National Law relating to EPC, III.B Translations for obtaining provisional protection, United Kingdom
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 | United Kingdom |
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1Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
No The authorised professional representative before the EPO is not required to file a new authorisation (see also section 7). R. 103 PR |
2 (a) Special fee payable? (b) If so, when due? |
(a) No (b) n/a Schedule 1 to PFR |
3Language(s) in which the translation must be filed |
English Sect. 78(7) PA |
4 (a) Must a form be used? (b) No. of copies to be filed |
(a) Yes, Form 54 in duplicate (b) 2 R. 56 PR |
5Manner and form in which the translation is made available to the public |
Display in Science Reference and Information Service, London Copies available from the IPO Mention in the "Patents Journal" Entry in the patent register Sect. 78(7) PA |
6Correction of translation (a) permitted? (b) Special fee payable? |
(a) Yes (i) Form 54 (corrections under Sect. 80(3); R. 56 and R. 57) in duplicate (ii) In writing (corrections under Sect. 117; R. 105) (b) No Sect. 80(3), 117 PA |
7Special features |
An address for service in the United Kingdom, Gibraltar or Channel Islands should be given when filing the translation, or for other proceedings. For further information, contact the International Filings Unit: Tel. +44 1633 814875000 R. 103 PR |