National Law relating to EPC, IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register, Sweden
Contracting state | Sweden | ||
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1 Transfer of rights by transaction (e.g. sale, merger) or by operation of law (e.g. succession, insolvency, compulsory execution) |
2 Licences and other rights |
3 Adjoining rights, pledging |
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1Which supporting documents must be filed? |
Certified copy or extract of the deed of merger. Otherwise, only at the invitation of SE Patent Office, a dated deed of transfer (original or certified copy) signed by the proprietor. Transfer by operation of law: certified copy of relevant document. § 44 PA |
Certified copy or extract of the licence agreement. § 44 PA |
Certified copy or extract of the pledge agreement. § 94 PA |
2Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
No |
No |
No |
3Must a form be used? |
No |
No |
No |
4Special fee payable? |
SEK 500 |
SEK 500 |
SEK 500 |
5Entries and data recorded in the register |
Transfer of rights, licences, pledges Registration of transfers and licences has a declaratory effect. § 44 PA |
Registration of pledge agreement has legal effect. § 95 PA |
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6Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 85 EPC recognised? |
Yes A certified copy of the EPO certificate (EPO Form 2544) is required. |
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7Special features |
Documents are generally accepted in English, French or German. |