X. Miscellaneous

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 states

Validation/Extension states

Contracting state	Malta
1Simultaneous protection allowed? Art. 139(3) and 140 EPC	No; to the extent that it protects the same invention, the national patent ceases to have effect from the date on which (a) the period for filing the notice of opposition to the European patent expires without such notice being filed, or (b) the opposition proceedings are finally closed, the European patent having been maintained. Art. 11 L.N. 99/2007
2Territorial field of application pursuant to Art. 168 EPC	Territory of the Republic of Malta

Contracting state

Malta

No; to the extent that it protects the same invention, the national patent ceases to have effect from the date on which

(a) the period for filing the notice of opposition to the European patent expires without such notice being filed, or

(b) the opposition proceedings are finally closed, the European patent having been maintained.

Art. 11 L.N. 99/2007

Territory of the Republic of Malta

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