The Trade Mark Office in the United Arab Emirates continues to change the way that it works. From 1 May 2014 a Power of Attorney was required at the time of filing (see post here).
From today, 1 June 2014, there are changes to examination practice. There are two a very useful summaries - one by friends Clyde & Co here and one by good friends Saba & Co. here.
This part of the Empty Quarter regrets this change in practice which feels like a step backwards to a harsher examination process which feels like it may be more focused on reducing the workload on the Trade Mark Office rather than facilitating the registration of marks for the right goods or services allowing businesses to work in the marketplace. In particular the requirement to follow the specification detail set out in the 10th Edition of the Nice Classification as is now required by Saudi Arabia and Iran significantly limits the items which can be applied for.
From today, 1 June 2014, there are changes to examination practice. There are two a very useful summaries - one by friends Clyde & Co here and one by good friends Saba & Co. here.
This part of the Empty Quarter regrets this change in practice which feels like a step backwards to a harsher examination process which feels like it may be more focused on reducing the workload on the Trade Mark Office rather than facilitating the registration of marks for the right goods or services allowing businesses to work in the marketplace. In particular the requirement to follow the specification detail set out in the 10th Edition of the Nice Classification as is now required by Saudi Arabia and Iran significantly limits the items which can be applied for.
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