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BRAND PROTECTION

Customs Recordation Services in the UAE

Protecting registered trademark rights at the border against the importation and movement of counterfeit goods.

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Border Protection for Registered Trademark Rights

FROM REGISRTATION TO REAL WORLD ENFORCEMENT

Registration establishes the right. Customs recordation brings its protection to the border.

 

By recording registered trademarks with the relevant UAE customs authorities, brand owners strengthen their ability to identify and intercept suspected counterfeit goods before they enter the market.

Customs Recordation Services

PROTECTING TRADEMARK RIGHTS AT POINT OF ENTRY

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Recordation of Registered Trademarks

Recording eligible trademark rights with the relevant UAE customs authorities.

02

Recordation Renewals & Updates

Maintaining customs records following renewal, ownership changes or other changes affecting registered rights.

03

Customs Notices & Detentions

Assisting brand owners where suspected counterfeit goods are identified or detained by customs.

04

Enforcement Coordination

Coordinating the documentation and procedural steps required to support customs enforcement action.

Customs Recordation Across the UAE

Protection where it matters.

Customs recordation is undertaken with the relevant customs authorities according to the markets and points of entry requiring protection.

OUR APPROACH

From Registration to Border Protection

01 02 03 04
REVIEW
We assess the trademark portfolio, registrations and jurisdictions requiring customs protection.
RECORD
Prepare and file recordation applications with the relevant UAE customs authorities.
MAINTAIN
Monitor and renew customs recordations to maintain continuity of protection.
RESPOND
Coordinate the required response where suspected counterfeit goods are identified or detained.
Frequently Asked, Clearly Answered
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01. What is customs recordation of a trademark in the UAE?
Customs recordation is the registration of trademark rights with the relevant customs authority to support the identification and interception of suspected counterfeit goods at the border.
Generally, customs recordation is based on a valid UAE trademark registration. The registration and ownership details are reviewed before an application is made.
Customs recordation procedures are administered by the relevant customs authorities. The appropriate jurisdiction and filing requirements should therefore be considered according to the protection required.
Requirements vary by customs authority, but typically include evidence of trademark registration, rights-holder information, authorisation documents and supporting information relating to the protected brand.
The validity and renewal requirements depend on the relevant customs authority. Recordations should be monitored alongside the underlying trademark rights to maintain continuity of protection.

The relevant customs authority may notify the rights holder or its representative and require action within the applicable timeframe. IPWise can assist with reviewing the notification and coordinating the required enforcement response.

Protect Your Trademark at the Border

For advice on customs recordation and border protection of registered trademarks in the UAE, speak with IPWise.

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