National Law relating to EPC, IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register, Sweden
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 |
3 Adjoining rights, pledging |
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1Which supporting documents must be filed? |
Certified copy or extract of the deed of merger. Otherwise, only at the invitation of SE Patent Office, a dated deed of transfer (original or certified copy) signed by the proprietor. Transfer by operation of law: certified copy of relevant document. § 44 PA |
Certified copy or extract of the licence agreement. § 44 PA |
Certified copy or extract of the pledge agreement. § 94 PA |
2Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
No |
No |
No |
3Must a form be used? |
No |
No |
No |
4Special fee payable? |
SEK 500 |
SEK 500 |
SEK 500 |
5Entries and data recorded in the register |
Transfer of rights, licences, pledges Registration of transfers and licences has a declaratory effect. § 44 PA |
Registration of pledge agreement has legal effect. § 95 PA |
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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 |
Documents are generally accepted in English, French or German. |