National Law relating to EPC, VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications, Serbia
VII. Conversion of European patent applications or patents into national patent applications
| Contracting state | Serbia |
|---|---|
1Basis for conversion |
Deemed withdrawal pursuant to Art. 77(3) EPC Deemed withdrawal pursuant to Art. 90(3) EPC because the translation into the language of the proceedings pursuant to Art. 14(2) EPC was not filed in time. Art. 153(1) PL |
2Procedural steps to be taken |
(a) Payment of national fees for conversion and for publication of the mention of the conversion in the Intellectual Property Gazette Proof of payment of the prescribed fees must be provided. (b) Filing of a Serbian translation of the European patent application Art. 153(4)(5) PL |
3Time limit for taking procedural steps referred to in section 2 |
Within 2 months of filing the request for conversion Art. 153(5) PL |
4Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
Yes Art. 5 PL |
5Special features |
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