1 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

Translations of claims may be filed and fees may be paid direct by the proprietor of the European patent, provided an address for correspondence on Slovenian territory is given.

An authorised professional representative, residing in Slovenia, is mandatory for other requests or acts before SIPO.

Art. 129 IPA

2 Period for filing the translation

The translation of the claims must be filed with SIPO within 3 months of the date on which the mention of the grant of the European patent or the decision to maintain the patent as amended is published in the European Patent Bulletin.

Art. 27(2) IPA

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

(a) Publication fee (SIT 3 000)

Art. 1(1.4.1.) Fees Decr.

(b) within the period pursuant to column 2

(see also column 11)

Art. 27(2) IPA

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

Slovenian

Art. 27(2) IPA

5 Must a form be used?

No (but recommended)

6 No. of copies to be filed

2

Art. 2(3) Pat.Rules

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

Yes

Art. 8, 9 Pat.Rules

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

Translation and any corrections published on CD-Rom

Mention in official bulletin (BIL)

Inspection of files and inspection in library

Art. 27(5) IPA

9 Correction of translation permitted?

Yes

Art. 28(2) IPA

10 Is provision made for a special fee for correction?

Yes, publication fee, see column 3

Art. 27(2) IPA

11 Special features

The publication fee is deemed to have been paid only when proof of payment has been duly provided.

Two copies of drawings in the EP specification must be supplied together with the translation of any text matter.

Art. 27(4) IPA

Correction of translation has legal effect from the date of publication by SIPO.

Art. 28(2) IPA