National Law relating to EPC, VI.B Payment of renewal fees after a successful petition for review, Spain
VI.B Payment of renewal fees after a successful petition for review
| Contracting state | Spain |
|---|---|
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 Art. 157 and 184 NPL |
2Beginning of period / due date |
From publication of the Enlarged Board's decision in the "Boletín Oficial de la Propiedad Industrial" Law 39/2015, Common Administrative Procedure Act |
3Payment of fees with surcharge (a) duration (b) surcharge |
(a) 6 months from expiry of the time limit in Table VI.A, section 2(b) (b) 25% if paid within 3 months, 50% if paid within 6 months of due date (a) and (b) After expiry of the period of grace renewal may still be secured by paying, before the due date for the next renewal fee, the fee with a 50% surcharge and an additional fee of EUR 102.01 Art. 157 and 184 NPL |
4Special features |