Charging Individual Fees for Madrid Protocol Designations and Renewals

Qatar has notified the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) that it prefers to receive an individual fee instead of a share of the standard fees collected through the Madrid Protocol. This applies when Qatar is designated in an international trademark application or registration, in a designation subsequent to international registration, and in respect of renewals of international registrations designating Qatar. The specific fees are 1.127 CHF per class of goods or services for designations and subsequent designations, and 876 CHF per class for renewals. This change will take effect on 03.08.2024 after establishing these amounts by the Director General of WIPO by Rule 35 (2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol.