The importance of trademark is held in the exclusivity provided by it to a given product. Companies get the trademark registered for a product in order to be able to enjoy exclusive rights to sell it and have it identified and differentiated from other goods. A product or service with a trademark is perceived as more reliable and easier to advertise, promote or be marketed.

The trademark registration process in Qatar involves several steps, including trademark search, filing, classification, examination, publication, and registration

• Trademark Search

Conducting an extensive study before formally applying for trademark registration saves the businessmen from potential opposition. The brand owners must ensure that their trademarks are not in conflict with the marks that are already registered or filed for registration by third parties.

• Trademark Filing

The investors can apply for trademark registration Qatar either through the online method. The Qatari nationals can apply for the trademarks directly with the Trademark Office but the foreigners need to move the application through trademark agents in Qatar.

• Trademark Classification

Qatar follows the NICE International Classification of Goods and Services for the purpose of trademark registration. Multi-class filing is not allowed for trademark registration in Qatar and hence separate filing has to be performed for each class.

• Trademark Examination

After the trademark application is filed, the trademark undergoes the examination process by the Registrar. The potential trademark will be examined as to form and substance. The examination officer can raise an objection to the mark if he finds any issue with the trademark.

• Trademark Publication

If the examiner finds the application is valid he will accept the trademark. The trademark will then be published in the Official Gazette of Trademarks.

• Trademark Registration

The Registrar will examine the validity of the opposition and will try to reach a settlement between both parties. If the Registrar fails to reach a decision or if both the parties object to the Registrar’s decision, then the opposition cases will be referred to the civil court.

• Generic Mark
• Descriptive Mark
• Suggestive Mark
• Arbitrary Mark
• Fanciful Mark
• Service Mark

Full spectrum of intellectual property protection services

We offer trademark registration services in the Qatar.

We file all the necessary documents to register a trademark and guide you through the process of registration, depending on chosen jurisdiction, type of trademark and desired scope of protection.

Single trademark may be included in each application. If you require legal protection for several versions of your trademark or want to register multiple trademarks, separate applications need to be filed.

The price of registration depends on how many classes of services and goods your company protects its trademark.

1. Official extract of the commercial register belonging to the owner of the trademark requiring registration
2. Official certified authorization
3. Certified translation into Arabic, if the application for trademark registration includes terms or phrases written in a foreign language