National Law relating to EPC, VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications, Albania
VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications
Contracting states
Validation/Extension states
| Contracting state | Albania |
|---|---|
1Basis for conversion |
Deemed withdrawal pursuant to Art. 77(3) EPC Deemed withdrawal pursuant to Art. 14(2) and Art. 90(3) EPC for failure to supply a translation of the application in the language of the proceedings Art. 87/ë(1) PL |
2Procedural steps to be taken |
(a) Payment of national filing fee (ALL 7 000) (b) Filing of an Albanian translation Art. 87/ë(7) PL |
3Time limit for taking procedural steps referred to in section 2 |
2 months after the notification of a request by the GDIP Art. 87/ë(7) PL |
4Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Yes Applicants with neither residence nor principal place of business in Albania must appoint a representative authorised to act before the GDIP. Art. 195(2) PL |
5Special features |
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