European Patent Validations
Lithuania
Legal framework
Lithuania has signed the London Agreement.
Translation requirements
To perform a European patent validation in Lithuania only the claims need to be translated.
Our translations are prepared by tested translators having professional experience in patent translations, translators keep up up-to-date glossary. Each translation is checked by local Patent Attorney or other internal or external specialist who has experience in patent translations and we follow ISO 17100 standard in our translation process.
Filing deadline
Within three months after the date on which the mention of grant is published in the European Patent Bulletin.
Extension of deadline is not possible.
Power of attorney
The Power of Attorney is required. The POA can be specific or general. Copy of the POA is sufficient.
Patent annuities
We offer patent annuities payment and monitoring service. Monitoring of patent annuities is free of charge service.
The annual fee shall be paid within two last months of the current year of patent validity. The annual fee increased by 50% (firm fee remains the same) may still be validly paid within 6 months from the due date as prescribed above.
Patent recordals
We offer patent recordal services before Lithuanian Patent Office:
- Recordal of assignment
- Recordal of change of name/address
- Registering a license in register
- Transfer of rights related with EPO 2544 form
Team responsible for EP validations in Lithuania
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Patent Attorney, Head of Patent Procedures -
Junior Patent Specialist -
Patent Specialist -
Patent Specialist -
Patent Specialist Assistant -
Senior Patent Specialist
Latvia
Legal framework
Latvia has signed the London Agreement.
Translation requirements
To perform a European patent validation in Latvia only the claims need to be translated.
Our translations are prepared by tested translators having professional experience in patent translations, translators keep up up-to-date glossary. Each translation is checked by local Patent Attorney and we follow ISO 17100 standard in our translation process.
Filing deadline
Within three months after the date on which the mention of grant is published in the European Patent Bulletin.
Extension of deadline is not possible.
Power of attorney
The Power of Attorney is not required.
Patent annuities
We offer patent annuities payment and monitoring service. Monitoring of patent annuities is free of charge service.
Annuities should be paid for each year following the year of grant of a patent. The due date is the last day of the month on which the filing date anniversary falls. In case of late payment, the official fee increased by 25% (firm fee remains the same) may still be validly paid within 6 months from the due date.
Patent recordals
We offer patent recordal services before Latvian Patent Office:
- Recordal of assignment
- Recordal of change of name/address
- Registering a license in register
- Transfer of rights related with EPO 2544 form
Team responsible for EP validations in Latvia
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Associate Partner, Latvian Patent, Trademark and Design Attorney, European Trademark and Design Attorney, Lawyer -
Associate Partner, European and Latvian Trademark and Design Attorney, Lawyer -
Patent Attorney, Head of Patent Procedures
Estonia
Legal framework
Estonia has not signed the London Agreement.
Translation requirements
To perform a European patent validation in Estonia whole patent specification into Estonian language needs to be translated.
Our translations are prepared by tested translators having professional experience in patent translations, translators keep up up-to-date glossary. Each translation is checked by local Patent Attorney and we follow ISO 17100 standard in our translation process.
Filing deadline
Within three months after the date on which the mention of grant is published in the European Patent Bulletin.
Extension of deadline is possible: up to 2 months upon payment of the corresponding official fee.
Power of attorney
The Power of Attorney is not required.
Patent annuities
We offer patent annuities payment and monitoring service. Monitoring of patent annuities is free of charge service.
Payment may not be made more than 6 months before due date. The due date is the last day of the month on which the filing date anniversary falls. In case of late payment, the official fee increased by 10% (firm fee remains the same) may still be validly paid within 6 months from the due date.
Estonian Patent Office does not issue any annuity fee reminders.
Patent recordals
We offer patent recordal services before Estonian Patent Office:
- Recordal of assignment
- Recordal of change of name/address
- Registering a license in register
- Transfer of rights related with EPO 2544 form
Team responsible for EP validations in Estonia
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Director of “Metida Patendibüroo” in Estonia, European Patent Attorney, European Trademark and Design Attorney -
Intellectual Property Specialist -
Patent Attorney, Head of Patent Procedures
Poland
Legal framework
Poland has not signed the London Agreement.
Translation requirements
To perform a European patent validation in Poland whole patent specification into Polish language needs to be translated.
Our translations are prepared by tested translators having professional experience in patent translations, translators keep up up-to-date glossary. Each translation is checked by local Patent Attorney and we follow ISO 17100 standard in our translation process.
