Intellectual Property
Trademark, copyright, and IP enforcement across the region.
A brand or invention is only protected once it's registered — and only defended once someone is watching for infringement. We handle trademark and copyright registration with the UAE Ministry of Economy, negotiate licensing and franchise agreements, and act quickly when enforcement is needed.
Trademark protection in the UAE is territorial and registration-based — a mark registered elsewhere gives no automatic rights here — so businesses expanding into the region need to file locally before launch, not after a competitor already has. We manage registration through the Ministry of Economy, monitor for infringement, and act on counterfeiting or online infringement as soon as it surfaces.
What We Handle
- Trademark registration & prosecution
- Copyright registration & protection
- IP licensing, franchise & technology transfer agreements
- Anti-counterfeiting enforcement & customs recordal
- Domain name & online infringement disputes
- Trade secret & confidentiality protection
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Does my international trademark registration cover the UAE?
No — UAE trademark protection is territorial, so a mark must be registered separately with the Ministry of Economy to be enforceable here, regardless of registrations elsewhere. We recommend filing before launch, since the UAE operates on a first-to-file basis.
02 How long does UAE trademark registration take?
A straightforward application, once accepted and published without opposition, typically takes around seven to nine months from filing to registration. We handle the filing, respond to any office actions, and monitor the opposition period on your behalf.
03 What can I do if I find a counterfeit version of my product in the UAE?
We can act through Ministry of Economy raids, customs recordal to stop counterfeit imports at the border, and civil or criminal enforcement action against the seller, depending on how the infringement is being carried out. Acting quickly limits how far counterfeit stock spreads before it's pulled.
Discuss your matter with us
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