1 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

No, if supplied in accordance with the regulations

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

Art. 13 PA

2 Period for filing the translation

3 months after the date on which the mention of the grant or the decision to maintain the patent as amended is published in the European Patent Bulletin

Art. 113(2) PA

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

No

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

German, French or Italian (see also column 11)

Art. 113(1) PA

Art. 4(1) PO

5 Must a form be used?

No

6 No. of copies to be filed

1

Art. 113(1) PA

7 Are documents which meet the formal requirements pursuant to Rules 32 and 35(3)-(14) EPC accepted?

Yes

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

Display in reading room

Copies available

Art. 116(4) PO

9 Correction of translation permitted?

Yes

Art. 114 PA

Art. 116(5) PO

10 Is provision made for a special fee for correction?

No

11 Special features

The application number of the European patent application or the publication number of the European patent must be indicated when the translation is filed. Textual matter in drawings must also be translated.

If as a result of opposition proceedings the EP is maintained in an amended form, then the new translation may be wholly or partly replaced by a declaration of the extent to which the earlier translation applies also to the amended patent specification.

Art. 116(1), (2) PO