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Feb 01, 2017 (Newsletter Issue 3/17)
Qatar
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Move from 7th to 10th Edition of Nice Classification


The Qatari Trademark Office informed that they will stop following the 7th international classification of goods and services in which services under classes 43, 44 & 45 were classified under class 42. Under this old practice applicants seeking registration for services under Classes 42, 43, 44 and 45 it was possible to file one trademark application under Class 42 and only incur the cost of one class.

The Office will start accepting trademark applications for services that fall under classes 43, 44 and 45 as of February 12, 2017. Existing registrations or application will not be effected.

Source: JAH & Co. IP, Qatar