Trademark Registration in Qatar
Overview of Trademark Protection in Qatar
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) oversees trademark registrations in Qatar, granting businesses exclusive rights across the entire country with a single application. As Qatar is a member of the Madrid Protocol, businesses can also designate their trademarks in an International Registration through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), offering a streamlined way to protect intellectual property across multiple jurisdictions.
With Qatar’s growing economy and strategic position as a hub for business and trade in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), registering a trademark ensures your business benefits from robust legal enforcement and stands out in an increasingly competitive market. Protecting your trademark in Qatar not only secures your intellectual property locally but also positions your brand for potential regional expansion within the Gulf and Middle East.
Aspect
Details
Official Trademark Office
Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI)
Relevant Law
The Trademark Act No. (3) and Trademark Law no. 9
Countries Covered
Qatar
Registration Period
10 years (renewable)
Renewal Requirement
Every 10 years
Trademark Examination
The application process includes a classification, and formalities check alongside an examination on both absolute and relative grounds. The absolute grounds assessment primarily evaluates whether the mark is distinctive enough to differentiate your goods and/or services from those of others.
Additionally, under relative grounds, the MOCI will assess whether your mark is likely to deceive, cause confusion, or conflict with any identical or similar prior registrations.
Opposition Period
60 days after publication
Use Requirement
Must be used within 5 years of registration to maintain validity
Average Registration Time
12-14 months if no refusals or objections occur
Unique Aspects
– Qatar follows a single-class filing system
– Trademark protection cannot be obtained certain goods such as alcoholic goods and pork products, or the related retail services
Fixed registration prices. No surprises.
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The National Registration fee, starts at:
Basis fee Qatar
EUR 3000
Additional class
EUR 3000
Trademark registration prices are per trademark and always include the local official authority fee and Trademarkhost services like…
- Identical check
- trademark assessment
- Risk analysis
- Strategy advice
- Classification analysis and specification
- Filling of Applications up to and including registration
- Certificate of registration
- First advice refusal and/or opposition
VAT: For EU members all prices are exclusive of VAT.
Aprox. Prices: These are indicative, non-binding, starting prices and the final cost may vary depending on your specific situation, including the number of classes, and any changes to official fees set by the relevant government authority.
International Registration system: If you are considering using the Madrid International Trademark System, please note that costs per country are typically lower compared to filing directly through national procedures. We’re happy to check whether this option is suitable for your specific case — just get in touch with us for a tailored quote.
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