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
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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 | Netherlands |
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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 |