– Qatari Copyright Law No. 25 of 1995, issued on July 22, 1995 and published in the Official Gazette No. 14 dated August 12, 1995. The Implementing Regulations have not yet been issued, thus delaying the implementation of the law.
– Qatari Copyright Law No. 7 of 2002. The Implementing Regulations have not yet been issued, thus delaying the implementation of the law.

– WTO's TRIPS Agreement, since January 13, 1996.
– Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, since July 5, 2000.
– WIPO Copyright Treaty, since October 28, 2005.
– WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty, since October 28, 2005.
– Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations, since September 23, 2017.
– Marrakesh Treaty, since January 24, 2019.
– Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances, since April 28, 2020.

Registration is not required for owners of an original work. Copyright protection is automatic and free from the moment a work is created. It is, however, possible to deposit a copyright work with the Copyright Protection Office. The Office will keep the application in their custody until the issuance of the implementing regulations of the law. 

Filing requirements: (1) a detailed specification of the work (to be copied on CD); (2) power of attorney (duly legalized up to a Qatari Consulate); (3) a brief summary about the work. 

Duration: during the lifetime of the author, plus 50 years after his death.

Authority name: Intellectual Property Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. 

Internet address: www.moci.gov.qa