National Law relating to EPC, II. Filing of European patent applications, Greece
II. Filing of European patent applications
| Contracting state | Greece |
|---|---|
1Applicant can choose between EPO and national authorities (subject to section 2) |
Yes Art. 3 Pres. Decr. No. 77/88 |
2Applications which must be filed with national authorities |
First filings of European patent applications originating from Greek nationals residing in Greece or abroad have to be filed with OBI. Art. 23(1) Law No. 1733/87 |
3Languages in which European patent applications must or may be filed with national authorities |
All the languages pursuant to Art. 14(2) EPC (see also section 5) Art. 4(1) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88 |
4Official language(s) |
Greek |
5Special features |
European patent applications which are not drafted in an official language of the EPO must be accompanied by a translation into one of these languages within two months. Art. 4(1) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88 European patent applications filed by persons not having their residence or principal place of business in Greece must indicate an address for service in Greece (a national representative to accept correspondence). Art. 19(3) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88 Applications under section 2 may not be freely disseminated or utilised without the authorisation of the Minister responsible, which may be regarded as granted 30 days after filing if no provisional order that it be kept secret has been issued, or 125 days after filing if no final secrecy order has been issued. Law No. 4325/1963 gives further details. Art. 4(1), (2), 19(3) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88 |