National Law relating to EPC, IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register, Netherlands
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 | Netherlands | |
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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? |
Either the original or a certified copy of the document containing the deed of transfer of title by the proprietor and declaration of acceptance by the assignee Art. 64, 65 PA |
Original or a certified copy of the licence agreement, or an accepted testamentary disposition Art. 56 PA |
2Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
No |
No |
3Must a form be used? |
No |
No |
4Special fee payable? |
EUR 27 Art. 64(1) PA |
EUR 27 Art. 56(2) PA |
5Entries and data recorded in the register |
Any special stipulations made in respect of the transfer Transfer confers substantive rights. Transfer by assignment shall take effect vis-à-vis third parties only after its entry in the register. Art. 64, 65 PA |
Licence (how created), sub-licence A licence established by an agreement or testamentary disposition shall take effect vis-à-vis third parties only after its entry in the register. Art. 56(2) PA |
6Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 85 EPC recognised? |
Yes A copy of the EPO certificate (EPO Form 2544) is required. |
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7Special features |
Documents are accepted in Dutch, English, French and German. |