Filing rules by country

EPO

Patent filing & translation requirements

Below we’ve listed the patent filing and translation requirements. Whilst we endeavour to ensure these regulations remain up-to-date, they are subject to change. We advise you check with the local patent office or relevant counsel regarding any questions about country specific regulations.

PCT Route: filing & translation requirements

Language

English, French or German

Filing Deadline

31 months

Filing Extension

2 months
Further Processing Procedure

Translation Extension

2 months
Further Processing Procedure
No
N/A

Power of Attorney

General POA Accepted

N/A
No
N/A

Assignments Required

Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing

Yes

Claims Amendment Possible at Filing

Yes

Fee for Amending Claims at Filing

No
Due at time of filing
N/A

Request for Examination Deadline

Can Examination be requested at filing?

Yes
Yes
N/A

Patent Prosecution Highway

Unitary Patent: filing & translation requirements

Request Deadline

1 month from the grant date

Request Extension

No

Translation Language

English source: Translation into any one of the official languages of the European Union. French or German source: Translation into English.

Translation Requirement

Full translation of the granted patent.
The translation has no legal effect and is for informational purposes only. Nevertheless, the translation should not be carried out only by automated means.
1 month
The EPO will send a notice inviting the requester to correct the deficiencies noted within a non-extendable period of one month

Translation Extension

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