Top Trademark-related Treaties GCC Brand Owners must Know
The international trademark regime, with its vast quantity of systems, languages, laws and cultures, seems intimidating for most GCC brand owners. Fortunately, the... Read more.
Common Utility Patent Mistakes Inventors Must Avoid
A utility patent is a type of Intellectual Property (IP) right that protects an invention that is new, non-obvious and capable of industrial application. Utility... Read more.
OAPI Trademark Registration: A Guide for Brand Owners
If you want to register a trademark in Africa’s French-speaking countries, you need to file an application with the African Intellectual Property Organization... Read more.
Best practices to follow While Conducting Trademark Watch
Not availing of trademark watch services is a critical mistake committed by most startups and SMEs in the UAE. You need to monitor your trademark in the marketplace... Read more.
Key things to Know Before Opposing a Trademark in the UAE
A trademark opposition is a critical phase in the process of trademark registration in the UAE as it decides the fate of a newly filed trademark application. Trademark... Read more.
Madrid Protocol in the UAE: Key Insights to Select Goods and Services
The UAE’s accession to the Madrid Protocol of international trademark registration has enabled the brand owners to gain protection for their trademarks in several... Read more.
Key Trademark Questions to ask Before Launching your Startup
Startups must consider developing a brand and registering it as a trademark in the UAE immediately after starting their operations. However, it doesn’t mean you... Read more.
Value of your Brand & Value of your Trademark: Are they same?
Conducting trademark registration in UAE is critical for a brand’s performance in the market. You need to assess the value of a trademark to understand the worth... Read more.
Consequences of Not Conducting Trademark Searches in UAE
In a highly competitive market like the UAE, creating a unique brand identity is critical for your business. Conducting trademark registration in the UAE for your... Read more.
Madrid Protocol: How to Speed up Your Trademark Registration?
The Madrid Protocol has centralised the process of international trademark registration, enabling brand owners to register their trademarks in more than 120 countries... Read more.