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Request Technical Research Before Submitting Patent Registration Request
- Fees- QR500
- Last Updated 11 Jan, 2021
- Service Type : E-Service
- Service Mode : Hybrid (Online and Offline)
- Service Provider : Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Service Classification : G2C, G2B
- Topic : Business and Finance, Visas and Official Documents
Intended Audience
Citizen: Parent, Business Owner, Employee
Resident:
Description
Individuals and businesses may submit a request to the Intellectual Property Protection Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) to conduct a technical research before submitting a patent registration request.
Online Instructions
- Log in to the Investor Services, entering the username and password.
- Choose “Issue Deposit and Copyright Certificate” service from the “Copyright Services” list.
- Read general instructions, then click on “Agree”.
- Enter applicant data, then click on “Next”.
- Complete all the required information online.
- Review and adopt application data summary and submit your application.
- Pay appropriate fees and print the certificate.
Offline Instructions
- Visit the MOCI headquarters or any of its branches.
- Submit a letter noting the required service and the field of patent to be researched.
- Pay appropriate fees, and provide the receipt.
Service Center
- MOCI headquarters in Lusail City - First Floor (Check Google Maps)
- All MOCI branches clarified on MOCI website
Fees
Applicable fees are as follows:
- Students: Exempted from fees
- Individuals: QR500
- Educational or research institutions: QR1000
- Companies and establishments: QR2000
Additional Information
- After the application is submitted and the fees are paid, the technical examiner looks for the patent field and delivers the documents to the service provider.
- You can check the service information page on MOCI website.
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