Qatar - Legalisation requirements for Powers of Attorney

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Written By Richard Stilwell

An official circular was issued by the Qatari Intellectual Property Department on 25 June 2024, outlining changes to the requirements for Powers of Attorney for IP matters.  In summary:

 

• Powers of Attorney legalized abroad by a Qatari embassy will now require local attestation by the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar.

 

• Powers of Attorney which are not originally drafted in Arabic must be accompanied by a certified Arabic translation thereof.

 

• Powers of Attorney exceeding three years from their date of issuance will require a validation stamp by the Qatar Ministry of Justice.

 

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

 
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Richard is a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and manager in the Patents and Design department. He is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the department, as well as being part of operational working groups to develop and enhance internal policies and procedures.

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Richard Stilwell

Richard is a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and manager in the Patents and Design department.  He is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the department, as well as being part of operational working groups to develop and enhance internal policies and procedures.

Richard graduated from the University of Leeds in 2012 with a Master’s degree (with Distinction) in Medicinal Chemistry, which included a placement year with a major U.K. pharmaceutical company. He joined Lysaght in 2015 and has worked in the IP industry for over ten years.

In 2016 Richard was awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property (with Distinction) from Bournemouth University, and he became a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney in 2018.

He adds a considerable skill set to the company, where he is responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio, particularly for patent cases in the Caribbean and Middle East.  In his dual role, Richard also handles prosecution and contentious matters within the trade mark department in several complex jurisdictions.

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