National Law relating to EPC, IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register, Czech Republic
IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register
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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. |
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1 Transfer of rights by transaction (e.g. sale, merger) or by operation of law (e.g. succession, insolvency, compulsory execution) |
2 Licences and other rights |
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1Which supporting documents must be filed? |
Copy of the relevant document |
Two copies of the relevant document (licence agreement) indicating patent number, licensee and the scope of granted rights Art. 17 DP |
2Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Yes Art. 70 PA |
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3Must a form be used? |
No |
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4Special fee payable? |
CZK 600 |
CZK 600 |
5Entries and data recorded in the register |
Transfer of rights as well as licences Licence agreement only has effect vis-à-vis third parties from its entry in the patent register. Art. 14(2) PA Assignment of a patent only has effect vis-à-vis third parties from the entry of the contract in the patent register. Art. 15 PA |
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6Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 85 EPC recognised? |
Yes A copy of the EPO certificate (EPO Form 2544) and payment of the prescribed fee (see section 4) are required. |
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7Special features |
Documents not drafted in Czech must be accompanied by a translation, if so requested by the Czech Industrial Property Office |