GCC Trademark Registration from the UAE: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman

There is no single GCC trademark registration. The GCC Trademark Law harmonises the rules, but each country keeps its own register, so a UAE registration gives no rights in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain or Oman. Brands trading across the Gulf file in each country.

Two routes

Route	Countries	Notes
Madrid Protocol (via MoET/WIPO)	Bahrain, Oman, and any other GCC member of Madrid at the time of filing	One application from the UAE base mark; lower cost per country
Direct national filing	Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait (and any non-member)	Local agent, legalised POA, national fees

Madrid membership changes; we confirm the current list before advising a route.

Country notes

• Saudi Arabia – Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP); online filing through a local agent; examination, publication and 60-day opposition; typically 6–12 months.
• Qatar – Ministry of Commerce and Industry; legalised POA required; publication and 4-month opposition; 12–24 months.
• Kuwait – Ministry of Commerce and Industry; legalised POA; 12–24 months.
• Bahrain – Ministry of Industry and Commerce; Madrid designation available.
• Oman – Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion; Madrid designation available.

Fees and timelines vary and change; ask us for a current country-by-country estimate.

Recommended order for a UAE brand

1. Register in the UAE (base mark).
2. Within six months, extend to the GCC countries where you sell or plan to, claiming UAE priority.
3. Record each registration with that country's customs if you export.

Related

• International registration through Madrid
• Trademark maintenance across a portfolio

Send us the brand name and what it covers for a free preliminary check and a fixed-fee quote – contact us. Official services and fees: MoET links.