How To: Notarisation And Legalisation Of IP Documents

While the legalisation requirements in connection with the assignment of trademark registrations were abolished in Austria a few years ago, everybody dealing with registered IP rights around the world knows that there are notarisation and legalisation requirements for documents like powers of attorney, affidavits or deeds of assignment.

When it comes to trademarks, these documents are regularly required not only when initially applying, but also for renewals, assignments and litigation.

The path to legalisation: the document passes through many hands

1. Execution of the document (in case of a legal entity: by the authorised representatives; in case of a natural person: by the person themselves).