What is the History of Trademark Regulations in the UAE?
The Government of the United Arab Emirates issued a new trademark law that came into force on 15th January 1993, and the implementing regulations were enforced on February 2nd, 1993. The Law covers the seven Emirates of Dubai, Abu-Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al-Khaimah, Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al-Quwain. The United Arab Emirates is a member to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. In respect of trademark registration, the international classification of goods and services (Nice Classification, 8th edition) is followed in United Arab Emirates and the revision of class 42 with the creation of classes 43 to 45 has been adopted as of January 1st, 2002.