Filing deadline
Within three months after the date on which the mention of grant is published in the European Patent Bulletin.
Extension of deadline is not possible.
Power of attorney
The Power of Attorney is required. The POA can be specific or general. Original POA is required.
Patent annuities
We offer patent annuities payment and monitoring service. Monitoring of patent annuities is free of charge service.
The annual fees may be paid within one year prior to the date on which the previous protection term ends. In case of late payment, the official fee increased by 30% (firm fee remains the same) may still be validly paid within 6 months from the due date.
Patent recordals
We offer patent recordal services before Polish Patent Office:
- Recordal of assignment
- Recordal of change of name/address
- Registering a license in register
- Transfer of rights related with EPO 2544 form
Team responsible for EP validations in Poland
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European Patent Attorney, Polish Patent Attorney and UPC Representative -
Polish Patent Attorney, Lawyer -
Partner, Head of the Patent Law Department
Sweden
Legal framework
Sweden has signed the London Agreement.
Translation requirements
To perform a European patent validation in Sweden only the claims need to be translated in Swedish if a European patent has been granted in English.
If a European Patent has been granted in French or German, translation of the description into English and Swedish translation of the claims must be submitted.
Our translations are prepared by tested translators having professional experience in patent translations, translators keep up up-to-date glossary. Each translation is checked by internal specialist who has experience in patent translations and we follow ISO 17100 standard in our translation process.
Filing deadline
Within three months after the date on which the mention of grant is published in the European Patent Bulletin.
Extension of deadline is not possible.
Power of attorney
The Power of Attorney is not required.
Patent annuities
We offer patent annuities payment and monitoring service. Monitoring of patent annuities is free of charge service.
Payment may not be made more than 6 months before due date. The due date is the last day of the month on which the filing date anniversary falls. In case of late payment, the official fee increased by 20% (firm fee remains the same) may still be validly paid within 6 months from the due date.
Patent recordals
We offer patent recordal services before Swedish Patent Office:
- Recordal of assignment
- Recordal of change of name/address
- Registering a license in register
- Transfer of rights related with EPO 2544 form
Team responsible for EP validations in Sweden
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Patent Attorney, Head of Patent Procedures
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Patent Specialist
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Patent Specialist
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Patent Specialist Assistant
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Junior Patent Specialist
France
Legal framework
France is a London Agreement country.
Translation requirements
France is sharing an official EPO language, therefore there are no requirements for filing a translation and paying a publication or EP validation fee.
Filing deadline
When EP is granted, it becomes automatically and immediately a valid patent in this country. However, it is highly recommended to appoint a representative as a point of contact.
Power of attorney
The Power of Attorney is not required.
Patent annuities
In order to have a right in France, annuity fees must be paid directly to the French Patent Office every year.
We offer patent annuities payment and monitoring service. Monitoring of patent annuities is free of charge service.
The annual fees may be paid within 12 months prior to the date on which the previous protection term ends. In case of late payment, the official fee increased by 50% (firm fee remains the same) may still be validly paid within 6 months from the due date.
Patent recordals
We offer patent recordal services before French Patent Office:
- Recordal of assignment
- Recordal of change of name/address
- Registering a license in register
- Transfer of rights related with EPO 2544 form
Team responsible for EP validations in France
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Patent Attorney, Head of Patent Procedures
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Patent Specialist
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Patent Specialist
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Senior Patent Specialist
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Patent Specialist Assistant
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Junior Patent Specialist
United Kingdom
Legal framework
United Kingdom is a London Agreement country.
Translation requirements
United Kingdom is sharing an official EPO language, therefore there are no requirements for filing a translation and paying a publication or EP validation fee.
Filing deadline
When EP is granted, it becomes automatically and immediately a valid patent in this country. However, it is highly recommended to appoint a representative as a point of contact.
Power of attorney
The Power of Attorney is not required.
Patent annuities
In order to have a right in United Kingdom, annuity fees must be paid directly to the UK Patent Office every year.
We offer patent annuities payment and monitoring service. Monitoring of patent annuities is free of charge service.
The annual fees may be paid within 3 months prior to the date on which the previous protection term ends. In case of late payment, the official fee increased by :
2nd month: GBP 24
3rd month: GBP 48
4th month: GBP 72
5th month: GBP 96
6th month: GBP 120
(firm fee remains the same) may still be validly paid within 6 months from the due date.
