Notary & POA services · Intellectual property

Trademark Registration Power of Attorney in the UAE

A trademark power of attorney authorises a representative to register, renew and protect your brand in the UAE. We prepare it for the Ministry of Economy's requirements, for UAE businesses and foreign owners, and handle notarization and attestation.

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  • Licensed UAE law firm
  • UAE and foreign brand owners
  • Arabic and English
  • Registration and disputes

Request a trademark POA

Tell us about your brand. An advocate will contact you.

What do you need?

Your details stay confidential and are used only to respond to your request.

What is a trademark power of attorney?

A trademark power of attorney is a notarized document in which a brand owner, an individual or a company, authorises a representative to file, follow up, renew, assign or defend trademark applications and registrations with the UAE Ministry of Economy. Foreign owners usually need one to act in the UAE.

When you need it

When you need a power of attorney for trademark registration

Brand owners usually need one in these situations.

Registering a new brand

File the application and follow it to registration.

Foreign brand owners

Protect a brand registered abroad in the UAE.

Renewals

Keep your registration in force without lapses.

Assignments and licences

Transfer or license a trademark to another party.

Objections and oppositions

Respond to objections or oppose similar marks.

Patents and designs

Authorise filings for other intellectual property rights.

Scope

What a trademark POA can authorise

These are the IP powers most often included.

  • File trademark applications
  • Respond to examination reports
  • Publish and follow up applications
  • Renew registrations
  • Record assignments and licences
  • Record changes of name or address
  • File and answer oppositions
  • Take action against infringement
  • Collect certificates and decisions

We draft one POA that can cover several marks and classes, so you do not need a new one for each filing.

Documents

Documents needed for a trademark power of attorney

Companies

  • Trade licence or certificate of incorporation
  • Signatory's ID and authority

Individuals

  • Emirates ID or passport
  • Proof of address

The brand

  • Logo or word mark
  • Goods and services to be covered
Foreign owners
  • The POA is notarized in your country
  • Legalised by the UAE embassy and attested in the UAE
  • Translated into Arabic where required
We confirm the Ministry's current requirements before you sign.

How it works

How to get a trademark registration POA in the UAE

  1. 01

    Tell us about the brand

    Send the logo and owner details. An advocate confirms the classes and the POA needed.

  2. 02

    We draft it in Arabic and English

    One POA covering filing, renewal and protection.

  3. 03

    Sign and attest

    Sign before a notary in the UAE, remotely, or abroad with attestation.

  4. 04

    We file and follow up

    Your representative files and tracks the application.

UAE or foreign owner

Trademark POA for UAE and foreign brand owners

In the UAE

UAE businesses

The owner or signatory signs before a notary public in person or remotely.

Outside the UAE

Foreign owners

Sign before a notary in your country, then legalise and attest the POA for use in the UAE.

How a POA from abroad works

Before you sign

Check these before you sign a trademark POA

  • Use the exact owner nameIt must match the licence or incorporation documents.
  • Cover future filingsA broad IP POA saves you signing again for each mark.
  • Search firstCheck for similar marks before filing.
  • Track renewal datesRegistrations lapse if not renewed in time.
  • Plan for disputesInclude opposition and enforcement powers if your brand is valuable. Lawyer power of attorney

Why Al Kirbi

Brand protection backed by advocates

  • Accepted by the MinistryWording and attestation checked against current requirements.
  • Enforcement in courtIf someone copies your brand, the same firm can take action.
  • Confidential from the first messageBusiness plans and brand details are kept confidential.

Trademark power of attorney: frequently asked questions

Does trademark registration in the UAE need a power of attorney?

If someone files on your behalf, yes. Foreign owners in particular need a notarized and attested POA for their UAE representative.

Can one POA cover several trademarks?

Yes. We can draft one POA covering several marks and classes.

Can a foreign company register its trademark in the UAE?

Yes, through a UAE representative and a legalised POA. See power of attorney from abroad.

Does the POA cover objections and disputes?

It can, if opposition and enforcement powers are included.

How much does a trademark POA cost?

Fees depend on the scope and the owner's country. Send your request and we confirm a clear quote before any work starts.

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