National Law relating to EPC, III.B Translations for obtaining provisional protection, Slovakia
III.B Translations for obtaining provisional protection
| Contracting state | Slovakia |
|---|---|
1Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Yes, for natural or legal persons not having their residence or principal place of business in the Slovak Republic The above mandatory representation does not apply to parties who are nationals of a contracting state to the EEA Agreement or have their registered office or a place of business in the territory of such a state; such parties must provide the Slovak Industrial Property Office with an address for correspondence in the territory of the Slovak Republic. Representation by an appointed agent or a patent attorney authorised to practise before the Slovak Industrial Property Office § 79 (2) PA |
2 (a) Special fee payable? (b) If so, when due? |
(a) EUR 10 (b) Date on which translation is filed The translation is not published until the fee has been paid. § 8(1) + Schedule of Fees, item 216a(b) Fees Law |
3Language(s) in which the translation must be filed |
Slovak § 60(2) PA |
4 (a) Must a form be used? (b) No. of copies to be filed |
(a) No (b) 1 |
5Manner and form in which the translation is made available to the public |
Mention in the official journal Internet Inspection in reading room § 60(2) PA |
6Correction of translation (a) permitted? (b) Special fee payable? |
(a) Yes (b) EUR 10 § 62(3), (4) PA |
7Special features |
The publication fee is deemed to have been paid only when proof of payment has been duly provided. § 60(2) PA |