# Trademark registration in Qatar > 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. Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/qatar Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11 ## Key facts - **Trademark office:** Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) - **Official fee:** QAR 1,000 — Application (per mark, per class) - **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 2024 - **Opposition period:** 60 days from publication - **Protection:** 10 years from the filing date, renewable - **Multi-class applications:** No — one class per application - **Foreign applicants:** Applicants without domicile in Qatar must file through a local trademark agent recorded with the Ministry ## Official links - Trademark office: https://www.moci.gov.qa/ - Law: Law No. 7 of 2014 on Approval of the Trademark Law of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/19725 - Law: Decision of the Minister of Commerce and Industry No. 56 of 2023 issuing the Implementing Regulations of the GCC Trademark Law — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/23777 - Law: Law No. 9 of 2002 on Trademarks, Trade Names, Geographical Indications and Industrial Designs (trademark provisions replaced) — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/3568 ## Official fees (as of 2024-09) - 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 ## Steps 1. Create an account or log in to MOCI's online services and select the trademark registration service. 2. Enter the applicant's details, state whether filing directly or through a representative, and enter the mark, goods or services and class. 3. Claim priority if filing within six months of an earlier application in a Paris Convention country. 4. Upload supporting documents (commercial registration or ID, power of attorney if represented, JPEG image of the mark) and pay the filing fee online. 5. The Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department examines the application; any requirements must be met within 90 days. 6. Accepted marks are published and third parties may oppose within 60 days. 7. If there is no opposition, pay the registration fee and the registration certificate is issued. - **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:** 60 days from publication (reduced from 4 months under the 2002 law when Decision No. 56 of 2023 took effect). - **Late renewal:** 6 months after expiry, with a late renewal fee of QAR 4,000 per class instead of QAR 3,000. - **Language:** Arabic is the official language; applications are filed through MOCI's online services. - **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use. ## Good to know - 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). ## FAQ ### How much does it cost to register a trademark in Qatar? MOCI's fee schedule lists QAR 1,000 for the application, QAR 500 for publication and QAR 3,000 for registration, per mark per class. Agent fees are extra. ### Is Qatar part of the Madrid Protocol? Yes. The Madrid Protocol entered into force for Qatar on 3 August 2024. ### How long is the trademark opposition period in Qatar? 60 days from publication of the accepted application, under the GCC Implementing Regulations adopted in 2023. ### How long does a trademark registration last in Qatar? Ten years from the filing date, renewable for further ten-year periods. Renewal costs QAR 3,000 per class, or QAR 4,000 if filed in the six months after expiry. ### Can I register a trademark online in Qatar? Yes. Applications are filed through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's online services, where documents are uploaded and fees are paid online. ## Sources - MOCI - Trademark Services Fees: https://moci.gov.qa/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Trademark-Services-Fees.pdf - WIPO Lex - Qatar member profile: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/members/profile/QA - WIPO Lex - Law No. 7 of 2014 (GCC Trademark Law): https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/19725 - WIPO Lex - Ministerial Decision No. 56 of 2023: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/23777 - GCC Trademark Law (English, JPO copy): https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/system/laws/gaikoku/document/index/gcc-e_trademark-law.pdf - GCC Trademark Law Implementing Regulations (English, JPO copy): https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/system/laws/gaikoku/document/index/gcc-e_trademark-regulation.pdf - WIPO Lex - Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/ShowResults?search_what=C&treaty_id=8 Need a firm that files in Qatar? Find one at https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/qatar (TrademarksHub lists IP firms by country; featured placements are paid and labelled). General information, not legal advice.