National Law relating to EPC, II. Filing of European patent applications, Italy
II. Filing of European patent applications
| Contracting state | Italy |
|---|---|
1Applicant can choose between EPO and national authorities (subject to section 2) |
Yes, if priority of an application filed in Italy over 90 days previously is claimed and such application has not been made subject to the official secrets regulations or if the applicant has requested and obtained authorisation from the UIBM for filing abroad Art. 149 PL |
2Applications which must be filed with national authorities |
European first applications filed by applicants having a residence or their principal place of business in Italy Art. 149 PL |
3Languages in which European patent applications must or may be filed with national authorities |
All the languages pursuant to Art. 14(2) EPC |
4Official language(s) |
Italian |
5Special features |
European patent applications may be filed by postal service (registered mail with advice of delivery) or handed in to the Chamber of Commerce (Camera di Commercio), Viale Oceano Indiano n. 17, Rome. European patent applications which are not filed in Italian must be accompanied by an Italian translation of an exhaustive abstract describing the features of the invention and, where appropriate, by a copy of the drawings. This requirement is waived if priority of an application filed in Italy over 90 days previously is claimed and such application has not been made subject to the official secrets regulations, or if the applicant is not resident in Italy (see section 2). For more information about costs and ways of filing: uibm.mise.gov.it/index.php/it/brevetti/brevetto-europeo Art. 149 PL |