National Law relating to EPC, IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register, Iceland
Contracting state | Iceland | |
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1 Transfer of rights by transaction (e.g. sale, merger) or by operation of law (e.g. succession, insolvency, compulsory execution) |
2 Licences and other rights |
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1Which supporting documents must be filed? |
Deeds of transfer signed by the patent proprietor or relevant legal decision. A declaration of consent by the transferee is not required. Art. 44 PA |
License agreement Art. 44 PA |
2Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Not unless the transfer concerns a patent application. Art. 12 PA (Art. 66 PA if granted) |
No |
3Must a form be used? |
No |
No |
4Special fee payable? |
Yes Art. 18(1) Fees Reg. |
Yes Art. 18(1) Fees Reg. |
5Entries and data recorded in the register |
Recording upon request of transfer of rights Art. 44 PA |
Grant of a license may be recorded upon request. Art. 44 PA |
6Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 85 EPC recognised? |
Yes, until a decision of the EPO to grant becomes final, e.g. following opposition or appeals proceedings. A copy of the EPO certificate (EPO Form 2544) is required. Art. 77 PR |
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7Special features |
Documents are accepted in Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and English. |