1 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

No, but recommended (see also column 10)

R. 92, 93(1) PR

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

(a) EUR 35

(b) date on which translation is filed

R. 84 and Schedule I Fees Rules

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

English (see also column 10)

Sect. 120(6) PA

4 Must a form be used?

No

5 No. of copies to be filed

1

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

Yes

R. 15 PR

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

Inspection at the Patents Office

Copies available

Sect. 2, 100(3), 120(6) PA

R. 65 and Schedule I Fees Rules

8 Correction of translation permitted?

Yes

Sect. 121(3) PA

R. 85 PR

9 Is provision made for a special fee for correction?

Yes, as in column 2 to be paid within one month of filing the corrected translation if it is desired that the translation be published by the IPO.

Sect. 121(3) PA

R. 85 and Schedule I Fees Rules

10 Special features

Where there are proceedings before the IPO, applicants with neither residence nor place of business in Ireland must be represented by an authorised patent agent and must give an address for service in Ireland which may be that of a patent agent.

R. 92, 93(1) PR

The translation shall be verified to the satisfaction of the Controller by the translator as being true to the best of his knowledge and belief.