• 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 consulate

    Yes, 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