1 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

No, but it is recommended (see also column 11).

§ 15 IA

§ 26 REP

2 Period for filing the translation

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

Extension of the time limit is possible (see column 11).

§ 7(1) and (2) IA

§ 13(2) IA

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

(a)        EEK 700

(b)        within period pursuant to column 2

§ 7(1) IA

§ 144 (2)(1) FA

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

Estonian

§§ 7(1), 13(2) IA

5 Must a form be used?

No

(see also column 11)

6 No. of copies to be filed

2 (1)

(two copies on paper or one copy on diskette or CD-R; PDF format)

§§ 7(1), 13(2) IA

§ 27(4) REP

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

Mention in “Eesti Patendileht” (Official Gazette)

Inspection at the Estonian Patent Office and Patent Library

Copies available

§ 30 REP

9 Correction of translation permitted?

Yes

§ 9(1) IA

10 Is provision made for a special fee for correction?

EEK 700

§ 144(2)(1) FA

11 Special features

A request for publication and proof of payment of the fee must be submitted with the translation.

The following information must be given in the request:

- European patent number;

- European application date;

- the title of the invention;

- the applicant’s name and address;

- the representative’s name and address for service, if applicable.

The Office accepts as representative only a common representative resident in Estonia, where applicable, or an Estonian patent attorney whose name is entered in the State Register of Patent Attorneys as specialising in the legal protection of inventions and layout designs of integrated circuits.

If the translation does not comply with the requirements, an Estonian patent attorney must be appointed to submit the corrections.

The time limit of 3 months for filing the translation may be extended by two months, upon payment of a surcharge (EEK 500).

§ 7(1) IA

§ 144(2)(2) FA

§ 26 REP