The Investment and Trade Court has signed a cooperation agreement with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), marking a major step forward in strengthening intellectual property (IP) protection and fostering an investor-friendly environment in Qatar.
This partnership will support the development of a more advanced judicial framework, aligned with international best...
The Qatari Trademark Office hereby announces that, effective September 15, 2025, all trademark applications must reference the 11th Edition of the Nice Classification for the specification of goods and services. The practice of claiming class headings or including all goods and services within a class is no longer permitted. This directive is issued in accordance with GCC Law No. 7...
In a significant step towards modernizing its intellectual property infrastructure, the Qatar Trademark Office has officially embarked on a digital transformation initiative starting (August 2025).
This move is part of the country’s broader e-government strategy, aiming to streamline administrative procedures and improve access to official trademark services for both local and...
A delegation from the State of Qatar, led by Mr. Hassan bin Sultan Al Ghanim, Assistant Undersecretary for Consumer Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, participated in the 9th United Nations Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection, held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Organized under the auspices of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development...
We are pleased to announce the relocation of our Qatar office to a new location in Doha. Our New Office Address & Courier Address:
Office 3905, Floor 39, Building 6
Palm Tower B, Zone 60, Street 820,
West Bay, Doha, Qatar
We look forward to welcoming you to our new office.
For further details or inquiries, please contact us at: [email protected]
Geneva | July 2025
As part of Qatar’s strategic efforts to reinforce its international economic presence, His Excellency Dr. Ahmad bin Mohamed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, held a series of high-level meetings with senior officials from leading global organizations during his visit to Geneva.
The bilateral meetings reflect Qatar’s continued commitment to global...
On July 9, 2025, H.E. Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, took part in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) High-Level Dialogue held in Geneva, titled “Shaping the Future of Innovation”. The event brought together ministers, experts, and international organizations to discuss ways to foster innovation and knowledge-driven economies...
In a significant move to advance Qatar’s innovation-driven economy, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has signed on 06 July 2025 a strategic partnership program with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO). The agreement marks a key milestone in the development of Qatar’s first National Intellectual Property Strategy and the strengthening of national capabilities...
For more than 50 years, Qatar and France have cultivated a rich and multi-layered partnership, one that spans diplomacy, trade, culture, and innovation. This enduring alliance marked a milestone at the third France – Qatar Strategic Dialogue in Paris on June 12, 2025, where both nations recommitted to strengthening ties across cutting-edge innovation and technology sectors, with...
Overview of the recent happenings in the world of intellectual property in Qatar from 2024 until now:
1. Accession to the Madrid Protocol: On May 3, 2024, Qatar officially joined the Madrid Protocol as its 115th member. This kicked off on August 3, 2024, allowing trademark owners to protect their marks across 130 territories with just one application. Talk about making...