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Process of trademark registration Qatar : A Quick guide

Your trademark is the first thing customers see when they interact with your brand. Protect it by registering in Qatar and maintaining control over your image. Register your Trademark to utilise the benefits.

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Process of trademark registration Qatar : A Quick guide

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  1. Trade Mark Registration A quick guide to the process of Trademark Registration in Qatar

  2. Table of contents 01 02 03 What is a Trademark? Benefits of Trademark Registration Process of Trademark Registration

  3. What is a Trademark ?

  4. A trademark is a type of symbol, word or phrase used by businesses to distinguish their products or services from those of others. • It serves as a unique sign or symbol that represents the company's brand or identity. When you see a trademark, you can easily recognize the company or product associated with it. • Trademarks help businesses to protect their brand identity and prevent others from using the same or similar trademark for similar or related goods or services, which can cause confusion among consumers.

  5. Benefits of Trademark Registration in Qatar

  6. The top 6 benefits of Trademark registration in qatar are : • Increase Brand Recognition and Trust • Brand Expansion • Legal Protection • Business asset • Affordable • Protection from Infringement

  7. Process of Trademark Registration

  8. Trademark Search • Before filing an application for trademark registration, conduct a preliminary search of the Qatari Trademark Register to ensure that your trademark is not identical or similar to any existing registered trademark in Qatar. • This can be done online or by visiting the MOCI.

  9. Trademark Filing • Once you have conducted a trademark search and confirmed that your trademark is available for registration, the next step is to file an application with the MOCI. The application must include the following information: • The name and address of the applicant • A clear representation of the trademark • A list of the goods and/or services associated with the trademark • A power of attorney authorizing a local agent to act on your behalf, if you are not based in Qatar.

  10. Trademark Examination • The MOCI will examine your application to ensure that it meets all the legal requirements for trademark registration in Qatar. • This includes checking that your trademark is distinctive and not misleading or offensive.

  11. Trademark Publication • If the application is approved, it will be published in the official gazette of Qatar. • Third parties have 60 days from the date of publication to oppose the registration of the trademark. • If there is no opposition or any legal issue with the application, the MOCI will issue a trademark registration certificate to the applicant.

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