Answer ... Yes, under the UAE Trademarks Law, accepted applications can be opposed within 30 days of the last publication. Oppositions can be filed based on earlier trademark rights, including both earlier applications and earlier registrations. Oppositions can also be filed based on unregistered trademark rights – for example, prior use or a well-known mark. Oppositions based on absolute grounds can also be filed, although this is rare in practice.

Answer ... Any interested party can file an opposition against a published trademark. Interest can be established based on earlier trademark rights, including both earlier applications and earlier registrations, or on prior use or a well-known mark. Oppositions based on absolute grounds can also be filed, although this is rare in practice.

Answer ... Oppositions must be filed within 30 days of publication. This deadline cannot be extended.

Answer ... The opposition is heard by the UAE Trademark Office.

Answer ... Oppositions are filed in writing. The applicant must submit a written response in response to the opposition; if it fails to do so, the application will be considered as abandoned. The UAE Trademark Office also conducts hearings where both parties can present their position.

Answer ... Decisions of the UAE Trademark Office can be appealed before the Trademark Committee within 15 days of issuance of the decision. Decisions of the Trademark Committee can be further appealed to the Court of First Instance. Decisions of the Court of First Instance can be further appealed to the Court of Appeal. A final appeal can be filed before the Court of Cassation.