National Law relating to EPC, III.B Translations for obtaining provisional protection, Czech Republic
Contracting state | Czech Republic |
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1Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Yes Applicants with neither residence nor principal place of business on the territory of the Czech Republic should be represented by a patent attorney or a legal practitioner. It is not strictly required in the case of EU citizens; an address for correspondence in the Czech Republic must be given. Art. 70 PA |
2 (a) Special fee payable? (b) If so, when due? |
(a) CZK 500 (b) Date on which translation is filed The translation is not published until the fee has been paid. Art. 35a(4) PA |
3Language(s) in which the translation must be filed |
Czech Art. 35a(4) PA |
4 (a) Must a form be used? (b) No. of copies to be filed |
(a) No (b) 1 |
5Manner and form in which the translation is made available to the public |
Mention in the "Věstník Úřadu průmyslového vlastnictví" (Bulletin of the CZ Industrial Property Office) Inspection in reading room Copies available; scanned copies are also available in the National Database of Patents and Utility Models (www.upv.gov.cz) Art. 35a(4) PA |
6Correction of translation (a) permitted? (b) Special fee payable? |
(a) Yes (b) No Art. 35a(6) PA |
7Special features |
The translation must contain – the name and address of the applicant – the EP application and publication number – the title of the invention in Czech. |