National Law relating to EPC, VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications, Cyprus
VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications
| Contracting state | Cyprus |
|---|---|
1Basis for conversion |
Deemed withdrawal pursuant to Art. 77(3) EPC Deemed withdrawal pursuant to Art. 90(3) EPC because the translation in the language of the proceedings was not filed in time Sect. 70(1) PL |
2Procedural steps to be taken |
(a) Payment of the filing fee (EUR 100) (b) Filing, in duplicate, of a translation in Greek Sect. 70(4) PL |
3Time limit for taking procedural steps referred to in section 2 |
(a) 3 months after notification of a request by the CY Patent Office (b) 4 months from filing of the request for conversion R. 59(1) PFR |
4Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Yes The procedural steps referred to in section 2 must be taken by a professional representative in Cyprus if the applicant has neither a residence nor his principal place of business in Cyprus. Sect. 70(5) PL |
5Special features |
The request for conversion is recorded in Record Book Volume A National Applications. R. 59 PFR |