1 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

No

The authorised professional representative before the EPO is not required to file a new authorisation.

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

(a) SEK 200

(b) Mention of the filing of the translation is not published until the fee has been paid.

§ 88(1) PA

§ 45 PD

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

Swedish

The translation must be certified by the person who made the translation and who is responsible for it.

§ 88(1) PA

§ 39 POR

4 Must a form be used?

No

5 No. of copies to be filed

2

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 "Svensk Patenttidning" (Swedish Patent Bulletin)

§ 88(1) PA

§ 62(2) PD

8 Correction of translation permitted?

Yes

§ 91(2) PA

9 Is provision made for a special fee for correction?

SEK 200

§ 91(2) PA

§ 45 PD

10 Special features

The EP application number and the name and address of the applicant must be given with the translation. Otherwise it is deemed not to have been filed.

§ 61 PD