The Qatar Trademark Office has officially announced the adoption of the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification, aligning the country’s trademark classification system with the most recent international standards established by the World Intellectual Property Organization.
This update takes immediate effect and introduces a revised framework for the classification of goods and services in trademark applications filed in Qatar. Under the new policy, all newly filed trademark applications in Qatar must follow the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification when identifying and classifying goods and services.
The implementation of the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification reflects Qatar’s continued efforts to modernize its intellectual property framework and maintain compatibility with international trademark systems used in many jurisdictions worldwide.
Applicants and trademark owners planning to file new applications in Qatar are advised to carefully review the classification of goods and services under the 13th Edition before submitting their filings to ensure compliance with the updated requirements. For more guidance please contact us at [email protected] or visit www.atb-ip.com