In a fast-growing, competitive business environment like the UAE, protecting your brand is essential. Trademark registration offers exclusive rights over your business name, logo, slogan, and other brand identifiers — helping prevent unauthorized use and boosting your credibility in the market. Whether you’re entering the UAE market or expanding regionally, registering your trademark is a critical first step in securing your intellectual property.
Our Process
Chose your required Service and Pay on our website
Send required documents to us when asked
Stay updated until the work is finished
Receive the Deliverables Soft copy and Hard Copies
Documents Required
For Individuals:
- Passport copy
- Emirates ID (if resident)
- Trademark logo or wordmark
- Power of Attorney (if applicable)
For Companies:
- Trade license
- Company stamp
- Logo/slogan/image in high resolution
- Power of Attorney
Deliverables
When you register a trademark through Emira Legal, you receive:
- Trademark search and availability report
- Preparation and filing of trademark application
- Submission to the UAE Ministry of Economy
- Regular follow-ups with authorities
- Publication in the Official Gazette
- Final trademark registration certificate (valid for 10 years)
How It Works: Trademark Registration with Emira Legal
1
Trademark Search
We conduct a comprehensive search to ensure your trademark is unique and not already registered in the UAE
2
Application Submission
Once approved, we prepare and submit your trademark application to the Ministry of Economy.
3
Examination & Publication
The application is reviewed. If accepted, it’s published in the UAE Official Gazette for opposition.
4
Registration Certificate
If no opposition is filed within 30 days, the trademark is officially registered and protected for 10 years.
Why Trademark Registration Is Crucial for Your Business in the UAE
1. Legal Ownership and Brand Protection
Registering a trademark in the UAE legally secures your brand’s name, logo, slogan, or any distinctive identity against unauthorized use. It gives you exclusive rights to use the mark across the Emirates and enables you to take legal action against infringement, counterfeiting, or misuse by competitors.
2. Builds Consumer Trust and Credibility
A registered trademark reinforces your brand’s credibility in the eyes of consumers. It shows professionalism and commitment, signaling to customers that you are a legitimate business invested in your identity. This often leads to increased customer loyalty and repeat business.
3. Competitive Advantage in the Market
In a saturated market, a trademark can differentiate your business from others offering similar products or services. It becomes a powerful marketing tool that helps consumers identify and remember your brand, making your business stand out in local and international markets.
4. Enables Brand Expansion and Franchising
Trademark registration allows your brand to grow. It gives you the ability to franchise, license, or sell your brand to others while maintaining control. It opens up avenues for brand collaborations, joint ventures, and investment opportunities with full legal backing.
5. Prevents Costly Disputes
Unregistered trademarks are vulnerable to infringement and legal conflicts. Registering early can prevent lengthy and expensive disputes over brand ownership, especially as your business grows and gains recognition.
6. Supports Global Trademark Protection
With a UAE-registered trademark, you can extend your protection internationally through systems like the Madrid Protocol. This is essential for businesses looking to scale or expand across borders, giving you peace of mind while operating globally.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Any individual or business operating in the UAE or abroad can apply for a trademark through the Ministry of Economy.
Typically, the process takes 4–6 months, depending on examination results and objections.
Names, logos, symbols, taglines, shapes, colors, and even sounds can be trademarked.
UAE trademarks are valid for 10 years and renewable for additional 10-year periods.
Yes. After local registration, you can file internationally through the Madrid Protocol, which the UAE is part of.
We assist with re-submissions or appeals based on the reason for rejection.