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National Law relating to EPC

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National Law relating to EPC

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.

Table of Contents

A. Introduction
B. Abbreviations
I. National legal bases
II. Filing of European patent applications
III.A Rights conferred by a European patent application
III.B Translations for obtaining provisional protection
IV. Translation requirements after grant
V. Authentic text of a European patent application or European patent
VI.A Payment of renewal fees
VI.B Payment of renewal fees after a successful petition for review
VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications
VIII. Payment of fees
IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register
X. Miscellaneous