Question 1

How do I file a trademark infringement complaint?

Accepted Answer

An IP rights owner or their legal representative can request to file an infringement of a trademark using the Intellectual Property (IP) Gateway

A case can only be created by a registered user on the portal who has also uploaded and received approval of their trademark registration certificate on the IP Gateway. Legal agents must provide additional documents, like a valid legal power of attorney and copy of the trade licence, which also require approval.

Question 2

What is the cost of filing for a trademark infringement?

Accepted Answer

The fees for requesting to file for a trademark infringement are as follows:

• AED2,000 case study fee
• AED1,000 inspection fees on defendant sites – up to three sites
• AED300 per additional location
• AED2,500 inspection fee per warehouse

Question 3

How do I file a commercial agency infringement complaint?

Accepted Answer

An agency owner or their legal representative can request to file an infringement of a commercial agency using the Intellectual Property (IP) Gateway portal.

A case can only be created by a registered user on the portal who has also uploaded and received approval of their commercial agency registration certificate on the IP Gateway. Legal agents must provide additional documents, like a valid legal power of attorney and copy of the trade licence, which also require approval.

Question 4

What is the cost of filing for a commercial agency infringement?

Accepted Answer

The fees to file for a commercial agency infringement are as follows:

• AED2,500 case study fee
• AED1,000 inspection fees on defendant sites – up to three sites
• AED300 per additional location
• AED2,500 inspection fee per warehouse

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