Trademark registration in QatarQuick answer
Trademarks in Qatar are registered with the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI); the official application fee is QAR 1,000 per class, and third parties can oppose within 60 days from publication. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Qatar can be designated through the Madrid System.
Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources
- Office
- MOCI
- Official fee
- QAR 1,000 / class
- Madrid Protocol
- Member since 2024
- Opposition
- 60 days from publication (reduced from 4 months…
- Protection
- 10 years from filing date
- Multi-class filing
- One class per application
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The trademark office and official links
Trademarks in Qatar are registered by the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI).
- Trademark office: Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI)
- Law: Law No. 7 of 2014 on Approval of the Trademark Law of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC)
- Law: Decision of the Minister of Commerce and Industry No. 56 of 2023 issuing the Implementing Regulations of the GCC Trademark Law
- Law: Law No. 9 of 2002 on Trademarks, Trade Names, Geographical Indications and Industrial Designs (trademark provisions replaced)
Official fees in Qatar
| Official fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application (per mark, per class) | QAR 1,000 |
| Publication (per mark, per class) | QAR 500 |
| Registration and certificate (per mark, per class) | QAR 3,000 |
| Renewal in last year of protection (per class) | QAR 3,000 |
| Late renewal within 6 months after expiry (per class) | QAR 4,000 |
| Renewal publication (per class) | QAR 500 |
| Opposition (per class) | QAR 1,000 |
Official office fees only (schedule as of 2024-09). Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.
How to register a trademark in Qatar
- Create an account or log in to MOCI's online services and select the trademark registration service.
- Enter the applicant's details, state whether filing directly or through a representative, and enter the mark, goods or services and class.
- Claim priority if filing within six months of an earlier application in a Paris Convention country.
- Upload supporting documents (commercial registration or ID, power of attorney if represented, JPEG image of the mark) and pay the filing fee online.
- The Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department examines the application; any requirements must be met within 90 days.
- Accepted marks are published and third parties may oppose within 60 days.
- If there is no opposition, pay the registration fee and the registration certificate is issued.
Examination, publication and opposition
- Examination: The Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department of MOCI examines applications; under the GCC Implementing Regulations a decision is due within 90 days of filing, and the applicant has 90 days to meet any requirements.
- Publication: Accepted applications are published in the trademark bulletin issued by the competent authority under the GCC Implementing Regulations.
- Opposition period: 60 days from publication (reduced from 4 months under the 2002 law when Decision No. 56 of 2023 took effect).
Protection, renewal and use
- Term: 10 years from the filing date, renewable.
- Late renewal: 6 months after expiry, with a late renewal fee of QAR 4,000 per class instead of QAR 3,000.
- Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.
- Rights system: first to file.
Filing from abroad
- Local agent: Applicants without domicile in Qatar must file through a local trademark agent recorded with the Ministry.
- Language: Arabic is the official language; applications are filed through MOCI's online services.
Firms on TrademarksHub that cover Qatar can act as your local agent — see firms.
Madrid Protocol
Qatar is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 2024). You can designate it in an international application filed through your home office, or file a national application directly. A local firm can advise which route is cheaper for your classes and timeline.
Trademark classes
Nice Classification (45 classes); Qatar became party to the Nice Agreement with effect from 10 February 2026.. Each application covers one class, so file one application per class. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.
How Qatar compares
- Opposition: 60 days from publication (reduced from 4 months under the 2002 law when Decision No. 56 of 2023 took effect). — compare all countries
- Renewal: every 10 years; grace period 6 months after expiry, with a late renewal fee of QAR 4,000 per class instead of QAR 3,000. — compare all countries
- Foreign owners: required — rules in every country
Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid
Good to know in Qatar
- Qatar joined the Madrid Protocol with effect from 3 August 2024, so it can be designated in international applications.
- Since July/August 2023 Qatar applies the GCC Trademark Law and its Implementing Regulations (Ministerial Decision No. 56 of 2023), which shortened most deadlines, including the opposition period from 4 months to 60 days.
- Official fees are charged per mark per class, and each class is filed as a separate application.
- A Qatari registration covers Qatar only; the GCC law is a common text, not a regional registration system.
- Qatar has special laws protecting FIFA trademarks and related rights (Law No. 11 of 2021).