National Law relating to EPC, III.B Translations for obtaining provisional protection, United Kingdom
III.B Translations for obtaining provisional protection
| Contracting state | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
1Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
No The authorised professional representative before the EPO is not required to file a new authorisation (see also section 7). R. 103 PR |
2 (a) Special fee payable? (b) If so, when due? |
(a) No (b) n/a Schedule 1 to PFR |
3Language(s) in which the translation must be filed |
English Sect. 78(7) PA |
4 (a) Must a form be used? (b) No. of copies to be filed |
(a) Yes, Form 54 in duplicate (b) 2 R. 56 PR |
5Manner and form in which the translation is made available to the public |
Display in Science Reference and Information Service, London Copies available from the IPO Mention in the "Patents Journal" Entry in the patent register Sect. 78(7) PA |
6Correction of translation (a) permitted? (b) Special fee payable? |
(a) Yes (i) Form 54 (corrections under Sect. 80(3); R. 56 and R. 57) in duplicate (ii) In writing (corrections under Sect. 117; R. 105) (b) No Sect. 80(3), 117 PA |
7Special features |
An address for service in the United Kingdom, Gibraltar or Channel Islands should be given when filing the translation, or for other proceedings. For further information, contact the International Filings Unit: Tel. +44 1633 814875 R. 103 PR |