National Law relating to EPC, IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register, Slovenia
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) 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? |
No documentation is needed if a request for change in the register is filed by a person who has been entered in the register as the owner of a right. If the request is filed by another person, that person has to submit a statement that the owner consents to the requested change being entered in the register or, at his choice, any other document providing a legal basis for the requested change to be entered in the register. Art. 108 IPA |
as under 1. Art. 108 IPA |
2Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Yes Art. 129 IPA |
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3Must a form be used? |
No, but recommended |
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4Special fee payable? |
EUR 40 Art. 1(6.1) Fees Decr. |
EUR 40 Art. 1(6.1) Fees Decr. |
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. On request, transfer of rights or licence may, but need not, be entered in the register. Art. 107(1) IPA |
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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, when needed, are accepted in Slovenian, English, French and German. In case of doubt, SIPO may ask for a translation. Art. 108 IPA |