Intellectual Property in Qatar

Located on the Arabian Peninsula and bordered by Bahrain, Iran, and the UAE, Qatar is a business gate for international investors and foreign business professionals. Incorporating a company in Qatar is a favorable choice as it provides multiple gateways to originate and expand one’s business. 

After company incorporation, one of the most important steps that need to be taken for business is the services of intellectual property in Qatar. If you are planning to invest in the nation or already have an establishment, availing of IP Services is a must. 

This piece of article will give you a clear idea of what IP is all about and the necessary paperwork that you need to prepare to avail of them.

The Intellectual Property Services

After a business setup in Qatar or elsewhere, availing the IP services is essential. Intellectual Property refers to the protection of human ideas and creation. 

In the corporate world, we see that every company has got different logos, trading methods, business ideas, etc., which turn out to be unique from its competitors. These creations are to be protected to avoid any kind of duplication or misuse and for the betterment of the business entity, which gives the right to Intellectual Property.

Categorization of IP

Intellectual property has been categorized differently for different business needs:

1. Trademark

It serves as a mark, a design that helps in the identification of a product. When used for services, they are referred to as service marks.

2. Patent

It serves as an authority or a license to use an idea or creation for a limited period.

3. Design

It is related to logos, symbols, and designs of integrated services for a business entity.

4. Copyright

It is used to protect literary and artistic works.

5. Domain Name

It is related to the protection of the domain name under which a business entity is registered.

Why Does a Business Need Intellectual Property Services?

A business entity deals with numerous creative activities. Be it design or trade secrets, they turn out to be highly confidential and need to be protected. 

Maintaining them is extremely important as leakage of any such information can completely wipe out a business entity from the competitive market.

All about the Intellectual Property, Qatar

Since the nation serves as a platform for multiple businesses of different natures, whether you set up your company on the mainland or it is a Qatar Free Zone company formation, the Intellectual Property Department of the country is responsible for various tasks.

The tasks include the following:

• Tracking IP Infringement
• Reviewing the artistic works and the licenses it holds
• Processing patent requests
• Protection of property rights
• Tracking international agreements.

Fees Required for Availing IP in Qatar

Now, let’s have a look at the fees that you require to pay to avail of the above-mentioned services.

Intellectual Property Type	Fee*
Trademark Search - First Class	$110
Trademark Application - First Class	$990
Trademark Search - Additional Class	$100
Trademark Application - Additional Class	$990
Domain Name Registration for 1 year (.qa)	$48
Domain Name Registration for 1 year (.com.qa)	$159
Copyright Fee	$35
Patent Filing Fee	$550
Patent Examination Fee	$1390

*Prices are subject to change. Kindly connect with us for confirmation.

Benefits of Availing of IP Services

Here are some of the benefits of availing the IP services.

• Protects the company’s creations
• The company possesses the right to alter the creations
• Distinguishes a company from its competitors
• Creates a brand value
• IPs can be monetized at any business point
• It can be used to leverage the business potential.

Now, let’s have a look at the documentation process for registering intellectual property in Qatar.

Documents Required for Qatar IP Services

Whether it is for the benefit of taxation in Qatar or any other reason for your company formation, the registration of IP services differs depending upon each type. Let’s have a look at the documents required for each of the categories.

Trademark Registration in Qatar

• Power of Attorney legalized up to Qatari Consulate
• Copy of certificate of incorporation
• Five prints of the trademark
• List of goods to be covered
• Name of the business, nationality, and legal status of the applicant.

Patent in Qatar

• Power of Attorney legalized up to Qatari Consulate
• Certified copy of the extract of entry of the applicant in the Commercial Registrar
• Necessary design abstract, drawings
• Certified copy of the original application.

Design Registration in Qatar

• Name, address, the nationality of the business
• Title of the design
• Particulars of the home registration
• Description of design.

Copyright Registration in Qatar

• Name of the author
• Subject copy of the work
• Five copies of the work
• Detailed specifications of the work
• A written declaration of the work
• A written description specifying how they choose to publish the work
• Approval of the work by the Ministry.

Domain Name Registration in Qatar

• Certificate of Incorporation
• A duly filled application form for a domain name
• Letter requesting domain name registration
• Signed Power of Attorney.

Our IP Services

At Commitbiz, we provide the following intellectual property services:

• Registration process across all IP domains
• Monitoring services to identify duplication or similar marks
• Advising on all domains of IP
• Patent and petty registration
• Domain name registration
• Renewal of IP licenses
• Resolving existing IP disputes.

With a team of experts, we help our clients to deal with the company incorporation process, along with IP, Accounting, Taxation, Legal, Visa services, etc. Our experts undergo the process of understanding your business and accordingly provide tailored solutions. 

To know more, contact us – we’d be happy to assist.