Trademark & Copyright Services
We provide expert services for Trademark Registration and Copyright Protection to ensure that your intellectual property is legally safeguarded. Protecting your brand and creations in the UAE and globally is essential for maintaining your business identity and creative assets. Our team of experts will guide you through the processes of trademark registration and copyright protection with ease and professionalism.
What is Trademark Copyright?
A trademark is a unique sign, design, logo, or phrase used to distinguish your goods or services from those of others. It gives you exclusive rights to use that brand identifier in the marketplace, providing you with legal protection against infringement.
Copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literature, music, art, software, and other creative creations. It grants the creator exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display their work, preventing unauthorized use or duplication.
Trademark & Copyright Registration Process
Initial Consultation
Our experts will assess your trademark or creative work to determine eligibility for protection. We will also guide you on the best route to take for registration.
Trademark Search & Copyright Eligibility Check
For trademark registration, we conduct a thorough trademark search to ensure your brand is unique. For copyright, we verify that your work qualifies for protection under UAE law.
Application Submission
Submit your trademark application to the UAE Ministry of Economy, or your copyright application along with a copy of your work. Our team ensures that all necessary details and documentation are in place.
Examination & Review
Your application will be examined to ensure it meets all legal requirements. We assist with the review process and make any necessary adjustments to prevent delays.
Publication & Opposition Period
For trademarks, once approved, your trademark will be published in the official UAE gazette for a 30-day opposition period. During this time, others can challenge the registration.
Final Registration & Certificate Issuance
Once all steps are successfully completed, you will receive your trademark registration certificate or copyright certificate. Trademarks are valid for 10 years, while copyrights are valid for the lifetime of the creator plus 50 years.
Benefits of Trademark & Copyright Protection
Trademark and copyright protection safeguard your brand and creative works, ensuring exclusive rights, preventing unauthorized use, and providing legal recourse in case of infringement. These protections enhance your market control, increase your brand value, and offer global recognition, while also enabling opportunities for monetization through licensing or selling your rights.
Types of Trademark & Copyright Services Available in the UAE
Frequently Asked Questions
A trademark protects your brand’s logos, names, or symbols used in commerce, ensuring that consumers can distinguish your products or services from others. A copyright, on the other hand, protects original works of authorship like books, music, art, and software, giving creators exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and perform their work.
The process typically takes 6-9 months, including examination and publication in the Official Gazette. However, this timeline can vary based on the complexity of the application and any objections raised during the publication period.
Copyright protection lasts for the lifetime of the creator plus 50 years after their death. In the case of corporate authorship, it lasts for 50 years from the date of creation or publication, whichever is later.
No, using copyrighted material without the owner’s permission can result in legal consequences. If you wish to use someone else’s copyrighted work, you must obtain proper licensing or permission.
Yes, both trademarks and copyrights can be transferred through a legal process known as assignment. We can assist in preparing the necessary documentation for transferring your intellectual property rights.