Question 1

Can a part of the registered mark be used separately?

Accepted Answer

No, as the protection is granted to the mark as a whole, it should not be used separately to maintain full protection.

Question 2

How can we obtain maximum protection in a particular class?

Accepted Answer

Filing a trademark application covering the class heading provides maximum protection, covering all goods/services within that class.

Question 3

Do charges differ based on the number of items in the list of goods/services?

Accepted Answer

No, charges remain the same regardless of the number of items included.

Question 4

Is filing a multi-class application possible in the UAE?

Accepted Answer

No, separate applications must be filed for each class.

Question 5

Is it possible to claim priority in the UAE under the Paris Convention?

Accepted Answer

Yes, priority can be claimed within six months from the filing date of the initial application.

Question 6

Is it necessary to legalize the Power of Attorney (POA)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For foreign companies, the POA must be legalized up to the UAE Consulate in the applicant’s country. For UAE-based applicants, only notarization is required.

Question 7

What are the two types of attestation for a Power of Attorney?

Accepted Answer

A legalized POA must be locally attested in the UAE by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before submission to the Trademark Office. Attestation charges vary based on consulate fees in the applicant’s country.

Question 8

What if there’s no UAE consulate in the applicant’s country?

Accepted Answer

In this case, the POA can be legalized by another Arab country’s consulate, e.g., Saudi Arabia, and then further attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Question 9

Is late submission of documents allowed in the UAE?

Accepted Answer

Yes, late submission of the POA is allowed within 30 days from the filing date. Failure to comply results in cancellation of the trademark application.

Question 10

Is it necessary to legalize the Priority document?

Accepted Answer

No, a certified copy is sufficient.

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