News from good friends Saba & Co (on their website here) of the formation of a Grievances Committee to hear issues relating to patent applications. The report reads:
"Now that the Qatari Patent Office has been actively examining patent applications for the past several months and has even issued decisions on several applications, there is a need for applicants and interested parties to have a clear mechanism for appealing or opposing such decisions. As part of the country's efforts in advancing its IP procurement, Qatar recently approved a draft decision on the formation of a Grievances Committee.
The Committee is to be headed by the Director of the Patent Office and its members will be composed of representatives from the Minister of Economy and Commerce, Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, and Qatar Chamber of Commerce. The Committee's main functions will include handling enforcement and litigations concerning registration of patents and compulsory licenses.
Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com"
"Now that the Qatari Patent Office has been actively examining patent applications for the past several months and has even issued decisions on several applications, there is a need for applicants and interested parties to have a clear mechanism for appealing or opposing such decisions. As part of the country's efforts in advancing its IP procurement, Qatar recently approved a draft decision on the formation of a Grievances Committee.
The Committee is to be headed by the Director of the Patent Office and its members will be composed of representatives from the Minister of Economy and Commerce, Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, and Qatar Chamber of Commerce. The Committee's main functions will include handling enforcement and litigations concerning registration of patents and compulsory licenses.
Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com"
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