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European Patent Convention (EPC 1973)

 
 
A revised version of the European Patent Convention entered into force on 13 December 2007. The provisions of the revised Convention apply unless the transitional provisions provide for the applicability of the EPC 1973.
EUROPEAN PATENT CONVENTION 1973 - Table of Contents
CONVENTION Preface Implementing Regulations
PART II - SUBSTANTIVE PATENT LAW PART I - GENERAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS PART III - APPLICATION FOR EUROPEAN PATENTS
Chapter IV - The European patent application as an object of property Chapter III - Effects of the European patent and the European patent application  
Article 72 - Assignment Article 71 - Transfer and constitution of rights Article 73 - Contractual licensing

Article 72

Assignment

R. 20, 61



An assignment of a European patent application shall be made in writing and shall require the signature of the parties to the contract.


Cross-reference list
Art. 72 Art. 72