Another UAE business is using a logo that looks almost like mine, What should I do?
I run a small business here in the UAE, and a few days ago I came across another company using a logo that looks very close to ours. It's not an exact copy, but the layout and overall design are similar enough that I can see customers mixing us up.
We've been using our logo for a while on our website, social media and invoices. I still have the original design files and messages with the designer, but I'm not sure if we ever completed a trademark registration. I need to check that properly.
I haven't contacted the other company yet. I don't want to send them a legal threat and then find out I don't have the grounds to do that.
For anyone familiar with UAE trademark law, what should I check first? If the logo isn't registered, does the fact that we've been using it for some time and have dated records help at all?
Also, would it make sense to speak to a trademark lawyer before contacting them, or is there a straightforward first step I should take?