- PCT Requirements for Filing Patents & Translations in Qatar
- Language Arabic
- Filing Deadline 30 months
- Filing Extension
No
- Translation Extension
Arabic translation of title and abstract are due at filing. Machine translation needed if using extension
6 months for claims and specification
- Power of Attorney
Original Required? Yes
Notarized? No
Legalized? Yes at a Qatari consulate or any Arab consulateYes, should be submitted within 6 months from filing date
- General POA Accepted No
- Assignments
No
- Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing No
- Amended Claims Submitted at Filing Yes
- Fee for Amending Claims at Filing No
- Request for Examination Deadline
Due within 6 months from filing date
- Request for Examination at Filing Yes, if all formality requirements are met
- Patent Prosecution Highway
No
- Direct Requirements for Filing Patents & Translations in Qatar
- Language Arabic
- Filing Deadline 12 months
- Filing Extension
No
- Translation Extension
6 months
- Power of Attorney
Yes, should be submitted within 6 months from filing date
- General POA Accepted No
- Assignments
Yes, should be submitted within 6 months from filing date
- Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing No
- Amended Claims Submitted at Filing Yes
- Fee for Amending Claims at Filing No
- Request for Examination Deadline
Due within 6 months from filing date
- Request for Examination at Filing Yes, if all formality requirements are met
- Patent Prosecution Highway
No