Intellectual Property Services in Dubai, UAE

If you are looking to protect your intellectual property against competitors who are trying to duplicate your trademark, ensure such renewals are always done on time by our team. We have made all your renewal requirements from trademarks to patents convenient. Most clients register their trademark in India and then forget to renew it after a certain time. A typical trademark is registered for a period of 10 years and must be renewed if still in use.

The same applies to the Annuity Payments or maintenance fees entailed with the patents that must be paid to the respective patent offices so as to keep the granted patent. It is usually common for 20 years but varies from country to country. Every now and then, we see clients doing Trademark registration in UAE and forgetting to renew it after 10 years. Renewal is part of the process when using the trademark, and we can assist in renewing the mark while updating the annuity payments and maintenance fees. Discuss with one of our legal advisors today to rid yourself of risks that usually arise from patenting.

Recording Assignment Agreements

Proper assignment of your company’s IP is an important asset during takeovers. Our team ensures the assignment of the IP to the rightful owner promptly so that the transition can be hassle-free. Your intellectual property is an asset strategic to your company. All the exclusive rights of your patent inventions, registered trademarks, and copyrighted works can be assigned or transferred to another person or entity. With the signing of a proper agreement or contract, you can be assured that all relevant areas are properly covered in the regulations and registration under the authorities.

Intellectual property is an important business asset. Transfer, assign, or share the exclusive rights to your patent, trademark, or copyright in favor of another individual or legal entity. For this, well-drafted contracts and agreements become crucial to have the assets legally protected and registered with the regulatory authorities.

Types of Intellectual Property Services in Dubai?

Intellectual Property Services in Dubai are professional services assisting individuals and companies in the protection, management, and enforcement of their intangible assets in Dubai and the UAE. These services are vital components of providing legal means by which innovation, creativity, and economic development can be promoted through the protection of what is created in the mind.

Here is the breakdown of what Intellectual Property Services cover in Dubai –

1. Registration Services –

• Trademark Registration – Assisting with Trademark Registration in Dubai (brand names, logos, symbols) applications with the Ministry of Economy in the UAE to gain exclusive rights and prevent others from using similar marks. Trademark searches, application preparation and filing, and objections or requirements by the authority are dealt with.

• Copyright Registration – Advising authors on the registration of original literary, artistic, or scientific works (books, music, software, architectural designs, etc.) with the Ministry of Economy as proof of ownership and protection against unauthorized reproduction or distribution.

• Patent Registration – Assist inventors in filing Patent Registration in Dubai applications to protect their new inventions (products, processes, methods) with the ICPR under the Ministry of Economy. The work includes drafting patent specifications, claims, and other documents necessary to establish novelty, inventive steps, and industrial applicability. The work also includes managing the examination process and responding to objections, if any.

• Industrial Design Registration – Helps companies register the aesthetic appearance of their products (shape, configuration, ornamentation) with the Ministry of Economy to preclude others from copying their designs.

• Utility Model Registration – Similar to patents but for functional improvements of existing products, yet usually has shorter protection. Service providers can assist with the application and registration process.

• Integrated Circuit Layout Design Registration – Protects the respective layout design in integrated circuits or semiconductor chips. 

2. Legal Services –

• IP Counseling and Consulting – The provision of expert legal advice on all aspects of intellectual property law within the UAE, including the scope of protection, enforcement options, and potential risks.

• Infringement and Enforcement – Assisting IP owners with making a legal case against infringers including but not limited to; conducting investigations, cease and desist letters, and litigation in IP courts in the UAE.

• IP Agreements and Licensing – Drafting and reviewing IP-related agreements including licensing agreements (granting permission to others to use IP), assignment agreements (transferring ownership of IP), and confidentiality agreements.

• Dispute Resolution – Helping to resolve disputes that arise on actual or claimed IP through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration.

• Customs Recordation – Assisting clients in the registration of their trademarks and other IP rights with Dubai Customs to prevent the import and export of counterfeit goods.

3. Management and Strategy Services

• IP Portfolio Management – Helping clients develop and manage their IP portfolios to maximize value and minimize risk.

• IP Audit and Due Diligence – Carrying out audits of a business’s IP assets and effecting due diligence in M&As relating to IP.

• IP Valuation – Assessing the financial value of intellectual property assets.

• IP Watch Services – Monitoring the marketplace and gazettes for possible infringement of registered IP rights.

• Franchising Advice – Assisting organizations with the protection of their IP in widening their franchises.

Key Intellectual Property Laws in the UAE (relevant to Dubai)

• Federal Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks – Governs the registration, protection, and enforcement of trademarks.

• Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2021 on Copyrights and Neighboring Rights – Covers authors’ privileges over their literary, artistic, and scientific outcomes.  

• Federal Law No. 11 of 2021 Concerning the Regulation and Protection of Industrial Property Rights – It contains patents, utility certificates, industrial designs, integrated courses, and unrevealed details.