National Law relating to EPC, III.B Translations for obtaining provisional protection, Tunisia
III.B Translations for obtaining provisional protection
| Validation state | Tunisia |
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1Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Yes, applicants resident/registered abroad must appoint a representative in Tunisia. Art. 20 Law No. 2000-84 |
2 (a) Special fee payable? (b) If so, when due? |
a) Yes. Validation fee payable to the EPO (EUR 180). b) Within six months of the date on which the European Patent Bulletin mentions publication of the European search report or, where applicable, within the time limit set for completing the steps required to enter the European stage of an international application. Article 3 of the Annex to the Validation Agreement |
3Language(s) in which the translation must be filed |
Arabic, English or French Art. 4(2) of the Annex to the Validation Agreement |
4 (a) Must a form be used? (b) No. of copies to be filed |
a) No b) n/a |
5Manner and form in which the translation is made available to the public |
Official Bulletin of INNORPI Entry in the national patent register Article 4(2) of the Annex to the Validation Agreement |
6Correction of translation (a) permitted? (b) Special fee payable? |
a) Yes b) Yes |
7Special features |
Art. 6(3) of the Annex to the Validation Agreement |