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The requirements and procedures of trademark registration in Qatar
We have a store for kids toys in Doha, and we would like to register the trademark of the store.
What are the requirements and procedures to do this (for expatriates)?
What are the cost of registration and the lawyer's fees if necessary, and the time needed to complete the process?
Thank you.
Hello!
You can register your trademark through the Ministry of Economy and Commerce by submitting the required documents as further explained in the steps below:
Trademark registration in Qatar:
1- Filling the application for trademark registration and submitting it to the Licensing and Registration Department in Ministry of Economy and Commerce through an intellectual property agent.
2- Drawing the trademark and sticking it on the application with a clear colour and high resolution, and stating the name, title, profession, nationality and residence of the applicant.
3- Specifying the goods and products subject of registration, in addition to their category/ categories.
4- Specifying the entity that will use the trademark.
5- Specifying the domicile and signing the application.
6- Paying a fee of QR 1000.
7- The applicant can submit a proof of earlier application in another country within 6 months from the date of submitting the former application and support it with a certified copy from the relevant authority in that country.
8- The application shall be examined, and if approved, it will be published.
9- In case the application is rejected or needed to be modified, the applicant will be notified within a month from the date of submitting the application, and the applicant shall respond within 6 months from the notification otherwise the application will be dismissed.
10- The applicant can appeal the rejection decision within two months from the date of rejection before the panel, and the panel's decision can be appealed within two months before the competent civil court.
11- Once the trademark is approved, or in case the panel or court decision is in favour of the applicant, the trademark shall be published in the Industrial Property Gazette which is issued regularly.
There are also other requirements that do not fit here in the answers space.
Kindly note that Abdullah Al Saadi Law Firm can handle this process on behalf of you against the professional fees of QR 10,000 (Ten thousand Qatari Riyals).
Looking forward to serving you.
Many thanks
