How many years is the protection period for utility model applications in the UAE?

Necessary documents:

1. Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
2. A Brief Description

Attachments (if any):

1. Power of Attorney
2. Priority certificate and its Arabic translation
3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
5. Business license for company registration or articles of incorporation

6. personal identification

   * UAE patent application documents need to be notarized