National Law relating to EPC, VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications, Monaco
Contracting state | Monaco |
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1Basis for conversion |
Deemed withdrawal pursuant to Art. 77(3) EPC Art. 6 SO No. 10.427 |
2Procedural steps to be taken |
(a) Payment of the national filing fee (EUR 30) (b) Filing of a French translation SO (Fees) |
3Time limit for taking procedural steps referred to in section 2 |
3 months after receipt by the applicant of the communication for conversion. An additional time limit of 1 month from date of notification by the MC Patent Office will be granted subject to a 20% surcharge on the amounts due. Art. 3 MD |
4Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
The procedural steps referred to in section 2 may be taken by the applicant or his representative before the EPO. Appointment of a national representative for subsequent procedural acts is not required. |
5Special features |
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