National Law relating to EPC, VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications, Portugal
VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications
| Contracting state | Portugal |
|---|---|
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 pursuant to Art. 14(2) EPC was not filed in time. Art. 88(1), (2), (3), 89(3) PA |
2Procedural steps to be taken |
(a) Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications or patents: Payment of national filing fee: EUR 117.93 if filed online, EUR 235.86 if filed on paper Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national utility model applications or utility models: Payment of national filing fee: EUR 206.37 if filed online, EUR 412.74 if filed on paper Examination fee: EUR 88.45 if filed online, EUR 176.90 if filed on paper (b) Filing of a Portuguese translation Art. 83, 88(4), (6) PA |
3Time limit for taking procedural steps referred to in section 2 |
2 months after receipt by INPI of the request for conversion Art. 88(6) PA |
4Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
No Art. 10 PA |
5Special features |
The EP application may also be converted into an application for a utility model. Art. 89 PA |