National Law relating to EPC, IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register, Greece
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. |
| Contracting state | Greece | |
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1 Transfer of rights |
2 Licences and other rights |
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1Which supporting documents must be filed? |
(i) by transaction (e.g. sale, merger, transfer of title) – sale: Contract of sale – merger: Agreement or decision of the competent body of a legal entity. Art. 12 Law No. 1733/87 (ii) by operation of law (e.g. succession, insolvency, compulsory execution) – death of an owner: Certificate of hereditary succession – company in liquidation: Court decision or decision of the competent body of a legal entity. (see also section 7) Art. 12 Law No. 1733/87 |
Licence agreement Art. 12 Law No. 1733/87 |
2Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
No, unless the applicant is not in a position to file necessary documents. |
No |
3Must a form be used? |
No |
No |
4Special fee payable? |
EUR 200 Dec. of 31.8.2016 |
EUR 200 Dec. of 31.8.2016 |
5Entries and data recorded in the register |
Mention of the legal nature of the transfer or licence Substantive rights only accrue by virtue of registration in the patent register |
Mention of the legal nature of the transfer or licence Substantive rights only accrue by virtue of registration in the patent register |
6Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 85 EPC recognised? |
Yes A certified copy of the EPO certificate (EPO Form 2544) is required. |
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7Special features |
All foreign documents mentioned should contain an apostille according to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 and should be officially translated into Greek. |