Patent recordals
We offer patent recordal services before UK Patent Office:
- Recordal of assignment
- Recordal of change of name/address
- Registering a license in register
- Transfer of rights related with EPO 2544 form
Team responsible for EP validations in United Kingdom
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Patent Attorney, Head of Patent Procedures
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Senior Patent Specialist
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Patent Specialist Assistant
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Junior Patent Specialist
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Patent Specialist
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Patent Specialist
Germany
Legal framework
Germany is a London Agreement country.
Translation requirements
Germany is sharing an official EPO language, therefore there are no requirements for filing a translation and paying a publication or EP validation fee.
Filing deadline
When EP is granted, it becomes automatically and immediately a valid patent in this country. However, it is highly recommended to appoint a representative as a point of contact.
Power of attorney
The Power of Attorney is not required.
Patent annuities
In order to have a right in Germany, annuity fees must be paid directly to the German Patent Office every year.
We offer patent annuities payment and monitoring service. Monitoring of patent annuities is free of charge service.
The annual fees may be paid within one year prior to the date on which the previous protection term ends. In case of late payment, the official fee increased by 50 Eur (first two months without incurring surcharge ) may still be validly paid within 6 months from the due date.
Patent recordals
We offer patent recordal services before German Patent Office:
- Recordal of assignment
- Recordal of change of name/address
- Registering a license in register
- Transfer of rights related with EPO 2544 form
Team responsible for EP validations in Germany
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Patent Attorney, Head of Patent Procedures
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Patent Specialist Assistant
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Junior Patent Specialist
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Patent Specialist
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Senior Patent Specialist
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Patent Specialist
Luxembourg
Legal framework
Luxembourg has signed the London Agreement.
Translation requirements
Luxembourg shares an official EPO language (French); therefore, no translation of the patent specification needs to be filed, and no publication or EP validation fee is payable.
Once granted, the European patent takes effect automatically as a national Luxembourg patent, without any further formality before the Luxembourg Intellectual Property Office.
Filing deadline
When the EP is granted, it becomes automatically and immediately a valid patent in Luxembourg. However, it is highly recommended to appoint a representative as a point of contact.
Power of attorney
The Power of Attorney is not required.
Patent annuities
To keep the right in force in Luxembourg, annuity fees must be paid directly to the Luxembourg Intellectual Property Office (OPI) every year.
We offer patent annuities payment and monitoring service. Monitoring patent annuities is free of charge service.
Annual fees are due each year, starting from the 3rd year, on the last day of the month on which the anniversary of the filing date falls. In case of late payment, a fixed surcharge of EUR 20 (firm fee remains the same) may still be validly paid within 6 months from the due date.
Patent recordals
We offer patent recordal services before the Luxembourg Intellectual Property Office (OPI):
- Recordal of assignment
- Recordal of change of name/address
- Registering a license in register
- Transfer of rights related with EPO 2544 form
Team responsible for EP validations in
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Patent Attorney, Head of Patent Procedures
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Junior Patent Specialist
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Patent Specialist
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Patent Specialist
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Patent Specialist Assistant
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Senior Patent Specialist
Ireland
Legal framework
Ireland has signed the London Agreement.
Translation requirements
Ireland shares an official EPO language (English); therefore, no translation of the patent specification needs to be filed and no publication or EP validation fee is payable.
No formal validation step is required before the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland (IPOI). However, it is advisable to file an address for service so that the patent holder can be contacted, for example if an annuity payment is missing.
Filing deadline
When the EP is granted, it becomes automatically and immediately a valid patent in Ireland. There is no deadline for filing an address for service, but it is highly recommended to appoint a representative as a point of contact.
Power of attorney
The Power of Attorney is required. The POA can be specific or general. Copy of the POA is sufficient.
Patent annuities
To keep the right in force in Ireland, annuity fees must be paid directly to the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland (IPOI) every year.
We offer patent annuities payment and monitoring service. Monitoring patent annuities is free of charge service.
Annual fees are due each year, starting from the 3rd year, on the last day of the month on which the anniversary of the filing date falls. In case of late payment, the fee may still be validly paid within 6 months from the due date, subject to an additional monthly surcharge of EUR 11 for each of the first three months of the grace period and EUR 19 for each of the following three months (firm fee remains the same).
