Patent Filing in Qatar
File your PCT national phase application in Qatar with the Intellectual Property Department (Qatar) through AnalystIP, within 30 months from the priority date. Every requirement below is taken from the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide and kept up to date by our team.
When is your national phase deadline in Qatar?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Qatar: key facts
Restoration of the right of priority (Rule 49ter.2) accepted under the 'due care' criterion; request within one month of national phase entry.
Reduced rate for individuals (2,500 QAR instead of 5,000 QAR).
20 years from the international filing date
Due from the 2nd year after the international filing date. Overdue annuities can be paid together with the grant fee.
Utility model protection is not available.
Official fees for patent filing in Qatar
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated 26 June 2026. Amounts in QAR. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee and substantive examination fee | QAR 5,000 | Companies, institutions and research entities; Reduced: 2,500 (individuals) |
Fee reductions: Reduced rate for individuals (2,500 QAR instead of 5,000 QAR).
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
30 months from the priority date (Articles 22(1) and 39(1)(a)); same for Chapter I and II
Translation
Under Article 22: description, claims (if amended, as filed and as amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract (as filed and as amended by the IPER annexes). May be furnished within six months after the time limit.
Late entry and reinstatement
Restoration of the right of priority (Rule 49ter.2) accepted under the 'due care' criterion; request within one month of national phase entry. Translation may still be furnished within six months after the 30-month limit.
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant is not resident in Qatar; must be an attorney or lawyer registered in Qatar.
Special requirements of the office
- Inventor's name and address, if not in the request (may be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration; six months from invitation)
- Document evidencing a change of applicant name after the international filing date not reflected in Form PCT/IB/306
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Qatar
- Instrument of assignment if the applicant changed after the international filing date
- Translation furnished in two copies (paper and electronic)
Other information
- Annual fees from the second year after the international filing date (Annex QA.I); 10% late surcharge
- Fee for grant and publication: 1,600 QAR (companies) / 800 QAR (individuals)
- Fee for amendment: 200 QAR (companies) / 100 QAR (individuals)
- Fees paid in QAR at the Office
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated 26 June 2026.
What you need to file in Qatar
A legalized or apostilled power of attorney is required.
The original, legalized assignment is required.
Filing requirements in detail
| Extension of the filing deadline | No |
|---|---|
| Late translation allowed | Yes |
| Article 19 amendments | Possible |
| Annuities at entry | Yes/If falls from International Filing date |
| Power of attorney | Legalized POA/Appositile |
| POA formalities | Legalized, Original |
| Assignment / certificate of incorporation formalities | Legalized, Original |
Patent filing in Qatar: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Qatar?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Qatar after the deadline?
Restoration of the right of priority (Rule 49ter.2) accepted under the 'due care' criterion; request within one month of national phase entry. Translation may still be furnished within six months after the 30-month limit.
In which language must the application be filed in Qatar?
Arabic. Under Article 22: description, claims (if amended, as filed and as amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract (as filed and as amended by the IPER annexes). May be furnished within six months after the time limit.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Qatar?
Required if the applicant is not resident in Qatar; must be an attorney or lawyer registered in Qatar.
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
A legalized or apostilled power of attorney is required.
Are there official fee reductions in Qatar?
Reduced rate for individuals (2,500 QAR instead of 5,000 QAR).
Is utility model protection available in Qatar?
Utility model protection is not available.
How much does patent filing in Qatar cost?
The cost is the official fees of the patent office plus professional fees. The standard official fees from WIPO are listed on this page; the calculator works out the exact official fees for your application (pages, claims, applicant type) after a quick email check, and our team sends a full quote on request.
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