DOHA - The Qatari Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced new guidelines aimed at enhancing the validity and accreditation of Power of Attorney. These guidelines, effective immediately, are designed to streamline the process of submitting Power of Attorney to the Trademark and Patent Office. Key Instructions for Acceptance: Notary Seal and Authentication: All [...]
DOHA- The Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Doha has issued Circular Number 2/2024, introducing a new directive on patent annuity fees. Applicants can now choose to defer the payment of annuity fees beyond the third year from the filing date or international filing date for PCT-national [...]
Qatar has recently taken a significant step in intellectual property protection by officially adopting the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Trademark Law. This law, which was published in the Official Gazette No. 09 dated 09 July 2023, has entered into force immediately thereafter. The adoption of this law is expected to enhance trademark prosecution and [...]
