Frequently Asked Questions

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We provide a full range of intellectual property (IP) services globally, including patent and trademark registration, copyright protection, IP portfolio management, and enforcement. Our expertise covers patent searches, international trademark registration, IP renewals, licensing, and dispute resolution. We guide clients on how to protect their intellectual property both in the UAE and around the world.

• Patents: Protect inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor.
• Trademarks: Protect brand elements such as logos, names, and symbols used to distinguish your goods or services.
• Copyrights: Protect creative works, including literature, music, and art.

Patents provide exclusive rights to your invention, allowing you to prevent others from using, making, or selling your invention. International patent registration ensures your invention is protected in key global markets, safeguarding your innovation from potential competitors and helping you establish a commercial presence in multiple countries.

A trademark is a unique sign, symbol, or name that distinguishes your brand’s goods or services. Registering your trademark internationally provides legal protection in multiple countries, helping you build and secure brand recognition worldwide. It also protects you from infringement and unauthorized use by competitors in different markets.

• Patents: In the UAE, patent registration typically takes 2-3 years, depending on the complexity of the invention and the examination process. Internationally, under the PCT, the timeline can extend to 3-5 years due to the multiple phases involved.
• Trademarks: In the UAE, the registration process usually takes 6-12 months. Internationally, through the Madrid Protocol, it can take 12-18 months depending on the countries involved.