Qatar Becomes a Member of the Madrid System for Global Trademark Protection

August 27, 2024by Kartik Shetty0

Doha, August 23, 2024 – Qatar has officially become a member of the Madrid System, a global mechanism for the registration of trademarks, as of August 3, 2024. This significant step enhances Qatar’s ability to protect intellectual property rights on an international scale and streamlines the process for businesses and individuals seeking trademark protection in multiple countries. 

The Madrid System, administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), allows trademark owners to file a single application and pay one set of fees to apply for protection in up to 130 countries. With Qatar’s accession, trademark owners now have the opportunity to expand their trademark protection to include Qatar by using the eMadrid online platform. 

For detailed information on Qatar’s membership and its implications, please refer to Information Notice No. 10/2024, available on the WIPO website. 

Businesses and trademark holders who wish to extend their protection to Qatar can easily do so through the eMadrid platform by selecting the “Expand protection” option. 

This development marks a significant milestone for Qatar, further aligning the country with global intellectual property standards and offering greater protection to brand owners worldwide. 

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by Kartik Shetty

Kartik is a legal consultant at ATB legal, with a unique blend of skills for civil, corporate and commercial matters. He is a law graduate from Shivaji University, Mumbai and postgraduate from Pune University. He writes about family law and corporate and commercial matters.

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