WIPO, in cooperation with the Trade Marks and Intellectual Works Department of the Ministry of Economy UAE, announced in their webinar on 1 June 2021 that the United Arab Emirates is preparing for accession to the Madrid System of International Registration of Trade Marks. This is likely to come into effect next year. This […]

There are no two ways about it, COVID-19 is impacting us all, one way or another, and for the most part, not in a good way. This pandemic may hurt some businesses, but it will open doors for others, and a successful business can weather this storm if it demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and diligence. From […]

  It was announced on Sunday 5th April 2020 that official fees pretty well across the board for Trade Marks have been reduced. This takes effect immediately. This follows a reduction implemented only last year. Below, you can find how the fees* have changed in relation to searching, registration and renewals:   Service Old fees […]

Having recently attended a Hearing at the Trade Marks Office in Abu Dhabi, I thought it would be useful to pass on a few tips. The notice period is short. We received our summons 6 days before the Hearing, and it is not possible to postpone so decide or seek instructions early and prepare way […]

It’s a word that will go down in the realms of history but what will “Brexit” and the impact of the UK leaving the EU actually mean for brand owners? Here’s what to expect if there is a no-deal Brexit…. Registered EUTMS as at Exit Day (currently set at 31 October 2019) An owner of […]

We have received formal notification from the Ministry of Economy, and we have learned that the UAE Trade Marks Office is following Saudi’s lead (though this is still to be implemented) and reducing trade mark registration fees (applicable to applications and renewals) by 33%!! This will take the overall official fee (which includes the filing […]

On 14th March 2019, the UAE Trade Marks Office at the Ministry of Economy announced the costs involved for requesting an extension of time to submit the Priority document, which is required to support a UAE trade mark application claiming Priority from an earlier foreign filing.   If the certified Priority document is not available […]

The Ministry of Commerce and Investment in Saudi Arabia has announced that the official fees in relation to trade mark searching, filing, registration and renewals are due to decrease. This will, however, be offset by an increase in fees to record an assignment and amendment against a registered trade mark. While any increase in fees […]

The UAE Ministry of Economy (MoE) has been stepping on the gas of late and is giving the Saudi Arabian Trade Marks office a run for its money on processing trade mark applications…