National Law relating to EPC, IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register, Latvia
Former extension state | Latvia (The extension system continues to apply to European and international patent applications filed before 1 July 2005.) | |
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1 Transfer of rights by transaction (e.g. sale, merger, transfer of title) or by operation of law (e.g. succession, insolvency, compulsory execution) |
2 Licences and other rights |
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1Which supporting documents must be filed? |
Deeds of transfer signed by the patent proprietor Art. 51(2) PL |
Licence agreement A licence contract takes effect after it has been registered with the LV Patent Office. Art. 52 PL |
2Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Yes Applicants with neither residence nor principal place of business in Latvia must appoint a registered professional representative. Power of attorney is not required. Art. 116(3), 117(2) IPL |
Yes, as under 1. |
3Must a form be used? |
No, the use of the form is optional. |
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4Special fee payable? |
EUR 40 per patent |
EUR 40 per patent |
5Entries and data recorded in the register |
Entries in the register have legal effect. |
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6Is a transfer registered by the EPO during the opposition period or opposition proceedings recognised? |
Yes A transfer recorded in the EPO European Patent Register is recognised. |
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7Special features |
Documents are accepted in Latvian, English, French, German or Russian. |