National Law relating to EPC, II. Filing of European patent applications, Denmark
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 | Denmark |
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1Applicant can choose between EPO and national authorities (subject to section 2) |
Yes § 75(3) PA |
2Applications which must be filed with national authorities |
Inventions relating to war material or processes for the manufacture of war material which are owned by a person or an enterprise residing in Denmark or by a Danish institution must be filed at the DKPTO. § 2a (1) Law No. 107/2012 |
3Languages in which European patent applications must or may be filed with national authorities |
All the languages pursuant to Art. 14(1) EPC cf. Art. 14(2), provided at least the following is available in Danish or one of the EPO's official languages: (a) a mention that a European patent has been requested (b) information enabling the applicant to be identified or contacted |
4Official language(s) |
Danish |
5Special features |
Applications may also be filed online via the DKPTO website: www.dkpto.org/apply/apply-patent-utility-models-and-spcs. |