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...
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Qatar has announced the integration of its registered and published trademark databases into the Global Brand Database platform managed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). While the trademark data has been accessible on the WIPO platform since the enforcement of the Madrid Protocol in Qatar on August 4, 2024, this...
We refer to circular number 2/2024 previously issued by the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department of the Qatari Ministry of Commerce and Industry (the “Patent Office”). This circular allowed applicants to defer the payment of annuity fees after the third year, provided the patent application was still pending.
We wish to inform you of an important update....
On May 3, 2024, Qatar achieved a major milestone in its intellectual property journey, becoming the 115th country to join the Madrid System. his achievement was formally announced by the Qatari authorities on May 4, 2024, and later confirmed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on May 6, 2024. As the protocol took effect on August 3, 2024, Qatar entered a new era...
Qatar: Updates on the New Regulations by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Following the issuance of guidelines on the validity of the power of attorney documents effective as of June 25, 2024, and Decision No. 60 on the reduction of the official fees for various services effective as from July 11, 2024, the Qatari Ministry of Commerce and Industry has officially declared the...
The Qatari Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a set of guidelines to ensure the validity and accreditation of power of attorney documents. These guidelines, effective as of June 25, 2024, are crucial for legal compliance and effective representation.
Requirements for a Valid Power of Attorney:
1. The principal must possess the authority to act on their own behalf....
Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued Ministerial Decision No. 60 for 2024, implementing fee reductions for specific services in the commerce, industry, business development, and consumer protection sectors. The aim is to spur economic growth, attract investment, and create a favorable business environment. The new fees will be effective the day after their...








