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UAE Trademark & Copyright Registration
MOEIAC trademark registration, copyright filing, and Madrid Protocol applications — secure your brand across UAE and international markets.
Protection
Trademark & Copyright
Brand Protection — UAE & GCC
Your trademark is your brand’s most valuable asset. In the UAE, trademarks are registered with the Ministry of Economy (MOEIAC) and provide 10 years of protection (renewable). Copyright is protected under the UAE Federal Copyright Law and registered with the National Library and Archives.
DM & CO. manages MOEIAC trademark filing, multi-class registration, opposition handling, GCC trademark registration, Madrid Protocol applications for international protection, and copyright filings. We also conduct pre-filing trademark searches to clear the path before submission — avoiding objections and oppositions.
Key Advantages
Why Trust DM & CO. for IP
MOEIAC Trademark Filing
10-year UAE protection under the Ministry of Economy — publishing, opposition window, and registration.
GCC Trademark Coverage
Register across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain via coordinated national filings.
Madrid Protocol
International trademark protection across 130+ Madrid Union countries through a single application.
Copyright Registration
UAE National Library copyright filing for creative works, software, manuals, and proprietary content.
IP Search & Clearance
Pre-filing searches identify conflicts before you spend on filings — avoid objections and oppositions.
Opposition & Renewal
Opposition handling, renewals, and assignment / licensing documentation maintained over the lifecycle.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically 4–6 months for unopposed registrations: 2–3 months for examination, 30 days for publication / opposition window, then registration. Oppositions extend timelines.
It depends on your business activities. Trademarks are classified under the Nice Classification (45 classes). We assess your full product / service range and recommend the optimal class strategy.
No — each GCC country requires its own national filing despite shared classification standards. The GCC Trademark Law has been ratified by some members but a unified registration system is still in implementation.
™ can be used immediately after filing (claim of unregistered rights). ® can only be used after registration is granted by MOEIAC. Misuse of ® before registration carries legal risk.
Copyright protects original creative expression (text, software, art, music) and arises automatically on creation. Trademark protects brand identifiers (names, logos) and requires registration. Many businesses need both.
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