Qatar

Basic Information

Multi Class filing is not possible
Registration is granted for a period of 10 years and is renewable for similar periods
Examination is conducted on absolute and relative grounds
Opposition period – 60 days (non-extendible)
Registration Timeline – Approximately 6 months
Classification: NICE

Conventions:

Berne Convention
Budapest Treaty
Marrakesh VIP Treaty
Nairobi Treaty
Paris Convention
Patent Cooperation Treaty
Rome Convention
WIPO Convention
WIPO Copyright Treaty
WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty

Requirements

New Applications
– Power of attorney duly notarized and legalized from the Qatari consulate
– Copy of company registration certificate
– Certified copy of priority document, if priority is claimed

Renewal
– Power of attorney duly notarized and legalized from the Qatari consulate
– Copy of trademark registration certificate

Assignment
– Power of attorney from the Assignee duly notarized and legalized from the Qatari consulate
– Assignment Deed signed by both parties duly notarized and legalized from the Qatari consulate
– Copy of Assignee’s company registration certificate
– Copy of trademark registration certificate

Change of Name / Address
– Power of attorney stating the new name / address duly notarized and legalized from the Qatari consulate
– Change of Name / Address document duly legalized from the Qatari consulate
– Copy of trademark registration certificate