National Law relating to EPC, IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register, Italy
IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register
| Contracting state | Italy | |
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1 Transfer of rights by transaction (e.g. sale, merger) 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? |
– authenticated copy of the public document or the original – or authenticated copy of the authenticated private document (see also section 7) Art. 138, 196 PL |
as under 1. Art. 138 PL |
2Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
No |
No |
3Must a form be used? |
No |
No |
4Special fee payable? |
EUR 50 |
EUR 50 |
5Entries and data recorded in the register |
Date of submission of the application, identity of the successor in title or of his agent, nature of the rights to which the registration refers |
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6Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 85 EPC recognised? |
Yes A copy of the EPO certificate (EPO Form 2544) is required. Art. 139(5) PL |
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7Special features |
The application for transfer can be filed on ordinary paper having a revenue stamp (EUR 16) every 4 pages. |