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Qatari Intellectual Property Department Issues New POA Guidelines for Trademark Prosecution

An official circular issued by the Qatari Intellectual Property Department on 25.06.2024, outlining important updates concerning Powers of Attorney (POA) required for trademark prosecution which we summarize hereunder:

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) certification; Powers of Attorney legalized abroad by the Qatari embassy will now require local attestation by the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar.

• Arabic language requirement; For Powers of Attorney not originally drafted in Arabic, a certified Arabic translation must be submitted alongside the original document to facilitate efficient processing of trademark cases by the Intellectual Property Department, which will be prepared at our side.

• Notarization and time limits; Powers of Attorney exceeding three years from their issuance date will require a validation stamp by the Qatar Ministry of Justice.