National Law relating to EPC, II. Filing of European patent applications, Malta
II. Filing of European patent applications
| Contracting state | Malta |
|---|---|
1Applicant can choose between EPO and national authorities (subject to section 2) |
Yes R. 5(3) L.N. 99/2007 |
2Applications which must be filed with national authorities |
Applications that may affect the national security, except in cases where priority is claimed from first filing in Malta. R. 5(3) L.N. 99/2007 |
3Languages in which European patent applications must or may be filed with national authorities |
All the languages pursuant to Art. 14(2) EPC (see also section 5) R. 5(1) L.N. 99/2007 |
4Official language(s) |
Maltese R. 5 L.N. 117/2002 |
5Special features |
Filing the applications by facsimile is not allowed. A transmittal fee (EUR 46.59 plus postage) is payable when filing the application. European patent applications which are not filed in Maltese or English must be followed within one month by an English translation of (a) a mention that a European patent has been requested (b) information enabling the applicant to be identified or contacted. |