Patent recordals
We offer patent recordal services before the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland (IPOI):
- Recordal of assignment
- Recordal of change of name/address
- Registering a license in register
- Transfer of rights related with EPO 2544 form
Team responsible for EP validations in
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Patent Attorney, Head of Patent Procedures
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Patent Specialist
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Junior Patent Specialist
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Senior Patent Specialist
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Patent Specialist
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Patent Specialist Assistant
Belgium
Legal framework
Belgium has signed the London Agreement.
Translation requirements
Belgium shares an official EPO language (French or German); therefore, no translation of the patent specification needs to be filed and no publication or EP validation fee is payable.
Once granted, the European patent takes effect automatically as a national Belgian patent, without any further formality before the Belgian Office for Intellectual Property (part of the FPS Economy).
Filing deadline
When the EP is granted, it becomes automatically and immediately a valid patent in Belgium. However, it is highly recommended to appoint a representative as a point of contact.
Power of attorney
The Power of Attorney is required. The POA can be specific or general. Copy of the POA is sufficient.
Patent annuities
To keep the right in force in Belgium, annuity fees must be paid directly to the Belgian Office for Intellectual Property every year.
We offer patent annuities payment and monitoring service. Monitoring patent annuities is free of charge service.
Annual fees are due each year, starting from the 3rd year, on the last day of the month in which the anniversary of the filing date falls, and may not be paid more than 6 months before the due date. In case of late payment, a fixed additional fee of EUR 85 (years 3–10) or EUR 230 (years 11–20) (firm fee remains the same) may still be validly paid within 6 months from the due date.
Patent recordals
We offer patent recordal services before the Belgian Office for Intellectual Property:
- Recordal of assignment
- Recordal of change of name/address
- Registering a license in register
- Transfer of rights related with EPO 2544 form
Team responsible for EP validations in
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Patent Attorney, Head of Patent Procedures
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Patent Specialist
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Patent Specialist
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Patent Specialist Assistant
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Junior Patent Specialist
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Senior Patent Specialist
Finland
Legal framework
Finland has signed the London Agreement.
Translation requirements
To perform a European patent validation in Finland, the claims (and the title of the invention) must be translated into Finnish.
If the European patent has been granted in English, only the Finnish translation of the claims is required; the description does not need to be translated. If the patent has been granted in French or German, the description and drawings must additionally be translated into English or Finnish.
Our translations are prepared by tested translators who have professional experience in patent translations, translators keep up up-to-date glossary. Each translation is checked by a Patent Attorney or other internal or external specialist who has experience in patent translations, and we follow the ISO 17100 standard in our translation process.
Filing deadline
Within three months after the date on which the mention of grant is published in the European Patent Bulletin.
Extension of deadline is not possible.
Power of attorney
The Power of Attorney is not required for validation.
Patent annuities
We offer patent annuities payment and monitoring service. Monitoring patent annuities is free of charge service.
Annual fees are due each year on the last day of the month, in which the anniversary of the filing date falls and may not be paid more than 6 months before the due date. In case of late payment, the official fee increased by 20% (firm fee remains the same) may still be validly paid within 6 months from the due date.
Patent recordals
We offer patent recordal services before the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH):
- Recordal of assignment
- Recordal of change of name/address
- Registering a license in register
- Transfer of rights related with EPO 2544 form
Team responsible for EP validations in
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Patent Attorney, Head of Patent Procedures
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Patent Specialist
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Junior Patent Specialist
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Patent Specialist Assistant
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Patent Specialist
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Senior Patent Specialist
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European Patent Validations and Patent Annuities
Once the mention of the grant is published, the European patent has to be validated in each of the designated countries within a specific time limit (within 3 months) in order to retain its protective rights and be enforceable against infringers. This validation step consists of the filing of the translated claims or translation of full specification into an official language of that state with national patent office and the payment of a fee (the fee is different in each country).
A European patent will only extend to those countries in which a validation is filed. The rights will lapse in any country where the validation is not filed. The European patent will remain active in any validated country as long as annuities are paid.
The annuity fees are to be paid every year to the EPO (starting at 505 EUR) up to the granting of the application, from the second anniversary of the filing date. Thereafter, an annuity fee (the fee is different in each country) is payable annually to the National Intellectual Property office in which the granted European patent has been validated. If an annuity fee is not paid in due time the fee may still be paid up to 6 months late provided that a 50% surcharge is also paid.
