1 Which supporting documents must be filed?

Deeds of transfer signed by the patent proprietor. A declaration of consent by the transferee is not required.

§ 44 PA

Licence agreement

§ 44 PA

2 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

No

No

3 Must a form be used?

No

No

4 Special fee payable?

No, but see column 7

No

5 Entries and data recorded in the register

Recording on request of transfer of rights or grant of licences

§ 44 PA

§ 54 PO

Legal proceedings may be brought against a registered patent proprietor.

§ 44(4) PA

Restrictions on the grant of additional licences, if any, may be entered on request.

§ 54(1) PO

6 Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 61 EPC recognised?

Yes

A transfer recorded in the EPO European Patent Register is recognised by the DKPTO. Only where the DKPTO has not yet been informed of a transfer under R. 61 EPC is a copy of the EPO certificate (EPO Form 2544) required.

7 Special features

Documents not drafted in Danish must be accompanied by a translation.