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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SERVICES IN DUBAI

Every business entity is considered as though it were an individual from its shareholders. It has its logo, signature stamps, and creates an image that is known by a wide range of customers. Over time, these businesses are recognized as brands, and they become a liability for business owners seeking to maintain their distinct image in the marketplace. The UAE is rapidly establishing itself as a leading business hub, providing ideal conditions for aspiring entrepreneurs. The UAE government mandates that businesses not only establish themselves but also protect their intellectual property rights. Obtaining an intellectual property right for your company can be very useful if you are a business owner and industrialist.

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

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The term "intellectual property" refers to the legal rights that a corporation or business can claim over a one-of-a-kind invention that is exclusive to that individual. Intellectual property rights provides legal expression of the creator and promote and protect creativity.

 

NEED TO PROTECT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

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Protecting IP means giving credit to the person who worked hard to make it; if it were not protected, no one would be able to invent or improve because there would be no reward, and everybody would only copy the inventor or creator. The original creator must have also invested a significant amount of time and resources in development to produce their work; IP insurance aids in the recovery of costs and rewards the original creator for his success in creating something unique and creative. This, in essence, serves as a motivation for individuals to search for better inventions and original works.

HOW TO PROTECT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

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There are three methods through which you can protect intellectual properties:

 

TRADEMARKS

 

Trademark refers to “Distinguishable form of words, letters, figures, seals, signs, logos, graphics, signatures, letters, graphics, logos, names, hallmarks, images, patterns, announcements, packets, or any other sort of mark if they were to be used either to differentiate services, goods, or other items from different competitors,” 

 

HOW TO REGISTER A TRADEMARK

 

The Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates is the authorized body for trademark registration. An individual who wants to register a trademark can do so by filling out and submitting an online application on the ministry's website. The documents required are: 

  • A trademark logo

  • A copy of the appropriate  license

  • The power of attorney

  • Documents as stated

  • Copy of passport

  • Other necessary documents that may be required by the authority.

 

WHO CAN REGISTER FOR A TRADEMARK?

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  • Citizens of UAE, Artificial or Natural practicing any business in commercial, industrial, professional, or service sector.

  • Other artificial persons as prescribed

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COPYRIGHT

 

A copyright protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. The duration of copyright protection depends on many factors.
 

HOW TO REGISTER A COPYRIGHT?

 

For copyright registration, the UAE Ministry of Economy is the approved body. For the same, an online application must be completed and submitted via the ministry's website. Some of the other documents required are:

  • An application for the copyright duly filled out

  • Power of attorney legalized to the UAE consulate

  • A sample of the original work

  • Identification proofs of authors/owners

  • Fee payment as well as contact details

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PATENT

 

A patent is a limited duration property right relating to an invention that is issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in return for the invention's public disclosure. Machines, manufactured articles, manufacturing processes, and chemical compositions are all examples of patentable materials.

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However certain patents are not included such as:

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  • Any sort of research work, types of animal and plant species, and biological technique for production of animals and plant species but excludes microbiological processes and products arising from these microbiological processes.

  •  Methods, findings, and Scientific as well as Mathematics principles.

  • Any sort of guides, methods, or rules that are followed to play games, conduct business activities or perform mental actions.

  • Inventions that are in violation of the law or involve unethical behavior.

 

HOW TO REGISTER A PATENT?

 

Patent registration is handled by the International Centre for Patent Registration (ICPR), which is part of the UAE Ministry of Economy. 

Some of the important ones are:

  • The patent office requires a power of attorney.

  • The specifications in English as well as Arabic.

  • A brief of the invention with well-explained diagrams

  •  Power of attorney legalized up to the consulate of UAE

  • A legalized extract from the MOA or Commercial register if the applicant is a body corporate.

  • Set of drawings concerning the invention

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