National Law relating to EPC, II. Filing of European patent applications, Slovakia
II. Filing of European patent applications
| Contracting state | Slovakia |
|---|---|
1Applicant can choose between EPO and national authorities (subject to section 2) |
Yes § 66 PA |
2Applications which must be filed with national authorities |
Applications filed by natural or legal persons of Slovak nationality or having a residence or their principal place of business in Slovakia and which are of importance for national security and defence § 59 PA |
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) |
Slovak |
5Special features |
Filing of applications by facsimile is not allowed. The Slovak Industrial Property Office admits electronic filing. Electronic filing software: epoline® Online Filing software Type of electronic signature: EPO Smart Card Server addresses: Demo mode: Production mode: Helpdesk: |