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The appearance of a product can be as valuable as the
product itself. Registering your industrial design, protects that distinctive look.
An industrial design in the UAE, is the protectable visual appearance of a product, its shape,
configuration, or the ornamentation. Registration secures, the exclusive rights to that design.
An experienced Industrial Design Lawyer in Dubai, helps you to register, and protect your
designs under the UAE law.
An industrial design in the UAE is the new, or original ornamental, or aesthetic appearance of a
product, including its shape, lines, or the configuration.
Industrial designs are protected under the Federal Law No. 11 of 2021 on the Regulation, and
Protection of Industrial Property Rights, administered by the Ministry of Economy. Registration
grants exclusive rights to the design, for a defined protection period.
Designs must be new to be protected. According to Dr. Hassan Elhais, Senior Legal Consultant,
securing registration before public disclosure is important to preserve the novelty on which
protection depends.
Ornamental and aesthetic product appearance
Shape, configuration, and ornamentation
Registration with the Ministry of Economy
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How We Help With Industrial Designs in Dubai
Design matters take several forms, each handled by an Industrial Design Lawyer in Dubai.
Design Registration
Preparation and filing of industrial design applications.
Novelty Assessment
Advice on whether design meets novelty requirement.
Design Portfolio Management
Handling portfolios of registered designs over a period of time.
Design Disputes & Enforcement
Dealing with the infringement, and disputes relating to the registered designs.
The Industrial Design Process in Dubai – Step by Step
The registration of Industrial design in Dubai, follows a structured process.
Industrial Design Process in Dubai
Step 1: The Assessment
We review:
The design, and its novelty
Requirements for the Registration
Previous disclosures, if any
Filing strategy
Step 2: Filing
We prepare and file:
The application of the design
Representations of the designs
The Required documentation
Step 3: Examination
We handle:
Replies to the examination
Compliance with the requirements
Objections raised, if any
Step 4: Registration, and the Protection
We secure:
Design registration
Renewal, where applicable
Continuous protection
A registered design, protects your product's identity. Your Industrial Design Lawyer in
Dubai, secures, and maintains that protection.
Cost Discussion Framework
Legal fees for design work, depend on the matter. Factors include:
Number of designs
Whether a novelty assessment is needed
Complexity of the representations
Portfolio size for management
Renewal requirements
During your consultation, we provide a transparent fee structure, tailored to your design needs.
Addressing Common Client Concerns
What does an industrial design protect?
It protects the new or original ornamental appearance of a product such as its shape,
lines or configuration.
Why register before disclosure?
Protection depends on novelty, so registering before public disclosure is a means of
securing the protectability of the design.
How is a design different from a patent?
A design protects appearance, while a patent protects a functional invention; some
products benefit from both.
Can I enforce a registered design?
Yes. A registered design can be enforced against infringement by available legal
remedies.
Confidentiality is strictly maintained at all times.
Why Choose Dr. Hassan Elhais & Our Industrial Design Lawyer in Dubai
Dr. Hassan Elhais, is a Senior Legal Consultant, with extensive experience advising on the
industrial design protection, in the UAE.
Proven experience in design matters
Multilingual legal team
Representation for the businesses, and the designers
Strong knowledge of the Industrial Property Law
Strategic, protective approach to designs
We operate in strict compliance with the UAE industrial property law.
Trust & Compliance
We provide professional and ethical representation in line with the UAE law. We provide you with
advice tailored to your design, and communicate it to you clearly without giving false
guarantees. All consultations are fully confidential.
Take Immediate Action
The look of your product is an asset worth protecting. Register early to prevent copy of your
industrial design.
Yes. Protection of industrial designs is granted, for the visual appearance of the
product, not for its technical, or the functional characteristics. Even if there is
no patent protection, the look of the product might still be protected as a design.
Depending on the circumstances, the legal action may be initiated, to prevent the
infringement, and th claim remedies under the UAE Industrial Property Law.
Industrial design registration is commonly used in industries such as consumer
products, furniture, electronics, fashion accessories, household goods, packaging,
automotive products and manufacturing.
Dr. Hassan Elhais, an experienced Senior Legal Consultant in Dubai, advises the
businesses, manufacturers, designers, and innovators on industrial design
registration, protection, portfolio management, and enforcement throughout the UAE.
