National Law relating to EPC, VI.B Payment of renewal fees after a successful petition for review, Switzerland
VI.B Payment of renewal fees after a successful petition for review
| Contracting state | Switzerland / Liechtenstein |
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No specific provisions, but proprietor may pay renewal fees retroactively within 6 months of the date of notification of the Enlarged Board's decision to re-open the appeal proceedings |
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1Period for retroactive payment of renewal fees which would have become due during the period between revocation of the patent and re-opening of the proceedings before the boards of appeal |
3 months (without surcharge) Analogous application of Art. 41 PA |
2Beginning of period / due date |
From date of notification of the Enlarged Board's decision Analogous application of Art. 41 PA |
3Payment of fees with surcharge (a) duration (b) surcharge |
(a) From end of 3rd month to end of 6th month after the due date (b) CHF 50 Analogous application of Art. 41 PA and Art. 18, 118a PO |
4Special features |
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