National Law relating to EPC, VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications, San Marino
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 | San Marino |
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1Basis for conversion |
Deemed withdrawal pursuant to Art. 77(3) EPC Art. 9(1)(b) Decree Law No. 76/2009 |
2Procedural steps to be taken |
(a) Request for conversion (b) Payment of the prescribed fee (c) Filing of a translation in Italian of the European patent application |
3Time limit for taking procedural steps referred to in section 2 |
2 months after receipt by the USBM of the request for conversion |
4Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Foreign applicants must appoint a professional representative who has been entered on the list of patent attorneys maintained by the USBM |
5Special features |
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