National Law relating to EPC, II. Filing of European patent applications, Czech Republic
II. Filing of European patent applications
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The information provided for in the brochure reflects the situation at national level in January 2024. In contrast, the finance related information shows the status in January 2026. Please verify the information with the national offices concerned by not least using the information on the respective websites. |
| Contracting state | Czech Republic |
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1Applicant can choose between EPO and national authorities (subject to section 2) |
Yes Art. 24(3) PA |
2Applications which must be filed with national authorities |
Applications containing matters that must be kept secret under special regulations Art. 24(4) PA |
3Languages in which European patent applications must or may be filed with national authorities |
All the languages pursuant to Art. 14(2) EPC |
4Official language(s) |
Czech |
5Special features |
Applications may also be filed by facsimile.* Art. 37(4) APC |
* See decision of the President of the EPO: OJ EPO 2019, A18.