UAE issues a new Trade Mark Law Published on 29 Nov 2021 | 1 min read Samantha Grainger Principal & Legal Consultant, Head of Dubai Trade Mark Group +971 4 309 8000 Trade Mark Law (No.36 of 2021) will come into effect on 2 January 2022 The definition of a trade mark has been expanded. It now provides more explanations around non-conventional and geographical trade marks. Applications can now be filed for voice/sound, smell and 3D/hologram trade marks. Multi-class filings will also be possible with the new trade mark law, as the UAE has operated a single class filing system for many years. Cancellation actions will be filed with the Trade Mark Committee, as opposed to the Courts, which will be headed by a member of the judiciary. Cancellations for bad faith registrations are now permitted after the expiration of five years. With regard to licences, it is no longer compulsory to register a Trade Mark Licence on the Trade Mark Register to be enforceable. The new law also gives the opportunity to owners of small and emerging companies to temporary protect their marks while participating in exhibitions. We shall provide detailed analysis on the new changes shortly. TAGS UAE Trade Marks Samantha Grainger Principal & Legal Consultant, Head of Dubai Trade Mark Group +971 4 309 8000 Related Articles More Success for Sanofi and Rouse 1 minute read READ MORE 02 Dec 2021 #life sciences #trade mark #case study #china News & Cases from China: October 2021 5 minute read READ MORE 01 Dec 2021 #china #patent #unfair competition #copyright How to protect core secrets in the supply chain? Risk assessment and control measures on trade secrets 9 minute read READ MORE 30 Nov 2021 #enforcement #trade secrets #risk assessment #supply chain How can we help you? Get in touch with us or find an office to help you. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR LATEST INSIGHTS The latest Rouse news, articles, and resources, sent straight to your inbox. SUBSCRIBE NOW Contact Us Accessibility Statement Legal The Rouse Network consists of local subsidiaries of Rouse International Limited and closely aligned but independent firms which work seamlessly together on engagements. Which elements of work are done by which entity depends entirely on the country in which work is carried out, in compliance with relevant legal and regulatory provisions. Rouse International Limited