Region: Qatar

Qatar joins Madrid; George Carlin estate settles dispute; PIPCU targets streamers – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the adidas v Thom Browne three-stripes decision being affirmed, a report finding that brands should “forget about politics”, and much more.

07 May 2024

Brand protection at the Qatar border: insights and strategies from the front line

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We reveal the challenges of – and solutions for – brand protection at the border points and ports of entry to Qatar.

18 December 2023

Qatar adopts GCC Trademark Law: what you need to know

The adoption of the GCC Trademark Law will result in some immediate and significant practice changes, including an increase in certain official fees.

21 July 2023

Qatar Airways decries VisitQatar.com; Donuts launches anti-phishing tool; INTA to hold free legal clinic – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at brands risking a boycott for poor ad placement, new plans for the Victoria’s Secret brand, and much more.

14 May 2021

Where Sharia meets intellectual property: brand protection in GCC states

For brand owners that need to protect and enforce their intellectual property in the Persian Gulf, understanding the impact of Sharia law can help to ensure their actions are more effective.

06 April 2020

Entering the Gulf – top tips for brand licensing and franchising in the Middle East

Some of the world’s biggest events, including the FIFA World Cup, are set to be held in the Middle East in the next few years. In an exclusive guest post, two experts from the region offer insights for international rights holders on brand licensing in the Gulf region.

01 July 2019

Despite the potential of the Middle East, excessive fees are leading to a shrinking trademark market: exclusive data analysis

In this week’s data report, we examine the state of the trademark market in the Middle East, taking an in-depth look at filing trends in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE in particular.

15 June 2018

Good news for IP owners: recent legislative changes improve IP protection

Qatar is currently seeking to reinforce its IP protection regime by providing a stronger legal basis for the protection of customer rights, in addition to improving administrative filing systems.

17 April 2018

New deadline for trademark registration renewals

Qatari trademark authorities have released a new circular on the deadline for paying fees to renew trademark registrations. The authorities appear to have advanced the deadline for paying the fees by one day.

05 October 2017

Adoption of 11th edition of Nice Classification - considerations for brand owners

Qatar has adopted the 11th edition of the Nice Classification. The necessary regulation has yet to be issued, but the Trademark Office will now accept applications in Classes 43, 44 and 45. There is still uncertainty as to how the transition to a 45-class system will proceed. However, in light of this development, brand owners may wish to review their strategies in Qatar.

15 March 2017