National Law relating to EPC, IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register, Italy
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? |
– authenticated copy of the public document or the original – or authenticated copy of the authenticated private document (see also section 7) Art. 138, 196 PL |
as under 1. Art. 138 PL |
2Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
No |
No |
3Must a form be used? |
No |
No |
4Special fee payable? |
EUR 50 |
EUR 50 |
5Entries and data recorded in the register |
Date of submission of the application, identity of the successor in title or of his agent, nature of the rights to which the registration refers |
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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) is required. Art. 139(5) PL |
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7Special features |
The application for transfer can be filed on ordinary paper having a revenue stamp (EUR 16) every 4 pages. |