National Law relating to EPC, III.B Translations for obtaining provisional protection, Greece
III.B Translations for obtaining provisional protection
| Contracting state | Greece |
|---|---|
1Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Yes Applicants with neither residence nor principal place of business in Greece must appoint a representative for service (any natural person or any attorney) resident in Greece. Art. 19(3) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88 |
2 (a) Special fee payable? (b) If so, when due? |
(a) EUR 100 (b) Date on which translation is filed with the OBI Mention of the filing of the translation is published only when the fee has been paid. Art. 9(1) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88 |
3Language(s) in which the translation must be filed |
Greek The translation must be certified by a Greek legal practitioner or by an authority authorized to do so (i.e. a certified translator of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at metafraseis.services.gov.gr). Art. 23(5) Law No. 1733/87 |
4 (a) Must a form be used? (b) No. of copies to be filed |
(a) Yes (b) 2 Art. 9(1), (3) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88 |
5Manner and form in which the translation is made available to the public |
Publication in EDBI Public inspection Copies available Art. 9(5) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88 |
6Correction of translation (a) permitted? (b) Special fee payable? |
(a) Yes The issue number and the date of the first publication in EDBI must be indicated. (b) No Art. 13(4) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88 |
7Special features |
The EP application and publication numbers, the applicant's name and address and the title of the invention in Greek must be submitted with the translation. The translation and the attached documents must be presented to the OBI in accordance with the provisions of Min. Dec. No. 15928/EFA/1253, which correspond to Rules 46 and 49 EPC. The filing of the translation is registered in the Register Book (Volume B). The provisional protection provided for under Art. 10 Pres. Decr. No. 77/88 does not take effect if the European patent has been revoked or limited after opposition, limitation or revocation proceedings before the EPO. Art. 9(2), (3), (4), 10, 10a Pres. Decr. No. 77/88 |