National Law relating to EPC, VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications, Poland
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 | Poland |
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1Basis for conversion |
Deemed withdrawal pursuant to Art. 77(3) EPC Withdrawal or refusal of the application Art. 5(1) EPAL |
2Procedural steps to be taken |
(a) Payment of – filing fee (PLN 550, or PLN 500, if the application is filed electronically, plus PLN 25 for each page of the description, claims and drawings in excess of 20 pages) – extra fee for a declaration claiming priority (PLN 100 for each priority) (b) Filing, in duplicate, of a Polish translation of the patent application (containing the description of the invention, the abstract, patent claims and drawings) Art. 5(2-3) EPAL |
3Time limit for taking procedural steps referred to in section 2 |
At the latest, within two months of service of the PPO's invitation. Art. 5(2) EPAL |
4Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Yes, except for right holders having their place of residence or registered office within the territory of the European Union, an EFTA member state - a party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, or the Swiss Confederation. Art. 236(3) IPL |
5Special features |
EP applications refused by the EPO, withdrawn or deemed to be withdrawn may also be converted into an application for a utility model. Art. 5(1) EPAL |