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Is filing a multi-class application possible in the UAE?

No, separate applications must be filed for each class.
Is late submission of documents allowed in the UAE?

Yes, late submission of the POA is allowed within 30 days from the filing date. Failure to comply results in cancellation of the trademark application.
Is it necessary to legalize the Priority document?

No, a certified copy is sufficient.
What are the two types of attestation for a Power of Attorney?

A legalized POA must be locally attested in the UAE by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before submission to the Trademark Office. Attestation charges vary based on consulate fees in the applicant’s country.
Do charges differ based on the number of items in the list of goods/services?

No, charges remain the same regardless of the number of items included.
What if there’s no UAE consulate in the applicant’s country?

In this case, the POA can be legalized by another Arab country’s consulate, e.g., Saudi Arabia, and then further attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
How can we obtain maximum protection in a particular class?

Filing a trademark application covering the class heading provides maximum protection, covering all goods/services within that class.
Is it necessary to legalize the Power of Attorney (POA)?

Yes. For foreign companies, the POA must be legalized up to the UAE Consulate in the applicant’s country. For UAE-based applicants, only notarization is required.
Can a part of the registered mark be used separately?

No, as the protection is granted to the mark as a whole, it should not be used separately to maintain full protection.
Is it possible to claim priority in the UAE under the Paris Convention?

Yes, priority can be claimed within six months from the filing date of the initial application.