In the dynamic landscape of global trade, establishing a unique and recognizable identity for your business is paramount. Your trade business name is not just a label; it’s a crucial asset that sets the tone for your brand and builds a lasting impression. At Al Raqeem, we understand the significance of a distinctive trade name…
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Are you planning to introduce your products to the vibrant market of Dubai? Ensuring the proper registration of your products is a crucial step in navigating the regulatory landscape of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Al Raqeem, your trusted partner in intellectual property services, extends its expertise to product registration, guiding you seamlessly through the…
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Color can only obtain trademark protection when it has acquired distinctiveness. This means that the goods or services for which trademark protection has been sought can be distinguished from the goods or services of other companies by the consumer. It can have more effect on sales because people have color preferences or they choose what…
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How does trademark protection last & what kind of trademark can be registered? The validity of registered trademark ® Trademark Protection usually lasts for ten 10 years and it can be renewed every 10 years indefinitely as long as the owner of the mark continues to use it. After the expiry date, there will be…
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Copycat Competitors The legal way to protect your trademark against copycat competitors is to get a registration certificate, in that way you can use it as proof that you own that trademark. The first thing to do is to write a warning letter or you can call directly the person in charge informing them…
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Trademark Classes Summary Overview of the Trademark classes and detailed description of mainly used classes. In Trademark Registration there is a 45 Nice classification that identifies the nature of Goods and services. It is used by the majority of countries around the world. It distinguishes between goods (1-34) and services (3-45). Different goods and services…
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A trademark vs Business Name Business Name A Business name is the official name of a person or entity that owns a company. It essentially designates the name under which a business is operated. It may or may not be trademarked but needs to be registered federally. It should be registered to comply with the…
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Trademark and Copyright for Entrepreneurs Advantage of the “First-to-File” Entrepreneurs should get their Intellectual Property rights as soon as it is used in commerce. This means that as you start selling your product or services in the market it is better to get it protected before others will. “First-to-file” has great relevance for IP rights…
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What is Copyright and Fair Use include UAE Copyright Law UAE Copyright Law Definition Copyright is a legitimate method for securing a creator’s work. It is a kind of protected innovation that gives elite distribution, dissemination, and utilization rights for the creator. This implies whatever content the creator made can’t be utilized or distributed…
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