National Law relating to EPC, II. Filing of European patent applications, Montenegro
Contracting state | Montenegro |
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1Applicant can choose between EPO and national authorities (subject to section 2) |
A European patent application can be filed with the EPO or a competent authority. Art. 150(1) PL |
2Applications which must be filed with national authorities |
If the competent authority establishes, at first glance, that an application submitted by a citizen of Montenegro or a natural person who has a permanent residence in Montenegro refers to an invention of importance for the defence and security of Montenegro, within the meaning of Article 124 of the Patent Law of Montenegro, it will act in accordance with the special regulations governing secret inventions and will not forward the European patent application to the EPO. Art. 150b(3) PL |
3Languages in which European patent applications must or may be filed with national authorities |
A European patent application submitted to the competent authority can be filed in any language under Article 14 EPC; a translation into Montenegrin is then mandatory. It can, of course, also be filed in Montenegrin. Art. 150b(5) PL |
4Official language(s) |
Montenegrin |
5Special features |
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