Dubai, UAE - We see trademarks all around us. Almost every product, service, and solution we see and use today are trademarked, protecting the intellectual property of the enterprise offering the same. While trademarks are common, the process of registering or renewing a trademark may seem like a complicated process, especially for a new business owner.

“Trademark registration in the UAE is more or less a straightforward procedure,” says the spokesperson for Best Solution, one of the leading management consultancies in the region. “The official government website has all the service details and a dedicated portal to start the trademark registration/renewal service. However, it is best to work with our business consultants to avoid documentation issues, difficulties meeting the conditions and requirements, and managing fee payments.”

As such, trademarks identify a particular brand owner. At the same time, they can also be licensed for use by franchises or other relevant parties who are legally allowed to benefit from a brand’s reputation and market share. On the other hand, using trademarked goods without permission is a direct violation of the UAE trademark law and is counted as brand piracy and counterfeit product distribution. In this case, the trademark owner can take legal action against the accused, confiscating the goods and levying a hefty fine on them.

The trademark validity in the UAE is for 10 years from the date of application. Once your trademark is approved, it is important to prevent the registration from lapsing. Once the validity period is over, you cannot enjoy the same benefits as before as any violation of the law at this point is considered infringement and not brand piracy or counterfeit. Trademarks that are not renewed within 3 months after the date of expiry are removed from the UAE ministry’s trademark register. For the next 3 years following the removal of the trademark from the register, only the original trademark owner can re-apply for the same trademark registration. However, once this period lapses, anyone can apply to register for a particular trademark that has been in use once before.

To avoid trademark conflicts, it is vital to manage your trademark renewal on time. Connect with the business setup consultants at Best Solution today for more information.

About Best Solution: Best Solution Management Services is a leading business setup and corporate solutions provider equipped with extensive industry knowledge and domain expertise to help investors build the business of their dreams from scratch. From mainland company formation to virtual business setup, the expert team at Best Solutions helps owners at every step of the way to provide a solid foundational base for the smooth running of business operations in the present and future.