Trademark opposition and cancellation in the UAE

How we help with trademark opposition and cancellation

• Evidence and document review

  Our review covers application or registration record, publication date, earlier rights, use evidence and disputed goods or services. We identify what supports your position and what needs clarification or further evidence.

• How long do I have to oppose a published UAE trademark application?

  Article 15 of the Trademarks Decree-Law allows an interested party to oppose registration at the Ministry within 30 days of publication. Obtain the official publication record and identify the earlier right or other ground with supporting evidence. Cancellation of an existing registration is a different procedure; do not apply this publication-based deadline to every cancellation or infringement claim. Obtain the registry record and publication details before choosing opposition or cancellation. Identify the earlier right or other ground relied on and the goods or services affected. Preserve the relevant dates; the two routes should not be assumed to share the same grounds or filing period.