Latest Update from Qatar Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)

17-Jul-2024

The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) in Qatar in Circular No. 5/2024 introduces significant changes to the validation of POA documents:

• Validity Period: POAs are now valid for only three years.
• Legalization: POAs issued outside of Qatar must be legalized up to the Qatari Consulate in the country of issuance and then authenticated by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar. This super legalization ensures the documents meet necessary legal standards.
• Sworn Translation: A sworn translation must be provided along with the POA from an accredited translation office.
• Fee Reduction: The PTO implementing fee reductions for patents and industrial designs w.e.f July 11, 2024, these reductions aim to increase the demand of Patent and Industrial Design Filing under Ministerial Decision No. 60 for 2024.

Now, the applicant needs to pay revised filing and examination fees together during filing application in Qatar. The Publication and Grant fees needs to be paid upon acceptance of the Patent.
For more information or assistance with the new requirements, please contact patent@legacypartners.in.