National Law relating to EPC, VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications, Netherlands
VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications
Contracting states
Validation/Extension states
| Contracting state | Netherlands |
|---|---|
1Basis for conversion |
Deemed withdrawal pursuant to Art. 77(3) EPC Art. 47 PA |
2Procedural steps to be taken |
(a) Payment of the national filing fee (EUR 90) (b) Filing, in duplicate, of a Dutch translation Art. 48(2) PA |
3Time limit for taking procedural steps referred to in section 2 |
3 months after receipt of the request for conversion Art. 48(2) PA |
4Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
The procedural steps referred to in section 2 may be taken by the applicant, his national patent attorney or attorney at law. |
5Special features |
A certification of the translation must be filed if required by the NPO. Art. 48(2) PA |