National Law relating to EPC, VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications, Malta
VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications
Contracting state | Malta |
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1Basis for conversion |
Deemed withdrawal pursuant to Art. 77(3) EPC Deemed withdrawal pursuant to Art. 90(3) EPC because the translation in the language of the proceedings was not filed in time. R. 10(1) L.N. 99/2007 |
2Procedural steps to be taken |
(a) Payment of the prescribed fee (EUR 698.81) (b) Filing of a translation in one of Malta's official languages R. 10(2) L.N. 99/2007 |
3Time limit for taking procedural steps referred to in section 2 |
Within 2 months from the date the Comptroller invites the applicant to submit the translation and pay the prescribed fee R. 10(2) L.N. 99/2007 |
4Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Foreign applicants whose permanent residence or business is not in any EU member state must appoint an agent who has his/her ordinary residence or principal place of business in Malta to represent them. Art. 61(2) PA 2000 |
5Special features |
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