In a tweet, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) underscored banning the use, sale, or circulation of the State of Qatar's official emblem by commercial stores, as well as its commercial use on electronic platforms. This is in accordance with Law No. (9) of 2002 with respect to Trademarks, Trade Indications, Trade names, Geographical Indications, and Industrial Designs and Templates.

#MOCIQATAR underscored banning the use of the State of Qatar’s official emblem in commercial stores and on electronic platforms. In this regard, the Ministry will work in coordination with the concerned authorities to take the necessary legal measures against any violations. pic.twitter.com/L9jKgPEPMk

— وزارة التجارة والصناعة (@MOCIQatar) September 22, 2022

The Ministry said that it is working in coordination with the concerned authorities to ensure that traders, store managers and others comply with what is stated in this announcement. The Ministry will intensify its inspection campaigns, and will take the necessary legal measures against anyone who violates laws and the enacting ministerial decisions.

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Source: MOCI
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