Qatar Implements New Practice for Trademark Applications Filing

DOHA – The Qatari Trademark Office has announced that, effective immediately, all trademark applications must reference the 11th edition of the Nice Classification for lists of goods and services. Additionally, claiming class headings and all goods and services in the class are no longer acceptable. This is in accordance with the provisions of GCC Law No. 7/2014. This new requirement applies to both new filings and pending applications currently under review.

Under the updated practice, trademark applicants must prepare their specification of goods and services using the classes and terms as set out in the 11th edition of the Nice Classification. This decision follows the provisions of GCC Law No. 7/2014, which aims to harmonize intellectual property procedures across Gulf Cooperation Council member states.

For more information or inquiries, please contact AGIP Qatar office at qatar@agip.com