Qatar Unveils Online Services for Industrial Designs and Models
DOHA - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Qatar announced the launch of new electronic services for industrial designs and models, expanding how businesses and individuals can access protection and related decisions. The move aims to streamline processes, improve transparency, and speed up handling of applications.
The new e-services enable Qatari local individuals/companies and local IP agents to:
- Apply for registration of an industrial design or model.
- Request preliminary examination of an industrial design or model.
- Appeal against a decision to register an industrial design or model.
- Object to the acceptance of an industrial design or model registration.
Access is available through the ministry’s digital platform, requiring national authentication credentials. Users can log in at https://ucs.moci.gov.qa/login to submit and manage their filings, track progress, and receive updates digitally.
In addition to launching these online services, the ministry notes that applications already submitted via the traditional paper-based system will continue to be processed using the existing method until all current procedures are completed.