Intellectual Property & Brand Protection

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Trademarks, copyright and protecting your brand across the UAE.

Legal Name vs Trade Name vs Trademark in UAE: Key Differences

Legal Name vs Trade Name vs Trademark in UAE: Key Differences

Not necessarily. A legal name, trade name and trademark can all relate to the same business, but they serve different purposes under UAE law. Your legal name identifies the registered entity. A trade…

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Trademark Search UAE: How to Check Brand Availability Before Filing

Trademark Search UAE: How to Check Brand Availability Before Filing

You have chosen a business name, bought the domain and started working on the logo. Before you spend more on packaging, signage or a trademark application. It is important to check whether the brand i…

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Copyright Protection in UAE: What Businesses Need to Know

Copyright Protection in UAE: What Businesses Need to Know

A logo file, website, product photo, training manual or software code can take weeks to create and seconds to copy. For a UAE business, protecting that work starts with knowing what copyright covers,…

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Trademark Registration in UAE: Process, Cost and Timeline

Trademark Registration in UAE: Process, Cost and Timeline

You may have a trade licence, a reserved business name and a working website. None of these automatically gives you registered trademark rights over your brand. Trademark registration in the UAE prote…

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