1 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

Yes

Applicants with neither residence nor principal place of business in Greece must appoint a representative for service (any natural person or any attorney) resident in Greece.

Art. 19(3) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88

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

(a) EUR 231*

(b) Date on which translation is filed with the OBI

Mention of the filing of the translation is published only when the fee has been paid.

* Note: all fees are revised annually on 1 January.

Art. 9(1) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88

Dec. of 2.10.2001

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

Greek

The translation must be certified by a Greek legal practitioner or by an authority empowered to do so (ie the Translation Dept. of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at 3 Voukourestiou Street, Athens or any Greek Consulate abroad).

Art. 23(5) Law No. 1733/87

Art. 9(2) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88

4 Must a form be used?

No

5 No. of copies to be filed

2

Art. 9(1) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88

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

Yes

Art. 9(3) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88

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

Mention in "EDBI"

Inspection in reading room

Copies available

Art. 9(5) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88

8 Correction of translation permitted?

Yes

The issue number and the date of the first publication in "EDBI" must be indicated.

Art. 13(4) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88

9 Is provision made for a special fee for correction?

No

10 Special features

The EP application and publication numbers, the applicant’s name and address and the title of the invention in Greek must be submitted with the translation.

Art. 9(2) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88

The filing of the translation is registered in the Records Book (Volume B).

Art. 9(4) Pres. Decr. No. 77/88