National Law relating to EPC, II. Filing of European patent applications, Slovakia
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 | Slovakia |
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1Applicant can choose between EPO and national authorities (subject to section 2) |
Yes § 66 PA |
2Applications which must be filed with national authorities |
Applications filed by natural or legal persons of Slovak nationality or having a residence or their principal place of business in Slovakia and which are of importance for national security and defence § 59 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) |
Slovak |
5Special features |
Filing of applications by facsimile is not allowed. The Slovak Industrial Property Office admits electronic filing. Electronic filing software: epoline® Online Filing software Type of electronic signature: EPO Smart Card Server addresses: Demo mode: eolf.upv.sk/demo/olf/receiver Production mode: eolf.upv.sk/olf/receiver Helpdesk: Tel. +421 48 4300-332 |