Trademark is a brand name, symbol or logo that used by the manufactures to identify their goods and services that are legally registered or established. It can be a name, word, signature, letter, figure, drawing, symbol, title, tax stamp, seal, image, inscription, advertisement, or any other combination that is intended to be used.
Ministry of Economic is responsible in Trademark registration in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Trademark is valid for all the seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al quwain, Ras Al khaima, Al Ain and Fujairah).
A trademark registration is valid for 10 years in the UAE further extension needs additional fees, and the registration can be renewed for the same period. Registered trademark will be under legal protection in UAE during 10 years since the date of official TM registration.