National Law relating to EPC, IV. Translation requirements after grant, North Macedonia
Former extension state | North Macedonia (The extension system continues to apply to European and international patent applications filed before 1 January 2009.) |
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1Contracting state to the London Agreement? |
Yes No official language in common with one of the official languages of the EPO. |
2Translation requirements |
A translation of the claims into Macedonian must be filed with SOIP. Art. 1(3) London Agreement |
3Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Yes, authorised agent who is either a domestic legal person or a citizen of North Macedonia. Art. 16, 227 PL |
4Period for filing the translation |
3 months after the date on which the mention of the grant of the EP or the decision to maintain the patent as amended is published in the European Patent Bulletin. Art. 5(2), (3) Ext. Reg. |
5 (a) Special fee payable? (b) If so, when due? |
(a) MKD 3 000 (publication fee) (b) Within period pursuant to section 4 |
6 (a) Must a form be used? (b) No. of copies to be filed |
(a) Yes, Form об. ДЗИС -П5 (b) 3 |
7Manner and form in which the translation is made available to the public |
Inspection in reading room Copies available Mention in the official gazette ("Glasnik") Art. 5(3) Ext. Reg. |
8Correction of translation (a) permitted? (b) Special fee payable? |
(a) Yes (b) Yes, see section 5(a) Art. 5(3) Ext. Reg. |
9Special features |
The publication fee is deemed to have been paid only when proof of payment has been duly provided. Art. 5(5) Ext. Reg. |