Qatar
Supported patent filings
PCT National Phase Entry
| Deadline: | 30 months | |
| Power of Attorney: | Yes* | |
| Assignments: | No** | |
| Language: | English & Arabic | |
| Translation Extension: | Yes*** | |
| Excess Claims Fee: | No | |
| Examination Request: | Automatically examined, additional exam fees at filing | |
| Country Notes: | * Power of Attorney must be legalized up to the Qatari consulate. A copy of the signed form is required at filing. However, the notarized/legalized original may be submitted within six months from the filing date.
** Instrument of Assignment of the international application if the applicant has changed after the international filing date. *** The Arabic and English translations can be submitted within six months from the filing date. However, the Arabic and English translation of the title, claims and abstract are required at filing. |
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Direct Filing
| Deadline: | 12 months | |
| Power of Attorney: | Yes* | |
| Assignments: | No | |
| Language: | English & Arabic | |
| Translation Extension: | Yes** | |
| Excess Claims Fee: | No | |
| Examination Request: | Automatically examined, additional exam fees at filing | |
| Country Notes: | * Power of Attorney must be legalized up to the Qatari consulate. The form can be filed within six months of the filing date.
** The Arabic and English translations can be submitted within three months from the filing date. However, the Arabic and English translation of the title, claims and abstract are required at filing. • A certified copy of the Priority Documents(s) must be submitted within six months from filing date, with details needed at filing. • A translation of the Priority Document is not required. |
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Recommended Agents
Saba & Co. Intellectual Property
PCT National Phase Entry
Direct Filing
Saba is the longest established and most renowned intellectual property firm in the Arab world. The firm is active in all areas of prosecution, registration and enforcement of intellectual property rights and provides the full range of associated legal services.. . The firm’s mission is to help clients achieve maximum benefit from their intellectual property rights. For years, it has been a leader among regional firms in terms of the strength and depth of its commitment to understanding and serving its clients. It has the experience, knowledge and resources to offer first-rate intellectual property services.. . Saba operates through an extensive network of branch and representative offices across West Asia, North Africa and their neighbouring regions. Saba is the only IP firm in the Middle East and North Africa region that is a partnership, meaning that its core strength is its continuity, which it has demonstrated for the past 75 years..