Abu Dhabi 4x4 - AD4x4 is now a registered trademark
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 2:50 pm
Another milestone, Abu Dhabi 4x4 - AD4x4 and its logo is now a registered trademark and all its rights reserved therefore the below rules apply to it but not limited to:
Article (19)
The period of protection provided by the registration of a trademark is ten years which can be renewed for a successive period of ten years by submitting an application within the last year of the protection period in accordance with the terms and conditions set by this law and its executive regulations.
Article (20)
The Ministry can remove a registered trade mark forthwith after notifying the concerned party about the reasons for removal, listening to their explanations and considering their defense. The affected parties can appeal the removal decision at the relevant civil court within 30 days from the date of notification about the removal.
Articles (37) and (38) details the penalties for violating the trademark law. The following acts will invite an imprisonment and/or a fine of at least AED 5,000: Forging or imitating a trademark registered according to the law in a way that misleads the public who use goods and services distinguished by the original trademark. The same applies to all who deliberately use a forged or imitated trademark.
Using a registered trademark owned by a third party or placing it illegally and with bad intention on the products.
Deliberate sale, display, promotion or possession (with the intent of selling) of products with forged, imitated or illegally placed trademark.
In addition, article (38) gives a jail term not exceeding one year and a fine of not less than AED 5,000 and not more than AED 10,000 or one of these penalties to anyone who uses a trademark that may not be registered as per the provision of this law or illegally writes statements on trademarks or commercial documents giving a false impression that the person holds a registered trademark.
Article (19)
The period of protection provided by the registration of a trademark is ten years which can be renewed for a successive period of ten years by submitting an application within the last year of the protection period in accordance with the terms and conditions set by this law and its executive regulations.
Article (20)
The Ministry can remove a registered trade mark forthwith after notifying the concerned party about the reasons for removal, listening to their explanations and considering their defense. The affected parties can appeal the removal decision at the relevant civil court within 30 days from the date of notification about the removal.
Articles (37) and (38) details the penalties for violating the trademark law. The following acts will invite an imprisonment and/or a fine of at least AED 5,000: Forging or imitating a trademark registered according to the law in a way that misleads the public who use goods and services distinguished by the original trademark. The same applies to all who deliberately use a forged or imitated trademark.
Using a registered trademark owned by a third party or placing it illegally and with bad intention on the products.
Deliberate sale, display, promotion or possession (with the intent of selling) of products with forged, imitated or illegally placed trademark.
In addition, article (38) gives a jail term not exceeding one year and a fine of not less than AED 5,000 and not more than AED 10,000 or one of these penalties to anyone who uses a trademark that may not be registered as per the provision of this law or illegally writes statements on trademarks or commercial documents giving a false impression that the person holds a registered trademark.
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