Related Services