We would like to bring to your attention an important update in the field of trademarks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Effective from March 8th, 2023, amendments to pending trademark applications will no longer be possible in the UAE.
This means that trademark applicants in the UAE will no longer be able to make changes or amendments to their trademark applications once they have been submitted to the authorities. If errors were found within the application, the applicant or their representative may choose to request cancellation of the original application and submit a new and corrected version. However, if the error pertains to technical aspects such as incorrect items or classes, the Department will reject the application, and the applicant may file an appeal within 30 days of receiving the notification.
This new regulation is a significant development in the trademark landscape of the UAE, and it is essential for all trademark applicants to be aware of its implications. Applicants should ensure that they carefully review and finalize their trademark applications before submitting them to the authorities. Read more