The Government of Qatar deposited its instrument of accession to the Madrid Protocol – the governing Treaty of the Madrid System – with WIPO Director General, Daren Tang on May 3, 2024. Qatar is the 115th Member of the Madrid System.This accession further strengthens the Madrid System as a practical and efficient solution for protecting trademarks worldwide.National trademark holders in four – Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates – out of the six countries that make up the Gulf Cooperation Council can now use the Madrid System to secure cross-border protection of their brands.
Her Excellency Dr. Hind bint Abdul Rahman Al-Muftah, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, met with His Excellency Mr. Darren Tang, Director-General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, on May 3 to present the State of Qatar’s instrument of accession to Madrid Protocol for the International Registration of Trademarks.
Insights on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) including WIPO mediations, options for innovation and intellectual property disputes through a series of conversations with international practitioners, mediators and arbitrators.
Take a deep dive into the fascinating world of creativity, innovation and intellectual property – listen, learn and get inspired by artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, researchers, experts, and others.
Take a deep dive into the fascinating world of creativity, innovation and intellectual property – listen, learn and get inspired by artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, researchers, experts, and others.