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The United Arab Emirates is located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering Saudi Arabia to the west and south, Oman to the east and northeast, facing the Persian Gulf to the north, and Iran across the sea. It has a tropical desert climate, mainly composed of plains, mountains, and depressions, and is rich in oil and natural gas resources. The United Arab Emirates is a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and its economy is mainly based on oil production and petrochemical industry. In addition, it vigorously develops a knowledge-based economy with information technology as its core, while also focusing on renewable energy research and development. The capital Abu Dhabi was selected as the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency in June 2009. The United Arab Emirates is also a member of the League of Arab States, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the Greater Arab Free Trade Area.
The current patent system is mainly regulated and protected by the Detailed Rules for the Regulation and Protection of Patents, Industrial Drawings and Designs.
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Patent type
1. Invention Patent
2. Utility model patent
3. Design Patent -
competent department
UAE Intellectual Property Office
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Application channels
（1） Invention Patent
1. Apply directly
2. The Paris Convention pathway
3. PCT international application for entry into Saudi Arabia
（2） Utility model and design patents
1. Apply directly
2. The Paris Convention pathway
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Application Language
Arabic
A request for substantive examination may be filed within 18 months from the date of patent application or within 6 months from the date of filing the request for substantive examination. This program is an early review process, and if the application documents are not submitted within the specified time, the application may be considered withdrawn.
From the date of application for a design patent, a design objection procedure can be initiated within 18 months. This program is aimed at raising objections to design patents already registered in the United Arab Emirates.
Normally, the applicant has 30 days to consider whether to continue the examination process. If there are no objections, the patent will be granted; If there are objections, a response or modification is required. If there are still objections after the response, the patent will be withdrawn. If the applicant fails to provide substantive opinions or fails to respond to the examination request within the prescribed time, the application will be deemed withdrawn.
The fees required to be paid in the review process include: application fee, review fee, registration fee, annual fee, etc.
After authorization, the patent applicant has the obligation to maintain the patent during its validity period to ensure the validity of their rights. In any case, if the patentee fails to pay the annual fee on time or fails to pay any fees, the patent right will automatically expire upon the expiration of the term. In addition, if the patentee raises any objection or lawsuit against their rights, they shall submit it in writing within 3 months from the date of the objection or lawsuit.
In this case, if the applicant is unwilling to continue using the patent, the patent will be considered automatically terminated. At the same time, the Patent Office will also issue a notice requiring the patentee to pay the annual fee or fee within one month from the date of receipt of the notice.
20 years from the date of application
10 years from the date of application
10 years from the date of application
