National Law relating to EPC, III.B Translations for obtaining provisional protection, Czech Republic
III.B Translations for obtaining provisional protection
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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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1Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Yes Applicants with neither residence nor principal place of business on the territory of the Czech Republic should be represented by a patent attorney or a legal practitioner. It is not strictly required in the case of EU citizens; an address for correspondence in the Czech Republic must be given. Art. 70 PA |
2 (a) Special fee payable? (b) If so, when due? |
(a) CZK 500 (b) Date on which translation is filed The translation is not published until the fee has been paid. Art. 35a(4) PA |
3Language(s) in which the translation must be filed |
Czech Art. 35a(4) PA |
4 (a) Must a form be used? (b) No. of copies to be filed |
(a) No (b) 1 |
5Manner and form in which the translation is made available to the public |
Mention in the "Věstník Úřadu průmyslového vlastnictví" (Bulletin of the CZ Industrial Property Office) Inspection in reading room Copies available; scanned copies are also available in the National Database of Patents and Utility Models (www.upv.gov.cz) Art. 35a(4) PA |
6Correction of translation (a) permitted? (b) Special fee payable? |
(a) Yes (b) No Art. 35a(6) PA |
7Special features |
The translation must contain – the name and address of the applicant – the EP application and publication number – the title of the invention in Czech. |