QATAR accedes to the International Trademark System

Qatar will bring the Nice Agreement into force on February 10, 2026

Qatar has officially brought the Nice Agreement into force on February 10, 2026, after depositing its instrument of accession with WIPO in November 2025. This means that all trademark applications, including new applications and those under examination, will be in accordance with the 11th edition of the Nice Classification. Class headings and broad patent claims covering all goods and services in a class will no longer be accepted, and lists of goods and services must be drawn up strictly in accordance with the accepted classes and acceptable terminology.

Therefore, applicants and trademark holders should ensure that all lists of goods and services are carefully drafted and consistent with the applicable classification and the requirements of the new practice, in order to avoid procedural objections or delays in processing the application.

Any questions? Do not hesitate to contact our trademark teamlead Reijo Kokko at reijo.kokko@laineip.fi / 0440704779