National Law relating to EPC, VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications, Latvia
VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications
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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 | Latvia |
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1Basis for conversion |
Deemed withdrawn pursuant to Art. 77(3) EPC or Art. 90(3) EPC |
2Procedural steps to be taken |
(a) Filing of a Latvian translation accompanied by a request for conversion (b) Payment of national filing fee for conversion (EUR 120) Art. 74 PL |
3Time limit for taking procedural steps referred to in section 2 |
Within 3 months of filing the request for conversion |
4Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Yes Applicants with neither residence nor principal place of business in Latvia must appoint a registered professional representative. Power of attorney is not required. Art. 116(3), 117(3) IPL |
5Special features |
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