National Law relating to EPC, IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register, Greece
IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register
| Contracting state | Greece | |
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1 Transfer of rights |
2 Licences and other rights |
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1Which supporting documents must be filed? |
(i) by transaction (e.g. sale, merger, transfer of title) – sale: Contract of sale – merger: Agreement or decision of the competent body of a legal entity. Art. 12 Law No. 1733/87 (ii) by operation of law (e.g. succession, insolvency, compulsory execution) – death of an owner: Certificate of hereditary succession – company in liquidation: Court decision or decision of the competent body of a legal entity. (see also section 7) Art. 12 Law No. 1733/87 |
Licence agreement Art. 12 Law No. 1733/87 |
2Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
No, unless the applicant is not in a position to file necessary documents. |
No |
3Must a form be used? |
No |
No |
4Special fee payable? |
EUR 200 Dec. of 31.8.2016 |
EUR 200 Dec. of 31.8.2016 |
5Entries and data recorded in the register |
Mention of the legal nature of the transfer or licence Substantive rights only accrue by virtue of registration in the patent register |
Mention of the legal nature of the transfer or licence Substantive rights only accrue by virtue of registration in the patent register |
6Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 85 EPC recognised? |
Yes A certified copy of the EPO certificate (EPO Form 2544) is required. |
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7Special features |
All foreign documents mentioned should contain an apostille according to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 and should be officially translated into Greek. |