National Law relating to EPC, VI.A Payment of renewal fees, Greece
VI.A Payment of renewal fees
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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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Legal basis for levying renewal fees |
Art. 24 Law No. 1733/87 Enquiries re renewal fees and validation: Tel. +30 210 6183509 |
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1Amount of fees (plus any charges levied by banks) |
Dec. of 31.8.2016 |
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2 (a) Due date (in the patent year concerned) (b) Time limit for payment (without surcharge)* (c) Earliest possible date for payment |
(a) Last day of the month in which the date of filing occurred (b) n/a (c) Any time after the filing date Art. 24(2) Law No. 1733/87 |
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3Period of grace for payment of fees (with surcharge) (a) duration (b) surcharge |
(a) 6 months from due date (b) 50% Art. 24(2) Law No. 1733/87 |
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4Communication of a reminder in cases of non-payment (a) provided for? (b) date of dispatch |
(a) Yes, to the address for service in Greece, but not mandatory; reminders are not sent abroad. (b) Approx. 1 month before expiry of period of grace |
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5Restitutio in integrum (a) provided for? (b) time limit for submitting application |
(a) No (b) n/a |
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6Appointment of a national professional representative for (a) payment of fees (b) communication of a reminder of non-payment (c) proceedings in respect of restitutio in integrum |
(a) Payment must be made by the patentee or a Greek legal practitioner. Patentees with neither residence nor principal place of business in Greece must appoint a representative for service in that country. (b) No, but an address for service in Greece must be indicated. (c) n/a Art. 19 Pres. Decr. No. 77/88 |
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7Information regarding lapse of patent in cases of non-payment of renewal fees |
Publication in the EDBI; the loss of rights takes effect as from the date of publication. Art. 16(2) Law No. 1733/87 |
* For first renewal fee to be paid, see Art. 141(2) EPC.