How do I stop someone selling counterfeit versions of my brand in the UAE?

If counterfeits of your brand are being sold in the UAE, you generally have several enforcement routes that can run in parallel. First, a registered trademark is the foundation — it gives you the clearest legal basis to act. From there you can file a complaint with the economic development department or the Ministry of Economy, which handle commercial-fraud and trademark matters and can inspect and seize counterfeit goods; pursue a civil claim to stop the activity and seek damages; or, for counterfeiting, support criminal action, since faking a registered mark can be a criminal offence under the federal trademark law. You can also record your trademark with UAE customs so that suspected counterfeit shipments can be detained at the border. The right mix depends on whether the goods are imported, warehoused, or sold in shops or online, and on the evidence you can gather. Acting quickly and preserving evidence — samples, invoices, listings, locations — strengthens any of these routes. A verified UAE IP lawyer on LEXAI can advise which combination of administrative, civil, criminal and customs measures fits your situation.