All in-person services will transition to a fully digital platform, and certificates will be issued in electronic format only.

New services and revised fees have been introduced, covering trade mark and related matters, company searches, and official expert reports.

Five new electronic copyright services were introduced, covering certificates, deposits, and assignments.

Although the portal services were suspended during the outage, deadlines remain unaffected and late fees have been waived.

Following the adoption of the 13th edition of the Nice Classification, all trade mark classes under the classification are now available for registration in Qatar.

Trade mark applicants may obtain fee‑free extensions for submitting legalised powers of attorney, with monthly extensions beyond the initial 90‑day deadline.

The measure came into effect on 17 March and will remain in force for three months.

The new Regulations modernise the country's trade mark framework, introducing clearer procedures while aligning with international standards.

The article suggests immediate steps to protect IP amidst supply chain disruptions and shifting trade routes caused by regional geopolitical instability.

The new copyright law, which enters into force on 12 August 2026, significantly strengthens copyright protection and enforcement.

Changes include revised official fees, a sharp rise in renewal costs for the full term, and mandatory ten‑year renewals replacing shorter options.

Trade mark renewals are now accepted for a fixed period of 10 years - the option of annual renewals is no longer available.

Amendments include official fee increases and streamlined procedures, affecting new and pending applications as well as existing registrations.

The new edition updates the classification of goods and services, reassigning certain products and services to different classes compared to previous editions.

The outdated 1958 Trade Marks Act is replaced with a modern, internationally aligned framework for trade mark protection and administration.

The system covers all crops and species and enables breeders to submit plant variety protection applications digitally.

The new legislation is expected to enhance transparency, improve efficiency, and support innovation in the country’s agricultural sector.

The new law strengthens breeder’s rights while aligning with both the national legislation and international standards.

Uncertified copies can be obtained via the online portal, and certified copies may be requested electronically upon payment of the prescribed fees.

The online filing platform enables users to file patent, industrial design, and utility model applications and make payments electronically.

Under the new framework, .om, .com.om, and .co.om domains can be registered without a trade mark certificate or exact match with their company name.

As of 27 January 2026, all trade mark applications must comply with the revised list of goods and services.

While the transfer of data from Port Sudan remains the main obstacle, operations are expected to normalise in the first part of this year.

The revised tariffs affect both new filings and ongoing portfolio maintenance, including renewals and certain post-registration procedures.

Trade mark applications listing more than 10 items within a single Nice Classification class now incur additional fees.