1 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

No, if applicant resides in Spain or in a country of the European Union. Requirements in column 10 must be observed.

Art. 155 PL

Art. 3 Law 8/1998

2 (a) Special fee payable? (b) If so, when due

(a) EUR 95.70* (EUR 89.48 for translations on magnetic data carrier)

(b) The translation is not published until the fee has been paid.

* Note: the fees may be revised at the beginning of each year.

Art. 6 RD 2424

Fees Law

3 Language(s) in which the translation must be filed

Spanish (see column 10)

Art. 5 RD 2424

4 Must a form be used?

Yes

5 No. of copies to be filed

3

6 Are documents which meet the formal requirements pursuant to Rule 35(3)-(14) EPC accepted?

Yes

7 Manner and form in which the translation is made available to the public

Inspection in reading room

Copies available

Mention in "Boletín Oficial de la Propiedad Industrial"

Art. 32 PL

Art. 5, 12 RD 2424

8 Correction of translation permitted?

Yes

Art. 12 RD 2424

9 Is provision made for a special fee for correction?

Yes, as in column 2

Art. 12 RD 2424

Fees Law

10 Special features

Applicants with neither residence nor principal place of business in Spain must have the translation prepared by a patent attorney accredited to OEPM or by a sworn interpreter appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Art. 6 RD 2424