National Law relating to EPC, IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register, Croatia
IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register
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1 Transfer of rights by transaction (e.g. sale, merger, transfer of title) or by operation of law (e.g. succession, insolvency, compulsory execution) |
2 Licences and other rights |
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1Which supporting documents must be filed? |
Written request Original or duly certified copy of the official document recording the transfer of rights or licence agreement and proof that the fee was paid Art. 107-111 PA |
as under 1. |
2Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Yes Art. 17 PA |
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3Must a form be used? |
Yes Art. 32(3) PO |
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4Special fee payable? |
EUR 26,54 per entry Art. 49.(1) RFees (note: Euro became the official currency in the Republic of Croatia on 1 January 2023 to substitute the Croatian kuna as the legal means of payment so far. Regulation on Fees for Proceedings in the Field of Intellectual Property and Professional Services of the State Intellectual Property Office will be amended accordingly.) |
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5Entries and data recorded in the register |
Any change concerning a patent or owner of a right may be entered in the register, such as transfer of rights, licence, change of name or address, etc. Art. 109 PA |
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6Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 85 EPC recognised? |
No |
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7Special features |
Supporting documents must be furnished as an original or as a certified copy. The entered changes will be published in the official gazette. Art. 109.7 PA |