# Doha IP and trademark guide
A practical protection guide for names, logos, software, designs, data, research, contracts and investor-facing IP evidence in Qatar.
Context: Doha and Qatar
Source: Startup Doha
Official reference: https://www.moci.gov.qa/
## Action checklist
- [ ] List brand, code, design, content, domain and data assets.
- [ ] Decide what needs search, filing, assignment or contract protection.
- [ ] Check the official IP source before filing or paying fees.
## Task flow
- [ ] Open the local Startup Doha guide and read the action checklist.
- [ ] Verify the current requirement using Qatar intellectual property services.
- [ ] Assign an owner, deadline, evidence folder and next conversation.